Viksit Bharat Buildathon: Students showcase innovation, present themes on ‘prosperous India’

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) As part of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 – India’s largest school innovation movement, an event at the Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 in Delhi Cantt saw students and teachers engaging in conversation with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The students shared their innovative ideas and innovations while the Minister lauded their outstanding contribution and efforts towards achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Viksit Bharat Buildathon, over 3 lakh schools participate (Lead)

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Buildathon (VBB) 2025 in the capital, which saw participation of over 3 lakh schools, marking India’s largest ever school innovation challenge.

Nagaland varsity study explores tea blossoms’ potential for wellness products, rural growth

IANS | October 13, 2025 6:24 PM

Kohima, Oct 13 (IANS) A Nagaland University-led multi-institute research has unveiled the hidden health potential of tea blossoms that are often discarded as agricultural byproducts, officials said on Monday.

3 share Nobel in Economics for innovation-driven, sustained economic growth

IANS | October 13, 2025 3:34 PM

Stockholm, Oct 13 (IANS) The final Nobel, for Economics, of this year's prize season went to Joel Mokyr (Northwestern University, the US), Philippe Aghion (College de France and INSEAD, Paris, France) and Peter Howitt (Brown University, the US) on Monday for having explained innovation-driven, sustained economic growth.

JGU receives Global Education for Peace Award 2025 for commitment to peace through education

IANS | October 13, 2025 11:31 AM

Istanbul, Oct 13 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University was conferred the prestigious 2025 Global Education for Peace Award by the Society of Transnational Academic Researchers (STAR) at their STAR Global Conference 2025 in İstanbul, Turkiye, for its role in fostering peace through higher education.

EY, Microsoft team up to equip young Indians with job-ready AI skills

IANS | October 12, 2025 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) In a major step to bridge the AI skills gap in India, EY and Microsoft on Sunday launched the AI Skills Passport, a free online programme designed to provide young Indians with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.

Viksit UP: Agriculture, education emerge as lead focus areas

IANS | October 10, 2025 10:35 PM

Lucknow, Oct 10 (IANS) The “Samarth Uttar Pradesh – Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047: Centenary of Prosperity” campaign, envisioned to transform Uttar Pradesh into a fully developed state by 2047, is gaining remarkable momentum.

Imperial College London, Science Gallery Bengaluru tie-up to accelerate UK-India innovation links

IANS | October 9, 2025 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) UK’s Imperial College London on Thursday announced a partnership with Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) to drive the exchange of talent and knowledge and boost innovation between the two countries.

Kerala HC urges Bar Council to reserve seats for transgender students in law colleges

IANS | October 9, 2025 5:39 PM

Kochi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Thursday strongly urged the Bar Council of India (BCI) to explore steps to reserve seats for transgender students in law colleges across the state, calling it an issue of equality and inclusion.

PM Modi announces opening of 9 British university campuses in India

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) In a historic move to strengthen educational ties between the UK and India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the opening of nine British university campuses, including the universities of Southampton, Surrey and Lancaster, in India.

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Viksit Bharat Buildathon: Students showcase innovation, present themes on ‘prosperous India’

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Viksit Bharat Buildathon, over 3 lakh schools participate (Lead)

Nagaland varsity study explores tea blossoms’ potential for wellness products, rural growth

3 share Nobel in Economics for innovation-driven, sustained economic growth

JGU receives Global Education for Peace Award 2025 for commitment to peace through education

EY, Microsoft team up to equip young Indians with job-ready AI skills

Viksit UP: Agriculture, education emerge as lead focus areas

Imperial College London, Science Gallery Bengaluru tie-up to accelerate UK-India innovation links

Kerala HC urges Bar Council to reserve seats for transgender students in law colleges

PM Modi announces opening of 9 British university campuses in India

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