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Oct 16, 2025

IIT-Hyderabad Inaugurates Ashok Vemulapalli Floor in CSE Department

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) inaugurated the Ashok Vemulapalli Floor, Founder of Trigeo Technologies, in its Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), marking a milestone in its pursuit of global excellence in innovation, research, and technology.
The floor was made possible through the generous support of Sunitha Vemulapalli, celebrating her husband's visionary contributions to technology and industry.

Oct 15, 2025

Maldives First to Achieve Elimination of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B

In 2025, the World Health Organisation validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis.
This makes the Maldives the first country in the world to achieve 'triple elimination'.
"The Maldives has shown that with strong political will and sustained investment in maternal and child health, elimination of mother-to-child transmission of these deadly diseases, and the suffering they bring, is possible," said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Finance Minister Inaugurates dhaRti BioNest at IIT Dharwad

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the dhaRti BioNest Incubation Centre at IIT Dharwad, marking a significant step toward empowering startups in biotechnology, deep tech, and healthcare. This incubation hub aims to provide early-stage support for innovators through mentoring, lab infrastructure, and funding, especially in a region traditionally underserved by such high-tech facilities.

Oct 14, 2025

JGU Receives Global Education for Peace Award 2025 for Commitment to Peace through Education

OP Jindal Global University (JGU) was conferred the 2025 Global Education for Peace Award by the Society of Transnational Academic Researchers (STAR) during the STAR Global Conference 2025 held in Istanbul, Türkiye. The recognition celebrates JGU's contributions to advancing peace through higher education.

Oct 13, 2025

Jharkhand Board Introduces Competency-based Format with New 30-50-20 Formula

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) announced a major overhaul of the Class 10 and 12 board examinations, set to take effect in 2026. Moving away from the traditional syllabus-based format, the new system will emphasise competency-based and application-oriented questions aimed at testing students' critical thinking and real-world problem-solving abilities.
The reform aligns JAC with national educational standards, including CBSE and ICSE, and seeks to better prepare students for competitive exams and future careers.
Historically, JAC exams have primarily featured direct, textbook-based questions. The 2026 update marks a significant departure from this approach. Question papers will now be designed to assess core competencies, analytical skills, and practical understanding, rather than rote memorisation.
KEY FEATURES OF THE NEW PATTERN
- Competency and skill-based questions: Students will face questions evaluating logical reasoning, analytical thinking, social awareness, and sensitivity.
- Focus on real-life applications: Theoretical knowledge will now be tested in practical, real-world contexts.
- Interdisciplinary approach: Questions may integrate concepts from multiple subjects to encourage holistic learning.
- Revised traditional questions: Even conventional short and long-answer questions will prioritise conceptual clarity over memorisation.

Oct 12, 2025

Delhi Government Launches Online First Aid Training Programme for Teachers

The Delhi government announced a new online training programme aimed at equipping teachers with essential first aid knowledge and skills to handle health emergencies.
According to a circular issued by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), the course, conducted under the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) format, began on October 9 and concludes on October 19.
The training, titled "First Aid – To Improve Human Reaction in Challenging Health Situations," is mandatory for all teachers and is hosted on an online platform.

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