President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a wide range of developmental projects in Rairangpur, Odisha, giving a significant boost to education, healthcare, cultural infrastructure and tribal welfare in the region. The projects are expected to accelerate socio-economic growth in Mayurbhanj district, one of…
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IIFT Tops Times B-School Ranking 2026 for Global Trade Education
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has secured the first position in the Times B-School Ranking 2026, reaffirming its status as a premier institution for management education with a strong focus on international trade and global business. IIFT operates under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India,…
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Over 2 Crore Youth Registered on MY Bharat Portal
New Delhi: Over two crore youth have registered on the MY Bharat portal since its launch in October 2023, marking a significant milestone in youth engagement initiatives by the Government of India. The portal provides a digital platform for youth to participate in volunteering, experiential learning, mentorship, and networking, along…
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Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Rules on Caste Discrimination
The Supreme Court on Thursday put on hold the University Grants Commission’s newly notified regulations aimed at preventing caste discrimination in higher educational institutions, expressing serious concern over their potential to deepen social divisions. The top court said that unless it intervened at this stage, the regulations could have “dangerous…
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Union Minister Flags Off India’s AI University Pilot
New Delhi, 28 January 2026: Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary, overseeing the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Ministry of Education (MoE), unveiled India’s first AI-enabled state university pilot at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, during Google’s AI for Learning Forum in New Delhi. The initiative aims…
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Supreme Court Plea Challenges UGC’s Caste Discrimination Definition
A petition filed before the Supreme Court has raised serious constitutional questions over the University Grants Commission’s newly notified regulations aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. The plea argues that the current definition adopted by the UGC is exclusionary and fails to protect individuals outside the Scheduled…
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UGC Guidelines Row Escalates as Resignations Rock Govt
New Delhi, January 26, 2026: The controversy surrounding the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) newly notified guidelines has escalated sharply, with protests spreading across states and dissent now spilling into bureaucratic and political ranks. What began as opposition from students and academic bodies has evolved into a wider political flashpoint, marked…
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SC Clears 8 VC Appointments in Bengal, Refers 3 to Lalit Panel
The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded a major breakthrough in the long-running dispute over the appointment of vice-chancellors in West Bengal universities, noting that the State government and the Governor have reached consensus on eight appointments. The top court directed that the agreed-upon names be forwarded for formal notification, while…
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Vice-President Stresses Role of Education in Nation-Building at CMRIT
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday underscored the critical role of educational institutions in shaping India’s future, stating that universities and technical institutes are central to nation-building and self-reliance. He was addressing the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) in Bengaluru as…
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President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Punjab and Rajasthan
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, is set to undertake a two-day official visit to Punjab and Rajasthan from January 15 to 16, 2026. the President’s continued engagement with educational institutions and cultural-spiritual initiatives across the country. During the tour, President Murmu will attend two major convocation ceremonies in…