Punjab’s push to promote entrepreneurship among young people has recorded a significant first-year outcome, with more than 20,000 student-led business ventures collectively generating nearly ₹90 crore in revenue during the 2025-26 academic session. The state government said the results came under its “Business Class” initiative, a programme designed to introduce students to practical entrepreneurship and...
India has initiated discussions with the United States government following concerns over recently revised visa requirements that have created uncertainty for thousands of Indian applicants, particularly students preparing to begin their academic programs in American universities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that it is actively engaging with US authorities to better understand the...
A serious case of alleged ragging and physical assault at a college in Kerala has led to the suspension of 13 senior students, highlighting ongoing concerns about student safety and the need for stricter enforcement of anti-ragging regulations in educational institutions. The disciplinary action followed an internal inquiry into allegations that a first-year student was...
Karnataka has announced plans to establish India’s first government-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) University, marking a major step in the state’s efforts to strengthen its position as the country’s leading technology and innovation hub. The proposed institution aims to create a world-class ecosystem for artificial intelligence education, cutting-edge research, technological innovation, and industry collaboration while preparing...
Fresh concerns over the protection of student information have emerged after reports indicated that databases containing personal details of candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) are allegedly being offered for sale through multiple websites. The development has sparked widespread debate over digital privacy, data security, and the need for stronger safeguards...
In a landmark development for one of India’s most prestigious higher education institutions, Professor Yogesh Singh has been reappointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, making history as the first person to receive a consecutive term in the position under the current governance framework. The decision reflects confidence in his leadership and the direction the...
India’s premier engineering institutions are grappling with a significant shortage of faculty members, with more than 38 percent of sanctioned teaching positions lying vacant across all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The alarming figures have reignited concerns about the long-term impact of staffing shortages on academic quality, research productivity, and the global competitiveness of...
A National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) candidate from Nagpur found himself at the center of an unusual administrative error after receiving an admit card that assigned him an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, despite having selected only Indian cities during the application process. The incident has drawn attention to the examination authority’s centre allocation system...
A popular dialogue from the upcoming film Dhurandhar has found an unexpected place inside one of India’s premier educational institutions. Faculty members at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) recently used a widely circulated movie scene to demonstrate the concept of cluster sampling, showcasing how contemporary pop culture can be integrated into classroom...
A fresh ragging controversy has surfaced at Osmania University after police registered a case against 12 final-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students following allegations of harassment and intimidation of junior students. The incident has once again brought attention to the persistent challenge of ragging in higher educational institutions and the need for stricter enforcement...