educational institutions

June 18, 2026 10:38 AM

IIT-Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS World Rankings 2027; India expands presence to 52 institutions

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi) has retained its position as India's highest-ranked university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, climbing five places to secure the 118th position globally and matching the highest-ever ranking achieved by an Indian institution in the prestigious international index. The latest edition of the QS World University Rankings, released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, also highlights India's rapidly growing presence in global higher education,...

January 21, 2026 10:13 PM

Educational institutions key to nation-building: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday underscored the pivotal role of educational institutions in nation-building, stating that India is steadily emerging as a creator of technology rather than merely an adopter. Addressing the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) in Bengaluru as the Chief Guest, the Vice-President congratulated the institution on completing 25 years of service in technical education. He described the Silver Jubilee as not just a mile...

August 28, 2025 9:47 AM

Educational institutions across J&K to remain closed as torrential rainfall continues

With heavy rains continuing to lash Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has ordered the closure of all educational institutions across the Union Territory on Thursday. Education Minister Sakina Itoo made the announcement on X: “Schools and colleges across Jammu & Kashmir will remain closed tomorrow (28.08.2025) in view of inclement weather.” The order comes amid relentless rain in the Jammu region and intermittent showers in the Kashmir valley. Schools in Jammu have already been shut...

May 9, 2025 9:48 AM

Punjab shuts all educational institutes, cancels exams amid India–Pakistan tensions

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Punjab—bordering Pakistan over a stretch of 532 km—has ordered the closure of all educational institutions and the cancellation of ongoing examinations. I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University in Jalandhar announced on Friday that, with the approval of competent authorities, all end-semester examinations have been postponed until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances. The revised schedule will be announced at least five days prio...

May 7, 2025 3:55 PM

After operation Sindoor, India suspends Kartarpur corridor pilgrimage

In the wake of India's precision military strikes under Operation Sindoor, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday announced the temporary suspension of the Kartarpur Corridor until further notice. The decision came hours after India launched retaliatory strikes on nine terrorist infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, following the brutal April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including 25 Indian tourists. Punjab’s Gurd...