The Nandamuri Basava Tarakam NTR Charitable Trust was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Smt. Basava Tarakam’s centenary birth anniversary. The organisation will support healthcare, education and community welfare while continuing NTR’s legacy of public service. Trust Launched on Basava Tarakam’s Centenary The Nandamuri family formally inaugurated the Nandamuri Basava Tarakam NTR Charitable Trust to

CJP Centre Talks on NEET Demands End With 24-Hour Deadline CJP representatives met Union ministers and submitted demands linked to the NEET paper leak protest, including accountability and protection for protesters. The talks unfolded as the Supreme Court ordered the Centre to explain its long-term examination reform plan. Protest Delegation Submits Its Core Demands New Delhi, July 24, 2026: CJP Centre talks

NEET Row Deepens as Parliament Faces Fresh Disruptions The NEET paper leak controversy intensified in New Delhi as Opposition protests disrupted Parliament. Rahul Gandhi also demanded accountability over alleged pellet-gun injuries, while the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained unresolved.   NEET Protest Disrupts Parliament as Rahul Gandhi Targets Centre New Delhi, July 24, 2026: The

Expanded Morning Meal Programme to Reach 35 Lakh Students Tamil Nadu has renamed its school morning meal programme after former Chief Minister K Kamaraj and extended it to Classes 6–8. The expanded phase begins September 17 and is expected to take total coverage to 35 lakh students across the state. Tamil Nadu Renames Breakfast Scheme After Kamaraj, Expands Coverage Tamil Nadu has renamed its school breakfast programme in hono

The Centre has appointed Naresh Pal Gangwar as India's new Higher Education Secretary, replacing Vineet Joshi in a major bureaucratic reshuffle. With extensive administrative experience, Gangwar now leads higher education policy, university governance and National Education Policy implementation.   The Central Government has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, su

NEET Row Intensifies as Annamalai and Anna Hazare Seek Accountability K Annamalai and Anna Hazare have separately questioned the handling of the NEET controversy as student protests continue in Delhi. Their interventions place renewed focus on alleged paper leaks, delayed talks, ministerial responsibility, and trust in the examination system. NEET Protests Bring New Pressure for Dialogue and Responsibility New Delhi,

TVK Seeks State Control Over Medical Education, End to NEET Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has renewed its demand to abolish NEET and give states complete authority over education and medical admissions. The party has also proposed constitutional changes to transfer education-related powers from the Centre to the states. TVK Expands Its Position Against NEET Chennai, July 22, 2026: The TVK state control over medica

CJP Rejects Nadda Meeting, Says Key NEET Demands Remain Unanswered CJP representatives disputed the Centre’s account of talks with JP Nadda, saying the meetings produced no firm commitment on demands linked to the NEET paper leak protest. The government urged protesters to end their sit-in and help restore normalcy in Delhi.   CJP Rejects Nadda Meeting, Says Key NEET Demands Remain Unanswered Cockroach Janta Party representa

CJP Says Government Reached Out as Leaders Head to Meet Nadda CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka said they were heading to meet Union Minister JP Nadda after the government reportedly reached out for talks. The development coincided with Abhijeet Dipke ending his hunger strike. Two CJP representatives were heading to meet Union Minister JP Nadda on Monday, July 20, 2026, after the organisation claimed that the government had approached it for talks o

CJP Parliament March: Tear Gas Fired as Gates Shut Police used tear gas and crowd-control measures as CJP supporters attempted to march from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament on July 20, 2026. Security was tightened, Parliament gates were closed, and restrictions were enforced across New Delhi. The CJP Parliament march tear gas confrontation intensified in New Delhi on Monday, July 20, 2026, as protesters attempted to move towards Parliament on the opening day of

Why ITPI’s Authority Over Planning Colleges Is Under Scrutiny The ITPI planning college recognition row has renewed concerns about who can legally approve planning institutions in India. Experts say the professional body can grant membership but cannot provide statutory accreditation to colleges or academic programmes. Why ITPI’s Authority Over Planning Colleges Is Under Scrutiny The ITPI planning college recognition row

Health Fears Grow as Wangchuk Prepares Parliament March New Delhi, July 17, 2026: The proposed Sonam Wangchuk July 20 march to Parliament has become the central focus of the youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar as the activist’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday. Despite growing concerns about his deteriorating health, Wangchuk has indicated that he intends to remain alive and continue the protest until the planned

Wangchuk’s health raises concern as fast continues Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health has become a major concern as his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar entered its 11th day on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Doctors monitoring him reported that he has lost more than 7 kilograms since beginning the hunger strike, with his weight now recorded at 59.40 k

DMK Moves Child Rights Panel Against Minister Keerthana Over School Visit Row DMK MP Rajathi alias Salma has filed a complaint with the NCPCR against Tamil Nadu Minister S Keerthana over a government school visit row. The complaint alleges that a minor student was embarrassed during an English interaction and that the video was circulated without protecting the child’s identity.   Complaint Filed With NCPCR DMK MP Raja

IIM Bangalore To Open Indonesia Campus As India Expands Education Footprint Abroad India’s higher education push overseas is gaining fresh momentum, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore will set up a campus in Indonesia. The announcement was made in Jakarta on July 7, 2026, during a joint press statement with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The proposed IIM Bangalore Indo