Parliamentary panel asks MNRE to increase solar capacity addition target under CPSU scheme"Since only a few CPSUs have participated in the scheme till date, the Ministry should take pro-active steps and encourage more CPSUs/gover...
28 Mar, 2021, 01.10 PM IST
Over 1,000 academicians release statement in support of CAAIn the statement, they congratulated the Parliament for "standing up for forgotten minorities and upholding the civilizational ethos of Ind...
21 Dec, 2019, 05.35 PM IST
Productivity of Lok Sabha in Winter Session 47%, Rajya Sabha 27%: Narendra Singh TomarAccording to data collated by think-tank PRS Legislative Research, productivity of Parliament during the session was the "third lowest" in ...
10 Jan, 2019, 03.06 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes bill providing for opening of 6 new IITsUnder the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill 2016, new IITs will also be started in Palakkad, Goa, Dharward and Bhilai.
25 Jul, 2016, 08.35 PM IST
India denies Google's Street View, cites security riskGoogle wanted to cover Indian territory through the Google Street View. It explores places around the world through 360-degree and street-l...
09 Jun, 2016, 08.10 PM IST
US academics raise concerns over PM Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' campaignAhead of PM's visit to Silicon Valley to promote 'Digital India' campaign, US-based academics have raised privacy concerns about the projec...
31 Aug, 2015, 03.32 PM IST
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen says Modi government wants control of academic bodiesSen is slated to step down as Chancellor of Nalanda on July 17, when he will be replaced by George Yeo, former foreign minister of Singapor...
07 Jul, 2015, 10.35 AM IST
Political see-saw between JD(U), BJP in BiharA political see-saw was witnessed in Bihar this year with BJP sweeping Lok Sabha elections which led to resignation of Nitish Kumar as Chie...
14 Dec, 2014, 12.59 PM IST
100 deaths daily, Pneumonia emerges as killer disease in Bihar: StudyWith 100 plus deaths daily, pneumonia has emerged as a leading cause of deaths among children under 5 years in Bihar, a survey report said
28 Nov, 2014, 05.38 PM IST
Tradition of Nalanda is firmly against divisiveness: Amartya SenAmartya Sen said that the revived university in Bihar will be unique and depend upon its "old glory" while it embarks upon its new journey.
16 Oct, 2014, 10.43 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls: Sharad Yadav on a sticky wicket in Madhepura seatYadav, who is facing heat from RJD's Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav and BJP's Vijay Singh Kushwaha, has won four times from Madhepura - ho...
29 Apr, 2014, 12.50 PM IST
How to build world-class educational institutions in IndiaWhat makes great universities great? And what can India learn from established and upcoming varsities as it sets out to build great univers...
13 Mar, 2014, 08.34 AM IST
- Government nod to streamline governance structure of Nalanda varsity
It had suggested among others that the vice chancellor shall also perform the role of member secretary of the governing board.
28 Feb, 2014, 04.51 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launches food security lawBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today launched the Food security law providing subsidised foodgrains to poor.
01 Feb, 2014, 08.12 PM IST
India to sign MoU with East Asian nations for Nalanda UniversitySeeking to establish Nalanda University as an international institution, India will sign an inter-governmental agreement with six East Asia...
09 Oct, 2013, 06.23 PM IST
Narendra Modi slams UPA government's food security programmeGujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre was under the impression that merely bringing in the Bill would lead to food reaching ...
14 Jul, 2013, 03.28 PM IST
- China to provide help for Nalanda University
The Nalanda University Bill 2010 will establish a central university on the lines of the one founded in the 5th century.
21 Jan, 2011, 07.52 PM IST