IIM Calcutta introduces the Executive Programme in Integrated Retail Management (EPIRM) to equip professionals for India's rapidly evolving retail landscape, projected to reach ₹137 lakh crore by 2030.
The University Grants Commission has introduced new regulations mandating campus committees to address caste-based discrimination, but these measures are facing significant criticism from various stakeholders.
As India aims to become the world's third-largest economy by 2030, Sharda School of Business Studies in Greater Noida is equipping students with global competencies through NBA-accredited programs, industry partnerships, and international exposure.
UGC data shows caste discrimination complaints in Indian higher education institutions surged from 173 in 2019-20 to 378 in 2023-24, with 1,160 total complaints over five years amid controversy over new regulations.
Supreme Court agrees to list plea challenging UGC's 2026 equity regulations that define caste discrimination narrowly, excluding general category from institutional protection.
Central Sanskrit University Delhi has released Recruitment Notification 01/2026 for 43 non-teaching and academic posts under the Scheme for Promotion of Sanskrit. Online applications open January 28, 2026.
IIM Mumbai partners with TeamLease EdTech to launch two executive certificate programs focusing on digital transformation, AI, and strategic sales. These hybrid programs aim to develop AI-ready leaders through practical learning.
The UGC's new anti-discrimination regulations aim to tackle caste bias in higher education institutions. Academics debate whether these rules address systemic issues or merely behavioral problems.
Allahabad High Court dismisses PIL challenging NEET PG 2025 cut-off relaxation for SC/ST/OBC categories, upholding policy decision amid ongoing Supreme Court petition.
The UGC's 2026 Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Regulations spark debate on merit in unequal classrooms. Data reveals stark underrepresentation and high dropout rates among SC/ST/OBC students in central universities, IITs, and IIMs.
Female students at Savitribai Phule Pune University's girls' hostel describe routine harassment at night, including stalking and intimidation, with many blaming outsiders on the open campus.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures no discrimination under new UGC regulations as protests erupt and BJP member resigns in UP over the issue.
ABVP appreciates UGC's equity regulations for higher education but urges immediate clarification to prevent misconceptions among students and parents.
Gobind Lal, a 2.9-foot-tall wheelchair-bound math teacher from Moga, taught for 37 years despite physical challenges, inspiring countless students with his dedication and resilience.
A tactile mathematics laboratory has been inaugurated at NFBM Jagruti School for Blind Girls in Alandi, Pune, with support from MIT Academy of Engineering and Tech Mahindra Foundation's Arise Plus programme.
Students from Vidya Valley School in Pune showcased innovative projects at MIT-ADT College's Ankuram 1.0 competition, winning first and second prizes with safety-focused solutions for mining and stray dog management.
Symbiosis International University's Rotary Peace Centre in Pune launches a fully funded postgraduate diploma in peace and development studies for mid-career professionals in Asia.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute in Mohali celebrates as 11 cadets secure admissions to NDA, INA, and technical defence institutions, showcasing Punjab's youth training success.
Bharathidasan University's CDOE organized a two-day international seminar on emerging business innovation dynamics, featuring experts from the US, Malaysia, and India discussing tariffs, supply chains, and happiness in commerce.
A two-day workshop, AI Manthan 2026, was inaugurated at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, exploring AI's role in higher education with experts from 27 universities.
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University introduces election education in affiliated colleges, adopts NEP 2020, and approves research initiatives to enhance Indian-focused academic programs.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures no discrimination under new UGC guidelines, addressing protests. NSUI launches signature campaign in support.
HR&CE Minister P K Sekarbabu distributed laptops to students under Tamil Nadu's 'Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil' scheme, aiming to boost digital skills and IT opportunities.
Mayor V K Minimol will inaugurate the second edition of Jain Summit of Future 2026 at Jain University Campus in Kochi. The four-day edutainment festival features over 400 international experts across seven sectors, focusing on inclusivity.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra government to study other states' policies for sustaining local-language education and submit implementation blueprint.
IIT-M Pravartak Technologies Foundation partners with SWAYAM Plus to offer free AI training for rural school teachers. The 40-hour certificate course aims to equip educators with skills to integrate AI into classrooms, starting February 5.
DSPMU campus in Ranchi witnessed opposing student protests over UGC's 2026 equity regulations. While HCS burned papers calling it 'black law', Yuva OBC Morcha and AISA supported the anti-discrimination measures.
Coimbatore's Periyar Arivulagam, a ₹301 crore eight-storey public library complex, opens next month with 1.2 lakh books, science exhibits, and accessibility features.
Symbiosis International University in Pune inaugurates South Asia's first Rotary Peace Centre, offering 40 fully-funded fellowships for mid-career professionals in peace and development studies.
New UGC regulations to curb caste-based discrimination in higher education have ignited protests, with critics fearing misuse against general category students. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reassures, while ABVP and NSUI voice concerns and suppor