Universities in Global South can be changemakers to achieve UN SDGs, says JGU VC at ACUNS meeting in Tokyo

IANS | June 26, 2024 11:57 AM

Tokyo, June 26 (IANS) The founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, addressed the prestigious annual meeting of the Academic Council of the United Nations System (ACUNS) here and delivered the keynote speech titled 'The Role of Universities in the Global South for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)'.

Nix NEET, restore old system of entrance exams: Bengal CM writes to PM Modi

IANS | June 24, 2024 6:53 PM

Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Monday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting nixing of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and restoration of the previous system of states conducting their own examinations.

SC declines urgent hearing on plea seeking CBI, ED probe into alleged NEET-UG paper leak

IANS | June 24, 2024 6:11 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to direct an urgent listing of a plea seeking an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.

NEET case: Under fire, RJD releases pics of accused Sanjeev Mukhiya’s wife with Nitish Kumar

IANS | June 24, 2024 3:26 PM

Patna, June 24 (IANS) The ongoing political blame game over the NEET question paper leak took another turn on Monday when the RJD uploaded photographs of the wife of one of the accused in the case Sanjeev Mukhiya, with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other leaders of the NDA.

JGU's Sustainable Development Report 2024 released in Tokyo at India-Japan Higher Education Forum

IANS | June 24, 2024 2:42 PM

Tokyo, June 24 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) released its Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2024 in Tokyo, Japan, during the India-Japan Higher Education Forum on June 21.

Students across the country applaud PM Modi's decision to remove GST from PG accommodations

IANS | June 23, 2024 6:49 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The entire student community in the country is ecstatic over the Modi government’s landmark decision to remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from students’ Paying Guest (PG) accommodations. They have also expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending this favour.

A day before exam, NEET-PG postponed amid paper leaks row

IANS | June 22, 2024 11:03 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday announced the postponement of NEET-PG, which was scheduled to be held on June 23, amid the recent allegations regarding the integrity of certain competitive examinations.

NEET row: Bihar top cop to meet Union Education Minister today

IANS | June 22, 2024 10:36 AM

Patna, June 22 (IANS) Amid the ongoing investigation into the NEET paper leak case by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police, its Additional Director General (ADG) Nayyar Hasnain Khan will give probe details to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi on Saturday.

Assam Education dept extends UG admission deadline due to flood

IANS | June 22, 2024 7:33 AM

Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) The Higher Education Department in Assam has extended the date of admissions to undergraduate courses in colleges across the state as the monsoon flood has impacted the whole process, with many students failing to reach the institutions for admission, officials said.

Congress stages protests in several NE states against NEET and UGC-NET exams 'irregularities'

IANS | June 21, 2024 11:45 PM

Imphal/Agartala/Kohima, June 21 (IANS) The Congress staged protests in several northeastern states on Friday over alleged irregularities in the NEET and UGC-NET, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against the guilty.

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Universities in Global South can be changemakers to achieve UN SDGs, says JGU VC at ACUNS meeting in Tokyo

Nix NEET, restore old system of entrance exams: Bengal CM writes to PM Modi

SC declines urgent hearing on plea seeking CBI, ED probe into alleged NEET-UG paper leak

NEET case: Under fire, RJD releases pics of accused Sanjeev Mukhiya’s wife with Nitish Kumar

JGU's Sustainable Development Report 2024 released in Tokyo at India-Japan Higher Education Forum

Students across the country applaud PM Modi's decision to remove GST from PG accommodations

A day before exam, NEET-PG postponed amid paper leaks row

NEET row: Bihar top cop to meet Union Education Minister today

Assam Education dept extends UG admission deadline due to flood

Congress stages protests in several NE states against NEET and UGC-NET exams 'irregularities'

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