Reports have appeared in a section of media about the appointment of National observers and their role particularly in the wake of conflict of interests in some areas of sports.
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President of India attends 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Professor P.C. Mahalanobis
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attended the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Professor P.C. Mahalanobis in Kolkata today (June 29, 2017).
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Government is committed to take tough Anti-Doping measures to provide a healthy eco-system for Development of Sports: Vijay Goel
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Vijay Goel has said that the Government is committed to take tough Anti Doping measures to provide a healthy eco-system for development of sports in the country. Inaugurating a
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Press release: Foreign Secretary marks 20 years since Hong Kong handover
The first of July marks 20 years since Britain returned Hong Kong to China.
And it’s a moment to reflect on Hong Kong’s immense achievements as a thriving and dynamic city, serving as a gateway to the biggest and fastest-growing markets in the world.
The rule of law, an independent judiciary, and a free media have all been central to Hong Kong’s success.
As we look to the future, Britain hopes that Hong Kong will make more progress towards a fully democratic and accountable system of government.
And I want to stress that Britain’s commitment to Hong Kong – enshrined in the Joint Declaration with China – is just as strong today as it was 20 years ago.
I’ve no doubt that Hong Kong’s future success will depend on the rights and freedoms protected by that treaty.
In that spirit, it’s essential that the principle of ‘One Country, Two Systems’ should continue to provide the basis of Hong Kong’s way of life into the future.
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Press Release: Support for young farmers must be better targeted, say EU Auditors
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In response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and deliberate destabilisation of a neighbouring sovereign country, the EU has imposed restrictive measures against the Russian Federation.Overview…
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Enlargement is the process whereby countries join the EU. Since it was founded in 1957, the EU has grown from 6 member countries to 28.Any European country that respects the principles of liberty,…