Washington, D.C., March 25 (IANS) The STAR Scholars Network has conferred its distinguished Lighthouse Leadership Award upon Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU). This recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to global higher education, academic leadership, and institution-building.The award ceremony, associated with global academic engagements in Washington, D.C., highlighted international leadership shaping the future of high…
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Sonipat, Feb 27 (IANS) Building on the success of the first National Convention on Women in India, O.P. Jindal Global University is hosting the Second National Convention, 8-10 March, on its campus in Sonipat, Haryana. The Convention is committed to fostering rigorous, inclusive, and action-oriented conversations on gender justice.Anchored in the International Women’s Day 2026 theme “Give to Gain”, JGU’s Second edition of the Women’s Convention will foreground the idea that investing i…
Sonipat, Feb 25 (IANS) The Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) hosted the four-day prestigious Law Schools Global League (LSGL) Deans’ Meeting and Academic Conference recently. The 2026 conference was organised around the theme — Law and the Digital Future: Reimagining Global Legal Education, reflecting the profound and accelerating impact of artificial intelligence and digital technologies on legal systems, legal practice, and the foundations of legal pedag…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Dedicated to the Strengthening of the Rule of Law, Democratic and Parliamentary Institutions, and Electoral Processes, O.P. Jindal Global University has launched three new Degree Programmes in Electoral Analysis & Management, Political Communication, and Legislative Drafting.The launch took place in the presence of the Chief Guest, Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Guest of Honour, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law & Justice (Independent Charg…
Uttarakhand, Feb 15 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening student well-being in higher education, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) on Sunday announced it has started drafting a comprehensive mental health policy for its campus community. The initiative is being seen as a landmark move that could set a model for other IITs across the country.The first draft of the policy has been prepared by the institute’s Wellness Centre, which serves as a mental health care facilit…
Sonipat, Feb 3 (IANS) Recognised as India’s leading global law school, JGLS continues to attract exceptional interest from high-achieving law aspirants across India and overseas, reaffirming its position as a premier destination for legal education. The law school has now announced that a minimum of 75 per cent of the total intake for 2026-27 will be admitted through Early Admissions, underscoring the importance of the February 28 deadline of taking the LNAT exam. LNAT is a Mandatory Admission…
Sonipat, Jan 29 (IANS) “Our national identity and our constitutional values are at the centre of the discussion of leadership and legacy. We have chosen a path of Atmanirbhar or self-reliance and of belief in our own civilization and values. India has the opportunity to stand apart with continuous commitment to these values, to the rule of law and the values that will stand in the midst of global, turmoil,” said Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Chairperson, Cyril…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Jindal Foundation and the Flag Foundation of India, led by Naveen Jindal and Shallu Jindal, held a Tiranga milestone celebration at Jindal House, which was graced by the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team, champions of the first-ever Women’s World Cup, Cricket for the Blind 2025.The team attended, as special guests, the event at which the Jindal family emphasised that nation-building is deeply linked to inclusion and constitutional values.Held before Republic Day,…
Davos (Switzerland), Jan 19 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is pleased to announce the inaugural World University Leaders Forum (WULF) convened at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos — the first global higher education leadership platform of its kind at the Forum. WULF will bring together distinguished academics and university leaders from around the world to engage in dialogue, share best practices, and collaborate on shared global challenges facing higher education and society.Th…
Sonipat, Jan 10 (IANS) In a landmark step towards strengthening evidence-based policy-making in Haryana, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released the state’s first district human development report (HDR) for Sonipat – the Sonipat Human Development Report 2026. Prepared by the Jindal Institute of Haryana Studies (JIHS) at O.P. Jindal Global University, the Report marks a significant milestone in advancing district-level development planning in the state.CM Saini lauded the effort of …