1.6 Lakh Karnataka BC Minority Students Await Scholarships
Over 160,000 students from backward class minority communities in Karnataka face financial distress as scholarship funds remain delayed, impacting their education and future prospects.
Over 160,000 students from backward class minority communities in Karnataka face financial distress as scholarship funds remain delayed, impacting their education and future prospects.
The Centre is actively working to increase the income limit for SC scholarships from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh annually, potentially benefiting millions more students.
Kerala government relaxes norms for youth job scholarship scheme to boost participation, while women's monthly benefit program sees strong enrollment ahead of state elections.
Kerala cabinet approves updated guidelines for 'Connect to Work' scheme, offering Rs 1,000 monthly scholarships to youth for skill development and exam preparation.
Delhi government distributed Rs 25.3 crore in scholarships to 1,709 economically weaker students under the Higher Education Assistance Scheme, marking National Youth Day.
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood emphasizes structural reforms in education, announces increased budget for Narela Education City, and distributes scholarships to university students.
Uttar Pradesh government amends scholarship rules, excluding management quota & spot admissions from benefits to ensure transparent admissions. Details here.
The Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) offers 150 undergraduate scholarships annually for NRI, PIO, OCI students & children of Indian workers in ECR countries to study in India. Learn eligibility, income criteria & how to apply.
Madurai district witnessed a robust participation of 8,324 Class 8 students in the NMMSS exam. The scholarship aims to support meritorious, economically weaker students. Read more about this key educational initiative.
Over 200 Akasa Air passengers in Pune faced severe delays on flights to Goa and Ahmedabad, with waits exceeding 6 hours and no clear communication from the airline. Read about their ordeal.
Uttar Pradesh's basic education department has sent a file to CM Yogi Adityanath's office to decide the nodal department for implementing the sister fee waiver scheme announced in 2021 to boost girl child education.
University of East Anglia launches International PG Merit Scholarship for 2026-27. Indian students with UK 2:1 degree equivalent get £7,000 fee discount. Check eligibility and apply now!
BITS Pilani receives a $1 million donation from alumnus Mahesh Samdani to create a scholarship endowment for meritorious female students with financial need, starting 2026-27.
IIT Ropar lays foundation for Dr Ishan Shivanand Centre for Yogic Sciences and announces 10 fully-funded scholarships for underprivileged students, focusing on holistic development.
BITS Pilani receives a $1 million endowment from alumnus Mahesh Samdani to fund scholarships for meritorious female students from 2026-27. Discover how this gift empowers women in STEM.
Heavy air traffic at Mumbai airport caused a significant delay for an IndiGo flight to Nagpur. Passengers faced a two-hour wait. Read more about the air traffic congestion issues.
36 families displaced for road work in Hubballi face indefinite wait for compensatory housing, contrasting with swift Bengaluru rehab. Officials cite power connection issues.
Uttarakhand High Court directs petitioner to respond to state's affidavit on alleged crores embezzled in ST/SC student scholarships. 156 cases registered, hearing pending.
Odisha's SSEPD department extends the Banishree scholarship application deadline to February 15. District collectors instructed to expedite verification for timely disbursal to differently-abled students.
UAS Dharwad students protest scholarship delays, poor hostel conditions, and staff shortages. Their demands highlight systemic issues in agricultural education funding. Read more.
The NMMS scholarship exam for Class 8 in Gujarat saw an impressive 94.91% turnout. Over 2.07 lakh students appeared, competing for 5,097 scholarships of Rs 1,000 per month. Read the district-wise analysis.
APNA launches a free mentorship programme in Ranchi to guide SC/ST students for overseas scholarships in 2026-27, honouring Jaipal Singh Munda's legacy. Apply by Jan 31.
Dense fog and poor visibility severely disrupted train operations on the Delhi-Patna route, causing massive delays and passenger hardship. Key trains like Rajdhani and Sampoorna Kranti were delayed by over 10 hours. Read more for details.
Casey Putsch, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, accuses Vivek Ramaswamy of taking $50k scholarship meant for poor kids while earning high income. Read the full story on the Ohio race.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
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Dense fog continues to cripple rail services in Chandigarh for the 8th consecutive day, causing major delays to Shatabdi, Vande Bharat & long-distance trains. Check latest updates before you travel.
The Amritsar district administration announces the scholarship exam for classes VIII to X on January 4, 2025. Check eligibility and application details now.
Priya S K Sharma, an M.Pharm student at MSU Vadodara, secures the Schott Fiolax Scholarship 2025 for academic excellence in pharmaceutical chemistry. Read her inspiring story.
The annual feast at Mangaluru's Infant Jesus Shrine is set for Jan 14-15. Pre-feast events from Jan 3 include novenas, masses, and outreach programs like eye & blood donation camps. A special scholarship initiative 'Carmel Ignite' will support 400 childre