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Topic: NEP

Citing zero applicants, Centre encourages scholars from 4 Northeast states to opt for IKS internship

The six-month initiative supports selected projects with interns receiving a monthly fellowship of Rs 10,000. These six states, UT were chosen after low participation.

Jammu and Kashmir offers a model for NEP-led success. It’s called ‘Design Your Degree’

The contributions of Indian universities to the knowledge economy remain insufficient, especially when compared to institutions abroad like MIT and Imperial College.

‘Brain drain’ is real: For every 1 foreign student, 25 Indians go abroad for studies, says NITI Aayog

Outmigration of skilled students hampers innovation & knowledge creation as well as increases dependency on foreign tech, it asserts, calling for 'internationalisation at home'.

‘Matter of passion, pride & prestige’: UGC wants higher institutes to promote more Bharatiya Bhasha

In its guidelines, Commission urges HEIs to offer multi-level courses in at least 3 Indian languages, with incentives including career-linked benefits.

Centre revokes its order to downsize Panjab University Senate & Syndicate amid protests

The notification downsizing Panjab University’s Senate had sparked political controversy in Punjab & a larger debate on democracy & federalism.

Centre holds off on move to downsize Panjab University Senate amid pushback

According to senior government officials, decision taken at a meeting between Panjab University student representatives and Union Ministry of Education officials held Wednesday.

IIT Council meet today: Accreditation, student mental health, JEE (Advanced) reforms on agenda

The IIT Council, which is the apex coordination body of all the 23 premier engineering institutes, held its last meeting in April 2023.

‘Some leaders see politics in everything’—Delhi minister takes swipe at Rahul’s stand on stray dogs

In a conversation with ThePrint, BJP’s Ashish Sood also hit out at the previous AAP govt over delays in implementing NEP & accused it of politicising education and dismantling systems.

‘Bharatiya Ganit Parampara’ document in the offing, CBSE to revise legal curriculum for Classes 11 & 12

These proposals were approved during the CBSE governing body meeting held in June, the minutes of which were released last week.

CBSE releases final two board exam policy for class 10, makes first option mandatory; second optional

It aligns with 2023 National Curriculum Framework, updated to reflect NEP, which aims to reduce high-stakes nature of board exams by allowing students two attempts per year.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.