Universities

Delhi High Court directs UGC to appoint ombudsman in all universities

A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal also directed Delhi University appoint the ombudsman in terms of provisions of the UGC (Grievance Redressal) Regulation.

Feb 03, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

Universities should be bastions of free speech, debate: President Mukherjee

At the first convocation of Nalanda University, he said the varsity reflects an idea, a culture which flourished for 1,200 years before it was destroyed in the 13th century.

Aug 27, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

Indian students going to UK, US varsities to go up by 50 percent

Indian students accounted for 4.3 percent or 21,000 of the 493,570 international students in the UK in 2013-14, according to the British Council.

Aug 11, 2016, 09:00 AM IST

Bihar cabinet approves creation of two new universities at Patna and Purnea

A state cabinet meeting presided over by CM Nitish Kumar, paved way for establishment of two new universities namely Patliputra University and Purnea University.

Jul 30, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

Universities under attack, says Kanhaiya

Kumar is on a two-day visit to Hyderabad and Vijaywada, his first visit after coming out of jail on facing sedition charges.

Mar 24, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Academicians slam government for interference in universities

Renowned academicians on Thursday slammed the central government for what they called its unwarranted interference in central universities and autonomous educational institutes.

Mar 03, 2016, 21:59 PM IST

Varsities should become centres of social innovation: Maharashtra CM

Universities should become centres of social innovation and students should utilise their knowledge for bringing social change, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said here on Thursday.

Feb 25, 2016, 22:10 PM IST

Panel discussion on demand for expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from Universities- Part IV

Watch the panel discussion on expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from universities.

Feb 08, 2016, 21:56 PM IST

Panel discussion on demand for expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from Universities- Part III

Watch the panel discussion on expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from universities.

Feb 08, 2016, 21:55 PM IST

Panel discussion on demand for expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from Universities- Part II

Watch the panel discussion on demand for expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from universities.

Feb 08, 2016, 21:54 PM IST

Panel discussion on demand for expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from Universities

Watch the panel discussion on demand for expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from universities.

Feb 08, 2016, 21:54 PM IST

5000 AITUI representatives demand expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from Universities

5000 AITUI representatives demand expulsion of Wahabi Syllabus from Universities at the all India Tanzeem Ulema-E-Islam conference.

Feb 08, 2016, 20:20 PM IST

Subramanian Swamy says Pandit Deen Dayal​ Upadhyaya's integral humanism should be taught in all universities

Swamy was addressing reporters after releasing a book 'Economy - Some thoughts of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya' at a function in Hyderabad.

Nov 30, 2015, 00:51 AM IST

Ambedkar anniversary: Govt aims rise in SC/ST student enrolment

The government aims to increase the enrolment rate of SC/ST students in private universities during the BR Ambedkar's birthday celebrations.

Sep 25, 2015, 20:28 PM IST