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NEET PG exam fee for candidates of all categories reduced by Rs 750

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has reduced the exam fees to benefit the lakhs of candidates appearing for the examinations under it, an official said.

‘Don’t use kids’ report card as visiting cards’ — Modi cautions parents during 7th Pariksha pe Charcha

Interacting with students from across India, Modi said ‘running commentary’ from parents impacts child’s mental health & that students must learn to use technology wisely.

Consumer disputes body stays fine on Unacademy for misleading ad on UPSC ‘success’

In 2022, Unacademy released advertisement claiming that 3 out of top 5 UPSC rankers and 26 percent of all UPSC rankers were students of the platform.

Canada imposes two-year cap on international student visas, targets ‘bad actors’

Canada's decision to cap student visas will significantly affect Indian students, who make up the largest group, receiving over 41% of permits in 2022.

Fire safety, trained counsellors & no students under 16 — govt’s new guidelines for coaching centres

Education ministry's new guidelines attempt to address a host of concerns about largely unregulated coaching industry, also including fee structure, malpractice and tutors' qualifications.

Delhi University to allow students participating in Republic Day to sit for missed exams

The university is also considering offering a similar relaxation for students who represent the university at national and international level sports events such as the Olympics.

Kem cho mate! Australia’s Deakin comes to Gujarat as 1st foreign university to open campus in India

Envoy Philip Green inaugurates GIFT City campus. Indian students will be able to pursue Master of Business Analytics & Master of Cybersecurity (Professional) courses here starting July.

500+ profs, academics launch Academics4NaMo campaign to ‘spread word about Modi govt’s achievements’

Primary objective of the initiative, says a member, is to 'ensure return of PM Narendra Modi' for a 3rd consecutive term by 'fostering the right discourse through scholarly efforts.'

Nearly 2,000 beneficiaries of now-cancelled Maulana Azad fellowship await stipend, hike

Modi govt discontinued scheme in 2022 but promised to support existing beneficiaries. But, ministry official concedes that stipends not released in last three months.

How UK’s new visa rules will impact Indian students, workers & their dependents

Move part of the British government's overhaul of its immigration laws, one of Rishi Sunak’s main goals as prime minister in bid to 'stop the boats'. 

On Camera

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.