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New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s higher education credentials, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has secured the 118th position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, emerging as the country’s highest-ranked institution for the second consecutive year.The prestigious global ranking reflects a steady upward trajectory for IIT Delhi, which improved from the 123rd position in 2026.The achievement underscores the growing global recognition of Indian institu…

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Strong coordination between science and policymaking is essential to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Indian Government Prof. Ajay K. Sood said on Saturday.He was speaking at the National Science Day Celebration–2026 held at Vigyan Bhawan, where the theme for this year was “Women in Science Catalysing Viksit Bharat.”Prof. Sood said sectors such as aerospace, defense, critical metals, advanced materials and digital communicati…

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan is underperforming economically because its education and skills systems fail to convert human potential into productivity, a report said on Saturday.The report from Pakistan Observer said that low public spending on education, outdated curricula, inadequate teacher training, limited vocational pathways and poor research funding have produced persistent skill shortages and high youth unemployment.Pakistan’s Human Capital Index of 0.41 indicates a child born tod…