Dr Varun Bansal Don’t Miss a Beat is the theme of this year’s World Heart Day. Celebrated on 29 September every year, it urges people to commit to daily movement to help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), the world’s leading cause of death. While CVD claims 20.5 million lives annually, accounting for over 33% of global deaths, […]
New Delhi, September 27, 2025 – In a landmark move to unify India’s diverse education landscape, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been empowered to grant nationwide equivalence to Class 10 and 12 certificates issued by various school boards. This decision, formalized through a recent government notification, promises to eliminate disparities […]
New Delhi, September 25, 2025 – The Union Cabinet today approved a major expansion of medical education in India, adding over 10,000 undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (PG) seats in government medical colleges by 2028-29. This move strengthens India’s healthcare workforce to meet rising demands for doctors, especially in rural areas. Cabinet Drives Third Phase of […]
New Delhi, September 24, 2025 Delhi’s government has initiated Aadhaar enrolment camps targeting schoolchildren to streamline access to essential services. This program simplifies identity documentation for students and parents, advancing digital inclusion across the capital. First Camp Kicks Off in Janakpuri On Monday, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood launched the first camp at Sarvodaya Co-educational […]
New Delhi, September 24, 2025 – In a highly anticipated hearing, the Supreme Court of India delved into a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the transparency of the NEET PG 2025 examination process. The case, listed first on the court’s agenda yesterday, September 23, addresses widespread concerns over discrepancies in result disclosures and the National […]
Mumbai, September 23, 2025 – In a groundbreaking initiative to ignite scientific curiosity among young minds, the Maharashtra government has announced plans to send 51 top-performing school students annually on an educational tour to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States. Dubbed the ‘Chief Minister Vidyarthi Vigyan Vari’ scheme, this program […]
Shimla, September 23, 2025 – The Himachal Pradesh government actively affiliates 100 government senior secondary schools with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from the next academic session. This bold initiative seeks to raise academic standards, spark competition, and equip students for national and global opportunities. Initiative Overview: Strategic Statewide Expansion On September 20, […]
September 22, 2025 – In a landmark initiative marking its 75th anniversary, the State Bank of India (SBI) through its CSR arm, SBI Foundation, has unveiled the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025. This ambitious program aims to nurture the aspirations of 23,230 talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across India, with a committed budget […]
September 22, 2025 In a nation as linguistically diverse as India, where over 1,600 languages and dialects are spoken, the government’s language policy has long been a flashpoint for unity and regional identity. Recent clarifications from the Union Ministry of Education on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s three-language formula have reignited debates, with southern […]
Jaipur, September 22, 2025 – In a landmark ruling aimed at restoring the sanctity of school education, the Rajasthan High Court has directed educational boards to enforce rigorous attendance protocols for students in classes 9 to 12, cracking down on the widespread practice of skipping regular school to attend private coaching centers for competitive exams […]