India shines in QS Rankings 2026, academicians credit PM Modi’s vision

IANS | June 20, 2025 8:21 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Academicians and education experts have hailed India's best-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 Indian universities making it to the global list. This marks a significant rise from 46 institutions last year and just 11 in 2014.

Stampede tragedy: Karnataka govt proposes new crowd control law with jail for violations

IANS | June 19, 2025 10:39 PM

Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic stampede incident during the RCB victory celebrations that claimed 11 lives in Bengaluru on June 4, the Karnataka government has proposed a new legislation, the Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025, with penalties including jail terms and fines for violations.

Chintan Research Foundation to focus on evidence-based research: Pranav Adani

IANS | June 19, 2025 10:30 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Leading think-tank Chintan Research Foundation, which has completed one year, will focus on key things like climate change, geopolitical issues and research in economy and trade, Pranav Adani, Managing Director (Agro, Oil and Gas) and Director of Adani Enterprises, the in-house incubator of the Adani Group, said here on Thursday.

Why India’s education system must shift focus from marks to skills

Shubhobrata Bhattacharya | June 19, 2025 9:14 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) For decades, India’s education system has been driven by an obsession with marks and standardised examinations. From board exams to competitive entrance tests, academic performance is measured almost exclusively through a numerical lens. While this has produced a large population of degree-holders, it has not necessarily translated into a skilled and employable workforce.