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Why was the validity of Uttar Pradesh’s madrasa law upheld by the Supreme Court? | Explained

How do madrasas operate? Why did the Allahabad High Court strike down the law? What were the top Court’s findings? What are the potential implications?




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Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for higher education

Under the scheme, a student who secures admission in top higher education institutions, both government and private, will be eligible to get collateral-free, guarantor-free loan from banks and financial institutions




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IIT Kanpur reserves seats in BTech, BS for Olympiad performers

IIT Kanpur reserves seats for BTech and BS programs through Olympiads, testing students’ knowledge and skills in various subjects.




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Supreme Court overrules 1967 verdict agains Aligarh Muslim University’s minority tag

Recognition by law won’t annul minority status, says seven-judge Bench in 4:3 majority judgment; court returns case to a regular Bench to examine the question of the university’s minority status




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SC verdict on AMU minority status: University’s teachers’ body welcomes judgment

Describing the decision as historic, AMUTA looks forward to the speedy resolution of the minority character case as directed by the norms of the Constitutional Bench




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Centre will firmly put forth its stand before Supreme Court on question of AMU's minority status: BJP

BJP to strongly defend Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status in Supreme Court, overruling 1967 judgement




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Minority status: Aligarh Muslim University teachers and students celebrate ‘historic’ Supreme Court verdict

Vice-Chancellor Naima Khatoon said the judgment paved way for the granting of minority status to the varsity. Students celebrated the day by distributing sweets at the varsity gate.




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Curriculum content is same across education boards: CISCE chief

He speaks with The Hindu regarding misconceptions about the school board, using technology to beat malpractices, and his plans to improve the quality of school education




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Canada ends fast-track visa programme for international students, Indians to be affected

From now on, students need to apply through the regular study permit stream, which accepts Guaranteed Investment Certificates as proof of financial support




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Trump’s triumph: What it means for study-abroad aspirants from India

While Trump has been virulent against illegal immigration, how he deals with legal immigration will be more important for study abroad aspirations of Indians.




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Higher education students of madrassas face uncertain future after Supreme Court order

The Madrasa Board proposed to the government to accommodate the students of its Kamil and Fazil courses, but no decision was taken on it; about 25,000 students are studying in the Kamil and Fazil courses currently




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Courses in Environmental and Sustainability Studies in the U.S.

With many students looking for courses on sustainability and environmental issues, here is a round up of some popular courses in American universities




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Emerging trends in Public Policy Education in India

With Public Policy education evolving in India, there is an immediate need to adopt a more comprehensive and practical mode of teaching and learning.




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Odisha BJP government announces implementation of NEP-2020 in higher education




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Kerala School Sports & Games 2024: KITE beams 100 hours of live feed and uploads whopping 5,000 images during week-long event

The challenge was met impressively thanks to efforts of 70 technical staff from KITE and 300 members of Little KITES, IT clubs from 31 schools in Ernakulam district




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Former vice-chancellor of Bangalore University Professor M.S. Thimmappa passes away

He suffered a brain injury a month ago due to a fall in the bedroom, for which he had been undergoing treatment




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Remove NEHU Vice Chancellor, others: Apex northeast students’ body to Dharmendra Pradhan

A lockdown by two students’ organisation has paralysed the Central university in Meghalaya for a week now




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Rupee falls 5 paise to all-time low of 84.37 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the US Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut interest rates signals a shift in the global financial landscape.




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CCI probe finds Zomato, Swiggy breached antitrust laws, documents show

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigation finds Zomato and Swiggy breached competition laws with exclusive deals favoring restaurant chains




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Rupee falls 5 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.37 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut interest rates signals a shift in the global financial landscape




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LIC Q2 net slides 4% to ₹7,621 cr on an 11% rise in premium income to ₹1.20 lakh crore 




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India Cements standalone Q2 net loss widens to ₹240 cr.




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Sundaram Home Finance forays into Chhattisgarh, aims to disburse ₹50 cr.




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‘Domestic savers to offset foreign investor exodus’: experts

Foreign portfolio investors may have rushed to the exit door in record numbers this October, but experts expect domestic investors and pension funds to offset their plays over the medium term




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FM asks RRBs to develop suitable products aligning with MSME clusters

Increase disbursements in ground-level agriculture, focus on asset quality, boost digital and mobile banking service to further enhance financial inclusion: FM to PSU banks, RRBs




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Paddy procurement in Punjab going on smoothly, says Centre

Statement from Food Ministry comes in backdrop of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) going on protest against the delay in paddy procurement from the State




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Rupee falls 1 paisa to all-time low of 84.38 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the rupee is likely to remain under pressure unless there is a softening in the dollar index or a slowdown in foreign fund outflows




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EAM Jaishankar emphasises trade in national currencies ahead of intergovernmental meeting with Russia

The bilateral trade between India and Russia will touch $100 billion by 2030, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar




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Vistara to make last flight today before Air India merger

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will fully merge with Air India, also owned by Tata Group




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Investors see safety in India as Trump win casts shadow on emerging markets




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Rupee falls 2 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.39 against U.S. dollar

The rupee hits new lifetime low of 84.39 against USD, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and equities




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India’s retail equity investment cult rises to a new high amid record FPI outflows




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Karur Vysya Bank hopes to continue growth momentum in H2




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Ramco Cements Q2 standalone net skids to ₹26 cr. on weak demand




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ITI Limited emerges as lowest bidder BharatNet Phase-3 Project worth ₹4559 cr.




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Flender India mulls multi-crore investment in Walajabad plant




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RBI announces rules to reclassify FPI investment as FDI once it crosses 10% holding in Indian firms

Investment made by foreign portfolio investor along with its investor group (hereinafter referred to as ‘FPI’) shall be less than 10% of the total paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis




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Rupee falls 2 paise to all-time low of 84.40 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade between 83.80 and 84.50 in the medium term with the Reserve Bank of India likely limiting any significant downside




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Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

The meeting assumes significance as State Finance Ministers will present their recommendations for the 2025-26 Budget to be unveiled on February 1, 2025




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Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico

Mexico is facing a second Donald Trump presidency, and few countries can match its experience as a target of Trump’s rhetoric: There have been threats to close the border, impose tariffs and even send U.S. forces to fight Mexican drug cartels if the country doesn’t do more to stem the flow of migrants and drugs




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In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China




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Rupee slips 1 paisa to close at fresh all-time low of 84.39 against U.S. dollar

A SBI research report on November 11, 2024 said that the rupee may depreciate 8-10% against the US dollar during the Trump 2.0 regime.




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Market investors become poorer by ₹5.29 lakh crore amid massive correction in stocks

The BSE benchmark gauge tumbled 820.97 points or 1.03% to settle at 78,675.18




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What does winter melt hold this time round?




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Wet summer thus far in North, Northwest India




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Will it be a normal monsoon this time?




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Pete’s Dragon: a winsome Disney adventure




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Mechanic: Resurrection – A standard Statham affair




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54321: The numbers game

Wanting to show off isn’t necessarily bad. But the problem with 54321 is that this bravura isn’t matched by the writing.




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'Kutrame Thandanai' review: thoughtfully made, but something’s missing