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CISF expands advanced training programmes in drones, cyber security, and disaster management to strengthen operational readiness

CISF expands advanced training programmes in drones, cyber security, and disaster management to strengthen operational readiness

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CISF has expanded its training programmes, focusing on drones, counter-drone systems, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and disaster response. A total of 7,120 personnel have been trained in drone operations, while hundreds have undergone cyber security and crisis management training Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IIT Jammu, IIT Jodhpur launch new interdisciplinary programmes for 2026-27

IIT Jammu, IIT Jodhpur launch new interdisciplinary programmes for 2026-27

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 01:55 PM IST The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu has introduced a new BTech programme called Unified Engineering, designed for students who want to move beyond conventional single-discipline engineering pathways. The programme is open to JEE Advanced aspirants and offers a fully redesigned, hands-on curriculum that integrates multiple engineering domains. For more information, candidates can visit the official portal of IIT Jammu at iitjammu.ac.in. The programme emerges from a recognition that the lines between mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering are increasingly blurring as technology evolves. Rather than confining students to isolated departments, Unified Engineering is structured to help them connect ideas across disciplines and apply them to complex, real-world problems. For more information on the JoSAA counselling, students can visit the IE Education Portal. The curriculum is built around a Grand Challenge framework that emphasises teamwork, innovation, and real-world impact over traditional rote learning. Students will gain expertise in transformative domains including Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Systems, Robotics, Smart Mobility, Electric Vehicles, and Sustainable Energy Technologies. Generative AI tools …

IIT-M invites applications for web-enabled programmes

IIT-M invites applications for web-enabled programmes

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IIT Madras has invited applications for its web-enabled M.Tech and PG Diploma programmes aimed at working professionals and recent graduates. For the M.Tech programme, the candidates should have relevant educational background and at least two years of work experience, while the PG Diploma programme is open to graduates, including freshers, with preference for those with relevant educational background. Those interested may submit their applications through the portal https://code.iitm.ac.in/webmtech. The last date for submission of applications is May 31. The entrance exams are scheduled for June and July and selected candidates will start their academic sessions in August or September.  The programmes are structured to offer multiple entry and exit options in disciplines ranging from Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security (Computer Science), to Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Analytics, Mechanical Engineering, E-mobility, and Process Safety. Around 1,200 students are enrolled into the web-enabled M.Tech programmes while over 500 have graduated with an M.Tech degree, a release said. Published – May 18, 2026 11:55 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

SRM-AP launches AI-integrated PG programmes in Economics, Psychology

SRM-AP launches AI-integrated PG programmes in Economics, Psychology

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SRM-AP University Vice Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar, speaking after the launch of AI-integrated PG programmes in Economics and Psychology, at a press conference in Vijayawada on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Vice-Chancellor of SRM University-AP Ch. Satish Kumar on Wednesday emphasised the growing importance of integrating domain knowledge with emerging technologies. Speaking to the media after the formal launch of AI-integrated M.Sc. Economics and M.Sc. Psychology programmes by the Easwari School of Liberal Arts (ESLA) at the university, Prof. Satish Kumar said the future belongs to those who combine strong domain expertise with AI capabilities. Whether in economics or psychology, understanding the discipline alone is no longer sufficient, students must also be equipped to apply AI tools for analysis, prediction, and decision-making, he said. He added that the university is among the first to introduce this level of integration in postgraduate education to prepare students for real-world challenges and future uncertainties. Published – April 29, 2026 06:41 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. …

Maharashtra govt approves 4-year UG programmes with honours, research degrees: Understand course structure

Maharashtra govt approves 4-year UG programmes with honours, research degrees: Understand course structure

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The Maharashtra government approved the rollout of four-year undergraduate programmes, introducing honours and honours with research degrees from the 2026-27 academic year. The programmes are in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. What’s the new programme structure? A government resolution (GR) issued on Monday stated that the four-year undergraduate programme will be structured into eight semesters, offering two options after completion of the third year: a standard honours degree and an honours degree with research, news agency PTI reported. Students opting for the honours degree will be required to complete 160-176 credits over four years, including an internship component in the final year. Also Read | RRB NTPC Undergraduate Answer Key 2025 out at rrb.digialm.com. Details here Meanwhile, those choosing the honours with research track will have to undertake a research project or dissertation, carrying 12 credits in their major subject. Eligibility for admission to 4th year The Higher and Technical Education Department stated that eligibility for admission to the fourth year of the honours programme will require successful completion of 120-132 credits …

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

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UDF candidate ​P​.C. Vishnunadh during an election campaign at​ Kundara Assembly constituency in Kollam on April 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: C. SURESHKUMAR The electoral landscape in Kundara is reaching a fever pitch as the three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes, each injecting a unique energy into the campaign. From places of worship to cashew factories and busy junctions, the air is thick with political rhetoric and the promise of a transformed future for this important constituency in Kollam. At a local cashew factory, sitting MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) sets a personal and empathetic tone. Known for his approachable demeanour, Mr. Vishnunadh spends considerable time listening to the grievances of women workers, whose livelihoods are tethered to the struggling cashew sector. His campaign strategy leans heavily on his accessibility and his track record over the last five years, which he describes as a period of being “with the people” through every developmental milestone. He challenges skeptics to verify his performance through the Right to Information (RTI) Act, positioning …

KSRTC’s training programmes earn World HRD Congress Award

KSRTC’s training programmes earn World HRD Congress Award

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KSRTC offers driving training to private candidates, while newly recruited driver-cum-conductors, technical staff, constables, and junior assistants undergo induction training. | Photo Credit: File photo Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has been conferred the World HRD Congress Award 2026 under the ‘Best in Training and Organisation Development’ category at a ceremony held in Cochin, Kerala, on March 31, Tuesday. The award recognises KSRTC’s extensive and structured training initiatives implemented across its five training centres. “These programmes cover fuel efficiency, refresher courses, accident-free driving, road safety awareness, and simulator-based training. Under the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) scheme, heavy-vehicle driving training and free driving licences are provided to Scheduled Caste candidates in collaboration with the Transport Department. Similar initiatives are being implemented for minority communities in partnership with the Directorate of Minorities,” an official said. KSRTC also offers driving training to private candidates, while newly recruited driver-cum-conductors, technical staff, constables, and junior assistants undergo induction training. Special programmes are conducted for supervisory staff, alongside refresher and capacity-building sessions for administrative personnel. Over the …

IIT-M invites applications for web-enabled programmes

KASE to implement 25 programmes to modernise skill development sector

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The Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) will implement 25 programmes to modernise the skill development sector to make it suitable for the job market, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said. At a press conference here on Monday to explain some of the programmes, the Minister said a ‘Skill Secretariat’ would be set up to transform KASE into a single-window mechanism for skill development activities . A decentralised skill development mechanism on the model of People’s Plan and smart skill budgeting would be implemented for the first time in the country, the Minister said. A comprehensive plan had been prepared to use the resources of local government institutions for skill training as part of the 15th five-year-plan. The Minister said a skill gap report that studied the labour complexities in each district would be submitted soon. Formal inauguration of the district-level policy would be held in Thiruvananthapuram. A policy to provide accreditation to private training institutions had been formed to ensure quality. In the first phase, 200 institutions would be given accreditation. The …

IIT Roorkee, Masai launch technology programmes to build job-ready digital talent | Education News

IIT Roorkee, Masai launch technology programmes to build job-ready digital talent | Education News

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The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), through its Electronics & ICT Academy (E&ICT Academy), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ed-tech company Masai to launch a set of online certification programmes for professionals in emerging AI-driven and digital technology domains. Under this collaboration, the programmes will be designed and delivered through the E&ICT Academy, in areas such as Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS-AI), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML), Software Engineering with AI, and Prompt Engineering. The programmes will be available for entry-level learners and working professionals, including those from non-technical backgrounds, through a blend of live instructional sessions and hands-on learning. Each programme will have a capstone project, enabling participants to develop a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to apply technology and AI solutions to real-world business problem statements. Read | IIT Tirupati placements 2023 vs 2024: Salary package, sectors, top branch Participants who complete the coursework and assessments will receive a certificate from the E&ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee. In addition to the online modules, learners will have the option …

CUET (UG) 2026 to be held in May—Check details, programmes, syllabus here

CUET (UG) 2026 to be held in May—Check details, programmes, syllabus here

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CUET (UG) 2026 will be held in May next year across India and abroad, the National Testing Agency said on Sunday. The NTA asked students to keep their Aadhaar card details updated, adding that online applications would be started soon. “Candidates are advised to regularly visit official websites for updates,” the NTA added. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the National Testing Agency (NTA), Aadhaar-based authentication will be mandatory for CUET UG 2026 registration. The agency said measures have been put in place to prevent any mismatch between Aadhaar details and Class 10 records. Details about CUET(UG) 2026 The test will be available for students in 13 languages. Programmes offered under CUET (UG) and syllabus can be checked on the official CUET portal. On the website, syllabi is available for 37 papers, including a general aptitude test, and and 23 domain subjects ranging from accounting to sociology. As for programmes, candidates can check under the “Universities” tab on the CUET portal, or on the official websites of individual universities. For queries, students …