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New Education Policy To Promote ‘Holistic, Multidisciplinary And Futuristic Education’: JMI Vice-Chancellor

Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Sunday August 9, 2020

Prof. Akhtar said that the profound interest of NEP 2020 is in regulating, controlling and guiding the education system of India and it will equip the stakeholders with the “most modern education in sync with contemporary demands”.

Ties With India, China Stand On Different Perspectives: Bangladesh Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 9, 2020

Bangladesh's ties with India and China should not be compared as they stand on different perspectives, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said on Saturday, describing Dhaka's relationship with New Delhi as "historic" and "rock-solid" which cannot be hindered by anything.

Jamia's Team Monk Among Smart India Hackathon 2020 Winners

Education | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Saturday August 8, 2020

Team 'Monks' comprising of six students of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University has won Smart India Hackathon 2020 (SIH 2020) Software Edition in problem statement NS275.

AIIMS PG 2020 Counselling: 124 PG, MDS Seats Left For Open Round

Education | Written By Aarzoo Snigdha | Saturday August 8, 2020

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, or AIIMS, New Delhi has released the seat matrix for AIIMS PG counselling 2020 for the open round.

Shipping Ministry Launches Online Exit Exam System For Seafarers

Jobs | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday August 7, 2020

Union Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya launched online exit examination for the seafarers via a virtual ceremony in New Delhi today.

High Court Asks JNU Not To Make Appointments For 2 Posts Challenged By Teachers

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Thursday August 6, 2020

The Delhi High Court has directed the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) not to make any appointment for two posts, professor and associate professor, which has been challenged by some of the faculty members.

IGNOU Starts Certificate Programme In Solid Waste Management

Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Thursday August 6, 2020

Candidates, who meet the required eligibility criteria can apply for the programme till August 16, 2020.

All You Need To Know: IIMC Begins Online Application Process For Journalism Courses

Education | Written By Aarzoo Snigdha | Thursday August 6, 2020

The institute offers four Post- Graduate Diploma programmes- English Journalism, Hindi Journalism, Radio and TV Journalism and Advertising and Public Relations.

"Bipartisan Support" For India Ties: US Lawmakers' Letter To S Jaishankar

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 6, 2020

Throwing their weight behind the India-US relationship which enjoys the bipartisan support, two top American lawmakers have said that close partnership between the two countries assumes significance in view of the "aggression" that New Delhi faces from Beijing.

Government Said to Widen Chinese App Ban to Include More From Xiaomi, Baidu

Reuters | Wednesday August 5, 2020

India has banned some mobile apps of Chinese companies such as Xiaomi Corp and Baidu, three sources told Reuters on Wednesday, in New Delhi's latest move to hit Chinese companies following a border clash between the neighbours.

DMK MLA Ku Ka Selvam Meets JP Nadda, Denies Joining BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

DMK legislator Ku Ka Selvam on Tuesday called on BJP National President JP Nadda in New Delhi but denied speculations he was joining the saffron party.

JNU Secures Over Rs 450 Cr Aid From Higher Education Funding Agency

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 4, 2020

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has secured a financial assistance of Rs 455.02 crore from the Centre's Higher Education Funding Agency (HEFA) for construction of new academic buildings, hostels and research centres.

Delhi Man Poses As Cop, Files False Case To Settle Scores; Arrested

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 4, 2020

A 25-year-old man was arrested in New Delhi for allegedly posing as a police inspector, thrashing a group of people he got into an argument with over lane driving, and lodging a false robbery case against them to take revenge, police said on Monday.

JNU To Remain Closed Till August 31 Amid Increasing COVID-19 Cases

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Saturday August 1, 2020

The Jawaharlal Nehru University, or JNU, will continue to remain closed till August 31. The university has asked the students to stay back where they are and should not return to the campus until further notice.

IGNOU Extends Admission And Re-Registration For July 2020 Session

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Friday July 31, 2020

IGNOU extends the last date for the online application of the undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes till August 16, 2020.