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41 stories for “Higher Education”
Clear filtersIn April 2026, higher educational institutions across Chennai formally reported a highly significant and alarming socio-educational trend.Remarkably steep decline in student enrollments for conventional Visual Communicat...
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched VAANI 3.0, which stands for Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages. The initiative seeks to promote technical education, rese...
PMGSY-III Extension: Strengthening the Backbone of Rural India In a major boost to rural infrastructure, the Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) until March 20...
Overview In the 2026 academic year, the Tamizh Pudhalvan Scheme continues to play a pivotal role in promoting higher education among male students in Tamil Nadu. Designed as a complementary initiative to the Pudhumai Pen...
A Division Bench of the Madras High Court set aside a single judge's order of August 12, 2024, which had widened the Thalikku Thangam scheme to families earning up to ₹12,000 a month. The scheme, formally the 2011 Mooval...
**Overview** Addressing the 'Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026' in New Delhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made a landmark announcement that approximately 19 foreign universities are preparing to...
**Overview** On March 2, 2026, the Ministry of Education officially launched the online registration portal for Phase VI of 'Yuva Sangam', a flagship national youth exchange program operating under the broader 'Ek Bharat...
Overview: The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, hosted the "International Conf...
Overview: Celebrated on February 21, the 2026 International Mother Language Day theme focused on 'Multilingual Education – A Pillar of Learning and Intergenerational Learning.' In Tamil Nadu, the day was marked by the la...
Under 'Anbu Karangal', children who lost their parents receive ₹2,000 a month to keep studying until 18, and 'Anbu Cholai' day-care centres for senior citizens run at 25 places. The Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies Acts...
Enrolment of women in higher education in Tamil Nadu has risen by 34% thanks to the Pudhumai Penn scheme, which gives Rs 1,000 a month to girl students pursuing college education. About eight lakh students have benefited...
Overview In February 2026, the diplomatic relations between India and Malaysia reached a new peak with several key agreements focused on technology and culture. A major highlight was the decision to open a new Indian con...
