New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Recommendations emerging from discussion at the two-day national convention titled ‘Bharati — Nari se Narayani’ will be shared with different Ministries to help awaken and empower women in a better way, Professor Charu Kalra, Delhi Sevika Samiti Pramukh, said on Saturday. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the convention, aimed at celebrating and strengthening the transformative journey of women from ‘Nari’ to ‘Narayani’, Kalra noted, “We want to make suggestions to …
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Itanagar, Feb 26 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday inaugurated the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Centre at Doimukh in Papum Pare district, marking a significant step towards strengthening early childhood and primary education in the state. The FLN Centre, aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission of the government of India, is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country dedicated to ensuring that every ch…
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 …
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ has showcased a maturing applied AI ecosystem focused on “translating research into tools that can operate beyond laboratory”, a report has said.The report from Khalsa Vox said that “the emphasis on applied AI, educational integration and industry-ready robotics suggests a maturing ecosystem” that builds tools useful for defence, agriculture, education and industrial use.Besides emphasis on futuristic concepts, many exhibitors hi…
Ahmedabad, Feb 9 (IANS) Showcasing India’s emerging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent, Adani International School (ADIS), Shantigram, hosted the IRIS National Fair 2025–26 from February 6-8.The three-day national programme ( (Cohort 2) brought together 75 student innovators from 12 states and 24 cities, alongside educators, researchers and mentors, positioning Ahmedabad as a national platform for school-level STEM research and innovation.Addressing the valedictor…
Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Nani Gopal Mahanta, on Sunday, described the Union Budget 2026-2027 as a progressive and future-oriented roadmap that has the potential to reshape India’s higher education landscape in alignment with the national vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. Reacting to the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Mahanta said the government’s renewed thrust on Viksit Shiksha clearly recognises education as a cornerstone of national pr…
Lucknow, Feb 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as the one with a “clear roadmap for a new and developed India” and also congratulated the Finance Minister for presenting the first Budget, prepared at the recently built Kartyava Bhavan. “The new budget has been presented to the nation with a clear roadmap for a New and Developed India in the world’s largest democracy. I express my gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his guidance …
Gandhinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s skill development drive under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) has translated into jobs, with more than one lakh youth securing employment or self-employment over the past three years after completing training at government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), official data show.The figure includes over 15,000 women trainees, reflecting a growing participation of women in vocational and technical education.Officials said that over two lakh trainees…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, commemorated the National Girl Child Day by highlighting the decade-long efforts of the Union government in creating a conducive environment for girls’ well-being and their contribution towards Viksit Bharat. In a message on social media platform X, PM Modi said, “On National Girl Child Day, we reaffirm our unwavering resolve to ensure that the girl child leads a life of dignity, opportunity and hope.”The Prime Minister added, “…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The recent changes about the wage-weighted selection mechanism for H-1B visas proposed by the USA’s Department of Homeland Security represent a significant departure from the long-standing, neutral lottery system and raise important legal, economic, and operational concerns, according to a Nasscom statement issued on Wednesday. The apex trade body for India’s IT software sector pointed out that while the intent behind the proposed changes, to promote high-skill emplo…