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Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Topic: NCTE

1 regulator, 3 councils: Inside Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill for higher education overhaul

Modi govt is set to introduce bill that proposes umbrella body for higher education, councils for regulation, accreditation. It will be headed by a chairperson appointed by the President.

Modi govt makes B.Ed colleges more accountable, those flouting norms to lose recognition

New rules mandate that the institutes share their annual performance reports and financial audits with the govt, failing which they will lose recognition.

Govt begins process to replace UGC with new higher education authority 

The Higher Education Commission will have power to give accreditation and maintain academic standard.

How 270 court cases have stalled the govt’s B.Ed college clean-up

The HRD ministry is looking to streamline the working of 18,000 B.Ed colleges, many of which hand out degrees even without attendance. 

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.