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    Pranay Verma Named India's Next Ambassador to Belgium

    New Delhi, April 10 Seasoned diplomat Pranay Verma, who is currently serving as India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, was appointed as New Delhi's next ambassador to Belgium and the European Union (EU) on Friday.His appointment to Brussels came weeks after India and the EU finalized an...
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    Modernizing the Foreign Service: US State Dept. Announces Changes

    Washington, April 2 – The US State Department has announced major reforms to how it selects and trains its diplomats. The changes aim to prepare the Foreign Service for the challenges of the 21st century.The overhaul affects both recruitment and training. It places more emphasis on core skills...
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    India-China Relations: New Ambassador Signals Continued Engagement

    Beijing, March 20: China welcomed the appointment of Vikram Doraiswami as India's Ambassador to China on Friday, stating that it looks forward to his positive role in the continuous improvement and growth of bilateral ties.Speaking at a regular media briefing in Beijing on Friday, Chinese...
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    India and China Relations: New Envoy Appointed, China Expresses Hope

    Beijing, March 20 China on Friday welcomed the appointment of veteran diplomat Vikram Doraiswami as the new Indian Ambassador, expressing hope that he will make a positive contribution to the sustained improvement of Sino-India ties.Doraiswami, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS)...
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    US Consulate Closing Saves $7.5M, Reflects Agency Restructuring

    The U.S. State Department will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America's closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border and served as a primary operations and logistics hub before, during, and after the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. The department notified...
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    New Delhi LG Sandhu Highlights Shared Heritage and Duty

    New Delhi, March 11 Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in a ceremony held at Lok Niwas on Wednesday.Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sandhu in the presence of Chief...
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    ‘Sashakt Nari, Viksit Bharat’ Forum Highlights Global Women Diplomatic Leadership

    New Delhi, February 26 – Diplomats from around the world shared inspiring stories of resilience and progress in breaking barriers at the "Sashakt Nari, Viksit Bharat" forum held in Delhi on Thursday.Organized by the Chintan Research Foundation, the event brought together women leaders to...
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    Civil Services Exam Application Deadline Extended to February 27

    New Delhi, February 24 The deadline for submitting the online application form for the Civil Services examination has been extended by three days to February 27, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said on Tuesday.The decision comes in the wake of reports of brief technical glitches...
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