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October 3, 2025 1:15 PM

Bill Gates lauds India’s rise as “global leader in innovation”

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Friday praised India as a global leader in innovation, highlighting that its pioneering solutions have the potential to improve millions of lives across the Global South. Addressing an event organised by the Indian Consulate General in Seattle in partnership with the Gates Foundation, Gates expressed hope to continue collaborating with India on its journey toward Viksit Bharat 2047. “It's fitting that we're coming together on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi....

October 2, 2025 12:18 PM

Indian missions worldwide mark Gandhi Jayanti with tributes, hymns and Swachhata drives

Indian missions across the globe paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary on Thursday, celebrating his universal message of peace and non-violence. Gandhi Jayanti commemorates Gandhi's lifelong commitment to truth, non-violence, and social justice. It not only honours his philosophy of peace and ethical living but also serves as the International Day of Non-Violence, observed worldwide to spread his message. In New Zealand, the Indian High Commission celebrated Gandhi's 1...

October 1, 2025 10:08 PM

International Day of Non-Violence: Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring message for India and the World

On his 156th birth anniversary, Mahatma Gandhi’s life and philosophy reverberate across India and the world. While the nation observes Gandhi Jayanti, the international community commemorates the International Day of Non-Violence, a United Nations observance proclaimed in 2007 with the support of more than 140 countries. This dual recognition captures both India’s deep reverence for the Father of the Nation and the global embrace of his timeless ideals. Gandhi Jayanti Meets a Global Cause ...

October 1, 2025 9:27 PM

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Gandhi Jayanti

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to the nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, paying tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 156th birth anniversary. In her message, the President described the occasion as an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the ideals and values of Mahatma Gandhi. She said that Gandhiji’s message of peace, tolerance, and truth continues to inspire humanity, while his lifelong struggle against untouchability, illiteracy, addict...