1. IIT Jodhpur
collaboratively develops novel framework to enhance the performance of Internet.
Researchers
from the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Indian Institute of
Information Technology Guwahati and Technology Kharagpur have performed cutting
edge research in the area of Internet of Things (IoT).
2. Former
planning commission member protests changes to overseas scholarship scheme for
SCs.
Former Planning
Commission member Bhalchandra Mungekar has shot off a letter to prime minister
Narendra Modi in protest against the exclusion of courses related to Indian
heritage, culture and history for the award of overseas scholarships for
students from Scheduled Castes.
3. Delhi
University organises Kavi Sammelan to mark Independence Day.
Delhi
University on Tuesday organised a 'Kavi Sammelan' to celebrate the 76th
Independence Day. The event titled Jara Yaad Kro Kurbani (remember the
sacrifice) was organised in the convention hall of the Vice Regal Lodge of the
university as part of a series of programmes on the Centenary year celebrations
of the university and the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
4. DU mulls
introducing internal assessment.
The Delhi University is planning to introduce internal assessment in distance learning programmes from the current academic session. Until now internal assessment was applicable to regular programmes only, and it did not apply to the School of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education.
5. BITS Pilani
commences direct admission for board toppers.
BITS Pilani has
commenced the BITS registration 2022 for students who obtained first ranks in
their respective board examinations. Candidates can visit the BITS Pilani
official website - bitsadmission.com to fill the application form.
6. DU's
Executive Council to meet on August 18.
Delhi
University's highest decision-making body -- Executive Council -- is slated to
meet Thursday to decide on a slew of issues, including first-semester syllabi
of the four-year undergraduate programmes and new admission process through
CUET scores.
7. Dharmendra
Pradhan urges citizens to participate in National Curriculum Framework survey.
Union education
minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged citizens to participate in the citizen survey
for National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for developing a new curriculum.
8. Nagpur
university cancels exams scheduled for two days due to heavy rains.
The Rashtrasant
Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) cancelled the examinations scheduled
for Tuesday and Wednesday due to heavy rains in Nagpur and adjoining areas of
Maharashtra.
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