Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated seven new indigenously developed varieties of plants to the nation and interacted with farmers to mark the 75th anniversary of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).


Modi dedicates 7 new plant species to nation


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The European Union (EU) is going to hold an education fair here to help Indian students who are looking to go to Europe for higher education.


EU to hold education fair in Delhi


Student protests against fee increases in South Africa turned violent on Wednesday as several universities suspended academic activities.


Students protests in South Africa turn violent


The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval to a 20 per cent hike in the pension for freedom fighters and their dependents, an official statement said.


Cabinet approves hike in freedom fighters' pension


A seminar on the issues of cross-border child abduction, surrogacy and marital discord with respect to the countries of the South Asian region was organised by the South Asian University (SAU) on Tuesday.


Seminar on surrogacy, child abduction


A lawsuit has been filed against Jim Carrey that contends the actor illegally provided the prescription drugs that his girlfriend Cathriona White used to commit suicide last year.


Jim Carrey provided drugs in girlfriend's suicide, claims lawsuit


There is a "rockstar monk" crooning the song of gender equality and harmony, of saving the Himalayas for the future -- cycling down the treacherous mountains and preaching another religion.


This 'rockstar monk' is crooning songs of gender equality (Feature)


NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Aravind Panagariya on Monday said India should focus on employment generation and education for the development of the country.


Employment generation, education can accelerate growth: Panagariya


The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for continuing with Lt. Gen. Zameeruddin Shah (retd.) as Vice Chancellor in violation of UGC regulations that mandates only academician of stature to be the head of a university.


SC pulls up AMU for continuing with former soldier as VC


Japanese Ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu on Monday announced the launch of a Japanese Language Academy which will act as a skill-building partner for the language and intercultural training of workforce.


Japanese ambassador announces launch of language academy


The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD) has announced the introduction of a new programme on sales management, which will train graduates for a long-term career in hospitality sales.


New sales management programme at Oberoi


In order to offer students an opportunity to explore various study options available in Britain, US, Canada and New Zealand, a "Study Abroad Education Fair" will be organised by placement service provider IDP, a release said.


'Study Abroad Education Fair' in Delhi on Saturday


The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a plea by three international publishers against the sale of photocopied pages of their books by a shop called Rameshwari Photocopy Service in Delhi University's North Campus. The publishers expressed unhappiness over the decision and hinted at exploring further legal options.


HC dismisses international publishers' plea against DU's photocopy shop


The West Bengal government on Thursday signed an agreement with Tata Metaliks Limited for a skill development centre to train 1,200 youth annually in West Midnapore district.


Bengal government, Tata Metaliks inks agreement for skill development


The Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered mandatory periodic inspection of all buildings and premises of government and private schools in the national capital to ensure the safety of students.


Periodic inspection of school buildings mandatory: Delhi HC


The condition of Hindi is miserable in the country and there is carelessness about the language, noted poet Ashok Vajpeyi lamented at an event held here to mark Hindi Diwas on Wednesday.


We are careless about Hindi, says Ashok Vajpeyi on Hindi Diwas


A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) doctoral researcher arrested here on charge of raping a 26-year-old woman on the pretext of marriage was remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a local court, police sources said on Wednesday.


JNU rape: Arrested PhD researcher sent to judicial custody


A case of rape has been registered against a JNU PhD scholar for allegedly raping a 26-year-old woman on the pretext of marriage, police said on Wednesday.


Rape case filed against JNU PhD scholar


With the aim to improve academic research and policy work on India in Australia, a day long summit is being organised at the University of Sydney, aiming to bring together distinguished academic and policy makers to discuss India's foreign policy and domestic strengths.


Summit to improve academic research on India in Australia


Public-sector Vijaya Bank, which posted a profit of Rs 1,547 crore in the last fiscal, has adopted 632 girls to take care of their education, and 82 villages across the country to provide medical services, a top bank official said.


Vijaya Bank adopts girls to ensure education


Several students holding a demonstration to demand a special session of the Manipur Assembly to pass an anti-migrant bill were injured here on Friday in when police resorted to firing tear gas shells.

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