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Oct 27, 2025

Kerala Signs MoU with Centre to Join PM SHRI Schools Scheme

Kerala signed a memorandum of understanding with the Centre to join the PM SHRI Schools scheme. It was after a prolonged spell of uncertainty that the Kerala government under the Left Democratic Front decided to become a signatory to the Central government's Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, brushing aside objections raised by key coalition partner CPI.
The scheme aims to develop infrastructure in two schools from each block with Central assistance. Each selected school receives an annual average assistance of Rs. 1 crore for five years.

Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Yashoda Medicity at Indirapuram, Ghaziabad

The President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Yashoda Medicity at Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
The President said that healthcare is an integral part of nation-building. Protecting people from disease and improving their health is a priority for the government. For this purpose, health and medical infrastructure, institutions, and services are being continuously expanded across the country. She stated that all such efforts will certainly contribute to building a healthy and developed India.

Oct 24, 2025

IIM-Ahmedabad in top 50 (MBA and Master's), IIM-Calcutta in top 10 (Executive MBA): QS Internatio...

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Ahmedabad bagged the 32 position followed by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) at 71 slot in the global rankings for international trade education with its Master's in Global Management (MGM) programme. The Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University topped, while The National University of Singapore (NUS) followed at the second position and Durham University at third place for its MSc in International Business.
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, released the 2026 edition of the International Trade Rankings, in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation. This edition assessed 106 programmes across 31 countries. Additionally, 30 Executive MBAs are ranked across 14 countries.
University of Cambridge (University of Cambridge) secured number 1 position in the Executive MBA category, while IIM Calcutta has entered the top 10 category securing number 8 rank.

Oct 23, 2025

India, UK Launch Ramanujan Fellowship for Young Scientists

In an initiative to deepen scientific ties, India and the United Kingdom launched the Ramanujan Junior Researchers Programme, named after the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The fellowship aims to foster young Indian talent in theoretical sciences, enabling them to collaborate with leading British researchers at the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences (LIMS). The initiative marks a symbolic revival of the 1913 collaboration between Ramanujan and G.H. Hardy, which transformed global mathematics.
The Ramanujan Junior Researchers Programme will roll out in two distinct phases,
Phase 1: Junior Visitors from JNCASR
Initially, PhD students from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) will be selected.
Designated as Ramanujan Junior Visitors, up to six students will spend several months at LIMS in London's Mayfair, collaborating with senior theorists.
They will attend lectures, develop research ideas, and work on high-level theoretical problems.
Phase 2: Ramanujan Junior Fellowships
The second phase will expand the scheme across India.
It will open three-year fellowships to early-career Indian researchers in theoretical physics and mathematics.
These Ramanujan Junior Fellows will be embedded full-time at LIMS, contributing to ongoing research and developing independent projects with British counterparts.

Oct 22, 2025

Nagaland University Researchers Find Plant Compound to Treat Diabetic Wounds, Foot Ulcers

Researchers at Nagaland University identified a naturally occurring plant compound called 'Sinapic acid' as a powerful therapeutic agent that can significantly promote wound healing in patients with diabetes.
A diabetic wound is a slow-healing sore, most often a foot ulcer. Also known as diabetic foot, it raises the risk of nerve damage (neuropathy), poor blood circulation, infections, and, in severe cases, amputation.
The study demonstrated that oral administration of Sinapic acid can accelerate diabetic wound healing in preclinical models.
Sinapic acid is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in various edible plants. The research established that the compound works by activating the SIRT1 pathway, which plays a crucial role in tissue repair, angiogenesis, and inflammation control.
The discovery marks a major advancement that could lead to safe, natural, and effective treatments for diabetic wound management.

Oct 20, 2025

Jharkhand Skill Competition 2025

Students of over 2,000 schools offering vocational courses are taking part in the Jharkhand Skill Competition 2025, a platform highlighting the creativity, determination, and growing self-reliance of the government school students.
Organised under the Samagra Shiksha initiative by the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), the state-wide competition has been underway since September, witnessing participation from students across all districts.
The competition is going on at block levels and will be progressed to the district level this month. JEPC officials stated that the district-level competitions will be held in the last week of Oct, with the state-level finals scheduled for November.

Akkai Padmashali Becomes First Transgender Member of SC-Appointed Committee

Trans rights activist Akkai Padmashali was appointed to a Supreme Court panel tasked with formulating an equal opportunity policy for the protection of transgender rights. She is the first transgender person from Karnataka to serve on such a committee, marking a historic step for representation and inclusivity in policymaking at the national level.

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