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Dr. Infini Lionne Conferred the Prestigious Rashtra Ratna Sahitya Puraskar 2026 for Excellence in English Poetry
The Indian Literature & Arts Society proudly announces the conferment of the prestigious Rashtra Ratna Sahitya Puraskar 2026 upon Dr. Infini Lionne of Odisha, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the field of English literature, particularly poetry. This distinguished honor celebrates literary excellence, creative innovation, and the enduring power of words to inspire, enlighten, and transform society. Dr. Infini Lionne’s selection for this coveted award is a te
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Bihar government to recruit one lakh teachers over next five years
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced that one lakh teachers will be recruited in the state over the next five years. During a high-level review meeting of the Education Department, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the recruitment of at least 20,000 teachers every year. He said that notifications for teacher appointments will now be issued annually in the month of July to streamline the recruitment process. Meanwhile, Education Minister Mithilesh
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India on a four-day maiden visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata today on a four-day visit to India. This is his maiden visit to the country, marking an important step in strengthening bilateral ties between Washington and New Delhi. The visit is expected to focus on expanding cooperation in trade, defence, energy security, technology and the Indo-Pacific strategy. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor received Mr Rubio at the airport. The US Department of State said that during his stay in
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Trump administration changes green card process; applicants to apply from their home countries
The Trump administration has announced a major change to the US green card process, stating that foreign nationals seeking permanent residency will now be required to return to their home countries to apply. The move, outlined in a policy memo by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), limits approvals from within the United States to only extraordinary circumstances. Under the new policy, applicants for permanent residency-a key step toward US citizenship-will
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PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters to new recruits in various government departments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that government jobs serve as a vital means to improve and ease the lives of citizens. He made these remarks while addressing the 19th Rozgar Mela through video conferencing today. The Prime Minister noted that the nation has placed its trust in its Karmayogis, and it is now their responsibility to honour and strengthen that trust through their dedication, conduct and everyday actions. PM Modi highlighted that the world is eager to be a
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Ram Kamal Mukherjee Honoured with Rashtra Ratna Sahitya Puraskar 2026
The Indian Literature and Arts Society proudly announces the conferment of the esteemed Rashtra Ratna Sahitya Puraskar 2026 upon celebrated author, filmmaker, and journalist Ram Kamal Mukherjee in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Indian literature, cinema, and cultural storytelling. Hailing from Maharashtra, Mukherjee has emerged as one of the most respected contemporary biographers and creative visionaries in India, earning admiration for his ability to transf
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