The Indian court has lifted the ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in educational institutions. The decision was made by a high court in Maharashtra, which ruled that the ban imposed by the state government was "unjustified" and "contrary to the principles of equality and justice". The court's order allows universities to resume their DEI initiatives, which aim to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion among students. This move is seen as a victory for advocates who argued that such programs are essential for creating an inclusive learning environment.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/big-win-for-donald-trump-court-lifts-ban-on-orders-to-end-diversity-equity-inclusion-programmes-key-updates-11742002030424.htmlIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has been criticized for its decision to segregate hardcore poor students into separate schools, a move seen as counterproductive to poverty alleviation efforts. The plan, announced in 2023, aims to provide special aid to the poorest students without allowing others to benefit from government programs. This approach has raised concerns among experts and opposition leaders, who argue that it will exacerbate social divisions rather than address the root causes of poverty.
https://www.ipohecho.com.my/2025/03/15/connexion-time-for-complete-revamp-of-national-school-system/India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has transitioned into a new era, marking the end of the Nehruvian ethos in politics and culture. A new book, "The Modi Disruption", chronicles the transformation from 2014 to 2024, analyzing the impact of "the Modi disruption" on governance and challenging entrenched narratives. The book's author, Arjun S Kadian, provides a comparative analysis of governance before 2014, shedding light on Prime Minister Modi's often-overlooked achievements.
https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/book-review-how-modi-disruption-helped-bharat-reconnect-with-its-civilisational-past-13871646.htmlThe Prime Minister's Youth Unifying Vision Awards (PM-YUVA) 3.0 aims to develop a generation of writers who can write on various subjects promoting Indian heritage, culture and knowledge system. From June 30, 2025 to December 30, 2025, young authors will be trained by eminent authors/mentors. The National Book Trust, India, under the Ministry of Education, will implement this scheme with a focus on themes such as the contribution of the Indian diaspora in nation-building and the role of the Indian Knowledge System.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/ministry-of-education-launches-pm-scheme-for-mentoring-young-authors-7927503#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) has canceled several grants related to sexual identity, including a $620,000 grant for an LGB+ inclusive teen pregnancy prevention program for transgender boys and a $740,000 grant examining social networks among black and Latino sexual minority men in New Jersey. Additionally, DOGE's X account shared examples of NIH-canceled grants, such as a $100,000 grant to Vanderbilt University to study social networks among sexual and gender minorities and a $37,000 grant to the University of Houston to investigate fear of deportation in Latinx young adults.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/doge-says-its-canceled-230-contracts-transgender-farmers-good-justice-saved-taxpayers-millions-in-just-2-days-elon-musk-government-efficiencyOpenAI is asking the US government for an exemption to train its AI models on copyrighted material, citing the need for broad adoption of AI tools. The company's CEO, Sam Altman, and co-founder, Greg Brockman, have made this request along with Google, in a letter to the Trump administration. They argue that current copyright laws hinder the development of advanced AI capabilities, which could benefit various industries such as healthcare, education, and national security.
https://engadget.com/ai/openai-and-google-ask-for-a-government-exemption-to-train-their-ai-models-on-copyrighted-material-212906990.htmlQuaid-i-Azam University (QAU) has secured impressive positions in the QS Subject Rankings 2025, solidifying its reputation as one of Pakistan's leading educational hubs. The university excelled in various disciplines, including Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture and Forestry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Material Sciences, Statistics, Operational Research, Economics, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, and Business and Management Studies. QAU's Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, congratulated the university community on their success, attributing it to the hard work of faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the University Ranking committee.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40353047/qau-secures-impressive-positions-in-qs-subject-rankings-2025The Royal College of GPs has shifted its stance on assisted dying to "neutral" after a consultation, citing widely differing views among its members. The decision was made by the council's 64 voting members, with no one in favor of supporting legalisation. Chairman Professor Kamila Hawthorne stated that this new position allows the college to represent all member views and patient perspectives, as assisted dying is a highly sensitive issue. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater welcomed the change, citing conversations she had with GPs during the bill's progress.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14500675/doctors-assisted-dying-rcgp-gps.htmlPakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz has announced plans to establish Daanish University, a varsity that will offer free education to underprivileged children and become a global institution with top-tier faculty and research centers. The university's first section is expected to open by August 14, 2026, and will be funded by public money, including £190 million returned to Pakistan by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with Imran Khan's Al-Qadir Trust scandal. The government has allocated Rs10 billion as seed money for the project, which aims to prepare students for industrial revolution through applied research in emerging technologies like AI and space sciences.
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