Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmetA parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning ...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Creator platform Influish raises pre-seed round at Rs 25 crore valuationCreator platform Influish has secured pre-seed funding at a Rs 25 crore valuation, backed by angel investors. The platform connects creator...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Panel pushes NTA reset, flags CUET limits for JNUA parliamentary committee is urging immediate changes to the National Testing Agency, emphasizing the need for an infallible framework for ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
CCI clears TVS Group's acquisition of PGIM India AMC, Temasek-Romsons dealIndia's fair trade regulator CCI has given the green light for TVS Group entities to acquire PGIM India Asset Management. The regulator als...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Andhra government to offer free bus rides for students appearing for NEET UG re-exam 2026Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses will provide free travel for students taking the NEET examination on June 21. Student...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Era of software and MBA is over; time to respect welders, plumbers and electricians: Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran"The technological advance cannot take away your employability. So you should equip yourself with trade skills. The globalising world gave ...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
You've probably used his code today, but the man behind YouTube, Netflix and TikTok isn't a billionaireFabrice Bellard, a quiet French engineer, has profoundly shaped the modern internet without seeking fame. His creation, FFmpeg, is a corner...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
RS MP & former FS Shringla launches unique initiative to boost career opportunities for Darjeeling youthDarjeeling Welfare Society and Physics Wallah have launched DWS Utkarsh. This initiative offers free coaching for 16 competitive exams to o...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
India, Italy can expand cooperation in Africa through AI Hub and development initiatives: Ambassador BartoliIndia and Italy are set to boost their collaboration in Africa. An AI Hub for Sustainable Development is planned, alongside initiatives in ...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
UNIVO appoints Nitin Golani its chief executive officerHigher education company UNIVO has appointed Nitin Golani as its new chief executive officer. Golani, with over two decades of global exper...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
AI can be more disruptive as it targets both cognitive and skill-based jobs: CEA NageswaranAI's impact on jobs is broader than past tech shifts, affecting both cognitive and skill-based roles, according to chief economic adviser V...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Lenskart block deal; Meesho's kirana pushLenskart has drawn fresh interest from major institutional investors. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Byju Raveendran's lawyer says Singapore High Court has stayed jail sentence against founderSingapore High Court has stayed committal and surrender provisions of its contempt order against Byju Raveendran, halting his six-month jai...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
UAE launches major digital upgrade for students and universitiesThe UAE's Ministry of Higher Education is launching a major digital overhaul, consolidating 38 services into 18 streamlined offerings and b...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Pandit ji salary in US: How much does Hindu priest earn in America? Techies are 'ready to quit' their jobs after hearing the numbersA viral video has highlighted the significant earnings of Hindu priests, known as pandit jis, in the United States. These religious workers...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Reeling rupee drags students abroad deeper into debt at homeA weakening rupee is causing significant financial strain for Indian students pursuing education abroad. Loans sanctioned earlier are now i...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.27 AM IST