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Seven Indian institutes, including five Indian Institutes of Technology, IISc Bangalore and the University of Delhi have made it to the top 100 of the QS Asia University Rankings 2026.
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In a world fractured by uncertainty, India stands out for its policy consistency, paired with sustained ambition, points out Pritam Banerjee.
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the membership of Al Falah University due to its connection to the Red Fort blast case.
India not only lost its top place as the most represented higher-education system to China, several of its marquee institutions saw a significant drop.
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has uncovered a fresh lead in the Red Fort car blast investigation, linking it to fugitive Indian Mujahideen operative Mirza Shadab Baig, an ex-student of Al-Falah University.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani's remarks alleging discrimination against Muslims, citing the Al Falah University case, have sparked a row with the BJP, who accused him of supporting terrorists.
Delhi Police has registered two FIRs against Haryana's Al-Falah University after the UGC and NAAC raised concerns about false accreditation claims.
The Congress party has announced its intention to contest all 11 seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections, signaling a solo approach. The party aims to represent the voices of youth and teachers and has begun voter registration efforts.
The collective West has always opposed strong leaders and economic development in India, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
'For tech fields like AI-DS, the US, Canada, UK, Germany and Australia are popular due to strong research and industry links', says rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta.
The spinach callus tissue, sent by Amity University-Mumbai to space, has shown signs of growth in the POEM-4 module that is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 350 kms, scientists associated with the experiment said.
India has 54 institutions in the QS World University Rankings, making it the 4th most represented country after the US (192), the UK (90) and China (72).
Six of the 12 Indian badminton players were barred from participating at the World University Games due to an alleged administrative lapse.
'Indian private universities can provide world-class education at one fourth the cost, home comforts, and direct links to Indian and global industries.'
At least six major UK universities have announced plans to set up campuses or liaison offices in India.
Dilip Doshi had great success on Indian tracks but it was the tour of Australia in 1980-81 where he picked up 11 wickets (6 in Adelaide and 5 in Melbourne) in more than 150-plus overs on non-responsive pitches.
'India is a very strategic geography. The business is growing over 37-38 per cent year-on-year.'
Nine Indian universities and institutions have secured a place among the world's top 50 in the QS subject-wise rankings, with the Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad claiming the highest position at 20th globally for Engineering-Mineral and Mining. Despite the success, some top institutions, including three IITs, two IIMs and JNU, have experienced a drop in their rankings. The QS World University Rankings by Subject, in its 15th edition, highlight India's growing higher education ecosystem in terms of both size and quality.
The move came against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and its condemnation of India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor.
The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships for Higher Studies 2025-26 is designed for students of academic excellence, pursuing postgraduate studies at prestigious institutions in India or abroad.
The South Korean government is inviting applications for fully funded Seoul Tech Scholarships 2025.
The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru is placed in the 301-350 group of the Times Higher Education Rankings 2020 released Wednesday.
A group of faculty members of Ashoka University has written to its vice chancellor claiming that free thought within universities in India is in crisis today and demanded that all decisions on matters related to academic freedom should be put on hold till the promised committee for academic freedom is in place.
With eight institutes -- out of 56 universities that participated from India -- in the top 100, India is the third most represented country in the Asia rankings
The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre located in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area was damaged by the unruly mob, according to eyewitnesses.
A maximum of two shortlisted students will be offered financial support for a period of up to three months.
The CBI did not find any large-scale conspiracy in the episode and would limit the charge sheet to offences of attempt to cheat or cheating, they said.
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The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is India's top institution in the 'Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2016-17.
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A fresh examination shall be conducted, for which information shall be shared separately, a senior Ministry of Education (MoE) official said.
The Times Higher Education World University rankings lists the top 800 universities in the world.
In the QS ranking list of best global universities that was released early this week, Cambridge University, United Kingdom was ranked number one in the world for the year 2011-12. However, Indian universities like IIT-Bombay, Delhi and Madras do not even feature in the Top 200.
IIT Delhi comes in way down at No 222, dropping from 212 last year, in the QS World University Rankings which is predictably dominated by US universities, with MIT grabbing the top slot and Harvard at No 2, pushing Britain's Cambridge University to No 3.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released a list of top Indian universities across categories.
While Indian universities stagnate, those in China are becoming engines of growth.
'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'
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