Education

President Murmu graces Fakir Mohan University convocation, highlights role of universities in inclusive growth

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President Droupadi Murmu’s presence at the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University marked a moment of pride not only for the institution but also for the larger academic community of Odisha. Addressing graduating students, faculty members, and administrators, the President underlined the critical role universities play in shaping an inclusive, equitable, and future-ready India. Her …

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Reverse brain drain: New ‘PM Research Chair’ scheme to bring 120 global Indian scientists back to IITs with a focus on tech

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For decades, India has watched some of its brightest scientific minds build careers abroad. From cutting-edge laboratories in the United States to innovation hubs in Europe and East Asia, Indian-origin researchers have made major contributions to global science and technology. While this global presence has enhanced India’s reputation, it has also highlighted a persistent challenge: …

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India’s private universities under SC scanner: Centre, states and UGC asked to reveal how they are run

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In a significant development for India’s higher education sector, the Supreme Court has directed the central government, state governments, and the University Grants Commission to submit detailed explanations on how private universities across the country are being run. This directive has placed the entire private higher education ecosystem under intense scrutiny, raising important questions about …

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New Education Rule 2025: How India’s Classrooms Are Transforming

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India’s education landscape is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025, with sweeping policy updates across school and higher education levels. At the heart of these changes lie the revitalized National Education Policy (NEP 2020), new curriculum frameworks, stricter admission criteria, state‑level reforms, and technology integration. These reforms aim to build a more holistic, inclusive, flexible, …

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