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Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore is set to establish a new medical college and expand its teaching hospital at its Chittoor campus in Andhra Pradesh, following a Rs 500 crore grant from the Azim Premji Foundation. Announced on Wednesday, October 9, the grant will support the upgrade of the existing 120-bed hospital into a 422-bed teaching hospital, according to a report by The New Indian Express.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded three scientists the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work on protein structures and their functions.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has introduced a new 5-month certificate programme in Design Thinking and Innovation aimed at fostering creative problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills.

In a landmark initiative aimed at empowering India's youth and boosting employment opportunities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme 1 Crore Youth 2024 during the education budget presentation.

The third season of the Tamil Nadu Robotics League (TNRL) has witnessed an unprecedented surge in participation, with over 5,000 students from schools and colleges across the state joining the competition.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren laid the foundation for three residential schools to provide quality education to underprivileged students and enhance education in the state. This initiative is part of Jharkhand’s broader efforts to improve educational access and align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 goals, emphasising inclusivity and equal educational opportunities.