Education

Government insists screening test for foreign medical graduates will keep strict standards

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reaffirmed that the qualifying criteria for the screening exam of foreign medical graduates will remain unchanged, emphasizing that standards cannot be compromised.

27 Aug 2026

Tame Yaku, from one‑teacher school to national honour, inspires Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal teacher Tame Yaku, who began his career in a one‑teacher school, has been awarded a national honour for his contributions to education.

27 Aug 2026

Former Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar Steps Down from IIT Delhi Probe Panel

Ashok Kumar, former Director General of Police in Uttarakhand, has withdrawn from the panel set up to investigate issues at IIT Delhi.

27 Aug 2026

Tensions Flare Again at Odisha's Vani Vihar Campus

Renewed unrest broke out at Vani Vihar Campus in Odisha, prompting heightened security measures.

27 Aug 2026

Gujarat education loan disbursals rise 21% in Q1 FY26, overseas study demand low

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, Gujarat’s education loan disbursals grew by 21% year‑on‑year, while interest in studying abroad stayed subdued.

27 Aug 2026

Saptami Gowda Stresses Writing’s Role at India Today Karnataka Roundtable

At a Karnataka roundtable hosted by India Today, journalist Saptami Gowda said that ninety percent of a story depends on the writing.

27 Aug 2026

Samsung launches 10 STEM labs in Tamil Nadu government schools

Samsung has installed ten new STEM laboratories across government schools in Tamil Nadu, aiming to boost science and technology education.

27 Aug 2026

UPESSC Publishes UPTET 2026 Result – Scorecards Available Online

The Uttar Pradesh State Education Service Commission has released the UPTET 2026 results on its official portal, allowing candidates to download their scorecards in PDF format.

27 Aug 2026

Adi Agom Kebang appeals to government for support to boost Adi language and heritage

The apex body of the Adi community, Adi Agom Kebang, has formally requested government assistance to strengthen initiatives aimed at preserving its language and cultural heritage.

27 Aug 2026

FTII Itanagar Conducts Gender Sensitisation Workshop on LGBTQIA+ Cinema Representation

The Film and Television Institute of India’s Itanagar campus held a gender sensitisation session focusing on LGBTQIA+ representation in cinema for its students and faculty.

27 Aug 2026

Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of Senapati Medical College in Manipur this October

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of the new Senapati Medical College in Manipur in October, marking a step forward in the state's healthcare education infrastructure.

27 Aug 2026

Indigenous Affairs Directorate pledges support for Adi language preservation in Arunachal Pradesh

The Indigenous Affairs Directorate announced its commitment to safeguard the Adi language and cultural heritage in Arunachal Pradesh, promising collaborative initiatives with local communities.

26 Aug 2026