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UP adds Savarkar, Deendayal biographies to school syllabus. Opposition calls it ‘educational corruption’

Life histories of 50 personalities will be taught in classes 9-12. Opposition protests inclusion of Savarkar & Deendayal Upadhyaya, saying they didn't participate in freedom struggle.

Haryana govt withdraws order on ‘self-funding’ plan for state universities. Teachers welcome move

Order issued on 29 May had asked universities to raise funds from various sources & reduce dependence on government funds. The move was criticised by state's teaching community.

Can same yardstick apply to medical & engg colleges? Changes colleges want in govt assessment & ranking norms

Govt had sought suggestions from higher education institutions after Radhakrishnan committee, tasked with strengthening accreditation system, submitted its report.

Pune’s Vishwakarma University wins Times Asia award for its legal aid clinic, clean water initiative

The university won in the ‘Leadership and management team of the year’ category for community-driven initiatives including providing clean drinking water to backward communities.

Student-led group at JNU aims to change perception around defence studies — ‘not about politics’

Defence Study Assn claims to be 1st group in JNU focused on defence. But it has few takers since its formation in March, as most students feel it’s another group peddling govt ideology.

Early clinical exposure, thrust on community medicine — all about new MBBS guidelines

On 12 June, National Medical Commission issued new guidelines for UG medical students after 25 years. These aim to be more ‘learner-centric, patient-centric & gender-sensitive’.

4 SAARC university professors suspended for ‘misconduct’, accused of ‘inciting student protest’

Suspensions come months after South Asian University was rocked by student protests seeking an increase in the monthly stipend for Master’s and PhD programmes, among other demands.

Punjab assembly passes law replacing governor with CM as chancellor of state universities

Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 is latest salvo in the ongoing power struggle between Governor Banwari Lal Purohit and CM Bhagwant Mann. Akali Dal MLAs vote in favour.

Professors slam critics who want their names dropped from NCERT textbooks — ‘trying to derail NEP’

After 33 academics sought removal of their names from political science books, another group defends NCERT rationalisation, says 'student can't study from 17-yr-old textbooks'.

How Physics Wallah went from humble beginnings to ‘India’s 101st unicorn’, now offering UPSC prep too

PW joined hands with OnlyIAS to offer offline tutoring for UPSC exams last year. 2nd centre to be opened in Delhi, more planned in Pune, Prayagraj, Indore, and Patna. 

On Camera

Faiz Hameed conviction is a message from Munir. He won’t tolerate sympathy for Imran Khan

The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.

Goa, Kerala lose sheen as more foreign tourists pick Maharashtra & Bengal, shows RBI data

RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.