Global university rankings show American institutions falling while Chinese schools climb. Trump-era policies and funding cuts may have accelerated this shift, impacting international student numbers.
CBSE has issued an advisory to protect Class 10 and 12 students from fake universities. Schools must counsel students, verify UGC recognition.
CBSE issues advisory directing schools to counsel students on verifying UGC recognition of colleges before admission to avoid fake universities.
Yavatmal police arrest second accused in massive fake birth & death certificate scam. Details on the hacking of the Civil Registration System and the ongoing SIT probe revealed. Read the full investigation.
Bengaluru police register FIR against unknown persons for spreading fake news about structural cracks in the Ejipura flyover. Officials confirm the structure is safe. Read details.
Gujarat forms a 13-member committee led by the Education Minister to address inconsistencies in the Gujarat Public Universities Act, 2023, and ensure smooth NEP implementation. Read more.
Delhi Police registers cases after 18 banks report nearly 11,000 counterfeit notes worth Rs 34 lakh. Investigation reveals sophisticated mixing with real currency. Read the full report.
Delhi Police's cyber cell investigates a complaint about fake news claiming teachers must count stray dogs. The education department calls it fabricated and baseless. Read the full story.
A Kaithal youth was cheated at Chandigarh airport with fake US dollars and a forged airline ticket in a bogus UK travel scheme. Police have lodged an FIR. Read the full details.
Jaipur police arrest the alleged mastermind of a fake ghee racket, seizing 7500 litres of spurious product. The unit produced 2000 litres daily, sold under forged Amul and Saras labels. Read the full investigation details.
Lucknow police uncover a major fake degree racket, arresting 3 including a PhD holder. Over 900 forged documents seized. Learn how the scam operated and its implications.
Delhi Police uncovers a major counterfeit smartphone operation in Karol Bagh, arresting four and seizing 512 fake premium phones assembled with Chinese parts. Read the full investigation details.
UGC warns students against National Institute of Management Solution, Delhi, declaring its degrees invalid for higher education and govt jobs. Check the full state-wise list of fake universities.
UGC warns students about 3 unapproved institutions: NIMS Delhi, Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth Karnataka & National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth Maharashtra. Their degrees are invalid for jobs or further studies.
Deakin, Wollongong, Southampton now operational in India. New report forecasts 560,000 students by 2040, saving $113B in forex. Explore the opportunities and risks.
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
Vice Chancellors of 17 Rajasthan state universities warn of imminent collapse of higher education standards due to severe financial crisis. Read about the alarming details and their plea for urgent government intervention.
Ujjain police arrested two men with counterfeit notes worth Rs 17.5 lakh, leading to a raid on an Indore printing unit. A separate racket was also busted in Neemuch. Read the full investigation details.
Former Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala slams MDU Rohtak for losing NAAC A+ accreditation in Nov 2024, warns of student career impact. Demands action against V-C. Read more.
Violent protests over contaminated water at VIT Bhopal's Sehore campus escalate, reaching RGPV. MP Higher Education Minister invokes emergency powers. CM to decide post-Winter Session.
Ahmedabad police arrested three men with Rs 83,000 in fake Rs 500 notes near Shivranjani. The accused planned to buy phones online. Court grants police remand till Dec 5.
Amid opposition protests, three key bills introduced in Lok Sabha during Winter Session. The bills focus on post office services, Jammu and Kashmir, and central university amendments. Details inside.
Supreme Court mandates Kerala Governor, as Chancellor, to decide on the SC-appointed committee's report for Vice-Chancellor appointments within one week. Get the latest updates.
Brazil launches two groundbreaking federal universities dedicated to indigenous studies and sports education, marking significant educational expansion and cultural recognition.
Supreme Court mandates unprecedented nationwide scrutiny of private universities' governance and finances. A student's grievance sparks a judicial overhaul of higher education.
Leading US universities report 4-78% decline in Indian student enrollment this autumn due to visa delays and high costs. Experts warn of STEM talent shortage.
VIT University in Bhopal closes campus until December 8 following a night of unrest, leaving numerous students stranded and struggling to find transport home. Read the full story.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa accuses Panjab University of stonewalling Senate elections as student protests enter day 25. Massive shutdown planned for November 26.
Supreme Court expands student name change case into nationwide probe of private universities, seeking comprehensive details from UGC and state governments. Next hearing January 8, 2026.
Himachal Pradesh's five state universities face leadership crisis as they operate without regular vice-chancellors for months, affecting academic and administrative functions.