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New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has issued a show-cause notice to Al Falah University -- which is under scanner following the Delhi blast -- for displaying false certification on its website, officials said on Thursday. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous government body that evaluates and certifies the quality of higher education institutions like colleges and universities. In its show-cause notice, the NAAC said ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukvinder Singh Sukhu distributed Rs 81.28 crore to 4,914 beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer for houses damaged by the recent disaster. Aid was provided to affected families in Mandi, Kullu, and Bilaspur districts. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu distributed Rs. 81.28 crore to 4,914 beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) during a function held at Paddal Ground, Mandi on Monday. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source During the ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 11 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced a significant hike in financial assistance for families affected by natural disasters, raising the aid for partial loss from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1 lakh. The announcement was made during a public gathering at Paddal Ground in Mandi, said the release. Despite limited resources, the state government was steadfastly moving toward making Himachal Pradesh a self-reliant state ...Read More >
Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], November 4 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday graced the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University at Nainital, Uttarakhand, according to a release. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that education is the foundation of any nation's development. Therefore, education should not only develop students' intellect and skills, but also strengthen their moral strength and character. Also Read | Lalan Singh Booked: FIR Registered Against Union Min ...Read More >
MOHALI, Nov 2: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today attended the Valedictory Session of the 5th Edition of the Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyan 2025 at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), here, as the Chief Guest. The event, themed "From Classroom to Society - Building a Healthier World through Education," brought together eminent educationists, scientists, policymakers, and students from across India to deliberate on the transformative role of educ ...Read More >
Decision brings relief to several families waiting for clearance since 2022 In a major relief to students waiting for release of overseas scholarships, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directed the Finance department officials to immediately clear ₹303 crore dues pending payment. The directive will ensure release of dues pending since 2022 to SC, ST, BC, OC and minority students. Mr. Bhatti Vikramarka wanted the dues to be cleared at once. The development assumes significance as ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ina strong show of unity to meet urgency, the Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) convened an emergency general body meeting on Sunday to address the deepening financial crisis faced by private colleges across Telangana. The crisis, according to the federation, stems from the protracted delay in the release of fee reimbursement dues by the state government. The meeting saw representatives from various educational associations under FATHI come together ...Read More >
Hyderabad: District education officers (DEOs) and DIET principals were briefed on digital applications being implemented by the school education department. At the programme conducted under the guidance of school education director Dr Naveen Nicholas, officials explained in detail the functioning of the applications such as FLN, UDISE-Plus and the facial recognition system (FRS). Dr Nicholas noted the successfully completing the FRS in government schools. Schools showing the highest rates were h ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trump administration's clarification that the high H-1B visa fee does not apply to international students studying in the US on F-1 visa is expected to revive Indian students' interest in pursuing higher education in the US after a slump, experts said. The US has been historically the most favourite international destination for Indian students, but there was a clear dip in sentiments, especially among parents, after the US announced a $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B work visa applic ...Read More >
Chennai: Converting govt-aided colleges into private universities will exclude the vast majority of students from economically and socially disadvantaged groups from accessing quality higher education, say educationists.The Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025 allowed the govt-aided colleges to be converted as private universities and relaxed the land requirement norms to establish private universities in urban areas. After facing opposition from teacher associations and politi ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Private Universities Bill: minimum land requirement reduced from 100 acres to 25 acres Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Dr. Govi Chezhiaan has announced that the Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in the State Assembly on October 15, will be withdrawn following Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's direction. In his statement, Dr. Chezhiaan clarified that the amendment was proposed only to simplify the procedures for establishing new private universities a ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan on Sunday urged the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw the Private Universities (Amendment) Bill and not to review it, warning that the legislation would accelerate the commercialisation of higher education in the State. His statement came a day after Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiyan announced the government's decision to withdraw and review the Bill, which was passed by the Assembly on October 18, following obje ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday said the Bill introduced in the Assembly to allow existing private colleges to be converted into private universities will be withdrawn. The decision comes after strong opposition from various quarters, including the allies of the ruling DMK. An official press release from Minister for Higher Education Govi Chezhiaan said the state government will withdraw the amendment to the 2019 Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act. However, defending the Bill, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Following stiff opposition from various quarters, including political leaders and academics, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday withdrew the Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025, for further review. The State Assembly had recently passed the Bill. State Higher Education Department minister Govi Chezhian issued a statement in response to various opinions being expressed on social media and public forums regarding the amendment of the Bill. He stated that at a time ...Read More >
T'puram: Sidestepping CPI's political arguments and protests, the state govt on Thursday signed an agreement with the Union govt to join the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme. General education secretary K Vasuki signed the agreement on behalf of the state govt in New Delhi. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) director Supriya A R also accompanied the general education secretary to New Delhi.Earlier, state govt had opposed the scheme and refused to become a signatory to the proje ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that universities and colleges in Jammu and Kashmir are building an inclusive and innovation-driven academic ecosystem to empower students and contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047. The Lieutenant Governor was delivering the inaugural address at the NEP Conclave-2025, which was organised by the Higher Education Department. Speaking at the event, the LG applauded the efforts of all the stakeholders for speedy implementation of Nationa ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha delivered the inaugural address at the NEP Conclave-2025, organised by the Higher Education Department today. While speaking at the event, Sinha applauded the efforts of all the stakeholders for speedy implementation of National Education Policy. He said, it is a matter of pride that Jammu Kashmir is among the first in the country to implement the National Education Policy across all Higher Educational Institutions in the Union Territory. Follo ...Read More >
"Encouraged to learn that Japanese universities are increasingly offering English-medium courses and that the education sector in Japan is opening up for greater global collaboration," Khandu said in a post on X. The chief minister also expressed happiness in reconnecting with Prof Sali Augustine SJ, who had previously worked in Arunachal Pradesh. "It was a pleasure meeting Prof Augustine, who once worked in Arunachal Pradesh and continues to make the state proud with his contribution to globa ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha delivered the inaugural address at the NEP Conclave-2025, organised by the Higher Education Department here today. While speaking at the event, the LG, as per an official press release, applauded the efforts of all the stakeholders for speedy implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), saying it is a matter of pride that Jammu Kashmir is among the first in the country to implement the NEP across all higher education institutions in the Union ...Read More >
Kottayam Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday lauded St. Thomas College, Palai, for its 75-year-long contribution to Kerala's higher education and social transformation, describing the institution as a workshop where "destinies are shaped." Addressing the platinum jubilee celebrations, the President commended the college's emphasis on holistic learning, sustainability, and inclusivity. "With its focus on intellectual pursuits guided by a moral compass, this college prom ...Read More >
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has alleged that not only the PM SHRI scheme but every new incident in Kerala is part of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Communist Party of India (Marxist) secret understanding. Speaking at a press conference here, Venugopal accused the left government of cooperating with the BJP on multiple fronts while pretending to oppose it publicly. Venugopal clarified that the Congress was not implementing the PM SHRI scheme. "It's wrong to say Congress is implementing ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], October 19 (ANI): Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced a three per cent reservation for the Tea and Adivasi communities in government jobs, and said a bill will also be introduced in the Assembly in November to grant ownership of land in tea garden lines to the workers. He said that the government will provide three per cent reservation for tea garden youths in Class I and Class II State government jobs, including the Assam Civil Service (ACS) and Assam ...Read More >
Mumbai: Urdu lovers gathered at Hajj House in the city on Saturday evening to pay tribute to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of the educational institution that became the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), for his contribution to the cause of higher education among south Asia's Muslims. The programme, organised by the Ahtesaab Foundation, MLA Rais Shaikh, Urdu Caravan, and the AMU Old Boys (Alumni) Association, Mumbai branch, also felicitated the annual awardees of Maharashtra State Urdu Sahity ...Read More >
The Association of University Teachers (AUT), Tamil Nadu, has opposed the State government's move to amend the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019 creating a provision to convert government-aided colleges into private universities under a 'Brown field University' nomenclature. In a statement on Wednesday, the AUT expressed concern over probable exorbitant fee hike for students, job threat to teachers and non-teaching staff, and a direct impact on the reservation policy thereby affecting s ...Read More >
Prem Birhade, a Dalit youth based in London, has alleged that he lost an employment opportunity in the United Kingdom due to caste discrimination in India after the college he studied in -- Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Pune -- failed to provide the verification certificate to the employer in time. In a video on Instagram four days earlier, Mr. Birhade said in Marathi, "I have lost my job because of the college. This company had asked my college if I had studied there. The col ...Read More >
Pune: Prem Birhade, a Dalit student from Nandurbar who recently completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Sussex, has alleged that caste-based discrimination by Pune's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce forced him to forfeit a job offer at Heathrow Airport in London. The allegation was brought to public attention by Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar, who accused the college of denying mandatory credential verification due to caste prejudice. According t ...Read More >
Chennai: The state govt introduced a bill in the state assembly on Wednesday to amend the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, aiming to simplify norms for establishing private universities.Under the proposed amendment, brownfield universities can be established by converting existing colleges into universities, a provision not available in the current Act, which only allowed the establishment of private universities afresh. The bill noted that "of late, existing private colleges in the st ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The CPI state committee has urged the state government to withdraw the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, which was passed in the Assembly on Friday. In a statement, CPI state secretary M Veerapandian said the amendment, which removes the requirement for private universities to possess a minimum of 100 acres of land, would have far-reaching consequences for higher education in the state. He warned that the amendment could dilute government oversight in crucial ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Foreign universities setting up campuses in Karnataka will push existing private universities to raise their standards, said MC Sudhakar, minister for higher education.The minister inaugurated the 25th Triennial Conference 2025 of the Xavier Board of Higher Education in India on Saturday. The four-day conference's theme is 'Empowering Minds, Embracing Change: Reimagining Higher Education for a Global Tomorrow.'Sudhakar discussed how the presence of foreign university campuses will ben ...Read More >
Education technology firm PhysicsWallah (PW) on Wednesday announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IDP Education India, the co-owner of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), to expand global learning opportunities for its students. Under this collaboration, PW students will gain access to the IELTS curriculum along with a range of support mechanisms, including awareness sessions, seminars, boot camps, and expert-led masterclasses. The partnershi ...Read More >
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