Once hotbed of Maoism, Dantewada is waving flag of education, says PM Modi

IANS | May 25, 2025 11:53 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the significant transformation taking place in Maoist-affected regions of India, crediting a collective fight that has paved the way for development, education, and sports to flourish in areas once gripped by violence.

BJP questions omission of reserved categories in JPSC main exam result

IANS | May 24, 2025 5:30 PM

Ranchi, May 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised serious concerns over the recently declared results of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Main Examination, questioning the absence of category-wise reservation details in the list of successful candidates.

‘Dreams and futures under threat’: Raghav Chadha hits out at Trump’s Harvard ban

IANS | May 23, 2025 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) In a swift response to the Trump administration’s controversial move to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has voiced strong support for the Ivy League institution and its global student body. Chadha, himself an alumnus of Harvard, condemned the decision, warning that it endangers academic freedom and the futures of thousands of students.

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.