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'Bigger than tariffs': Ex-IMF economist Gita Gopinath flags pollution as India’s biggest economic threat | SC allows both Hindus and Muslims to pray at disputed Bhojshala in Madhya Pradesh on Basant Panchami | 'Second group? no chance': Ashwini Vaishnaw says India is a top AI power, slams IMF at Davos | Twist before Tamil Nadu polls! TTV Dhinakaran returns to NDA after bitter exit | Gold goes berserk! Prices smash all-time high as global tensions explode | Markets end in red: Sensex slips 271 points, Nifty below 25,200; rupee hits record low | Nitin Nabin becomes BJP’s youngest president ahead of key assembly polls, PM Modi calls him ‘my boss’ | Viral video scandal rocks Karnataka Police: DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended | Jolt to ECI over SIR! SC allows BLAs at hearing, questions 'logical discrepancy'; TMC declares 'BJP's game over' | Will dal disrupt diplomacy? US lawmakers urge Trump to act on India’s 30% pulse tariff

NCERT, Delhi Police seize 32,000 fake textbooks in anti-piracy raid in Ghaziabad

Jan 17, 2026, at 12:09 am

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in coordination with the Delhi Police Crime Branch, has seized around 32,000 pirated textbooks during a major anti-piracy operation in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

CBSE postpones Class 10 and 12 exams; revised dates announced

Dec 30, 2025, at 11:58 pm

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the postponement of certain Class 10 and Class 12 examinations originally scheduled for March 3, 2026, citing administrative reasons.

Visva-Bharati University unveils a transformational roadmap under Vice-Chancellor Dr. Probir Kumar Ghosh

Dec 29, 2025, at 06:30 pm

A felicitation and media outreach programme was held at the Calcutta Press Club, honouring Dr. Probir Kumar Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor of Visva-Bharati University, and noted public relations expert and social activist Subhojit Roy.

Sona College of Technology hosts Think Salem 2025: To spur startup opportunity from Tier-2 Cities

Dec 23, 2025, at 07:05 pm

Salem: The auditorium at Sona College of Technology was charged with youthful ambition as aspiring entrepreneurs in their early twenties — from Salem and cities across South India, including Kanyakumari, a town of just 22,000 people — converged at Think Salem December 20, 2025.

ACM India unveils National AI Olympiad 2026 to spot school talent for global AI stage

Dec 20, 2025, at 07:07 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: India has taken a significant step towards nurturing school-level talent in artificial intelligence with the launch of the Indian National AI Olympiad (INAIO) 2026.

What are the Best GMAT Mock Test Series in 2026?

Dec 17, 2025, at 09:24 pm

Preparing for the GMAT Focus Edition can feel Overwhelming, especially with the new adaptive format. Also, more reasoning-heavy questions are introduced to increase the difficulty level. Many students struggle to understand how the examination system works and how timing errors affect students' final scores.

Sona College of Technology: Many academic, research and industry-linked advances in 2025

Dec 17, 2025, at 03:53 pm

The Sona College of Technology, known for its SonaSPEED motors powering ISRO’s Chandrayaan among other space missions since 2009, stepped up facilities to prepare talent for on-chip design and cybersecurity, in addition to launching a series of education initiatives to produce better student outcomes.

IIT Bombay’s Trust Lab wraps up National Cybersecurity showdown—Winners revealed

Dec 16, 2025, at 06:31 pm

IIT Bombay’s Trust Lab successfully concluded the grand finale of its national-level cybersecurity competition Capture The Flag (CTF) on Tuesday at its Powai campus.

Big education boost incoming! India–Australia skill council meet kicks off in New Delhi tomorrow

Dec 07, 2025, at 10:44 pm

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, will host a high-level Australian delegation led by Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education; Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training; and Julian Hill MP, Assistant Minister for International Education, during their official visit to New Delhi on December 8–9.

Birbhum: Sitaramdas Omkarnath Chair at Biswa Bangla Biswavidyalay

Dec 05, 2025, at 11:58 am

Birbhum's Biswa Bangla Biswavidyalay has announced the establishment of the Anantashree Sitaramdas Omkarnath National & International Chairs in the institute.

Tripura CM inaugurates major expansion at Techno India University in Agartala

Nov 17, 2025, at 08:21 pm

Agartala/IBNS: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday inaugurated the expanded infrastructure at the Techno India Knowledge Campus in Agartala, marking a significant phase of growth for Techno India University, Tripura (TIUT).

Kolkata: Vijaygarh Jyotish Roy College celebrates its platinum jubilee

Nov 12, 2025, at 10:58 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Vijaygarh Jyotish Roy College marked its 75th foundation anniversary with a three-day platinum jubilee celebration from October 31 to November 2.

War forces a shift! Indian students dump Ukraine, find new hope in Georgia's universities

Nov 01, 2025, at 12:58 pm

With Ukraine still in the war with Russia, Georgia has fast emerged as a choice for the Indian students' educational pursuit, a recent data showed.

AI invades classrooms! Centre to roll out Artificial Intelligence lessons for students from Class 3

Oct 31, 2025, at 03:16 pm

The Union Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking (AI & CT) as essential components of future-ready education.

CKK Eduveda and Fur Ball Story unveil world’s first Ayurvedic veterinary course series

Oct 16, 2025, at 12:54 am

New Delhi: In a global first, CKK Eduveda and Fur Ball Story have launched a structured series of courses on Ayurveda for animals, marking a milestone in integrating ancient wisdom with modern veterinary science.

German envoy warns Indian students against overreliance on agents amid rise in visa rejections

Oct 03, 2025, at 04:30 pm

New Delhi: Germany has become a leading destination for Indian students, with enrolments crossing 60,000, but the country’s envoy in New Delhi has cautioned against overreliance on private education consultants.

Education for All reaches out to support marginalized children during Durga Puja

Sep 27, 2025, at 01:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Education For All (EFA), a Kolkata-based NGO dedicated to making education accessible to every child, reached out to more than 100 children from economically vulnerable backgrounds by distributing books, stationery, and educational toolkits at the 81-year-old iconic Chaltabagan Durga Puja pandal. Members of the Swasamman Welfare Foundation also joined the initiative.

CBSE releases tentative date sheets for 2026 Class 10 and 12 board exams. Check details

Sep 24, 2025, at 10:28 pm

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the tentative date sheets for the 2026 Class 10 and 12 board examinations.

Loreto College hosts week-long faculty development programme on higher education excellence

Sep 23, 2025, at 02:03 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Loreto College, in collaboration with the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) of North Bengal University and the United Board for Christian Higher Education in India, hosted a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from Sept 15–20, 2025.

Funding cuts could push 6 million more children out of school, alerts UNICEF

Sep 03, 2025, at 06:35 pm

Global education funding is facing sharp reductions that could leave an extra six million children out of school by 2026, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Wednesday.

BIBS with NHRDN Kolkata Chapter hosts HR Leadership Summit on AI-driven future on work

Sep 03, 2025, at 03:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: BIBS, in collaboration with the NHRDN Kolkata Chapter, has hosted the HR Leadership Summit on the AI-Driven Future of Work in Kolkata.

'Change is imminent, embrace the reality': Education sector stares at transformation in age of AI

Aug 31, 2025, at 04:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: “Just like the invention of electricity saved us from studying under lamps, AI is only a tool that will help us in our education—we must adopt it,” said Mumbai-based Epiq Capital Director Navjot Mallika Kaur. She joined other panelists in stressing the importance of Artificial Intelligence in the education system at a seminar in Kolkata on Saturday.

India Humanity Foundation launches “Padho Bharat 2025” literacy campaign

Aug 25, 2025, at 05:43 pm

India Humanity Foundation (IHF) has officially launched its flagship literacy campaign, Padho Bharat 2025, with an ambitious and heart-warming goal: to inspire every Indian to donate books, building thousands of libraries across underserved communities by the end of 2025.

EducationUSA hosts U.S. study fair in Kolkata

Aug 15, 2025, at 02:31 am

Kolkata/IBNS: EducationUSA, an official U.S. government organisation, is hosting eight “Study in the U.S.” education fairs across India to guide students on opportunities to study in America.

Kolkata: Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur, earns NAAC A+ grade amidst platinum jubilee celebrations

Jul 23, 2025, at 10:38 am

State-government aided Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur, recently earned an A+ Grade accreditation from NAAC, awarded with a commendable CGPA of 3.28.

US universities see 70 pct drop in Indian students' intake amid visa crisis: Report

Jul 18, 2025, at 09:33 pm

U.S. universities have witnessed a sharp drop in Indian students' admissions this time amid the Trump administration's ongoing crisis with international students.

BITS Pilani unveils ₹1,219 cr expansion, new AI+ campus in Amaravati, and digital learning push

Jul 13, 2025, at 11:47 pm

New Delhi: BITS Pilani has announced a sweeping new vision for higher education, with Chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla unveiling a trio of bold initiatives aimed at transforming the institution’s physical and digital footprint.

7 Skills That Make Digital Marketers Stand Out Across Industries and How to Develop Them

Jul 10, 2025, at 04:53 pm

Digital marketing has transformed from a niche specialization to the backbone of modern marketing over the years. While companies from healthcare, information technology, finance, and retail now understand the importance of digital marketing, they are also realizing that not all digital marketers are equal. Digital marketers who have thriving careers are the ones with a strong foundation and expertise in content creation and strategy, data analytics, and other relevant areas. In this blog, we will examine the essential skills that digital marketers need to develop for a successful career.

Bankura University launches Santali-language UG programmes for tribal students

Jul 07, 2025, at 10:33 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Junglemahal area of Bankura is inhabited by a large number of Santals who have passed the 10th and 12th grades in Santali vernacular mode.

Uzbekistan: Apollo MedSkills partners with Zarmed University to offer English-medium MBBS for Indian students

Jul 05, 2025, at 01:45 pm

In a major push to support aspiring Indian medical students seeking education abroad, Apollo MedSkills Ltd, a leading healthcare skill development institution in India, has signed an academic collaboration agreement with Zarmed University in Uzbekistan.