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The Union Government has approved the establishment of three Centres of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities, as announced by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday. The initiative aims to strengthen India's role in the global AI landscape with a financial outlay of ₹990 crore spanning from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.
Prof. Govardhan has been appointed as the new in-charge Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (IIIT Basara), Telangana, following a series of student protests last month.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has faced backlash following its announcement of the UPPSC RO ARO Notification 2024, particularly regarding the scheduling of the Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) examinations.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a directive prohibiting private law universities from using terms like “India”, “Indian”, “National”, “Bharat”, “Bhartiya”, and “Rashtriya” for law-related events such as moot courts and conferences.
A research scholar from Bharathiar University has made alarming allegations of exploitation against her academic guide, leading Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi to call for immediate action.
The Karnataka government has officially dropped charges against students and activists who participated in protests against the hijab ban in educational institutions earlier this year. This decision has stirred controversy and criticism from opposition parties regarding perceived inconsistencies in the government's approach to protests.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for students planning to sit for the Class 10 and 12 exams in 2025. Students can now complete their registration with a late fee until October 21, 2024, providing much-needed relief for those who missed the initial deadline.