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Ayurveda-Biology now subject in NET, experts raise concerns

The NET exam, conducted twice yearly, determines eligibility for assistant professor positions and junior research fellowships in Indian universities.

Students of in an exam hall in Pune. (Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 07:24 AM IST
By, New Delhi

28-yr-old bags third Rohini Nayyar prize

The prize was awarded to Anil Pradhan, a 28-year-old from Odisha, for his contribution to STEM education in rural India.

28-yr-old bags third Rohini Nayyar prize
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:20 AM IST
By, New Delhi

ISRO set to launch EU’s Proba 3 Sun observation mission in December: Minister

Union minister Jitendra Singh also set out the ambitious goal of establishing the Indian space station Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035, and landing the first Indian on the Moon by 2040

Union minister Jitendra Singh (right) and Isro chairman S Somanath during the third Indian Space Conclave in Delhi on Tuesday. (X / Dr Jitendra Singh)
Published on Nov 05, 2024 07:51 PM IST

University gets HC notice after student is accused of using AI for assignment

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked OP Jindal Global University to respond to a student's claim that his exam was unfairly marked as AI-generated.

A woman walks past a building whose exterior wall was painted to look like a circuit board with an AI logo in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province. (AFP)
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 04:50 AM IST

Edu ministry urges departments to use funds for promotion of Indian languages

The education ministry urged departments and autonomous bodies to explore the use of their capacity building funds for language promotion, which could facilitate the creation of literature and documents in various subjects

K Sanjay Murthy, secretary of the ministry of education, said multilingualism can truly empower people if it is promoted in every sphere of life, and not in education alone. (Representative image)
Published on Nov 04, 2024 07:34 PM IST

CPI(M) MP writes to Union min in Malayalam to protest against Hindi imposition

CPI(M) MP John Brittas protests Union minister's exclusive Hindi communication by replying in Malayalam, citing concerns over linguistic inclusivity.

CPI(M) MP John Brittas (PTI)
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 04:50 AM IST
By, New Delhi

TMC MP breaks bottle during Waqf panel meet, suspended

On Tuesday, the JPC was hearing depositions from Cuttack-based Justice in Reality, and Panchasakha Bani Prachar Mandali, a right-wing organisation. Both entities supported the Bill.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh leave after a raucous JPC meeting. (ANI)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Stricter law in works for flight threat calls: Civil aviation minister

Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the government plans to place such perpetrators on the no-fly list.

Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu revealed that intelligence agencies are being engaged to prevent future occurrences (ANI)
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 02:14 AM IST

Govt mulls change in SUASCA to punish hoax calls to aircraft on ground: Naidu

Naidu said the government plans to take legislative actions to deal with instances of bomb threats to airlines

Union civil aviation K Rammohan Naidu (PTI)
Published on Oct 21, 2024 04:17 PM IST

Increase parliamentary oversight on Indian intelligence agencies: Congress MP

The former Union minister on Friday pushed for his private member bill on this issue to be passed by Parliament.

Senior Congress parliamentarian Manish Tewari has called for “increased parliamentary oversight” of India’s intelligence agencies. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 05:52 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Responsibility of all of us to keep Pali language alive: PM Narendra Modi

The prime minister said while every nation associates its heritage with its identity, India was left far behind

PM Modi was speaking at the International Abhidhamma Divas held in the national Capital New Delhi. (ANI photo)
Published on Oct 17, 2024 04:07 PM IST

Centre to establish 3 AI centres of excellence by 2028, says education minister

The Centre has constituted an apex committee led by UGC member Sridhar Vembu for the establishment of three Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence

Union minister for education Dharmendra Pradhan speaks at a function to announce 3 AI Centres of Excellence, in Delhi, on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 09:23 PM IST

Congress appoints senior leaders as observers for Jharkhand, Maharashtra polls

The Congress’ announcement came hours before the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for Jharkhand and Maharashtra

Congress general secretary (organisation), KC Venugoal. (INCIndia)
Published on Oct 15, 2024 05:59 PM IST

NEP to have global impact, India to be world’s growth engine: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said India is providing unprecedented impetus on embracing new technologies, learning in Indian languages, and research.

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan addresses the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) India Leadership Summit 2024, at The Taj Hotel in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI)
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 10:33 PM IST

PM hails transformative effect of GatiShakti plan

The PM Gati Shakti initiative was announced by Prime Minister Modi on the 75th Independence Day in 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to the PM GatiShakti Anubhuti Kendra at the Bharat Mandapam on Sunday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 07:30 AM IST

NCPCR suggests stopping govt funding for madrasas

The Commission asserted that merely constituting a Board or taking a UDISE Code does not mean that the Madrasas are following the provisions of RTE Act, 2009.

A madrasa located in Kotla village district Nuh, Mewat. (HT)
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 04:55 AM IST
By, New Delhi

UGC to introduce PhD Excellence Citations to recognise exceptional research

PhD Excellence Citations seek to recognise exceptional doctoral research across disciplines to create a quality research ecosystem and identify high-quality work of young scholars

The UGC will establish one panel each for five streams following the university-level screening. (X)
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 11:08 AM IST

ECI rejects Cong’s complaint about delay in updating Haryana poll result trends

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh requested “immediate directions” to update the website with accurate figures so that “false news and malicious narratives can be countered”

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s sent a memorandum over the alleged delay. (X)
Published on Oct 08, 2024 03:27 PM IST

Haryana polls: Misleading trends on ECI website, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Ramesh also requested the poll watchdog to issue “immediate directions” to officials to update the website with true and accurate figures

He asked whether the BJP trying to build pressure on the administration by sharing “outdated and misleading” trends. (ANI file photo)
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 01:41 PM IST

One nation, one poll will secure a better future: Kovind

Kovind, who chaired the High Level Committee on One Nation, One Election, highlighted challenges faced by elected governments

Ram Nath Kovind (PTI)
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 01:04 AM IST

100 days as LoP: Rahul vows to ‘restore love and respect to politics’

The Congress said on Friday that Rahul Gandhi completed 100 days as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, listing details of his achievements.

Rahul Gandhi took over as Leader of Opposition of the Lok Sabha, a position that was vacant for the last decade, on June 24 (AICC)
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 04:49 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Kharge writes to Rajya Sabha chairman claiming ‘intrusion’ in Parliament office

The Congress president said the “intrusion” is “highly disrespectful and completely unacceptable” to him, both as an MP and as Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 06:10 PM IST

Marathi, 4 other languages granted classical status

The Cabinet also updated the eligibility criteria for classical languages under the Centre’s Language Expert Committee

Marathi, 4 other languages granted classical status
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 07:56 AM IST

Marathi among 5 new classical languages approved by Narendra Modi Cabinet

The Union Cabinet has granted classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali, increasing recognized classical languages to eleven

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:29 AM IST
By, New Delhi

‘Leading light:’ Praise pours in for Left icon

The 72-year-old Marxist leader, who was also the Rajya Sabha member from 2005 to 2017, passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi at 3.03 pm on Thursday

Sitaram Yechury (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:08 AM IST

“Protector of the idea of India”: Political leaders pay tribute to Sitaram Yechury

Yechury died at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Thursday following prolonged illness

Yechury was in a critical condition for the last few days and was on respiratory support. (PTI photo)
Published on Sep 12, 2024 05:08 PM IST

Renowned educationist Shomie Das dies at 89

Das was the only individual to head three of India’s premier legacy schools which include Mayo College, Lawrence School, Sanawar, and The Doon School.

Renowned educationist Shomie Das passed away late at night on Monday, in Hyderabad, 10 days after his 89th birthday.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:44 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Pradhan, Stalin lock horns over central funds, NEP

Healthy competition among states is always welcome in a democracy, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday.

Pradhan, Stalin lock horns over central funds, NEP
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 06:29 AM IST

NCERT revises Class 6 science book, focuses on knowledge systems

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a revised edition of its Class 6 science textbook, “Curiosity”, featuring significant changes that emphasise Indian culture and knowledge systems.

NCERT revises Class 6 science book, focuses on knowledge systems
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 07:42 AM IST
By, New Delhi

PM meets recipients of National Teachers’ Award, discusses educational strategies

The Prime Minister encouraged teachers to integrate local folklore into their lessons and teach it in various languages to introduce students to different languages and cultures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets educators who were conferred the National Teachers Awards in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Sep 06, 2024 07:26 PM IST
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