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Apr 22, 2025

Dhirubhai Ambani International School Teams Make History at FIRST Tech Challenge World Championsh...

Both the robotics teams -- Team Matrix and Team Eureka -- of Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), Mumbai, emerged as global finalists, competing head-to-head in an unprecedented all-DAIS Grand Final at the FIRST® Tech Challenge World Championship 2025 in Houston.
This achievement marks the first time any team from India has won the FTC World Championship, placing India firmly on the global STEM map.
Organised by FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), the world championship was held at the George R. Brown Convention Centre in Houston, Texas, drawing over 50,000 attendees and 256 elite teams from more than 30 countries.
DAIS's Team Matrix, winners of the Ochoa Division, emerged as the FTC World Champions after a thrilling final against Team Eureka, champions of the Edison Division -- both representing DAIS.

IIT Guwahati Launches 4-year Biomedical Science Programme

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati launched a new four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical Science and Engineering. The course will be conducted by the Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology (JBMSHST).
This course incorporates the expertise of IIT Guwahati, AIIMS Guwahati, and NIPER Guwahati. Practical learning, experience in clinics, and special subjects that connect medicine and technology are what students will learn. What makes this course special is the emphasis on learning through actual experience with doctors and scientists.

Apr 21, 2025

Amit Shah Unveils 'HEALD' Initiative to Combat Liver Diseases across India

The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) marked a milestone with the launch of HEALD, Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention, a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative aimed at tackling liver disease in India on the occasion of World Liver Day.
HEALD is envisioned as a multi-sectoral program combining public education, early screening, psychological and medical treatment of alcohol use disorder, and liver disease management.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while unveiling the HEALD initiative and inaugurating India's first Integrated Liver Habilitation (LiHAB) Centre, applauded ILBS for setting a national example in healthcare innovation.

Apr 17, 2025

IIM Lucknow Appoints Prof Manmohan Prasad Gupta as New Director

Prof. Manmohan Prasad Gupta was appointed as the director of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow). Professor He succeeded Professor Archana Shukla. Professor Shukla finished her five-year term on April 4 last year (2024) and was directed to continue till the appointment of a regular director.
Manmohan Prasad Gupta had received a PhD from IIT Delhi.
IIM Lucknow was set up in 1984 as the fourth IIM by the Government of India. IIM Lucknow offers post-graduate diploma, fellowship and executive programs in management. The institute is ranked seventh in the category of "Management" in the NIRF 2024 rankings.

Apr 14, 2025

Committees for VC Appointment & Faculty Recruitment: Odisha Governor Gives Assent to University Bill

With Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati giving his assent, the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024, came into effect, marking a significant reform in the state's higher education sector. The Odisha University bill was passed after extensive deliberation in the Odisha Assembly.
According to the provision of the Odisha University act, the recruitment of faculty in universities will not be conducted through the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). Instead, universities will form a committee comprising educationists for faculty recruitment.
Regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors, the Odisha University act has provision of forming a three-member committee for the selection of the VCs. Only distinguished educationists from the field of higher education will be part of this committee. The age limit for VCs has been increased from 67 to 70 years.
The new Odisha University Act also ensured the reintroduction of the Senate in universities. The senate is the highest advisory body of a university, comprising educationists, faculty, students, and administrative staff, and it plays a vital role in the development of the university and the higher education sector.

Vineet Joshi Appointed as Interim UGC Chairperson

The Ministry of Education gave an additional charge to Vineet Joshi, the current Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. He was appointed as the interim chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC). This decision was taken following the retirement of the previous UGC chairman, Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. Joshi will discharge his duties as UGC chairperson till a full-time appointment is made or until further orders are issued.
A BTech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Joshi is an alumnus of the institute.

Apr 11, 2025

Jamia Millia Islamia Launches Skill Hub for Technical Education

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) unveiled its new Centre of Excellence for Professional Skill Development at the University Polytechnic. The facility was inaugurated by the vice chancellor, Prof Mazhar Asif. The centre aims to foster industry-aligned, future-ready technical education for students.

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