The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the proposal to establish a first-of-its-kind AI-integrated campus of Chandigarh University in Unnao. This significant development was confirmed after Yogendra Upadhyaya, Uttar Pradesh’s Cabinet Minister for Higher Education, handed over the authorization letter to university officials on September 19.
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Guwahati Schools Set To Resume Classes After Heatwave Relief
Schools in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes Guwahati, are set to reopen on September 25 following a temporary closure due to severe heat conditions.
IIM Ahmedabad To Implement Quota System For PhD Programs
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has announced that it will introduce a reservation system for PhD admissions starting in 2025, aligning with government guidelines.
ICAI Postpones CA Final Exams Due To Diwali Celebrations
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially postponed the CA Final exams scheduled for November 2024 to accommodate the Diwali (Deepavali) festival, which falls on November 1 this year. This decision allows candidates to celebrate without the stress of upcoming examinations.
Utkal University Incident Sparks Odisha's Directive For Sexual Harassment Committees
The Odisha government has directed all higher education institutions in the state to establish internal complaint committees to address allegations of sexual harassment. This initiative comes in response to a recent incident at Utkal University, where a female student reported harassment by a faculty member.
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud stresses the importance of character-building in uncertain times
Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, emphasised the critical role of character-building in moments of uncertainty while addressing students at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) on September 23, 2024. Speaking to the next generation of legal professionals, he underscored that it is during challenging and unpredictable times that one's true character is forged.
Himachal Government expands loan scheme to aid students pursuing education abroad
The Himachal Pradesh government has expanded its Dr. Y.S. Parmar Vidyarthi Rin Yojna, extending financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections who aspire to pursue higher education abroad. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that deserving students, regardless of their financial background, have the opportunity to study at prestigious foreign institutions.