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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Policy (NEP) 2020 and put pressure on the Union government and the University Grants Commission (UGC) so that it is repealed.

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.

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.

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.