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Topic: Scholarship scheme

INSPIRE-SHE scholarship scheme halted for redesign, not discontinued, clarifies govt

In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said that the scheme was ‘presently under redesign to further strengthen its objectives’.

SC scholarship scheme achieved just half its target this year; fellowship cap unchanged since 2005

House panel finds persistent underperformance across plethora of scholarship and support schemes designed to aid students from deprived sections of society.

Kejriwal’s SC/ST scholarship scheme is flawed. It lacks intent

Arvind Kejriwal, his senior ministers, and AAP leaders are well aware of the financial realities and the nitty-gritty of studying abroad. No wonder the Dr Ambedkar Samman scholarship is faulty.

For OBC students in UP-Bihar, studying abroad remains a dream—even after getting admission

Bihar and Uttar Pradesh had long-running govts led by OBC leaders. But it's Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra that provide scholarships to OBC students going abroad.

Army steps up outreach, plans to sponsor 600 students from J&K, Ladakh to study outside UTs

The students will pursue university education under Northern Command’s scholarship scheme, launched last year. Out of 7,500 who applied this year, more than 6,000 are from Kashmir.

On Camera

Tiger Shroff could have been India’s Karate Kid. Bollywood missed the chance

At 36, Tiger Shroff still has the speed and flexibility for a defining martial-arts film, that is, if the industry finally writes one for him.

Ethanol industry backs govt’s procurement tender, but seeks higher prices and more flexibility

Sugar mills and distillers flag rising input costs and seek better pricing to keep ethanol production economically viable.

DRDO shortlists SSS Defence & Kalyani Group to develop indigenous aviation gun for Rudra, LCH helicopters

The project is part of India's broader push to indigenous critical weapon systems and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. 

Street fighter to 2029 challenger? Rahul Gandhi must answer 12 questions first

BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat.