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Education

HRD ministry nod needed for signing MoU with foreign partners

All major Central educational institutions will now have to take the HRD Ministry's nod for signing MoUs with foreign partners in case the agreements have financial implications on the government.

Sep 17, 2015, 21:57 PM IST

In a first, Rajasthan Assembly clears bill for amendment in Right to Education Act

In a first in the country, Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday cleared a bill for amendment in Right to Education Act, 2009, to improve the standards of education by removing the provision of not failing students till Class 8 and instead evaluating them on the basis of their performance.

Sep 17, 2015, 19:26 PM IST

DNA: Unemployment crisis deepens; PhD holders among 23 lakh applicants for peon jobs in UP

Such is the sad affair of unemployment in India that Graduates, post graduates and even Phd holders are among the 23 lakh applicants vying for the post of peon in Uttar Pradesh government secretari

Sep 17, 2015, 10:45 AM IST

Education plays a big role in quality governance: Piyush Goyal

"Education must aim at providing future leadership and pursuit of excellence. It must produce good citizens able to serve the country at all times and in all circumstances," a Power Ministry release quoted Goyal as saying.

Aug 08, 2015, 19:23 PM IST

Assocham seeks removal of tax on educational items in Budget

Industry body Assocham on Wednesday said the Centre should look at exempting all educational products, used by school and college students, from both central and state taxes.

Feb 25, 2015, 14:48 PM IST

Odisha budget focuses on infra, education and farming

The Odisha government today presented Rs 84,487.77-crore budget for 2015-16 that focuses on infrastructure, education and agriculture.

Feb 16, 2015, 21:34 PM IST

Cox & Kings raises Rs 1,000 crore from investors

Leading travel company Cox & Kings (CKL) Wednesday said it has raised around Rs 1,000 crore through qualified institutional placement of equity shares of face value of Rs 5 each.

Nov 26, 2014, 21:32 PM IST

Finland keen to tie-up with India in cleantech, ICT, education

Finland, known for its knowledge- based society, is keen to team up with India in range of areas like cleantech, ICT, education, environment and energy, as the two nations have agreed to double the trade volume over the next three years, top Finnish officials said.

Oct 26, 2014, 17:04 PM IST