The Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) on May 26 recommended a 36% increase in stipend provided under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).  The recommendation, which would revise the stipend range from the existing ₹5,000–₹9,000 to ₹6,800–₹12,300, aims to reduce dropout rates and attract more candidates across diverse sectors. The Central Apprenticeship Council 38th …

The University of Liverpool, part of the UK’s Russell Group, has received formal approval (letter of intent under the UGC (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to open the first foreign university campus in Bengaluru. The announcement was made at an event attended by Union …

Imperial College London, has launched its new science hub in Bengaluru, the Imperial Global India. The hub is being established as a Liaison Office and will support joint research projects, long-term collaborations, student scholarships, collaborative PhD programmes and fellowships. It will strengthen partnerships between Imperial and leading universities and institutes in India and act as a communication channel to form …

Adding to the growing list of prominent Indian universities severing ties with Turkish institutions, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) on May 20 officially announced the immediate termination of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sabancı University, Turkey. This move follows Turkey’s alleged provision of drones and military personnel to Pakistan during the recent armed conflict (May 7–10), which …

Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, has joined as a Distinguished Professor at National Law University (NLU) Delhi. In a statement NLU said, “This historic association marks a transformative chapter in Indian Legal education, bringing one of our most progressive jurists to mentor the next generation of legal minds. This marks a pivotal moment in legal academia …

On May 13, 2025, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the results for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. This year, over 42 lakh students participated in the exams, which were conducted between February 15 and April 4, 2025. Key Highlights Class 10 Results: Out of 23,85,079 registered students, 23,71,939 appeared for the exams, and 22,21,636 …