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October 16, 2026 12:03 PM

Sonowal Urges Students to Pursue Education with Dedication, Perseverance

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has urged students to remain focused on education and pursue their goals with dedication, hard work and perseverance. Addressing students at Manohari Devi Kanoi Girls' College in Dibrugarh, Assam, on Thursday, the Minister highlighted the importance of education in building a successful future. The event also witnessed the distribution of financial assistance under the Assam government's Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes...

September 28, 2026 10:38 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges medical graduates to combine technology with compassion

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday urged newly graduated doctors to combine scientific and technological excellence with human compassion, stressing that advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and digital healthcare must complement, rather than replace, the human role of a doctor. Addressing the 15th Graduation Day Ceremony of Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Academy of Medical Sciences in Thiruvananthapuram as the Chief Guest, V-P Radhakrishnan highlighted the institution’s cont...

September 23, 2026 7:52 PM

Education Must Benefit Country, Society: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday graced the 75th annual convocation ceremony of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, Gujarat. Addressing the graduating students, the President highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in higher education. She said that solutions to contemporary challenges cannot be confined to a single discipline and require perspectives from science, arts, history, economics and sociology. The President said universities need to r...

September 11, 2026 12:53 AM

Every school, a model school: PM SHRI’s push for future-ready education

India’s school education system is undergoing a gradual shift from an infrastructure-focused approach towards one centred on quality, inclusion, experiential learning and future-ready skills. At the heart of this transformation is the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme, which seeks to turn more than 14,500 existing schools into exemplar institutions aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Launched on September 7, 2022, PM SHRI is being implemented as a Cen...

September 8, 2026 10:30 PM

Literacy must be reimagined as an instrument of empowerment and active citizenship: Jayant Chaudhary

Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary on Tuesday called for reimagining literacy and education as instruments of empowerment, creativity, dignity and active citizenship, stressing that literacy must extend beyond the ability to read and write. Speaking at the national-level celebration of International Literacy Day 2026 in New Delhi, Chaudhary said the ULLAS initiative was empowering learners with confidence, dignity and opportunities to participate meaningfully in society. �...

September 7, 2026 6:22 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting teaching as a creative act

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education Jayant Singh, which describes teaching as a creative act and highlights the role of teachers in shaping students and nation-building. Sharing the article on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said Singh had emphasised that teaching is an art requiring human connections, pedagogy and the ability to recognise potential in students. Singh's article also ...

September 7, 2026 11:22 AM

AI Literacy Need of the Hour, Emerging Technologies Opening New Opportunities: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday batted for artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, saying emerging technologies were opening up new opportunities in education, healthcare, agriculture, industry and employment. Education, he said, should not be limited to teaching children how to read and write but should also impart knowledge, values, discipline, confidence and an understanding that gives their lives the right direction. “Today, technology is rapidly changing our lives....

September 6, 2026 1:16 AM

At SRCC’s Centenary, PM Modi Highlights India’s Rise, Urges Youth to Dream Bigger

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, he described the occasion as historic for both the college and the nation’s education sector, as multiple generations came together to mark the milestone. “I pay tribute to the founder Shri Ram ji and bow to his vision,” remarked PM Modi. “When an institution turns 100, it becomes an ocean of achievements and inspirations,” PM Modi said...

September 5, 2026 11:33 AM

PM Modi Hails Teachers’ Contribution to Society, Pays Tribute to Dr. Radhakrishnan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the significant contribution of teachers to society on the occasion of Teachers’ Day and paid homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. The Prime Minister also shared glimpses of the interaction that took place when the winners of the National Teachers’ Awards were invited to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM), yesterday. In a post on X, PM Modi said: “#TeachersDay is about appreciating the strong contribution of teachers to our society. It is also a day to pa...

September 5, 2026 11:02 AM

Union Ministers extend Teachers’ Day greetings, hail educators for shaping India’s future

Union Ministers on Saturday extended warm greetings on Teachers’ Day, highlighting the crucial role of educators in shaping young minds, nurturing values and contributing to nation-building. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “On Teachers’ Day, extending warm wishes to our teachers who have paved the path for India’s perpetual progress by leading generations of students on the quest for knowledge. Also, I bow to the philosopher and statesman Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ji...