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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Agniveers, the young recruits under the Agnipath scheme, will be preferred for positions in the UP Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) once their service is completed.
The UK government has abruptly suspended the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, just days before its scheduled implementation. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced the decision, stating that the act could impose undue burdens on universities and potentially create a harmful campus environment.
Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a prominent educational institution, has launched an exciting 100% scholarship scheme for students in classes VII to XII. This scholarship, aimed at fostering young talent, will be awarded based on performance in the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE).
In a transformative move for its education sector, the Arunachal Pradesh government has announced a substantial ₹2139 crore budget allocation for the fiscal year 2024-25. This significant funding boost is aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of education in the state, aligning closely with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 goals.
Dr RS Praveen Kumar, a former civil servant and prominent advocate for social justice, has raised the alarm over the exploitation of impoverished students due to additional fees imposed on polytechnic courses. In a recent tweet, Kumar voiced his concerns about how these additional charges burden students from low-income backgrounds.
The Indian government has unveiled a revamped scholarship scheme to make international education more accessible to students from marginalized communities. As per Indian Express reports, this revised initiative is designed to broaden opportunities for those wishing to pursue higher education abroad by introducing more inclusive eligibility criteria and increased financial support.
A recent investigation has unearthed a major scandal at Anna University, revealing significant discrepancies in faculty appointments. The probe, carried out by the anti-corruption group Arappor Iyakkam, discovered over 200 individuals occupying multiple positions across various colleges.