New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) By supporting a stronger domestic presence for foreign universities, India could retain an estimated $113 billion in foreign currency by 2040, with around 19 million sq. ft. of vertical campus space required for Foreign Higher Education Institutions, a report said on Thursday.The report from Deloitte India and Knight Frank India said that foreign universities could significantly reduce the remittance outflows currently lost to overseas education.The shift, driven by the …
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New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court has registered a suo motu (on its own motion) case over references to “corruption in the judiciary” in a newly introduced Class 8 Social Science textbook published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).As per the causelist uploaded on the website of the apex court, a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi is slated to consider on February 26 the matte…
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday presented its education budget for the financial year 2026-27, proposing a total outlay of Rs 4,248.08 crore, an increase over the 2025-26 budget of Rs 3,674 crore. The budget, presented by Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr Avinash Dhakne, marks a historic return to democratic processes, being the first in four years presented before an elected general body of corporators rather than an administr…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi has turned out to be a landmark event with world leaders and innovators recognising India’s growing capabilities and potential to play a key role in the new technological era, as per a report. India has given a distinctive thrust to the goal for inclusion as the world is poised for the big AI leap ahead and grapples with the ethical issues that need to be tackled, according to an article in Eurasia Review.”A country once described m…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on Friday launched the prospectus for the Academic Session 2026–27, announcing 30 new programmes with no fee hike for any courses, an official said. The 150-page prospectus, launched by the Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif, outlines comprehensive guidelines for admissions across undergraduate, postgraduate, advanced diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate and Diploma programmes.It also provides detailed information on eligibility criteria, application li…
Rajkot, Feb 13 (IANS) Students in Gujarat are being equipped with practical skills alongside academics under a state-wide initiative to promote self-reliance.Led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the programme targets students from classes 9 to 12, combining vocational training with traditional studies to prepare them for employment and entrepreneurship.At Shree Chandrasinhji Higher Secondary School in Rajpara, Kotda Sangani Taluka, Rajkot district, pupils are receiving hands-on training in 11 …
Ahmedabad, Feb 13 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) on Friday inducted 28 new electric buses into its fleet, as Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged them off in Ahmedabad, marking the first phase of a planned rollout of 225 electric buses for the city. According to an official statement, the 28 state-of-the-art buses are equipped with advanced cybersecurity systems and Fire Detection and Suppression Systems (FDSS).For the first time in India, mandatory cybersecuri…
Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved a 33 per cent reservation for women in all upcoming recruitment processes, alongside clearing development works worth Rs 216 crore at its weekly Standing Committee meeting held on Thursday.Standing Committee Chairman Devang Dani said the reservation would be implemented in all future recruitment advertisements issued by the civic body.“The Standing Committee has approved 33 per cent reservation for women in forthco…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 8 (IANS) Governor of Odisha, Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, on Sunday said that true success in life does not lie merely in professional achievements or material prosperity, but in becoming good human beings and responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to society.While speaking at a school programme at Kaniha, in Angul district, Kambhampati urged students to imbibe the values of dedication, discipline and integrity that the institution has upheld for over seven decades. He sa…
Itanagar, Feb 6 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Friday emphasised that the state’s education department must ensure every child and young person has access to quality learning, relevant skill development and supportive institutions that foster confidence and prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.An official said that during a meeting with State Education Minister P.D. Sona and Commissioner (Education) Amjad Tak at Lok Bhavan, the Governor underscor…