New Rural Job Scheme April 2026 Rollout, States Share 40% Cost
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
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Viksit Bharat Bill: Higher Education Overhaul Faces Opposition
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes a centralized higher education regulator, replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE. Critics warn it undermines federalism and institutional autonomy. Read the full analysis.
Khawaja's 41* leads Australia to 94/2 at lunch in 3rd Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 41 after a late call-up, guiding Australia to 94/2 at lunch on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Read the full match report and analysis.
New Higher Education Bill Replaces UGC, AICTE, NCTE
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE with a new apex body and three councils. Mint explains its impact on universities, autonomy, and students.
Pradhan: States to Play Role in New Higher Education Regulator
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, stating it brings state participation, unlike UGC. Bill referred to House panel.
Trump's 'Core-5' Plan: India in New US-Led Superclub
Trump's secret 'Core-5' plan proposes a new global power club with US, Russia, China, Japan, and India, sidelining Europe. This could redefine India's strategic autonomy and global order. Read the full analysis.
New 125-Day Rural Jobs Scheme: States Face Higher Cost Burden
The new VB G RAM G Bill proposes 125 days of rural work, replacing MGNREGA. Critics argue it shifts financial burden to states and alters the demand-driven guarantee. Details inside.
New Bill Proposes Heavy Fines, Closure For Rogue Colleges
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
New 125-Day Rural Job Law to Replace MGNREGA
The Modi government is set to introduce a new rural employment law, replacing MGNREGA. Key changes include a 125-day guarantee, fixed state budgets, and a 60-day pause for farming. Read the full details.
New Rural Jobs Bill: 125 Days Work, States to Share Cost
Centre replaces MGNREGA with Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill, raising guaranteed work to 125 days but shifting 40% cost to states. Farming season pause introduced. Details inside.
VB-G Ram G Replaces MGNREGA: Key Changes Explained
The MGNREGA scheme is set to be replaced by VB-G Ram G, promising more workdays, AI monitoring, and durable assets for rural India. Explore what changes and what stays for workers and farmers.
Tezpur University Protest: VC Sidelined, Inquiry Promised
After a 3-hour blockade, MoE assures time-bound inquiry into Tezpur University VC's alleged irregularities. Students vow to continue protest until formal notification. Semester exams uncertain.
NAAC Announces New Binary & MBGL Accreditation System
NAAC shifts to a new accreditation framework based on the Radhakrishnan Committee report. MDU confirms it will apply once the portal opens and assures students about valid degrees.
Chandigarh Aided Colleges Teachers Seek UGC 2018 Implementation
CACTA urges Education Ministry to implement UGC Regulations 2018 and raise retirement age from 60 to 65 in Chandigarh's aided colleges, citing disparity with Panjab University norms.
Tungabhadra Dam Gate Replacement Process Starts
The crucial process to replace the crest gates of Karnataka's Tungabhadra dam is now underway. Officials confirm 15 gates are ready for installation, with the remaining 18 to be manufactured within three months. Read for details.
NU Senate: Cancel PhD thesis extension, violates UGC rules
Nagpur University Senate demands immediate rollback of decision allowing old PhD scholars to submit theses, citing UGC violations. VC admits fault, 22 theses submitted. Details inside.
Israeli Surgeon Dr Nimrod Snir Visits CARE Hospitals Vizag
CARE Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, hosted Israeli orthopaedic surgeon Dr Nimrod Snir for a knowledge exchange, boosting high-precision joint replacement care in Eastern India. Learn about the advanced techniques shared.
Complex Cardiac Ailment Treated via TPVR at Fortis Mohali
A 31-year-old male from Punjab with a rare, complex heart condition undergoes successful Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement (TPVR) at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. Read about this advanced cardiac intervention.
HECI Bill 2025: Parliament to Debate Unified Education Regulator
The Winter Session of Parliament sees the introduction of the HECI Bill 2025, aiming to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single regulator. Explore the reforms, impact, and challenges.
Experts Debunk Trump's Plan to Replace Income Tax with Tariffs
Donald Trump claims global tariffs can replace US income tax. Experts and Treasury data reveal a multi-trillion dollar gap, calling the idea 'nonsensical' and economically risky. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka Guest Lecturers Strike Over UGC Counselling Norms
Guest lecturers in Karnataka's govt colleges begin an indefinite strike, protesting the exclusion of 6,904 non-UGC qualified staff from counselling. Their future hangs in the balance. Read their demands.
Tungabhadra Dam Crest Gate Replacement Work Begins
Replacement of 33 crest gates at Tungabhadra Dam in Koppal begins Friday. Minister Boseraju sets June deadline to aid farmers. Read about the plan and key officials involved.
MDU Rohtak NAAC A+ Lapse Sparks Student Future Crisis
Congress MP Deepender Hooda accuses MDU Rohtak of academic fraud after NAAC A+ expiry. University barred from ODL/online courses. Read the full story and its impact on students.
Scientist Calls for Biofortified, Heat-Tolerant Crop Varieties
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
MDU's Fake NAAC Grade Puts 6,000 Students' Future at Risk
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak warned by NAAC for using lapsed A+ grade. UGC also deems it ineligible for online courses, jeopardizing thousands of students. Read the full story.
Bihar Women Teachers Denied Childcare Leave for 10 Years
Hundreds of women teachers in Bihar colleges struggle for childcare leave implementation despite 2015 policy. Learn about their decade-long fight for rights.
Russia Tests New MC-21 Aircraft, Bypasses Western Sanctions
Russia unveils fully domestic MC-21 jet, successfully tested in Moscow. The aircraft promises lower costs, modern comfort, and independence from Western suppliers. Watch for details.
Singh Seeks Panel Review for Higher Education Bill
Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh requests parliamentary committee scrutiny of the Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 before Parliament debate. The Bill aims to merge UGC, AICTE, and NCTE.
Mathematicians Protest UGC's Math Curriculum Changes
Leading mathematicians warn against UGC's rushed curriculum changes that could weaken math education. Learn why experts oppose forced Indianisation of mathematics.
AI Threatens 11.7% US Jobs, $1.2 Trillion Wages: MIT
MIT's Iceberg Index reveals AI can replace work by 11.7% of US workforce across finance, healthcare. Discover which Indian sectors could be next.
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