Lucknow, May 9 (IANS) Railway premises in Lucknow witnessed dramatic scenes on May 9 when Pallavi Patel, legislator from Sirathu and leader of Apna Dal (Kamerawadi), led a large protest demanding immediate implementation of the University Grants Commission Equity Regulation 2026. According to police officers, a case has been registered against Patel at Charbagh Railway Station for leading a protest along with nearly 350 to 400 party workers, both men and women, who gathered in the circulating…
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Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Chandrakant Patil on Thursday directed the administration to file criminal charges against educational institutions that deceive students, saying that protecting the academic interests of students is the government’s highest priority, and any fraud or academic loss to students will not be tolerated. Taking serious note of a fraud case at Baliram Hire College in Bandra, Mumbai, Minister Patil ordered immediate criminal proceedings against the guilty management.The government …
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) commemorated the 57th death anniversary of late Zakir Husain, former President of India and former Chancellor and Vice Chancellor, late last week, an official said on Monday. “JMI Vice Chancellor, Mazhar Asif, along with university officials, students, non-teaching staff, and family members of late Zakir Husain, visited his mausoleum on the university campus to offer floral tributes,” an official statement said.A special prayer meeting was also …
Itanagar, April 22 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Wednesday urged students to strive for excellence as job creators, innovators, and problem solvers, while contributing actively to society and the nation through their knowledge and skills.Addressing the 6th Convocation of Arunodaya University at its new Jollang campus in Itanagar, the Governor said that students represent the future of Arunachal Pradesh as well as of the nation, and that their role in shaping a p…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) Marking the birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday issued a strong call to uphold the values of equality and social justice, even as Kerala grapples with troubling allegations of caste discrimination in higher education.In a message on Ambedkar Jayanti, the Chief Minister took to his social media to pay tributes to Ambedkar.He described Ambedkar as a towering figure who dedicated his life to building a society free from …
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Mauritius has delivered a series of impactful outcomes across health, education, infrastructure, and green mobility, reaffirming India’s commitment to its Neighbourhood First policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and support for the Global South. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit underscored a shared focus on sustainable and people‑centric partnership.Among the key outcomes was the signing of a Letter …
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) In a significant administrative reshuffle within India’s higher education sector, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to relieve its Secretary, Prof. Manish R Joshi, from his duties. The decision, approved by the competent authority, will take effect on April 25, 2026. Prof Shyama Rath, currently serving as Member Secretary of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), has been entrusted with the additional charge of UGC Secretary.Prof. Jos…
Port Luis/New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his visit to Mauritius, reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the island nation. In a message to Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Jaishankar congratulated Mauritius for hosting the 9th Indian Ocean Conference and expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation.Highlighting the progress made in just over a year, Jaishankar recalled Prime Minister…
Agartala, March 23 (IANS) Amid a joint protest and walkout by the Opposition Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Congress, the Tripura Legislative Assembly on Monday adopted a Bill to set up another private university in the state. The Dhanvantari Skill University, Tripura Bill was passed despite strong objections from Opposition members, who alleged that the organisation proposing to establish the university lacks the required experience, capability, and institutional strength.The New Delhi-…
Itanagar, March 19 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Thursday emphasised that private educational institutions must strictly adhere to prescribed infrastructure norms and consistently maintain required facilities to ensure a conducive learning environment for students. The Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission (APPEIRC), Tsering Naksang, called on the Governor at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar.The Governor, stressing …