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Aug 26, 2025

UP Announces Scholarship in Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Name for Space Tech Students

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new scholarship in the name of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian man to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), which will support students from the state pursuing higher education in space technology.
The announcement came during a felicitation ceremony for Shukla, who returned from the historic Axiom-4 mission.

Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils 25-year Roadmap to Make IITs Inclusive and Future-ready

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the 56th IIT Council meeting, where he presented a comprehensive 25-year roadmap aimed at transforming the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The proposal seeks to make these institutions more inclusive, deeply research-oriented, and responsive to the demands of the 21st century.
The 25-year vision focusses on bolstering inclusivity by widening access for students from underrepresented socio-economic groups and expanding research capacity within IIT campuses.

Aug 25, 2025

NCERT Launches Modules on India's Space Journey and ISRO's Key Milestones

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) rolled out two new educational modules titled 'India: A Rising Space Power', designed to showcase the country's remarkable progress in space science and technology.
Aimed at middle- and secondary-level students, the modules trace India's journey from the modest days of transporting rockets on bicycles and bullock carts in the 1960s to today's status as a cost-effective leader in global space exploration, with achievements like Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1. Illustrated with timelines, photographs, and diagrams, the modules aim to make India's space story accessible and engaging for students.

Kerala Becomes India's First 100% Digitally Literate State

Kerala Chief Minister declared the state as India's first fully digitally literate state, achieving a significant milestone under the Digi Kerala project. This recognition marks not only the completion of Phase I of the initiative but also Kerala's leadership in bridging the digital divide through grassroots participation and inclusive training.
Kerala's digital literacy drive was built on community-centric implementation, ensuring maximum coverage and inclusiveness.

Aug 21, 2025

NCERT Introduces Operation Sindoor Modules

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) unveiled new curriculum modules on Operation Sindoor, calling it a 'saga of courage' and a transformative moment in India's military and political response to terrorism. The modules are designed for Classes 3 to 12, narrating the events leading to and following the May 2025 precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
The operation was named 'Sindoor', symbolising solidarity with the widows of the victims. Sindoor, traditionally worn by married Hindu women, was chosen to represent empathy, unity, and a vow to uphold national dignity.

Aug 20, 2025

Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Establish IIM Guwahati in Assam

The Lok Sabha passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of a new Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati, Assam. The move represents a major stride in expanding premier management education to the north-eastern region of India, fulfilling a long-standing regional demand.

India's First Private Mathematics Research Institute Comes in Mumbai

India's first privately funded mathematics research institute was launched in Mumbai. The Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute (LMSI) was inaugurated in the presence of global dignitaries from the field of mathematics, including Dr. Manjul Bhargava, the first Indian-origin winner of the Fields Medal.
The Lodha Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Lodha Group, has backed the initiative with a major endowment. Last year (2024), the Lodha family donated about Rs. 20,000 crore to the foundation to support education and research initiatives. The LMSI is the first project to come from this donation.
The institute will be headed by Dr. V Kumar Murty, a mathematician with significant contributions to number theory and arithmetic geometry. He had earlier served as director of the Fields Institute and professor at the University of Toronto.

Aug 19, 2025

Education Ministry Launches 5 Free Artificial Intelligence Courses on Swayam

The Ministry of Education announced five free courses in Artificial Intelligence for students across different streams. These courses have been made available on the SWAYAM portal, aiming to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in a rapidly advancing technological world.
With AI expertise becoming one of the most sought-after skills, these courses are designed to guide students in understanding the fundamentals and applying them to real-world challenges.

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