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Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Topic: Education ministry

Education Ministry to launch special programme for ‘Agniveers’, with aim to boost job prospects

Ministry says programme will enable ‘Agniveers’ who are '10th Class pass to obtain a 12th Class pass certificate by developing customised courses that are relevant to their area of service'.

Education Ministry to launch special course for young defence recruits ‘Agniveers’

Under the new programme that has been designed by IGNOU, 50% of the credits required for a graduate degree will come from the in-skill training received under 'Agnipath' scheme.

‘Remind students to sip water, reduce hours’ — Centre issues advisory to schools on heatwave

The guidelines issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy also have specific instructions for transport, food and uniform.

Ministry ‘exploring legal action’ against IIM-Rohtak director Dheeraj Sharma in eligibility case

According to govt, Sharma passed his bachelors examination with second division, which is allegedly concealed from education ministry. A first-division is a criteria for IIM director’s post.

Education ministry seeks ‘formal report’ from JNU on campus violence on Ram Navami

Two groups of students clashed at the university's Kaveri hostel Sunday allegedly over serving non-vegetarian food on Ram Navami.

IIM-Rohtak head got 2nd term ‘despite Modi govt objections’, now served notice over eligibility

Board of Governors decided to retain director Dheeraj Sharma despite education ministry flagging 'discrepancies' in his qualifications. Ministry now exploring legal options.

1 Italian, 1 French institute want to set up campus in India under NEP, Modi govt announces

MoS Education Subhas Sarkar told Parliament that Italian fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni and an unnamed French institution have expressed interest.

JNU first woman V-C is multilingual political scientist & alumna Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit

Pandit’s appointment confirmed after acting V-C M Jagadesh Kumar was made UGC chairperson last week. She is currently a professor at Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Modi govt working on policy to regulate edtech platforms, says Education Minister Pradhan

Ministry of Education is in talks with electronics and IT ministry & law department. Firms are welcome to do business but can’t exploit students, says Dharmendra Pradhan.

7 IITs in top 10 of govt’s Atal rankings for innovation, IIT Madras is No.1

Releasing the list, MoS Education Dr Subhas Sarkar said rankings will inspire institutions to 'reorient their mindset', promote innovation to achieve $5 trillion economy by 2025.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.