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Prez Murmu stresses leveraging technology for development of marginalised sections
Ranchi, Feb 15: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday emphasised the need to leverage technology for the development of the marginalised sections of society. She said this while addressing the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra.
All sections of society should benefit from technology: President Murmu at BIT-Mesra
Ranchi, Feb 15: President Droupadi Murmu, addressing the platinum jubilee celebrations of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra on Saturday, emphasised the need to leverage technology for the development of marginalised sections of society.
TN to conduct education assessment survey amid criticism from State Governor
Chennai, Feb 15: The Tamil Nadu School Education Department is set to launch an education assessment survey to evaluate the standard of education in the state.
Unless educated children come into mainstream... Kapil Sibal on Union Budget
New Delhi, February 11: Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the Union Budget, MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday emphasised that "unless the children get quality education, 'till then Bharat will never be Viksit".
NEP 2020 is being implemented effectively: MP govt
Bhopal, Feb 11: The Madhya Pradesh government said on Tuesday that National Education Policy 2020 is being effectively implemented by the School Education Department in the state.
Bengal cuts a sorry figure in central report on enrolment, expenditure in higher education
Kolkata, Feb 11: The latest report released by NITI Aayog on the state of affairs in the sector of higher education in different Indian states revealed the sorry picture for West Bengal in various spheres.
Blueprint for change: NITI Aayog's policy report sets ambitious goals for higher education
New Delhi, Feb 10: A groundbreaking policy report titled 'Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities' was released on Monday, providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities in India's higher education system.
Employability of India's graduates has shot up to 54.8 pc from 33.9 pc in last 10 years: Mandaviya
Gandhinagar, Feb 9: The employability of India's graduates has shot up from 33.95 per cent in 2013 to 54.81 per cent in 2024 driven by various skill-building initiatives launched by the government, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said.
Providing quality education is Tripura govt's main objective: CM Saha
Agartala, Feb 6: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the main objective of the state government is to formulate various policies and programs to ensure quality education in the state.
Ensuring quality education is State Government's main objective: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, February 7: Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the state government's primary objective is to formulate various policies and programs to ensure quality education in educational institutions.
Doesn't know history: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lashes out at Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, February 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday slammed Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his remarks on the National Education Policy (NEP), saying he lacks knowledge of India's history and its languages.
Changes in UGC norms violate federal spirit, says BRS
Hyderabad, Feb 6: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has opposed the proposed changes in guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC), saying they violate the federal spirit and undermine state authority over universities.
Everyone must come over 'flawed' NEP 2020: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Feb 5: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that everyone must come together over the “flawed” National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and put pressure on the Union government and the University Grants Commission (UGC) so that it is repealed.
MP CM distributes e-scooties to meritorius students
Bhopal, Feb 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday distributed e-scooties to 7,900 meritorious students enrolled with the government schools.
K'taka to decide on allowing Class 10 girls to wear hijab for exams; convey decision to SC
Bengaluru, Feb 5: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Wednesday that the government will hold a meeting to decide whether to allow Class 10 students in the state to wear the hijab while attending exams and will convey its stance to the Supreme Court.
VCs in Rajasthan universities will now be called 'Kulguru'
Jaipur, Feb 4: The Rajasthan government will introduce the Rajasthan Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill to officially confer the title of 'Kulguru' to the heads of universities (Vice Chancellors).
Tamil Nadu to introduce climate change policy exclusively for educational purposes: Stalin
Chennai, February 4: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Tuesday that his government will introduce a climate change policy exclusively for educational purposes, and establish ecology clubs in all schools statewide. He was speaking at the Tamil Nadu Climate Summit 3.0 organised here.
Delhi's class 9 students held back to save govt's image: PM Modi lashes out at AAP in video interaction
New Delhi, Feb 3: Two days before the Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a free-wheeling interaction with Delhi students and took potshots at the AAP government for allegedly holding back 'weak' Class 9 students from proceeding to next class to safeguard its image.
Union Budget 2025: Higher education budget witnesses over 7 pc rise
New Delhi, Feb 1: In one of the visionary moves, the Union government increased the higher education budget on Saturday by 7.74 per cent, marking a significant rise from Rs 46,482.35 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 50,077.95 crore in 2025-26.
QS India Summit concludes in Goa, emphasises India's pivotal role in shaping future of global education
Panaji, January 30: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) India Summit, emphasising on India's pivotal role in shaping the future of global education, concluded in Goa on Wednesday.
Tripura growing rapidly in terms of connectivity and infrastructure: Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu
Agartala, January 30: Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu said that Tripura is a remarkable tourist destination, and it is growing rapidly in terms of connectivity and infrastructure. It has been over a year since Indra Sena Reddy Nallu assumed office as the Governor of the state.
ASER report 2024: Grade 3 students see improvement in reading and arithmetic skills
New Delhi, Jan 28: The latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) for 2024 was released on Tuesday, unveiling a remarkable recovery in foundational learning among Grade 3 students in the country.
Telangana CM calls changes in UGC norms 'infringement' of states' rights
Hyderabad, Jan 26: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday slammed the Centre for changes in University Grants Commission (UGC) norms, alleging that it is trying to undermine states' powers.
ABVP meets Union Ministers, submits memorandum on various issues
New Delhi, Jan 22: A delegation of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad led by ABVP National General Secretary Virendra Singh Solanki met the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram and the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar and submitted a memorandum on various key issues and demanded immediate steps from the government.
Kejriwal releases AAP's manifesto for middle class, makes 7 demands from Centre
New Delhi, Jan 22: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday released his party’s manifesto centered on the middle-class and also criticized Centre’s approach towards the ‘most victimized’ section of society.
Singapore tightens screen time rules for children
Singapore, Jan 21: Singapore has introduced stricter measures to regulate screen use among children in schools and preschools as part of a broader multi-ministry health initiative launched on Tuesday.
KG se PG tak: BJP promises free education, insurance for auto-rickshaw drivers, in second manifesto for Delhi polls
New Delhi, January 21: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched the second set of promises for the February 5 Delhi assembly polls with the launching of 'Sankalp Patra' Part 2.
Odisha govt revises enrolment age for class 1 to 6+ years
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20: The Odisha government has revised the enrolment age for class 1 to 6+ years as per the mandates under the National Education Policy, 2020.
Flexible and focused on skill sets: 'Pariksha pe charcha' fame student praises New Education policy
New Delhi, Jan 16: Sakshi Surana, the girl student from Maharashtra’s Solapur district who overcame one of the most difficult moments of her life, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inspiring words serving as the anchor, spoke about the New Education policy on Thursday and elaborated on how this would serve as the 'building blocks' of New India.
India ranks above developed nations in QS Index due to PM Modi's skill efforts: Ashwin Fernandes
New Delhi, Jan 16: Senior officials from UK-based QS World University Rankings on Thursday hailed India’s skills initiatives and its number two ranking in the inaugural ‘QS World Future Skills Index,’ saying this has been made possible due to visionary efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in order to bring the country forward on creating future in-demand skills.
This is heartening to see, say PM Modi as QS survey puts India as top job market for future skills
New Delhi, January 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the insights from the QS World Future Skills Index are valuable as we move further on this journey towards prosperity and youth empowerment.
Odisha S&ME Dept forms steering committee to prepare SCFs
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16: The Odisha government on Thursday constituted a state steering committee to develop the State Curriculum Frameworks (SCFs) under the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP-2020).
Odisha govt issues notification on implementation of NEP 2020
Bhubaneswar, Jan 15: The Odisha government on Wednesday formally announced regarding the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the state. The Odisha School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department on Wednesday issued a notification in this regard.
'Rs 1 cr fine, life imprisonment': Minister's warning to 'cheating mafias' ahead of UP board exams
Lucknow, Januaryy 13: Uttar Pradesh's Minister of State for Secondary Education Gulab Devi has expressed confidence that the state government will ensure a 'cheating-free' conduct of the UP Board examinations this time in the same manner it has done in 'the previous years'.
MP govt aims to attain 100 pass percentage for 10th, 12th students by 2030: CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal, January 12: After launching the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Sunday that his government has set a target for achieving 100 per cent pass percentage for students appearing in the 10th and 12th examinations by 2030.
Swami Vivekananda, a visionary who envisioned united, progressive India: Union MoS Suresh Gopi
Thiruvananthapuram, January 12: Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum, Suresh Gopi, on Sunday described Swami Vivekananda as a visionary who envisioned a strong, united, and progressive India. He was speaking at an RSS function held in Thiruvananthapuram to commemorate Vivekananda Jayanti.
Tibetan community in exile condemns China's education policy at 8th General Conference
Dharamshala, January 11: The Tibetan exile community has strongly condemned the Chinese government's policies in Tibet, particularly its education system, which it claims is being used to impose Chinese Communist ideology on the Tibetan people.
Bhagavad Gita to be included up to Class 8 curriculum in Haryana
Chandigarh, Jan 11: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday directed officials to ensure that quality education is provided in all schools by maintaining the student-teacher ratio as per the National Education Policy and the Bhagavad Gita should be included in the curriculum up to Class 8 to instil moral values.
Tripura Legislative Assembly's sixth session of the 13th assembly begins: Key highlights, announcements
Agartala, January 11: The Sixth Session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly, marking the first session of the year 2025, saw active participation from Chief Minister Manik Saha, the Governor, and ministers, along with Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from various parties. During the session, CM Saha and his ministers addressed various questions posed by the members.
Withdrawal of draft UGC regulations: TN Assembly adopts resolution moved by CM Stalin
Chennai, Jan 9: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution moved by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, urging the Centre to immediately withdraw the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations of 2025.