Rahul Gandhi met Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Chennai ahead of a student outreach event. The visit comes as the SSV alliance settles into the INDIA bloc and Congress pitches an open youth interaction on education and jobs.

a scholarship could help a student afford schooling, while a bicycle could make it easier to get there. Together, the two forms of support aimed to help more girls stay in education.

Learning to cook does not always require expensive ingredients, complicated recipes or professional training. Sometimes, knowing how to prepare a simple, balanced meal can make a real difference to everyday life.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's educational journey includes a psychology degree from Delhi University and a postgraduate diploma from a university in the United Kingdom. Here is the Congress leader's academic qualifications and the degrees that shaped her political career.

A parliamentary panel has called for stronger oversight of the National Testing Agency after NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled over alleged paper leaks. Its recommendations include parliamentary accountability, possible age and attempt limits, a two-stage entrance test structure, secure government-run comp...

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the date sheet for the October 2026 examinations for Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary). The examinations for both classes will begin on October 22, 2026, with the schedule extending until December 7 for Class 10 and Dece...

those from families earning less than $300,000 a year became eligible for free tuition, while students from families earning up to $175,000 could receive support for both tuition and living expenses.

Delhi rail operations are gradually returning to normal. Northern Railway has confirmed that no further train cancellations are planned beyond those already announced.

PM Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on October 11 to launch development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore, spanning metro rail, highways, railways, ports, petroleum and education, including key infrastructure upgrades and IIT Madras research initiatives.

Rahul Gandhi will address students in Chennai and meet party leaders before flying back to Delhi around 9.30 pm.

In the absence of grants through CAMPA, which were provided earlier, the dept will explore other schemes to get funding to continue with the sterilisation process

Srinagar, Oct 9: In a significant achievement reflecting its growing research excellence, 20 scientists from the University of Kashmir (KU) have featured in the prestigious Stanford University Rankings 2026, marking a notable milestone for the University. KU’s representation is among the highest and the largest among universities in the J&K UT underscoring its growing contribution to global research. The list also features women faculty members and researchers highlighting the University’s expanding research participation. The KU scientists featuring in the 2026 list are Dr Manzoor Ahmad Mir, Dr Adil Gani, Prof Imtiaz Ahmad, Dr. Idrees Ahmad Wani, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Masoodi, Dr Faheem Arjamend Sheikh, Dr. Mudasir Ahmad, Dr Shabir Ahmad Parah, Dr Abdul Mueed Hafiz, Prof. Ghulam Jeelani, Dr. Basharat Ahmad Bhat, Prof Aijaz Ahmad , Dr Firdous Ahmad Shah, Dr. Arshid Bashir, Dr. Reyaz Hassan Mir, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Khanday, Dr. Akhtar Alam, Dr. Aaliya Qureashi, Dr. Shazia Shafi Sofi and Dr. Nusrat Jan. The University’s representation has grown from 14 researchers in 2024 and 14 in 2025 to 20 in 2026. The increase reflects the expanding impact of research at the University across disciplines. The continued presence of KU researchers in the list over successive years also reflects the steadiness and consistency of their scholarly contributions and their growing visibility in the global research community. Congratulating the researchers, Vice-Chancellor, KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, said the recognition was a matter of pride for the University and reflected the dedication of its faculty towards impactful research. “This recognition reflects our researchers’ commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to the global scientific community. The inclusion of our scientists, particularly women faculty members, is encouraging and will inspire young researchers to pursue excellence and innovation,” she said. Dean Academic Affairs, KU, Prof. Shariefuddin Pirzada, said the achievement reflected the quality of scholarship at the University and would motivate students and early-career researchers to pursue meaningful, internationally recognised research. Dean Research, KU, Prof. Bashir Ganaie, said the University’s representation in the global list shows its sustained research activity across disciplines and the importance of strengthening a vibrant research culture. Registrar, KU, Prof. Naseer Iqbal, described the recognition as both an honour and a responsibility, noting that the continued presence of KU scientists in global rankings reaffirmed the University’s standing as a centre of academic and research excellence in the region. "The rankings draw on standardised citation indicators, including citations, h-index, co-authorship and other measures of research impact, to assess scientists’ contributions. KU’s representation across diverse research areas reflects its continued efforts to strengthen research, foster collaboration and encourage scholarly contributions with global relevance," KU spokesperson said in a statement.