Salem, Tamil Nadu – The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, is scheduled to visit Salem on 27 February 2026. The visit is aimed at inaugurating the newly constructed academic building of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT), Salem, marking a significant milestone in the development of handloom…
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Vice-President to Visit J&K, Attend Kashmir University Convocation
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will embark on his maiden official visit to Jammu & Kashmir on February 25–26, 2026. During the two-day visit, he is scheduled to attend the Convocation Ceremony of the University of Kashmir in Srinagar as the Chief Guest. This visit marks his…
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Education Support Boosted for Wards of Unorganised Workers
New Delhi – In a progressive move to strengthen social security for unorganised workers, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has introduced a reform to enhance educational support for their children. The initiative aligns with the objectives of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and aims to reduce financial hardships…
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India-Spain Higher Education Conference Concludes in Delhi
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the closing ceremony of the India–Spain Conference on Higher Education in New Delhi today. The two-day event, organized on 19–20 February 2026 with the support of the Embassy of Spain in India, coincided with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and brought together…
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Om Birla Urges Universities to Build Constitutional Values
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday called upon universities across the country to play a transformative role in nurturing constitutional values and civic consciousness among youth, asserting that higher education institutions must prepare a generation guided by the spirit of “Nation First”. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of…
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Galgotias AI Summit Row: Prof Neha Singh Clarifies
During the five-day AI Impact Summit, representatives from Galgotias University introduced a robotic dog named “Orion,” claiming it had been developed by the university’s Centre of Excellence. The presentation was led by Assistant Professor Neha Singh, who represents the university in artificial intelligence and robotics initiatives. Video clips from the…
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President Murmu Inaugurates Key Development Projects in Odisha
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…