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The number of seats reserved for scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) students in medical, engineering, higher and technical education courses has almost been doubled in Odisha, with the state government making major changes in the reservation policy. In a late-night cabinet decision Saturday, the BJP government in Odisha increased reservation of seats in medical, engineering, and other higher/technical education courses in Odisha. It also approved reservation of seats in these courses ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) In a landmark decision, the Odisha government on Saturday enhanced the reservation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students and introduced a quota for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in medical and technical education. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here. "While the quota for the ST students is raised from 12 per cent to 22.50 per cent, it has been enhanced from 8 per cent to 16.2 ...Read More >
Patna: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday urged students to adopt the guiding principle of "Nation First" and appealed to the youth to take a firm stand against substance abuse and work towards building a healthy and strong society.Speaking at the third convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) in Motihari in East Champaran district, he said Gandhiji's principle of non-violence remains highly relevant in today's world and must guide not only actions but also beha ...Read More >
New Delhi, A new analysis has found that heat risk in Indian cities is increasingly being shaped not only by daytime heatwaves but also by night-time heatwaves and compound heatwaves, which occur when a daytime heatwave is followed by a night-time heatwave. This is significant because current Heat Action Plans and urban climate policies mainly focus on daytime heatwaves, according to the study. A H serves as an early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat events. In an interview ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A new analysis has found that heat risk in Indian cities is increasingly being shaped not only by daytime heatwaves but also by night-time heatwaves and compound heatwaves, which occur when a daytime heatwave is followed by a night-time heatwave. This is significant because current Heat Action Plans (HAPs) and urban climate policies mainly focus on daytime heatwaves, according to the study. A HAP serves as an early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat events. In an ...Read More >
The Centre has granted the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) the status of an "Institution deemed to be University under distinct category", enabling it to independently offer degree programmes as part of efforts to strengthen teacher education and educational research in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With the new status conferred by the Union ministry of education, NCERT will now be able to offer higher education programmes in education across ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been formally declared a deemed-to-be university empowering it to award its own degrees, officials said. "The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), NCERT along with its six constituent units have been declared as deemed to be University under distinct category," an official notification said. Also Read: NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status, empowered to award its ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been formally declared a deemed-to-be university empowering it to award its own degrees, officials said. "The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), NCERT along with its six constituent units have been declared as deemed to be University under distinct category," an official notification said. These constituent units include regional institutes of education in A ...Read More >
As higher education evolves alongside shifting industry demands, universities across India are increasingly reworking their academic models to focus on employability, interdisciplinary exposure, and real-world application. Traditional degree structures are being supplemented with skill-based learning, digital integration, and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.This shift reflects a broader recognition that academic knowledge alone may not be sufficient in a rapidly changing job marke ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has granted the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) the status of an "Institution deemed to be University under distinct category", enabling it to independently offer degree programmes as part of efforts to strengthen teacher education and educational research in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With the new status conferred by the Union education ministry, NCERT will now be able to offer diploma, undergraduate (UG), postgraduat ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he will address the issue of pending commitments related to the Ranjit Sagar Dam with his Punjab counterpart. Abdullah's statement comes after the BJP raised concerns about alleged violations of the intergovernmental agreement overseeing the project. The Ranjit Sagar Dam, also known as the Thein Dam, is a major 600 MW hydroelectric project on the Ravi river near Basohli in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir and Pathankot, Punjab, completed in 2001. ...Read More >
SĀDHANA Saptah - 2026, a nationwide capacity-building initiative aligned with the vision of Mission Karmayogi, was formally launched today by Anu Garg, IAS, Chief Secretary of Odisha, at Lok Seva Bhawan. This initiative, taking place from 2nd to 8th April 2026, is organised by the Gopabandhu Academy of Administration on behalf of the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha. The program is encapsulated as SĀDHANA Saptah, 2026 - "Sadhana to Become a Karmayogi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 2: A new analysis has found that heat risk in Indian cities is increasingly being shaped not only by daytime heatwaves but also by night-time heatwaves and compound heatwaves, which occur when a daytime heatwave is followed by a night-time heatwave. This is significant because current Heat Action Plans (HAPs) and urban climate policies mainly focus on daytime heatwaves, according to the study. A HAP serves as an early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat events. ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (PTI) A new analysis has found that heat risk in Indian cities is increasingly being shaped not only by daytime heatwaves but also by night-time heatwaves and compound heatwaves, which occur when a daytime heatwave is followed by a night-time heatwave. This is significant because current Heat Action Plans (HAPs) and urban climate policies mainly focus on daytime heatwaves, according to the study. A HAP serves as an early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat e ...Read More >
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by director general of police (DGP) Deepam Seth at the police headquarters on Tuesday evening. Senior officers, including IG Garhwal Rajiv Swarup, IG STF Nilesh Anand Bharne, SSP Dehradun Pramendra Dobhal and SSP STF Ajai Singh, attended the meeting. During the meeting, the DGP issued directives to strengthen policing and ensure accountability in the state capital. The IG Garhwal has been tasked with daily monitoring of the law and orde ...Read More >
Dehradun: The murder of retired Brigadier Mukesh Kumar Joshi, who was caught in a crossfire between two groups following an altercation at a nightclub, has triggered strong action from the Uttarakhand government and police. Expressing shock and displeasure, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken immediate action by suspending the in-charge of the Kuthalgate police outpost and a Sub-Excise Inspector. Following his directive, Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth has now ordered the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 1 (Reuters) - India does not plan to go ahead with auctioning deep-sea mining rights due to a lack of technological preparedness and expectations of a weak response from potential bidders, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. In November of 2024, India had announced the maiden auction of 13 offshore mineral blocks that included three lime mud blocks, three construction sands blocks and seven polymetallic nodules blocks in the first tranche. The blocks contained ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Director General of Police (DGP), Uttarakhand, Deepam Seth, chaired a high-level meeting at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday in view of the sensitivity of recent criminal incidents in Dehradun. The meeting was attended by Inspector General of Police (IG) Garhwal Rajiv Swaroop, IG Special Task Force (STF) Nilesh Anand Bharne, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun Pramendra Dobhal, SSP STF Ajay Singh, and other officials. Also Read | ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Director General of Police (DGP), Uttarakhand, Deepam Seth, chaired a high-level meeting at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday in view of the sensitivity of recent criminal incidents in Dehradun. The meeting was attended by Inspector General of Police (IG) Garhwal Rajiv Swaroop, IG Special Task Force (STF) Nilesh Anand Bharne, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun Pramendra Dobhal, SSP STF Ajay Singh, and other officials. During the m ...Read More >
Biharsharif: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said knowledge must remain dedicated to the service of humanity.Addressing the second convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Murmu said, "Knowledge will continue to flourish, dialogue will endure and education will remain dedicated to the service of humanity."Congratulating the graduating students, Murmu said the batch included scholars from more than 30 countries, reflecting the university's strong international character. She said ...Read More >
Guwahati: Setting an ambitious tone for the 2026 Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday unveiled its 31-point 'Sankalp Patra', promising a flood-free Assam within two years, two lakh government jobs, and a broad push on welfare, infrastructure and indigenous rights. The manifesto was released in Guwahati by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP state president Dilip Saikia and other senior leaders. The docum ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: As Ashwini Bhide, who has 31 years of experience in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), takes charge as the new civic commissioner of Mumbai, she is tasked with handling key infrastructure projects, pre-monsoon preparations, and other civic issues. Her appointment comes two months after the BMC elections, in which the BJP-Shinde Sena alliance won, and a month after the administration presented the massive budget of over Rs 80,000 crore. Track record of delivering key pro ...Read More >
Lucknow, Mar 31 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said 'CM Fellows' will be deployed in every district to accelerate the goal of building a one trillion dollar economy. During a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, he said that on the lines of Aspirational Blocks and the Aspirational Urban Local Bodies Programme, economic development at the district level should be made evidence-based and result-oriented. The chief minister instructed that the economic and data analy ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], March 31 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan chaired a meeting on Tuesday at the Secretariat with senior officials from the Home and Police Departments to review the law and order situation in the city. Expressing concern over the increasing incidents of road rage and hooliganism, he directed officials to enhance monitoring and take strict action against offenders. Also Read | New PAN Rules From April 1, 2026: All You Need to Know. He gave instruct ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], March 31 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan chaired a meeting on Tuesday at the Secretariat with senior officials from the Home and Police Departments to review the law and order situation in the city. Expressing concern over the increasing incidents of road rage and hooliganism, he directed officials to enhance monitoring and take strict action against offenders. He gave instructions to intensify police patrolling in Dehradun and its surrounding a ...Read More >
Chennai: The members of the Tamil Nadu IT Hostel and PG Owners' Welfare Association raised concerns about whether the shortage of commercial gas cylinders in the city was natural or artificial. "Due to the inability to meet demand and financial difficulties, an owner committed suicide. We mandate the immediate intervention of CM Stalin to resolve the issue," the association said during a press meet held in Chennai on Tuesday. They stated that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) An ex-assistant professor now behind bars for allegedly making over 1,100 hoax bomb threats was reportedly furious with the legal justice system. Srinivas Louis, 47, is presumed to be tech-savvy and employed multiple methods to conceal his IP address, making it difficult for agencies to trace the origin of the threatening e-mails, a senior police officer said. Louis was apprehended on Saturday from his rented accommodation in Karnataka's Mysuru, after a series of coordi ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said the state government is reviewing the recent increase in entry tax and will consider rationalisation to avoid any law and order situation, while defending the rollout of robotic surgery in public hospitals. Speaking to the media in Shimla, Sukhu said protests over the entry tax hike were based on "misconceptions" and asserted that the levy is not new. Also Read | Kanpur Sho ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said the state government is reviewing the recent increase in entry tax and will consider rationalisation to avoid any law and order situation, while defending the rollout of robotic surgery in public hospitals. Speaking to the media in Shimla, Sukhu said protests over the entry tax hike were based on "misconceptions" and asserted that the levy is not new. "Entry tax has existed ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state within three months of returning to power, positioning it as a key promise in the party's manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking on the sidelines of the manifesto release, Sarma said the proposed UCC would be rolled out while safeguarding the rights and interests of indigenous and tribal communities. "We will implemen ...Read More >
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