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…
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Amit Shah at CHARUSAT Convocation: Dream Big for India@2047
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Tuesday addressed the 15th Convocation Ceremony of Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) in Anand district of Gujarat, calling upon the youth to combine education with character and dedicate their lives to nation-building. Addressing thousands of graduating students,…
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NHAI Launches Internship Program to Train Future Highway Professionals
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, Government of India, has launched a pioneering Internship Program aimed at nurturing the next generation of infrastructure professionals. This initiative provides engineering students with hands-on, real-world experience in India’s largest National Highway development ecosystem. Dedicated…
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IBBI Chairperson Shri Ravi Mittal Launches IICA PGIP Website
Shri Ravi Mittal, Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), officially launched the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP) website, presiding as the chief guest at a special event held at the IICA campus on Monday. Addressing students, Shri Mittal emphasized strengthened…
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IIMC Launches First-Ever Ph.D. in Media Studies
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), a premier institution in journalism and media education, has officially launched its first-ever Ph.D. Programme in Media and Communication Studies, marking a landmark moment in its 60-year academic legacy. The programme was formally introduced on January 1, 2026, positioning IIMC as a key…