New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) In a 4:3 decision a seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday overruled its 1967 judgment which had laid down that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), being a Central varsity, cannot claim to be a minority institution.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) India has for the second consecutive year outperformed China in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, signalling a significant improvement in the country’s higher education.
Shillong, Nov 7 (IANS) Students from North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), the northeast’s oldest Central varsity, in Shillong, refused to call off the stir despite assurance and appeals by the Vice Chancellor.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Edtech company Physics Wallah saw its losses widen to Rs 375 crore in the last fiscal (FY24) compared to Rs 84 crore in FY23 – a whopping 346 per cent increase.
Sonipat (Haryana), Nov 6 (IANS) The O.P. Jindal Global University has said it will counter a law student's bid to question its recognition in any legal forum while deploring his "factually incorrect, misleading and prejudiced statements" in social and online media on a sub judice matter "with the malicious intention to influence public opinion and thereby decision-making".
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme - PM Vidyalaxmi, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious yet needy students in pursuing higher studies at top-ranking institutions across the country.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabniet’s decision to approve the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, saying that it is a step towards Yuva Shakti empowerment.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students in a mission mode.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling striking down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, holding that the law is consistent with the "positive obligation" of the state government to ensure that students studying in recognised madarsas attain a level of competency which will allow them to effectively participate in society and earn a living.
Lucknow, Nov 4 (IANS) In a significant development for teachers in aided degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi cabinet has approved the New Higher Service Rules 2024. This update allows teachers to request transfers after just three years of service, down from the previous requirement of five years.
