Our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has made history by becoming the most internationally honoured Indian leader, receiving a record 25 state honours from foreign governments as of July 2025. This is a milestone that not only reflects Narendra Modi international recognition but also indicates that India’s acceptance as a major global power is on the rise.

Since Modi ji took office in 2014, he has been highly active in engaging with world leaders, making diplomacy a hallmark of his tenure. In the last ten years alone, he has been the recipient of the highest civilian honors of no less than a heterogeneous selection of countries including Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and the United States, as well as France, Egypt, Mauritius and Ghana. Most of the titles are also the first ever to be awarded to any Indian leader among others such as the Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago and the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean by Mauritius.

His latest honors “The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana” and “The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago” marks him as the greatest leader of India. On X, Modi ji posted his awarding moment at Trinida & Tobago saying, “Honoured to be conferred with ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago’. I accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians.”

He also posted some of the pictures from the ceremony expressing his gratitude. The post said, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Christine Carla Kangaloo, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Government and wonderful people of Trinidad & Tobago for honouring me with ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.’ This honour symbolises the eternal friendship between our two countries. At every step, one can witness the cultural connection between our nations.” He also said, “I’m very honoured that this is the first time this honour has been conferred upon a foreign leader. This recognition will strengthen our resolve to deepen ties with Trinidad & Tobago.”

Narendra Modi international honours

Year

Honour

Country

2016

Order of King Abdulaziz Al Saud

Saudi Arabia

2016

State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan

Afghanistan

2018

Grand Collar of the State of Palestine

Palestine

2019

Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin

Maldives

2019

Order of Zayed

UAE

2019

King Hamad Order of the Renaissance

Bahrain

2020

Legion of Merit

United States

2023

Order of Fiji

Fiji

2023

Order of Logohu

Papua New Guinea

2023

Order of the Nile

Egypt

2023

Legion of Honour (Légion d'honneur)

France

2023

Order of Honour

Greece

2024

Order of the Dragon King

Bhutan

2024

Order of St. Andrew

Russia

2024

Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer

Kuwait

2024

Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger

Nigeria

2024

Dominica Award of Honour

Dominica

2024

Order of Excellence of Guyana

Guyana

2024

Order of Freedom of Barbados

Barbados

2025

Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean

Mauritius

2025

Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana

Sri Lanka

2025

Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III

Cyprus

2025

The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana

Ghana

2025

Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad & Tobago

2025

Ebakl Award

Palau

 

The international accolades given to Modi are not the mere decorations; rather they are the recognition of his proactive diplomacy, visionary and capacity to form bridges across cultures and continents. Most of these awards have come from Muslim majority states which highlight his skills of negotiating across geopolitical domains and cementing India's ties in areas which were previously not close to India.

He has repeatedly dedicated these awards to the people of India, describing himself as the Pradhan Sevak (chief servant) of 1.4 billion Indians and depicting his success as a product of the national dreams of the country. Keeping his head home is a strategy that appeals to the Indian populace and is a plus to his personality as a leader who takes pride in the role of representing his nation in the global arena.

The Impact: India, A Rise To a World Stage

  • The international recognition of Modi is multi-dimensional:
  • Diplomatic leverage: every award enhances bilateral relations and creates new horizons of collaboration in the field of trade, technology, security, and culture.
  • Soft Power: These awards increase the attraction to India in terms of soft power which makes the nation more appealing as a partner and place of investment and collaboration.
  • National Pride: The fact that Modi has been celebrated worldwide is a matter of immense pride to the Indians and should only enhance the concept of a Vikshit Bharat (Developed India) and give them the confidence to be at the world map.
  • Strategic Partnerships: The awards frequently accompany some significant diplomatic moves, collaborative endeavors, and human-to-human interactions, and symbolic rewards can be turned into concrete gains.

As long as Modi ji maintains a global appeal, his legacy is likely to be defined by his role in elevating India’s international standing. These awards are not only in recognition of his leadership but also the transition of India to become a dominant figure in global politics. To Indians, it marks a new era in which their country has a voice, is respected, and its contributions are acknowledged. Keeping aside the internal political views, the country can accept that Modi ji as our PM is doing his job aptly.

Parents, worried and upset, approached Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday, urging the government to step in urgently to check spiralling private school fees. Representing the Delhi Parents' Association and United Parents' Voice (UPV), a joint delegation was fuming with reported fee rule defiance and demanded the ultimate in government intervention.

In a formal statement, the chief minister assured parents that their grievances would be addressed and consultation with parents of different schools, the education minister, and senior officials of the education department would be started shortly.

The meeting was convened at the Delhi Secretariat as parents could not request the chief minister to receive them at her residence in Shalimar Bagh early in the morning owing to security arrangements. They were subsequently called to the Secretariat to conduct the meeting.

Parents brought up during the meeting that some private schools were disobeying guidelines from the Directorate of Education and bullying or coercing students and families for unpaid or inflated fees. They claimed students bullied or unfairly targeted in the process, and it is hard not to be suspicious of responsibility concerning how they are treated.

In addition to stopping discriminatory fee mechanisms, the parents further sought temporary suspension of any pending ordinances on school fee schemes in the near future. The parents sought transparency and participation, and in doing so, the government was forced to conduct consultations with stakeholders, particularly parents, before any mass-based policy reforms in school education.

The association requested the Delhi government to make sure that school fee regulations are implemented in a reasonable and fair manner, under proper monitoring, to guard the interest of children and parents.

IIM Sambalpur, one of India's younger IIMs, has welcomed 363 students to its pioneering MBA and new MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA) programme in the 2025-27 academic batch. The institute has this year noticed a bias, albeit small, towards engineers since 51.24% of the new batch were engineers -- a 5% hike over non-engineers.

The shift is more dramatic in the MBA-BA course, with 61.7% of the students having an engineering background. But in the flagship MBA course, the ratio is quite even: 49.68% engineers and 50.32% non-engineers.

One of the unique features of the new MBA-BAs is that all the students arrive with corporate experience across streams.

The institute also added that this is most likely to facilitate peer learning and application of principles in practice in the classrooms.

GEOGRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION ACROSS INDIA

Geographic diversity of the new batch is also important. Students belong to almost all states and union territories of India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are the most represented at 13% and 12%, respectively, while Odisha, Delhi, Telangana, Kerala, and West Bengal follow.

In line with its avowed philosophy of inclusivity and innovation, the institute has offered admissions to International Business/Organizational Behavior in a total of three candidates with disability in physical or mobility.

NATIONAL THEMES, GLOBAL ASPIRATIONS - IIM Sambalpur Director Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal greeted students at the foundation day ceremony stated that the institute's vision is in line with national initiatives like International Business/Organizational Behavior 'Digital India' and 'Make in India'.

"We must now include 'Brand in India' in this list," said Jaiswal, pointing out that the institute's AI classrooms and Master Weaver programme are the hallmark of a socially relevance-driven new-generation IIM.

Chief guest V. Srinivas, IAS, Secretary, DARPG, Government of India, said that the MBA-BA programme is an extension of India's larger digital drive. 

"These students will create Viksit Bharat with innovation and ethics," he observed.

Other corporate executives like Vedanta Aluminium's Rajiv Kumar and Samir Kumar from Amazon India also spoke to the audience, discussing leadership and future manpower needs.

ABOUT IIM SAMBALPUR

IIM Sambalpur is one of the top management schools in India and is highly well-known for its quality of education. Located in a huge campus of about 200 acres, the IIM Sambalpur was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on 3rd February 2024.

It also has partnerships with Flipkart, Amazon, and SIDBI for empowering, enabling, and connecting local weavers to global platforms.

With green concepts and new infrastructure, the campus commemorates its local art by placing IKAT, textile-printing artwork of patterns over the brick face.

IIM Sambalpur has excellent reputation for its flagship two-year MBA Programme, and the admissions are carried out through CAT. It also contains an MBA for working professionals at the Delhi Centre in ISID, Vasant Kunj, with dual-degree Programme possibilities with French institutions.

Apart from the Executive MBA Programme, the world-class institute has PhD, Executive PhD, and Management Development Programme (MDP).

IIM Sambalpur has been a leader in terms of the other IIMs when it comes to gender-diverse classrooms. IIM Sambalpur cut-off is 92 percentile.

IIM Sambalpur MBA fee is INR 13.04 Lakh, and IIM Sambalpur average package was INR 16.64 LPA and IIM Sambalpur highest package was INR 64.61 LPA for batch 2023.

In an ironic yet concerning incident, a student from Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University in Muzaffarpur scored 257 out of 100 in post graduation exam but what’s more concerning is that despite this beyond arithmetic score, the student is denied promotion. There are over 100 results still pending to be declared due to the internal marking issue, raising questions about the  university’s evaluation process. 

A Misstep That Can Not Be Neglected

Students, parents, and even faculty are shocked by the recently declared postgraduate third-semester results at BRABU. One student was mistakenly granted a staggering 257 out of 100 and 225 out of 30 on two papers respectively. Ironically, despite these superhuman scores, the student had not even been promoted to the next semester. 

However, this is not a single case. More than 100 students are awaiting their results, apparently due to late submission of internal marks by their colleges, officials of the board of secondary education said.Out of about 9,000 students who took the exam, 8,000 managed to clear it, but those from Hindi, English, and Science streams are raising red flags over repeated errors and pending mark sheets.

Graduate students in Limbo, Careers at Stake

It is not only a funny typo to many of them, but also their future. Students are running to the university office from college in a bid to have their results rectified. The fear is genuine and the student said: “Those mistakes endanger our future careers, yet when this happens, the university administration quickly dismisses them as this being a case of minor errors”.

Why was this so?

Officials at the university acknowledge the mistake. According to examination controller Professor Ram Kumar, the errors were made because they entered the data manually on Excel sheets and this led to miscalculation of the marks. Some students were wrongly marked as failed, while some marksheets are withheld without any explanation. 

Professor Ram Kumar said, “As soon as we received complaints, we conducted a prompt investigation and corrected the errors. The computer operator has been strictly warned and instructed to thoroughly verify results before publication in the future.

To avoid these disasters the university claimed that it is currently modifying its software so that it would automatically deny any grades that were exceeded beyond the maximum limit. The principals have also been requested to provide the internal marks missing within two days and promises of measures against the staff who will be negligent in future. Because it directly impacts the career of the students, BRABU is showing concerns. 

Notably, this is not the first time that the university has got entangled in controversy. Students have raised their voices over different kinds of errors like mindless checking and out-of-the-blue failure by even 1-2 marks. They claim it to be the “normal” working of BRABU. Every time, the administration refers to such an incident as a small error and sweeps issues under the carpet, and students are forced to tidy them.

Although the university guarantees that in 48 hours all the discrepancies will be resolved, there is a bigger question: in the days and age when all illustrations of digitization are supposed to simplify life, how can such fundamental errors still shove their way through? More to the point, who will be held responsible in case the future of the student has been put at stake?

Hopefully, BRABU students can just wait, and hope that this incident does not affect their career. The case is however a poignant reminder to all universities: results hold the power to decide the future of a student, which is where there is no space for any error. This controversial event all Bihar University might harm the future of students if the university is unable to clear its name of all stains and faults. 

Students are praying and hoping that their PG results are rectified and they could proceed with the next step towards their career.

A torchlight rally illuminated Dhaka University's campus this Sunday as students came out in protest against a rape incident at Muradnagar, Cumilla. The Democratic Students' Alliance (DSA) organized the procession from the TSC to the sculpture of Raju, reported Prothom Alo, calling for exemplary punishment for the culprits of the assault on a 25‑year‑old mother.

DSA leaders cautioned that the caretaker government cannot shirk accountability for "an unsafe environment for women" in Bangladesh.

In a follow-up development, the High Court has directed the immediate protection of the full recovery of the Muradnagar survivor and ordered that she be taken out of all pictures and video clips on social media within 24 hours . Acting on the petition submitted by lawyer Mir AKM Nurunnabi, the court instructed authorities to report on progress in the case within 15 days .

As per the High Court's order, law enforcers arrested the prime suspect, 36-year-old Md Fazor Ali early on Sunday . Four others —Sumon, Romzan, Md Arif, and Md Anik— were detained for recording and distributing the video of the incident. Cumilla SP Nazir Ahmed Khan confirmed that legal action would be taken under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, 2000 .

What had happened

A woman has been reportedly raped by Fazor Ali, a grassroots leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), at Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla district on the evening of June 26, 2025. The incident occurred when the woman was living with her children at her father's house for the Hari Seva festival, according to the police and statements of the cases quoted by The Daily Star and Prothom Alo.

Her husband was said to be employed in Dubai at the time.

Fazor Ali, who had a history of stalking the woman on her past visits to the village, allegedly broke into the house during the night, raped her at knife-point, and warned her that she would be killed if she reported the attack. Neighbors came running upon hearing the woman's screams and physically attacked Ali but he managed to escape, although injured, according to the police.

A case was lodged the very next day under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. The survivor was subjected to medical examinations at Cumilla Medical College Hospital, and a formal investigation was initiated by the Muradnagar police. As per the officials, Fazor Ali was apprehended from Dhaka's Saydabad area early Sunday morning.

The case turned ugly when a video recording of the survivor, which had allegedly been made by eyewitnesses in the moments after the attack, was shared on social media, provoking widespread outrage among the public.

As part of a historic step that will transform how mathematics is taught in schools across the country, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced that Vedic Mathematics will be added to NCERT textbooks of classes 6-8 (starting with the academic year 2025-26). This move that will affect millions of students in institutions run by the government in the state is being acclaimed as an important step towards modernisation of school education, while reconnecting with the ancient wisdom of India.

What is Vedic Mathematics? 

In ancient Bharat, people used maths for everything including construction, future prediction, jyotish, etc. Thus, Vedic Mathematics is an ancient system of mathematical techniques  and shortcuts derived from the Vedas, originating in ancient Bharat. The Vedic period is when the Vedas were composed, and the math used in that century and written in the Vedas is referred to as Vedic math. 

Unlike conventional mathematics, which often relies on lengthy calculations and step-by-step procedures, Vedic Maths has its focus on mental agility, speed, and simplicity. Techniques such as “vertically and crosswise” multiplication, “all from nine and the last from ten” subtraction, and other sutras (formulas) allow students to solve complex problems in seconds that too often even without pen and paper. There is a movie titled, Shakuntala Devi, that has demonstrated how a person well-versed in Vedic math can be a human computer solving long sums without pen and paper. 

There simply is no overstating the value of learning Vedic Mathematics in the modern, high-paced world. As the competitive tests get tougher and time-bound, students who are well-versed in Vedic Maths have a clear advantage. It is not only useful in the fast solution of problems involving arithmetic, but also lays a firm foundation for mathematics at a higher level and logical and analytical reasoning. As a matter of fact, several teachers feel that Vedic Maths can cure the overall phobia of mathematics among children, which turns a subject often seen as a nightmare into a fun and confidence-building experience

What is the Difference between Vedic Mathematics and Conventional Maths?

The main distinction includes the approach. Most school mathematics focuses on learning to follow mechanical procedures and learning to memorise formulas. Although this approach is systematic, it can be tedious and frightening to young learners, in most cases. Vedic Mathematics, on the contrary, is all pattern recognition, mental calculation and thinking on your feet. To give one example, it is possible to recalculate large numbers by Vedic methods using mental connections only, which would take much less time compared to using the same by conventional methods.

The other significant difference is that Vedic Maths is holistic. It helps students view mathematics as a network of ideas, as a whole, as opposed to unconnected threads of topics. Not only does this give the courage needed, but it also leads to creativity and curiosity, which are most needed to succeed in the 21st century.

Importance Of this Move 

The implication to inculcate Vedic Mathematics in the NCERT curriculum is spot on with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), which recommends the inclusion of Indian knowledge systems at the mainstream levels. Including Vedic Maths in the normal syllabus is the first step towards making it big in the other states of India, and Uttar Pradesh is establishing a precedent. The decision should help more than 1.5 crore government school students to have access to a tool that can make mathematics easier and less stressful.

According to education experts, this initiative could be a game-changer in improving numeracy skills among Indian students. “Vedic Mathematics is not just about speed; it’s about developing a mathematical mindset,” says Dr. Anurag Mishra, a mathematics educator based in Lucknow. “When students realise they can solve problems mentally and quickly, their confidence soars. This can have a ripple effect on their overall academic performance.”

What will be the method of teaching Vedic Maths in schools?

According to the recent reports released by the Basic Education Department of Uttar Pradesh, Vedic mathematics is going to be included in the current NCERT maths textbook of Classes 6, 7 and 8. Teachers will be given special training so that they will be well-equipped to teach these techniques. The program will be based on theory and applied exercises, paying attention to real life and problem solving.

Notably, this integration of Vedic Maths will not substitute the regular syllabus but supplement it. The students will be able to study the traditional and Vedic forms of attaining, and this will give the students an opportunity to adopt the best, according to their convenience. It is presumed that these two exposures will increase their knowledge and also their appreciation of mathematics at large.

Why Should Students Learn Vedic Math?

  • Speed and Accuracy: The techniques of Vedic Maths make the students perform the calculations much faster and even more accurately than other methods.
  • Enhanced Mental Agility: Daily training tones up memory, the power of concentration and logical ability.
  • Less Math Anxiety: The practices of Vedic improve the experience of students by becoming less scared of maths due to simplistic and beautiful operations.
  • Competitive Edge: Competency in Vedic Maths offers a competitive advantage over competency in the competitive tests, in which speed and accuracy are the keys.
  • Holistic Development: Vedic Maths integrates creativity, problem solving and also enjoyment of learning.

How Does This Move Align with Search Trends and Parental Concerns?

In recent years, there has been a surge in online searches for “Vedic Maths classes,” “how to learn Vedic Maths,” and “benefits of Vedic Mathematics for students.” There is a growing concern among parents to make the subject of maths easy and more fun for their children. The concern is being directly addressed by including Vedic Maths in the mainstream system in Uttar Pradesh, tapping into the increased demand for innovative modes of teaching. 

In addition, the trends fit into the world demands of experiential and skilled learning. There are notable countries in Asia like Singapore, Finland whose education systems have traditionally focused on mental arithmetic and imaginative problem solving. Through this initiative, India is putting a step forward towards recovering its own heritage and becoming a leader in maths education like that in ancient Bharat. 

Will Other States Follow UP?

Thanks to social media, students, parents, educators, and experts are now more aware of the importance and value of Vedic Maths. This is a positive indicator that Vedic mathematics will be positively accepted by other states in the near future. Other education boards including the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) can investigate such initiatives in future as well. It might be the start of the nationwide venture towards revivifying and normalizing ancient frameworks of Indian knowledge.

The launch of Vedic Mathematics in government schools of the state of Uttar Pradesh is not merely a progress in terms of curriculum update, but it is a courageous step in producing children who are equipped with timeless wisdom and contemporary skills.. This would bring a new era of confidence in maths, curiosity and academic high performance as students begin to see maths as an exciting puzzle rather than as a barrier.

Vedic Mathematics is an effective and widely regarded way in which parents and educators can find a solution in making maths interesting and without stress. As this initiative comes into play during the 2025-26 session, the focus is going to be on Uttar Pradesh to witness how this age-old wisdom will influence the teaching of modern education.

Horrific incident became outrage news across the country after a 24-year-old law student was allegedly gang-raped on her law college campus in Kolkata. The suspected campus crime at a country's top legal colleges' campus has come under intense scrutiny over campus security and whether law and order is still intact in West Bengal or not.

The victim is said to have been attacked at the late hours of the evening and the problem was reported to the authorities only after she could get her friend's help. She is receiving treatment, and police investigations are already underway. Despite protests by some of the suspects that they were arrested for questioning, there was no mention of arrest or any further update of the case.

The report has created a nation-wide outrage, and people, activists, and students have taken to the streets to protest against the atrocity of the attack. Social media has also been filled with calls to action as #JusticeForKolkataStudent trends on social media.

Political responses have been uneven in coming. Opposition parties had held the Mamata Banerjee state government responsible for not even having basic security arrangements for students. "It is not a crime against a woman, but a failure of the system," is what a senior BJP leader was quoted to have remarked. Congress and CPI(M) leaders also demanded an inquiry by resignation.

Although Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has signaled the desire for high-level inquiry on an oath of "no one involved will be spared," the skeptics are cautiously cynical, remembering previous examples of hanging fire or watered-down justice.

School student communities have conducted candlelight marches and demonstrations calling for greater security within the school campus. Most of them are on the list asking to be informed how this disgusting crime can be committed on the study ground which must also remain a secure ground.

As the probe unfolds, the nation waits with bated breath—hopes to see justice run its course in a case that has re-affirmed women's safety in India yet again.

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