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‘MPhil not a recognised degree’: UGC cautions students, tells universities to stop offering course

The education body through an official notification revealed that some universities were still accepting fresh MPhil applications despite UGC cancelling the program in 2022.

Smart classrooms, AI tools, e-libraries — how higher education in Odisha govt schools is levelling up

Inititiative's goal is to modernise 8,679 high schools in eastern state. Rural areas, were electrictiy supply is not steady as in cities, are were it faces challenges.

US, UK, Canada & Australia top study destinations for Indian students, shows Immigration Bureau data

Other sought-after destinations include Germany & Russia, among others. However, many countries like Australia, Canada & UK have introduced visa restrictions for students in past yr.

EC wants to vet NCERT social science books — less ‘conflict & movements’, more ‘citizenship development’

EC proposal is 'an outcome of high-level correspondence starting from 2016, between chief election commissioner and HRD (now education) minister', show official records. 

JNU tightens rules on protests held on-campus, says not within 100 metres of academic buildings

It also now prohibits printing, circulation of posters with 'derogatory remarks' & has announced fine of Rs 20,000, temporary rustication from hostels, expulsion for repeat offenders.

Public universities in Maharashtra to give free education to students from transgender community

Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil asked the varsities to bear the entire fees of transgender students from their funds.

DU India’s best performer in global QS sustainability rankings. But no Indian institution in top 200

University of Toronto tops list. Among 56 Indian universities featured in the rankings, DU claimed highest spot (220th) globally. IIT Bombay, IIT Madras ranked 303 and 344.

‘No division, distinction or aggregate of marks shall be awarded’ in class 10 & 12 board, says CBSE

CBSE official Sanyam Bhardwaj also said if a candidate has opted for over 5 subjects, the decision to determine best 5 subjects may be taken by admitting institution or employer.

‘No power, toilets or water in Haryana schools’: HC raps Khattar govt for its ‘glaring insensitivity’

HC order has given Congress ammunition to hit out at state's BJP govt. Congress's Bhupinder Singh Hooda says HC exposed what people already knew — Khattar govt is complete 'non-performer'.

Delhi University may provide up to 20% courses online through Swayam portal

New Delhi, Nov 27 (PTI) The Delhi University may provide up to 20 per cent of its courses through online medium on the Swayam...

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Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.