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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicEducation ministry

Topic: Education ministry

Suspended DU V-C Yogesh Tyagi gives up charge, but no sign of full-time vice-chancellor yet

Yogesh Tyagi, former Delhi University V-C, had been under suspension since October 2020 for alleged administrative lapses during his tenure.

4 yrs after govt told IITs to devise system to fire non-performers, there’s little progress

Many IITs claim to have an appraisal process in place, but say nothing about specific policies to terminate services of non-performers. Two say they have no such policy in place yet.

IIT-Delhi wants to set up campus abroad, asks for ‘clear directions’ from education ministry

Under UGC regulations, IIT-Delhi will have to submit a 5-yr and a 10-yr strategic plans to set up a foreign campus, with details on infrastructure, staff recruitment, student admissions.

CBSE ‘improvement exam’ for Class 10, 12 board students a permanent feature from this year

As part of new National Education Policy 2020, the education ministry is bringing a series of reforms, including two difficulty levels of question papers for English & Sanskrit.

No board exams for class 10,12 till February 2021, Education Minister Pokhriyal says

A decision on when the exams will be conducted will be taken later after due consultations and assessment of the situation.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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.