higher education

Itanagar, February 21 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Saturday urged graduates of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) here to cultivate a problem-solving attitude rooted in national needs, strengthen technical competence with innovation, and uphold ethical values...

Itanagar, February 21 – Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Saturday urged the graduates of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) to develop a strong problem-solving mindset aligned with the nation's needs, encouraging them to apply their technical knowledge for the...

Bengaluru, February 21 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed serious concerns about financial difficulties, low enrolment rates, and the lack of scientific awareness in universities, urging Vice-Chancellors to uphold their constitutional responsibilities beyond...

Srinagar, February 21 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will visit Kashmir next week on his first visit to the valley after assuming office to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here.The University of Kashmir (KU) will hold its 21st Convocation on February 26 in the...

Kolkata, February 21 Two professors at Jadavpur University were injured while attempting to intervene in a scuffle between two groups of students on campus, an official said on Saturday.Police confirmed the incident but said that no formal complaint has been filed by either side.The scuffle...

New Delhi/Amaravati, February 21 The Andhra Pradesh government has signed seven agreements at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with most of them focused on higher education, advanced skills training, and school transformation.The agreements were signed on Friday in the presence of Chief...

New Delhi, February 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the potential of harnessing artificial intelligence technology in various sectors, including agriculture, environmental protection, and promoting higher education in the mother tongue, among others, with the CEOs of AI and...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 20 Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has asked the Vice Chancellors (VCs) of universities in the state to take immediate steps to frame regulations governing political activities on campuses, as directed by the Kerala High Court, the Lok Bhavan said on...

Bengaluru, February 19 A sub-committee of the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has recommended that the state government allocate ₹10,000 crore to improve infrastructure in primary schools to ensure compliance with the RTE Act.The commission’s vice-chairman and Congress MLA from...

New Delhi, Feb 19 – The CBSE's decision to mandate career counselors in schools is a long-overdue recognition of students' needs, but its success will depend on how India develops professional capacity and quality standards.For almost a century, Indian educational policies have acknowledged...

Raipur, February 19 Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka appointed Manoj Dayal, a professor at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hisar, Haryana, as the Vice Chancellor of Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication (KTUJMC) based in Raipur, an official...

New Delhi, February 19 – Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and his Bolivian counterpart, Edmand Lara Montano, held a meeting on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in solar energy, critical minerals, digitalization, higher...

New Delhi, February 19 Countries in the Global South should invest more in education and youth, as long-term AI innovation will come from countries like India and Africa, which have favorable demographics, computer scientist and leading AI voice Yann LeCun said on Thursday.Speaking at the AI...

Gandhinagar, February 18 Gujarat experienced a decline in the number of primary schools, students, and teachers in 2024-25 compared to the previous year, while the secondary and higher education segments showed mixed trends, according to the Socio Economic Review 2025-2026.Within the primary...

New Delhi, February 18 The European Union launched its first ever European Legal Gateway Office on Wednesday, a one-stop hub for Indian students and professionals seeking opportunities in EU member states.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the new initiative reflects the growing...

London, February 18 Approximately 500 Indian students are believed to be among the over 20,000 international applicants seeking compensation from 36 UK universities in a class action legal case for not receiving the level of education they paid for during the COVID pandemic.The "Student Group...

Gandhinagar, February 18 – Gujarat has allocated Rs 63,184 crore for the education sector in the 2026-27 State Budget, with significant allocations directed towards strengthening school infrastructure, enhancing student welfare, and expanding higher and technical education across the state...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, February 18 A local voluntary organization has demanded the establishment of an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.The organization, led by Ritesh Mishra, has made this request.There are 456 affiliated colleges in the...

Los Angeles, February 18 – Hollywood star Margot Robbie shared that she worried she was "stupid" after deciding not to go to university.The actress, who grew up in Australia, discovered her love of acting while in high school, so she decided to pursue her dreams of stardom instead of enrolling...

New Delhi, February 17 A disciplined child, a talented artist, and a dedicated athlete – this is how his mother remembers 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who was killed after a speeding SUV driven by a minor crashed into his motorcycle in Delhi's Dwarka, just months before he was set to go to his...