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QS Asia University Rankings 2026: 7 Indian institutes in top 100, IIT Delhi leads for 5th straight year

QS Asia University Rankings 2026: 7 Indian institutes in top 100, IIT Delhi leads for 5th straight year

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Five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru and Delhi University figured in Asia’s top 100 institutes, according to the QS University Rankings announced on Tuesday. IIT-Delhi, IIT-Madras, IIT-Bombay, IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Kharagpur were in the list of top 100 Asian institutes. “Seven Indian institutions rank in the top 100 in QS World University Asia rankings, 20 in the top 200 and 66 in the top 500,” London based QS said in a statement. Also Read | Education’s big shake-up: How AI is reimagining your child’s classroom It said compared to last year, 36 Indian institutes went up in the list, 16 remained the same and 105 fell down the rankings. “The expansion of the rankings is associated with the greater volatility observed in this year’s results.” “Overall, 41 Indian institutions appear in the top 80th percentile of universities. India ranks best in Asia for staff with PhD,” it added. IIT-Delhi, which ranked 59 this year, was declared the best Indian institute for the fifth consecutive year. What are the indicators for …

UP CM calls for vigilance in institutes catering to differently-abled, emphasises student safety | Latest News India

UP CM calls for vigilance in institutes catering to differently-abled, emphasises student safety | Latest News India

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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure a vigilant, sensitive and alert administrative system in educational institutions catering to the differently-abled. UP CM calls for vigilance in institutes catering to differently-abled, emphasises student safety He also said that Divyang Rehabilitation Centres should be established at all 18 divisional headquarters of the state to provide accessible local services related to rehabilitation, education, and skill development Chairing a review meeting of the Divyangjan Shaskhaktikaran and backward welfare departments, he warned against attempts by certain elements to mislead students under the guise of support. Highlighting the need for strict background checks, he said external organisations proposing assistance to these institutions should only be allowed after thorough verification. “We must be completely vigilant to ensure the safety and psychosocial protection of students,” he added. Adityanath ordered a comprehensive inspection of all childhood day-care centres, mental asylum homes, integrated schools, and special schools such as ‘Mamta’, ‘Sparsh’, and ‘Sanket’. Vacant teaching posts in special schools should be filled promptly, and until regular appointments are …

Operation Sindoor Strategic Success, Decisive Indian Victory, Says Modern War Institute’s John Spencer

Operation Sindoor Strategic Success, Decisive Indian Victory, Says Modern War Institute’s John Spencer

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Last Updated:May 17, 2025, 00:16 IST The operation wasn’t just tactical success, says Spencer, but also ‘a doctrinal execution under live fire’ Operation Sindoor was a modern war—fought under the shadow of nuclear escalation, with global attention, and within a limited objective framework, Spencer says. (File pic/PTI) Operation Sindoor met and exceeded its strategic aims—destroying terrorist infrastructure, demonstrating military superiority, restoring deterrence, and unveiling a new national security doctrine—says John W Spencer, a retired United States Army officer, researcher of urban warfare, and author. “This was not symbolic force. It was decisive power, clearly applied,” says Spencer. “This wasn’t just tactical success. It was doctrinal execution under live fire.” Spencer serves as the chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute. During his military career, he was an infantry platoon leader and company commander, including two combat tours during the Iraq War. In Iraq, Spencer served during the initial invasion in 2003 and later in 2008 during the Iraq War troop surge and the Battle of Sadr City. He was also assigned to …

Want to get into Harvard or Yale? These companies will help you, for a price

Want to get into Harvard or Yale? These companies will help you, for a price

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As it turned out, the experience made the student unsure about whether to pursue a career as a doctor. She wanted to work in the medical field but wasn’t sure about the role. Eventually, with the help of the counsellor and after evaluating various options, she realized that instead of spending time in the trenches with patients, she wanted to work in the research field, in the more sanitized environs of a lab. Over the next couple of years, the counsellor guided her on medical research options through video calls and personal sessions and sent her journals, articles and podcasts. Today, the student has been accepted into the elite Johns Hopkins University for a course in biomedical engineering, a field that combines biology and engineering to drive technological advances in medical devices, procedures, and patient care. She heads for the US this August. The counsellor who helped the student land the coveted seat, outperforming applicants from around the world, was Namrata Pandey. Based in Delhi, Pandey is the founder and chief mentor of La Mentoraa, …

Tom Cruise Set to Be Honored With BFI Fellowship; U.K. Film Institute’s Highest Honor Explained

Tom Cruise Set to Be Honored With BFI Fellowship; U.K. Film Institute’s Highest Honor Explained

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Hollywood legend Tom Cruise will receive the highly coveted British Film Institute (BFI) Fellowship, positioning him among a rare category of cinematic icons, including Christopher Nolan, Satyajit Ray, Martin Scorsese, Tilda Swinton, Spike Lee, Akira Kurosawa, Ridley Scott, and more. On Monday, May 12, BFI Chair Jay Hunt will present Cruise with the honor at the BFI Chair’s Dinner in London, according to Deadline. In the lead-up to the evening, Cruise will participate in an In Conversation event at BFI Southbank, where he will discuss his remarkable career. Established in 1933, the BFI Fellowship is awarded to artists in recognition of their outstanding contributions to film or television culture. Cruise expressed his gratitude for the honor, stating, “I am truly honored by this acknowledgment. I’ve been making films in the UK for over 40 years and have no plans to stop.” The Mission: Impossible star added, “The UK is home to incredibly talented professionals—actors, directors, writers, and crews—as well as some of the most stunning locations in the world. I’m grateful for all the BFI …

QS World University Rankings: 5 IITs feature among top 50 institutes by subject, ISM Dhanbad shines; check details

QS World University Rankings: 5 IITs feature among top 50 institutes by subject, ISM Dhanbad shines; check details

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Five IITs, including Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Kharagpur, and the Indian School of Mines in Dhanbad, have featured among the top 50 institutions in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. ISM Dhanbad, which has been given the status of an IIT, has been awarded the highest rank for an Indian institution in the table. The institute has secured rank 20 globally in Engineering (Mineral and Mining) division. This is an improvement from last year’s rank 41. IIT Delhi and Bombay, which shared the 45th rank for Engineering and Technology last year, have improved their position to bag the 26th and 28th spots, respectively. However, in the Engineering-Mineral and Mining division, IIT Bombay saw a drop in its rank to the 28th position. IIT Kharagpur has also seen a drop in its rank, securing the 45th spot. IIT Delhi and Bombay have also improved their rank for Engineering-Electrical and Electronic to enter the top 50 list. While IIT Madras remains in the top 50 list for Petroleum Engineering, its rank …

Five national highways closed in Himachal amid rain and snowfall, educational institutes closed

Five national highways closed in Himachal amid rain and snowfall, educational institutes closed

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Schools have been closed in several areas including, Kullu, Chamba and Manali. However, the CBSE Board examinations would be held as scheduled. Himachal Pradesh is witnessing heavy snowfall and rain. The adverse climate triggered landslides and blocked key roads and national highways on Friday. As per State Disaster Management Authority, 583 roads, including 5 National Highways are closed, 2263 DTRs distribution transformers impacting the power supply are interrupted and 279 water supply schemes are hampered in the state. Schools and colleges are closed in several areas.  The Meterological Centre in Shimla issued an alert for heavy rain and snowfall in many parts of the State, including the districts of Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi. Torrential rains have caused flooding and landslides in lower areas in Kullu district. Roads blocked in several areas Deputy Commissioner Kullu, Torul S Ravish informed that many link roads and main road on the left bank are blocked due to rains since last 15-16 hours.  https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1895461304724602884 Threat of avalanche in tribal areas As per the officials, there was a threat of …

BPSC sends legal notices to politicians, coaching institutes for levelling allegations against it | Competitive Exams

BPSC sends legal notices to politicians, coaching institutes for levelling allegations against it | Competitive Exams

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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Saturday said it has issued legal notices to “a number of individuals, including politicians” who have levelled “baseless” allegations against the body on the row over the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) held on December 13 across the state. BPSC advertised vacancy for 40,506 head teachers and the written test scheduled on December 22. (File Photo) Also read: Patna HC to hear Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj party’s plea for BPSC re-test on Jan 15 Speaking to PTI, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Examination Controller, BSPC, said, “The commission has sent notices to a number of individuals, including politicians, certain people associated with coaching centres… those who have made baseless allegations against the BPSC… some more notices will be sent shortly.” Although the examination controller did not disclose the names of those to whom notices have been sent, Jan Suraaj Party’s vice president Y V Giri confirmed that one of the recipients was party founder Prashant Kishor. Giri told reporters that the notice appeared to be “misconceived and deserved to be ignored”. …

Yearender 2024: Indian institutes that secured top spot in key domains as per latest edition of NIRF Rankings

Yearender 2024: Indian institutes that secured top spot in key domains as per latest edition of NIRF Rankings

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2024 ends less than two weeks from now, and clearly, the year has been truly rewarding for most educational institutions in India. Universities and colleges across the country have achieved new feats, thereby contributing to India’s global image as an education hub. Institutions like IIT Madras or IISC Bangalore, among others, continued to perform brilliantly in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings released this year. Check India’s best institutions that achieved new feats in 2024, as per NIRF Rankings 2024. (Hindustan Times) In this article, we will take a recap of some of the top Indian institutions that secured high ranks in various domains as released in the ninth edition of the NIRF Rankings. Overall best institution in 2024 IIT Madras. (File image) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras continued to excel as the overall top institution this year too. Ranked number 1, IIT Madras secured an overall score of 86.42. Also read: JEE Mains 2025 preparations tips: Smart strategies to ace examination with confidence Best University in 2024 Indian Institute of Science, …

UGC prepares guidelines for skill-based courses in higher education institutes | Latest News India

UGC prepares guidelines for skill-based courses in higher education institutes | Latest News India

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prepared guidelines for the introduction of skill-based courses and micro-credentials in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) aiming to equip students with practical and industry-relevant skills along with academic knowledge for securing jobs. The guidelines containing standard operating procedure (SOP) for implementation of skill-based courses. (File photo) The guidelines approved by the commission in its meeting on November 13 has suggested inclusion of emerging fields like data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), digital marketing which will be embedded with various academic programmes to enhance employability of students. The guidelines containing standard operating procedure (SOP) for implementation of skill-based courses and micro-credentials in HEIs will soon be notified on UGC portal for public feedback and suggestions. “Introducing skill-based courses and micro-credentials enables our students to acquire competencies in emerging fields, from artificial intelligence and data analytics to sustainable practices and digital marketing. By integrating these courses into the academic framework, we bridge the gap between traditional education and the dynamic demands of industry,” said UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar. “By embedding these courses within …