Anand’s dropout crisis reversed: Hundreds of students return to classrooms

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:34 PM

Anand, Nov 1 (IANS) ‘Ek Kadam School Ki Ore’ (One Step Towards School) initiative has rekindled the light of education in the lives of many children in Anand district of Gujarat. Led by the District Development Officer (DDO) and supported by the education department, this campaign successfully encouraged students who had dropped out of school to return to their classrooms and continue their studies.

CCPA slaps Rs 8 lakh fine each on Dikshant IAS, Abhimanu IAS over misleading ads

IANS | November 1, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalty on Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS of Rs 8 lakh each, for indulging in misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

US lawmakers urge Trump to reconsider H-1B visa crackdown

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:21 PM

Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) US Representative Jimmy Panetta, along with four other Congress members, has written a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to reconsider his September 19th Proclamation on H-1B visas due to its "potentially negative impacts" on the India-US relationship.

US clarification on H-1B visa petitions allays fears over NBFCs’ education loans: Report

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:17 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The recent clarification by the United States on the applicability of H-1B visa petitions for foreign nationals has partly alleviated concerns over the asset quality of the education loan portfolios of non-banking finance companies’ (NBFCs), according to a report released on Friday.

Florida moves to ban H-1B visas across state universities

IANS | October 29, 2025 9:53 PM

Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that he is directing the state’s Board of Governors to end the use of H-1B visas across state universities, saying that positions currently held by visa holders should be filled by Florida residents.

Indian student who lost US visa status charged with stabbing 2 teens

IANS | October 28, 2025 11:06 PM

New York, Oct 28 (IANS) An Indian student who lost his visa status allegedly went berserk on a flight to Germany and has been charged with stabbing two teenagers and slapping a woman, according to federal prosecutor Leah Foley in Boston.

80th UN Day: Relevance of the United Nations today deliberated at Jindal varsity

IANS | October 28, 2025 4:14 PM

Sonipat (Haryana), October 28 (IANS) The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) at the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) organised a seminar on the Relevance of the United Nations on the 80th Anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter, also known as the San Francisco Treaty.

Early identification, support can help kids with Dyslexia achieve success: Official

IANS | October 28, 2025 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Dyslexia is a different way of expressing knowledge, said Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, noting that with early identification and proper support, kids with the condition can achieve success.

Govt announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar honouring scientific achievements

IANS | October 28, 2025 12:35 AM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) India's scientific community received a resounding tribute last week with the announcement of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2025 list, honouring 24 distinguished scientists and one pioneering research team for transformative contributions across diverse domains.

‘Learning by Doing’ to transform classrooms in UP

IANS | October 27, 2025 11:19 PM

Lucknow, Oct 27 (IANS) The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh is taking transformative steps to make basic education more experiential, skill-driven, and future-oriented.

Education

Anand’s dropout crisis reversed: Hundreds of students return to classrooms

CCPA slaps Rs 8 lakh fine each on Dikshant IAS, Abhimanu IAS over misleading ads

US lawmakers urge Trump to reconsider H-1B visa crackdown

US clarification on H-1B visa petitions allays fears over NBFCs’ education loans: Report

Florida moves to ban H-1B visas across state universities

Indian student who lost US visa status charged with stabbing 2 teens

80th UN Day: Relevance of the United Nations today deliberated at Jindal varsity

Early identification, support can help kids with Dyslexia achieve success: Official

Govt announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar honouring scientific achievements

‘Learning by Doing’ to transform classrooms in UP

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