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Offer unused campus space for Covid wards, take part in pandemic fight: Govt tells IITs, NITs

Congratulating the institutions on innovations they have come up with to help the country fight Covid-19, the education minister also said students safety should be ensured.

Delhi University postpones UG, PG final year exams for second time

The exams will now commence from 7 June. Earlier, they were deferred to 1 June from 15 May due to the spike in Covid cases across the country.

IIT-Gandhinagar shows the way, sets up Covid care centre on campus, shares how-to guide

The institute successfully managed 95 patients at its Covid care facility during the peak last month. It now wants to encourage others to also create such facilities.

Over 35 Delhi University teachers succumb to Covid in a month, DUTA says

DU Teachers’ Union said each college has seen at least three deaths and demanded jobs for the kin of the deceased, along with medical facilities for ad hoc teachers.

No decision yet on pending Class 12 board exams, CBSE clarifies amid speculation

The board had on 14 April announced the cancellation of Class 10 exams and postponed Class 12 exams due to rising Covid cases.

Chhattisgarh govt to fund education of children losing parents to Covid

The state govt will also fund the education of the children who have lost breadwinner of the family to Covid and get priority in admission to the state-run schools.

When will new academic session at colleges & universities begin? No word yet from UGC, govt

AICTE has announced technical colleges will begin classes in September, but while UGC has written two letters to universities in May, neither is about next academic session.

Why IIT panel wants doctors to teach in engineering colleges & engineers in medical colleges

A panel of researchers from IITs has compiled a whitepaper to suggest ways to improve Biomedical Engineering education In India. It will be submitted to govt.

DU loses nearly 15 teachers & staff to Covid, writes to Modi govt to set up care facility

Delhi University has written to Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, requesting him to convert a constituent college into a dedicated Covid care facility for faculty and staff.

JEE-Mains scheduled for 24-28 May postponed due to Covid situation

National Testing Agency said the rescheduling of the April and May sessions will be done subsequently.

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India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.