QS Asia Rankings 2026: IITs Slip as China, Singapore Soar
The QS Asia University Rankings 2026 revealed a sobering trend for India's premier institutions: even as scores improved, rankings declined—a signal of intensifying regional competition. Among the top 10 Indian universities, nine dropped in rank, with several IITs hitting their lowest positions in years. The setback came as institutions in China, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia accelerated ahead, driven by globalisation, better research performance, and superior faculty-student ratios.
IIT Delhi remains India's top-ranked institute but fell 15 places to 59th position.
IIT Bombay witnessed the sharpest fall, dropping 23 ranks from 48 to 71.
IISc Bangalore maintained a relatively stable position, ranking 64th this year.
The University of Hong Kong topped the rankings followed by Peking University-China.
Nov 04, 2025
Maldives Enacts World's First Generational Smoking Ban
In a globally unprecedented move, the Maldives implemented a generational smoking ban, prohibiting anyone born after January 1, 2007 from purchasing, using or selling tobacco in all its forms. Effective November 2025, this policy makes the Indian Ocean island nation the first and only country in the world with such a law in place, reflecting a radical push toward public health protection and youth well-being.
The South Asian island nation also maintains a comprehensive ban on the import, sale, distribution, possession, and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products, applicable to all individuals regardless of age.
MICA Launches Social Media Influencer Programme for Digital Creators
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad's institute for Strategic Marketing and Communications, announced the launch of The Social Media Influencer Programme, a 25-week online course aimed at equipping aspiring and existing content creators with the tools to build sustainable, strategy-driven digital careers.
The programme is designed to address the challenges of India's expanding creator economy, part of a global industry valued at over $250 billion. The new initiative seeks to bridge this gap by offering a structured curriculum that combines academic insight, business understanding, and real-world application.
The course will train participants in personal branding, content strategy, and the use of emerging technologies such as generative AI for scalable content creation. It will also guide creators in brand collaborations, revenue generation, and audience engagement across multiple platforms.
Nov 02, 2025
India-funded Multi-ethnic Trilingual School Inaugurated in Sri Lanka's Polonnaruwa
A Multi-ethnic Trilingual School built with Indian grant assistance was inaugurated and handed over to the Government of Sri Lanka in Polonnaruwa today. The ceremony was jointly presided over by Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha. After inaugurating the school, Amarasuriya thanked the Indian Government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Japanese Language Course to Commence at Indo-Japan Chamber
The Language School of the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry will commence a beginners' course in Japanese in November 2025. The online classes will be held every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The course covers spoken and written Japanese, and lessons on Japanese art, culture, and business etiquette. It aims to equip students with the skills needed to appear for Japan Foundation's JLPT N5 level examination in July 2026.
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