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1. UGC To Increase International Outreach.

Universities and higher education institutions across the country will now be allowed to create up to 25 percent supernumerary seats for foreign students in their undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes, as said by UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar.

 

2. 'Factories of education' are devaluing human resources, says Chief Justice of India.

While delivering a speech on Saturday, Chief Justice N V Ramana said that institutions of higher learning were losing their social relevance as 'factories of education' mushroomed and stressed the need for developing an education model that teaches students how to cope with real-life challenges.

 

3. Madras HC orders action against schools running without recognition.

The Madras High Court has directed the concerned authorities to take action against the schools which are being run without recognition in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. The directions were given by Justice Abdul Quddhose, while entertaining a petition from a school in Salem.

 

4. UP Govt Appoints Former UGC Chairman As Education Advisor.

The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed former University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Dhirendra Pal Singh as its advisor on education, as reported by a spokesperson.

 

5. JNU Plans To Establish Centre To Study 1947 Partition.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is planning to set up a center to study the 1947 partition in depth to fill the historical gaps, said Vice-Chancellor Santishree Pandit on Sunday.

 

6. CBSE compartment exam to be held from August 23.

The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the compartment examination from August 23. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website at cbse.gov.in.

 

7. Internet services suspended in Assam’s 25 districts during govt exam hours.

Mobile internet services across 25 districts of Assam were suspended for four hours on Sunday in order to prevent possible malpractices during written examination for Grade-IV posts of various state government departments.

 

8. DU to launch its UG admission process soon.

Delhi University (DU) will soon announce its admissions process for undergraduate courses for the new academic session, and candidates should ensure their documents and certificates are ready by August 31.

 

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