The recent uproar over the University Grants Commission’s equity and anti-discrimination guidelines has triggered widespread protests among general category students, but the controversy runs far deeper than a policy misstep. It exposes a structural weakness in how Hindutva-oriented politics approaches social reform heavy on rhetoric, thin on institutions. The guidelines,…
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President Murmu Addresses GNDU Convocation, Stresses Nation-Building
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Thursday underscored that education should not be viewed merely as a means of earning a livelihood but as a powerful instrument to serve society and strengthen the nation. Addressing the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar, she urged young…
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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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“NITI Aayog Charts Global Path for Education”
New Delhi: NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive policy report outlining how India can transform its higher education system into a globally competitive and internationally connected ecosystem. The report, titled “Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations”, was launched on December 22 by senior NITI Aayog…