UAE Ambassador inaugurates padel courts at OP Jindal Global University

IANS | January 8, 2025 11:11 AM

Sonipat (Haryana), Jan 8 (IANS) In an effort to promote health, well-being, and cross-cultural collaboration, Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India and Prof. (Dr) C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, inaugurated four state-of-the-art padel courts at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) here. The inauguration ceremony underscored the shared commitment of the UAE and India to fostering healthier communities and strengthening bilateral ties.

Empowered 2.4 million Indians with AI skills: Microsoft

IANS | January 7, 2025 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Microsoft on Tuesday said it has empowered 2.4 million Indians, including civil servants, college students and people with disabilities, with artificial intelligence (AI) skills.

Chandigarh University announces launch of first AI-augmented futuristic campus in UP's Unnao

IANS | January 6, 2025 9:19 PM

Lucknow, Jan 6 (IANS) The Chandigarh University (CU) on Monday announced the establishment of a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled next-gen futuristic campus at Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, to provide AI-augmented multidisciplinary education.

Rahul Gandhi calls for greater government spending on education

IANS | January 4, 2025 10:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has emphasised the need for increased government spending on education.

Bihar: BPSC re-exam for one centre today; students' protests to intensify

IANS | January 4, 2025 9:31 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is conducting a re-exam on Saturday for candidates of the Bapu Pariksha Parisar centre, where irregularities were reported during the 70th Preliminary Examination. However, students and political parties have vowed to disrupt the exam today.

Protests intensify in Bihar against BPSC 70th PT Exam; political support grows (Ld)

IANS | January 3, 2025 4:03 PM

Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) The agitation for the re-conduct of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th Preliminary Test (PT) gained significant momentum on Friday as protests erupted across Bihar, drawing widespread participation from students’ unions, political parties, and activists.

Pappu Yadav reiterates commitment to BPSC protest, pledges fight till Supreme Court

IANS | January 3, 2025 1:08 PM

Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) In a steadfast show of support for the protesting BPSC candidates, Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has vowed to continue the agitation until justice is delivered, including taking the matter to the Supreme Court.

Reading of Constitution made mandatory on Republic Day in Maharashtra

IANS | January 2, 2025 7:18 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Amid an ongoing verbal duel between the ruling and opposition parties over alleged disrespect to the Constitution, the Maharashtra Government has made the reading of the Constitution’s preamble in schools across the state on Republic Day, January 26, mandatory.

Prashant Kishor to begin hunger strike today over BPSC aspirants’ concerns

IANS | January 2, 2025 8:46 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is set to begin an indefinite hunger strike on Thursday, demanding that the concerns of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants be addressed.

New syllabus in Uttarakhand, free higher education for orphans: Kumaun varsity V-C Prof Rawat (IANS Interview)

Ganesh Bhatt | December 31, 2024 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttarakhand is preparing to roll out a new undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) syllabus next year, developed under the leadership of Kumaun University Vice-Chancellor Prof Diwan S. Rawat. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Prof Rawat discussed the motivations, plans, and collaborations shaping the University's new initiatives, which include free education for orphans and a Rs 100 crore grant from the Central Government under the Prime Minister's Higher Education Campaign. He also discussed the tie-ups with American, Japanese, French and German experts. The university is also connecting with Indian military experts.

Education

UAE Ambassador inaugurates padel courts at OP Jindal Global University

Empowered 2.4 million Indians with AI skills: Microsoft

Chandigarh University announces launch of first AI-augmented futuristic campus in UP's Unnao

Rahul Gandhi calls for greater government spending on education

Bihar: BPSC re-exam for one centre today; students' protests to intensify

Protests intensify in Bihar against BPSC 70th PT Exam; political support grows (Ld)

Pappu Yadav reiterates commitment to BPSC protest, pledges fight till Supreme Court

Reading of Constitution made mandatory on Republic Day in Maharashtra

Prashant Kishor to begin hunger strike today over BPSC aspirants’ concerns

New syllabus in Uttarakhand, free higher education for orphans: Kumaun varsity V-C Prof Rawat (IANS Interview)

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