Best-of-two leeway for students: CBSE approves twice-a-year Board exams for Class 10 from 2026

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In a landmark decision aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the implementation of a 'Two Board Examination System' for Class 10 starting from the academic year 2026, that will give students the leeway to enhance their scores in up to three subjects if they so desire.

Delhi CM orders crackdown on encroachment on MAMC campus

IANS | June 23, 2025 5:26 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday promised a special drive to remove encroachment within the Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) campus and assured of an early makeover for student hostels.

India shines in QS Rankings 2026, academicians credit PM Modi’s vision

IANS | June 20, 2025 8:21 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Academicians and education experts have hailed India's best-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 Indian universities making it to the global list. This marks a significant rise from 46 institutions last year and just 11 in 2014.

Chintan Research Foundation to focus on evidence-based research: Pranav Adani

IANS | June 19, 2025 10:30 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Leading think-tank Chintan Research Foundation, which has completed one year, will focus on key things like climate change, geopolitical issues and research in economy and trade, Pranav Adani, Managing Director (Agro, Oil and Gas) and Director of Adani Enterprises, the in-house incubator of the Adani Group, said here on Thursday.