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What is DU’s two-phase DUSU elections proposal and why students & faculty are opposing it

The matter came up at a Thursday meeting of the DU executive council. A document submitted to the body said the system is in line with the University Grants Commission rules.

Maha Shivratri, ‘Maoists’ & a veg-non-veg war—another controversy hits Delhi’s SAU

The mess served fish, as on all Wednesdays, while there were special arrangements for those observing Maha Shivratri. An ABVP-SFI fight ensued.

2 board exams for class 10 starting next year? CBSE considering major overhaul

The board released a draft policy Tuesday introducing reforms that are in line with 2023 National Curriculum Framework for school education, which was updated to align with NEP 2020.

Amid spate of suicides & low enrollment, Kota administration announces hostel reforms. What’s changing

Reforms, announced under ‘Kota Cares’ initiative launched last yr, aim to create a holistic ecosystem for students & have been developed through extensive stakeholder consultations.

As NEP row escalates, Dharmendra Pradhan writes to MK Stalin, slams Tamil Nadu’s ‘myopic vision’

Tamil Nadu govt has been refusing to sign an MoU with Centre to implement PM-Shri, citing objections to the 'imposition of the three-language formula'.

Non-BJP ruled states oppose ‘Delhi remote control’ approach at 2nd conclave on draft UGC norms

At second national convention to oppose draft UGC regulations, Kerala’s ruling LDF and Congress-led opposition came together to voice disapproval of Centre’s move.

Gujarat to get Rs 150 cr leadership institute—Modi’s brainchild, backed by India’s top Industry leaders

Former finance secretary Hashmukh Adhia has been appointed the chairman of the executive committee of School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL).

Centre’s Indian Knowledge System division set to broaden scope to include fashion, edutainment

Moving away from traditional topics, such as ayurveda and astronomy, the Union Ministry of Education division has called for research proposals in modern fields.

1965 war hero Abdul Hamid’s name back on Ghazipur school, official says ‘was just repainting job’ issue

The school in Dhamupur, part of the PM Schools for Rising India scheme, was reportedly set to be renamed PM SHRI Composite Vidyalaya Dhamupur by authorities.

No complaint without affidavit, ID card. Faculty term Motihari central university move ‘dictatorial’

On Thursday, Mahatma Gandhi Central University implemented a revised policy requiring faculty members to submit complaints. New norms are 'dictatorial', say faculty members.

On Camera

Maharashtra’s language war reaches West Bengal. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee is the first victim

While the language war in other states is targeting those who can't speak the local language, in Bengal, even those whose mother tongue is Bengali have to constantly prove their Bengali-ness.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

DRDO successfully tests latest version of UAV-launched precision missile, ULPGM-V3

Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.