NCERT to Get Deemed University Status This Month
The NCERT is poised to receive deemed university status by March 31, empowering it to grant degrees and significantly boost educational research in India. Discover the implications.
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CUSAT awards alumni fellowships to 9 MSc students for research
Cochin University's Applied Chemistry Dept awards endowment fellowships to nine MSc students, providing Rs 90,000 for research internships at national institutes. Read more.
NDRI Director Aims for Number One NIRF Ranking
NDRI Karnal's new director, Dr. Dheer Singh, announces a bold plan to achieve the top position in the NIRF rankings. Discover the institute's strategy for excellence in dairy research and education.
Parliament spent less than 30% time on legislative business
A PRS analysis reveals Parliament spent under 30% of its time on lawmaking in 2025, passing 31 bills. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sat for 62 days each. Read the full report.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha spent under 30% time on laws in 2025
PRS Legislative analysis reveals Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha spent less than 30% of 2025 time on legislative business. Question Hour also saw reduced functioning. Read the full report.
Sebi cancels analyst's registration over fake KYC
Sebi cancels Poorushkhan's research analyst certificate after his KYC was misused by an unregistered advisory firm. Learn about the regulator's crackdown on fraudulent market practices.
Gujarat to launch Indian AI Research Organisation on Jan 1
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announces IAIRO, India's first national AI research institution on a PPP model, with a ₹300 crore outlay. Launching in GIFT City on January 1. Read more.
Gujarat Govt Approves Indian AI Research Org in GIFT City
Gujarat government greenlights the establishment of the Indian AI Research Organization (IAIRO) in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, to focus on cutting-edge AI R&D. Read more.
Gujarat OKs Indian AI Research Org in GIFT City
Gujarat government greenlights the Indian AI Research Organization (IAIRO) in Gandhinagar's GIFT City. The centre will focus on cutting-edge AI R&D, boosting India's tech ambitions.
PAU Tops PMRF List with 21 Fellows in Agriculture
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana secures top spot in PMRF list with 21 fellowships. Discover how this boosts agri-research and India's scientific talent.
ANRF Must Function Like DARPA to Kick-Start Innovation
For India's Anusandhan National Research Foundation to succeed, it must adopt DARPA's high-risk model, not become a bureaucratic fund. Expert analysis on its potential.
Artificial Womb Lining Created to Study Embryo Implantation
Babraham University researchers have developed a lab model of the human womb lining, enabling unprecedented study of early embryo implantation. This breakthrough could reveal causes of pregnancy failure and new treatments. Read the full story.
US Research Cuts Hit Pittsburgh Universities, Cost Jobs
Federal research funding cuts under Trump disrupted US universities. Pittsburgh lost $24M & 104 jobs. Academic freedom and critical health disparity studies are under threat. Explore the impact.
Jamia Millia Islamia in Global Social Connection Study
Jamia Millia Islamia researchers contribute to a major international study on social connection and health, published in Nature. Discover the key findings and India's role.
Gujarat, BCIL sign MoA to strengthen biotech ecosystem
Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission partners with Biotech Consortium India Limited to accelerate innovation, tech transfer, and translational cancer research. Experts highlight need for better clinical outreach.
Karnataka Assembly's Question Hour Crisis: 2000 Queries Unanswered
Nearly 2000 legislative questions on public spending and welfare schemes lie unanswered in Karnataka, crippling oversight. MLAs across parties demand transparency as govt promises action. Read more.
Scientists Vow to Cut Lab Animal Use at Vizag Conference
Hundreds of scientists at a Visakhapatnam conference commit to developing alternatives to lab animals while acknowledging their crucial role in biomedical research. Read about the key pledges and expert insights.
Indian Railways Unreserved Ticket Rules: What to Carry
Indian Railways clarifies rules for unreserved ticket travel. Passengers must carry physical tickets or show digital copy on booking device. Know the online and offline booking modes.
Karnataka Council Passes 5 Bills Amid Chaos, Adjourned
Karnataka Legislative Council passes five key bills after heated arguments between BJP and Congress members force a 10-minute adjournment. Read the full details of the political showdown.
India's PhD Gap: 10,000 Science Doctorates vs US's 40,000
India produces only 10,000 science PhDs yearly, lagging far behind the US and China in research output. Experts warn this gap threatens the vision of a $3 trillion knowledge-based economy. Read more.
Bihar's ONOS push to make 30,000 int'l journals free for scholars
Bihar govt launches ONOS scheme to provide free access to 30,000+ global research journals, aiming to bridge the urban-rural digital divide and boost state's research profile. Read more.
Karnataka Council Clears 11 Bills in One Day
Karnataka's Legislative Council passed 11 crucial bills, including the Karnataka Land Revenue Amendment Bill, in a single day. Key legislation on land, co-operative societies, and more approved. Read the full details.
Century of Coffee Research at Balehonnuru Yields 13 Arabica Types
Celebrating 100 years, the Central Coffee Research Institute in Balehonnuru has released 13 high-yield arabica selections & robusta hybrids, revolutionizing India's coffee cultivation through systematic breeding. Discover the legacy.
India Acknowledges Gender Bias in Medical Research, Boosts Funding
Union government acknowledges global gender bias in medical research, citing differences in disease manifestation for women. Details Rs 400+ crore funding push via ICMR & DBT for women's health and research.
BARC's New 3000-Acre Campus in Andhra Pradesh Gets Nod
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre plans a strategic new R&D campus on 3000 acres in Anakapalli. The project, crucial for energy and national security, gets in-principle forest land approval. Read more.
Prem Kumar Unanimously Elected Bihar Assembly Speaker
BJP leader Prem Kumar was elected as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly unanimously. The election marks a significant political development in the state.
BJP's Prem Kumar Unanimously Elected Bihar Speaker
BJP leader Prem Kumar elected Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker unanimously in a show of NDA unity. Key developments from the first session after the 2024 polls.
High Court Sets Deadline for Andhra MLC Resignation Decision
Andhra Pradesh MLC Jayamangala Venkata Ramana pushes for acceptance of his resignation. High Court intervenes, giving Chairman 4 weeks to decide, highlighting a political stalemate involving multiple YSRCP MLCs.
Gujarat GRIT Invites Research Proposals Until Dec 2025
Gujarat's policy think tank GRIT invites non-academic research proposals in key areas like Net Zero and tribal development. Apply online by Dec 15, 2025.
Bihar Assembly Session Begins with Oath-Taking Ceremony
The 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly's inaugural session commenced with oath-taking by newly elected MLAs. The five-day session will see the election of a Speaker and the governor's address. Read the key highlights.
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