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UGC says neither Hindi nor any other subject is compulsory, up to universities to decide

The UGC's comments follow allegations by the student body that JNU was trying to impose Hindi in undergraduate courses, an accusation the varsity has denied.

Why Hindi is causing stress for officials in Ramesh Pokhriyal’s HRD ministry

New HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal prefers Hindi over English and that has sent officials scampering for translators and Google Translate.

New HRD minister Pokhriyal has a pet project – developing Sanskrit-speaking villages

HRD ministry will enlist tutors to teach language to villagers or people living in the vicinity of Sanskrit institutions.

IIT Kharagpur to launch undergraduate research programme by year end

The new programme will fund select research ideas proposed by students on a competitive basis.

What’s the fuss? Curbing anti-nationals in universities will help academics: UP deputy CM

UP education minister Dinesh Sharma says only aim behind anti-national clause in proposed Private University Ordinance is to cut down ‘unnecessary activity’ on campuses.

Ayush minister’s proposal to HRD ministry – make yoga compulsory in schools & colleges

Union Ayush Minister Shripad Naik wants yoga to be a part of the curriculum in schools and colleges from 2020.

Modi govt’s new education policy draft wants separate body for research & innovation

Draft NEP proposes establishment of National Research Foundation under act of Parliament to competitively fund research in all disciplines.

Get rid of M.Phil in India — Modi govt’s new education policy draft recommends

Panel that drafted NEP wants Master's degree to become more research-oriented, thereby cutting down on the need for an M.Phil.

Modi govt chucks Hindi clause from National Education Policy draft after furore

A provision in the National Education Policy making Hindi mandatory across the country had kicked up an uproar in non-Hindi-speaking states.

Modi govt panel wants school fees regulated, Indian languages given prominence

The new policy, by a panel set up by the Modi govt in 2017, has also called for primary school education in the mother tongue and a four-year liberal arts degree.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.