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Topic: HRD Ministry

Schools that teach ancient Indian scriptures will now have a CBSE-like board

Kritika Sharma -
Modi government is ready with a Vedic board, which will be in charge of granting affiliation to Vedic schools. Ramdev's schools to be first beneficiary.

HRD ministry panel wants Institutes of Eminence to get Rs 1,000 crore to boost research

Amandeep Shukla, HT -
Empowered expert committee says fund should be above general research pool grant and be available to institutions based on their performance.

Separate process to rank smaller universities in future, says Javadekar

PTI -
Speaking at the Goa University convocation, Javadekar said education should not just be input-led, but outcome-based.

Institutes of Eminence tag starts fight between Modi govt panel and HRD ministry

Kritika Sharma -
While panel wants 30 institutes to get the coveted Institutes of Eminence tag, the HRD ministry wants to stick to its original shortlist of 20.

Modi govt to move bill to skirt SC and allow institution-centric quotas in universities

Neelam Pandey -
The bill, to be tabled in the upcoming winter session, is also meant to allow universities to continue hiring teachers.

Quizzes, more internal marks, emphasis on EQ: Govt panel calls for revamp of college exams

Kritika Sharma -
Panel recommends evaluating students not on just academics but also ‘high moral character’ and tolerance for diversity.

Vice-chancellor of a central university accused of faking German PhD, HRD seeks answers

Neelam Pandey -
The vice-chancellor of Bihar's Mahatma Gandhi Central University is believed to have studied at a German institute but couldn't complete his thesis.

No ESMA in DU, Modi govt rolls back decision to curb dissent by university teachers

Kritika Sharma -
HRD ministry goes back on plan to make teaching in Delhi University an essential service and punish striking teachers.

Teaching in Delhi University could soon become an essential service

Kritika Sharma -
HRD Ministry is looking to examine if DU can be brought under ESMA. If implemented, teachers can face arrest or fine if they participate in protests.

Govt to tweak MPhil & PhD admission rules, now exam will hold more weight than interview

Neelam Pandey -
Under current rules, the exam for admission to MPhil and PhD courses in central universities only serves as a qualifying role for the interview stage.
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No insult to Ayurveda. AIIMS an attempt to bring good standards of medical education—Amrit Kaur

Amrit Kaur -
On 18 February 1956, 'Rajkumari' Amrit Kaur, India's first health minister, moved the Bill in Lok Sabha for the establishment of AIIMS in Delhi. She wanted it to have the powers and functions of a university because it will 'probably make revolutionary changes in curriculum as well as in modes of teaching'.

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Economy

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Sharan Poovanna -
Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

Defence

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Smruti Deshpande -
Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

National Interest

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Shekhar Gupta -
Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.

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