JGU Dean is first Indian academic appointed to Cambridge International’s SHEAC

IANS | May 19, 2025 10:38 AM

Sonipat (Haryana), May 19 (IANS) In an unprecedented educational honour for Indian academics, Prof (Dr) Upasana Mahanta, Dean of Admissions and Outreach at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), has been appointed as the First Indian to the Strategic Higher Education Advisory Council (SHEAC) formed by Cambridge International.

No hike for medical, dental courses: Karnataka govt

IANS | May 17, 2025 5:48 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) Karnataka government has declared that there will be no increase in fee structure for medical and dental courses in the upcoming academic year, despite pressure from private medical colleges.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University cancels MoU with Turkish institute

IANS | May 15, 2025 8:38 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute of Turkey in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan in the recent Indo-Pak conflict following the terror attack at Pahalgam.

After JNU, Jamia suspends MoUs with institutions in Turkey over support to Pakistan

IANS | May 15, 2025 7:31 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Several prominent Indian universities have suspended their academic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey, citing national security concerns. The latest to act is Jamia Millia Islamia, which issued a statement on Thursday announcing the immediate suspension of all MoUs with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye.