What is SHANTI Bill 2025? Top things to know about the new nuclear energy bill & what it means

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill (SHANTI), 2025, clearing the way for a major overhaul of India’s civil nuclear framework. The Bill was approved by voice vote during the ongoing Winter Session amid a walkout by most opposition members. Introduced earlier this week…

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Javed Akhtar claims women who willingly wear burqas are ‘BRAINWASHED’: ‘Why should you be ashamed of your face?’ |

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is known for his fearless opinions and speaking his mind. The ‘Sholay’ writer once again sparked a debate by questioning the idea of women covering their faces. Speaking at a recent event, Akhtar questioned the social logic behind women being expected to cover their faces. The session was attended…

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Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025: The new institutional architecture of higher education in India

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025: The new institutional architecture of higher education in India India’s higher education system stands at a historic crossroads. With one of the largest student populations in the world, a rapidly expanding knowledge economy, and ambitious national goals aligned with the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India), the country…

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Karnataka faces 45,590 teacher vacancies in government schools

51,000 guest teachers appointed to tackle teacher shortage in Karnataka, says state School Education and Literacy minister Madhu Bangarappa. BELAGAVI: Karnataka currently faces a significant shortage of 45,590 teachers against the total sanctioned strength of 1,78,935 for 41,088 government primary schools, state School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa informed on Thursday. The shortage highlights…

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UGC issues alert against three fake universities, warns students against invalid degrees: Here’s what you should know

UGC issues alert against three fake universities The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a new public warning asking students, parents, and employers to stay alert about three institutions that are functioning as universities without any legal approval: NIMS, Delhi, Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Karnataka and National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra. According to the UGC,…

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IIT Bombay names dining hall after the Pune industrialist Dr Pramod Chaudhari

IIT Bombay Names Hostel 4 Dining Hall After Alumnus Dr Pramod Chaudhari PUNE: Praj Industries Limited takes immense pride in sharing that the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has inaugurated a newly reconstructed, state-of-the-art dining facility at Hostel 4, named in honour of Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Founder Chairman of Praj Industries and a distinguished…

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