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Congress chief Kharge criticises BJP-RSS over interference in higher education, claims 61% UGC budget cut | India News – Times of India

adminJanuary 11, 202503 mins

NEW DELHI: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for their alleged interference in India’s higher education system and claimed that the UGC‘s budget has been slashed by a whopping 61%.He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the suspension of the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)…

Government readies new strategy for higher education institutes to boost students’ mental health | India News – Times of India

adminNovember 10, 202404 mins

NEW DELHI: The Centre is rolling out a comprehensive mental health and well-being programme for higher education institutions (HEIs) across India.In a collaborative effort, over 200 institutions, including premier IITs, IIMs, NITs, and central and state universities, 350 students and faculty, are engaged in discussions to strengthen mental health support mechanisms. Govt has outlined a…

STEM to STEAM: Global forum eyes higher education focus on arts too | India News – Times of India

adminOctober 13, 202402 mins

NEW DELHI: At its third meeting in Beijing, the Global University Association Forum (GUAF) reached a consensus on prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) for education, global mobility through academic equivalence, and promoting sustainable campuses. The forum also encouraged expanding higher education focus from STEM to STEAM, integrating the arts for 21st-century success.The event concluded with India…