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Delhi University’s Fourth-Year Plan Faces Heat Over Staff Shortage and Teaching Load

Delhi University (DU) is preparing to welcome its first batch of fourth-year undergraduate students by late July or early August. However, this step under the new Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022 has sparked serious concerns among teachers regarding staff shortage and growing teaching workload.

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Rabindranath Tagore’s Handwritten Letters to Be Auctioned: Insights into a Literary Mind

A valuable set of 35 handwritten letters by Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel Prize-winning poet and thinker, is about to be auctioned. These letters, written between the years 1927 and 1936, were addressed to Dhurjati Prasad Mukerji, a respected sociologist and musicologist. The online auction will be conducted by Astaguru Modern Indian Art on June 25 and 26.

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Bihar Government Increases Pension and Support for Poor and Elderly Citizens

In a significant step toward social welfare, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major increase in pensions for senior citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities. Starting July 2025, beneficiaries under the Social Security Pension Scheme will receive ₹1,100 per month—up from the current ₹400. This revised amount will benefit over one crore people across the state, offering much-needed financial relief and improving their standard of living.

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Rare Blood Type 'Er' Discovered After Mysterious Case in Guadeloupe

In 2011, a medical mystery began inside an operating room in Guadeloupe, a small French island in the Caribbean. A 54-year-old woman needed surgery, and as part of the regular process, doctors tried to find a matching blood type for a transfusion. But something very unusual happened—her blood didn’t match any of the known types. This rare and confusing reaction set off alarms in the lab and left the doctors puzzled. The case was soon referred to France’s national blood service, called Établissement Français du Sang (EFS), to find out what was going on. This one mysterious case eventually led to the discovery of a completely new blood type, now officially named “Er.”

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Climate Crisis Deepens: Scientists Warn Earth’s Health Is in Red Zone

The Earth is giving out strong warning signs, and scientists say it’s time to pay attention before it’s too late. From melting glaciers to deadly heatwaves, climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is already here, and the latest scientific data confirms that the situation is worsening at a dangerous pace.

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US Tightens Visa Rules for International Students: What Indian Aspirants Should Know

The United States has always been a dream destination for Indian students aiming for world-class education. In 2023 alone, more than 2.6 lakh Indian students were enrolled in American universities. But new rules announced by the US government could make getting a student visa more difficult, especially for those applying in 2025 and beyond.

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The Rise and Ruin of Byju’s: Anatomy of an EdTech Collapse

In recent years, India saw the rise of several educational technology companies. Among them, Byju’s stood out as the brightest star. It started as a small venture by Byju Raveendran, a teacher from Kerala who turned his passion for teaching into a digital empire.

For a time, it was celebrated as one of India’s biggest startup successes. However, what followed was a dramatic fall that has now become a cautionary tale for the Indian startup world.

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Sun TV Dismisses Family Feud’s Business Impact, Labels It a Personal Dispute

The ongoing Maran family rift took a new turn on June 20, 2025, after Sun TV Network issued an official clarification to the National Stock Exchange (NSE), seeking to distance its corporate affairs from the legal battle between its Chairman Kalanithi Maran and his younger brother, Dayanidhi Maran. The company categorically stated that the matter is a personal family dispute and does not impact the network's day-to-day functioning or business operations.

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India’s Strategic Concerns Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Australia has taken a big step toward making the internet safer for young people. In a large and important government trial, new age-checking software was tested to block children under 16 from using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. The results suggest that this technology can work effectively, even though it is not perfect.

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Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Trial Shows Software Can Protect Kids Online

Australia has taken a big step toward making the internet safer for young people. In a large and important government trial, new age-checking software was tested to block children under 16 from using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. The results suggest that this technology can work effectively, even though it is not perfect.

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India’s AI Dream Is Struggling: Lack of Innovation and R&D Spending

India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and a country that has produced top tech talent for decades. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming the most important technology in the global race for progress. India also dreams of becoming a global leader in AI. But the journey is not going as smoothly as expected. One of the biggest reasons is the lack of innovation and research and development (R&D) spending.

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Child Bride Seeks Justice: Supreme Court Protects 16-Year-Old Forced to Marry 33-Year-Old Man

In a heartbreaking case from Bihar, a 16-year-old girl who was forced to marry a 33-year-old man has been granted protection by the Supreme Court of India. The girl, who recently appeared for her Class 10 board exams, was married off on December 9, 2024, under family pressure. After facing abuse and being denied her right to education, she approached the apex court through a friend, seeking annulment of the marriage.

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Facial Recognition in Anganwadi Centres to Boost Nutrition and Accountability

To ensure that children and mothers in rural India get the benefits they deserve, the Government of India has introduced facial recognition technology in Anganwadi centres. This decision aims to bring more transparency and accountability in welfare programs like the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and the Poshan Abhiyaan.

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CBFC Directs Filmmakers to Add Modi Quote in Disclaimer, Raising Free Speech Concerns

Recently, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asked the makers of Aamir Khan’s upcoming movie Sitaare Zameen Par to include a quote by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the film’s opening disclaimer. This unusual request has raised serious concerns about the state of free speech in India, especially when the addition appears unrelated to the film’s content or message

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What If Hindi Became Mandatory in India? Examining the Challenges, Risks, and Cultural Impact

On many occasions, leaders in India have stressed the importance of promoting Hindi as a national language. Recently, Home Minister Amit Shah made a bold statement suggesting that one day, English-speaking Indians would feel ashamed for not knowing Hindi. While this comment has stirred debate, it also raises a serious question: what if Hindi suddenly became mandatory across India?

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India’s New Plans to Boost Shipbuilding and Become a Global Player

For many years, countries like China, Japan, and South Korea have led the global shipbuilding industry. These three nations together build about 90 percent of the world’s ships. China alone makes almost half of all new ships ordered across the world. This has given them not only big profits but also a lot of control over global trade and shipping routes.

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Dayanidhi Maran vs Kalanithi Maran: Sun TV Faces Family Feud Over Ownership

A high-stakes family conflict has erupted within one of India’s most powerful media families. The dispute centers around the ownership of Sun TV Networks Ltd., the country’s largest listed media company. At the heart of the controversy are billionaire Kalanithi Maran, who controls Sun TV, and his younger brother, Dayanidhi Maran, a Member of Parliament and former telecom minister.