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As part of its platinum jubilee celebrations, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur on Monday unveiled a special postage stamp issued by India Post and launched discussions on a proposed strategic outreach initiative in Houston, USA. The event, held at Sriniketan in Bolpur — associated with Rabindranath Tagore and close to Visva Bharati University — highlighted IIT Kharagpur’s 75 years of academic excellence, innovation, and service to the nation. The event was attended by Union MoS Education Sukanta Majumdar (virtually), US Consul General Kolkata Kathy Giles-Diaz, Chairman Board of Governors IIT Kharagpur TV Narendran, IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty, Chief Post Master General Kolkata Ashok Kumar and other senior officials from India Post and IIT Kharagpur. “The special postage stamp released today stands as a national recognition of IIT Kharagpur’s legacy as India’s first IIT and a pioneer in transformative education and research. In adherence to the India Post protocol, the release was conducted simultaneously across 1,64,987 post offices nationwide, symbolising the institute’s deep connection with citizens across the country,” the institute said in a statement. “Postage stamps are more than functional artefacts, they are carriers of national memory, honouring institutions, people and milestones that have shaped India. This special stamp immortalises IIT Kharagpur’s remarkable contributions to education, technology, research, and nation-building,” Chakraborty said. During the event, IIT Kharagpur also initiated discussions on the potential and scope of a proposed strategic outreach initiative in Houston. Enabled by the support of IIT Kharagpur Foundation USA President Dr. Asoke Deysarkar, the discussions focus on opportunities for enhanced academic and research collaborations, pathways to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurial engagement, frameworks for cultural, scientific, and knowledge exchange, building long-term industry and alumni p

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Response: As part of its platinum jubilee celebrations, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur on Monday unveiled a special postage stamp issued by India Post and launched discussions on a proposed strategic outreach initiative in Houston, USA. The event, held at Sriniketan in Bolpur — associated with Rabindranath Tagore and close to Visva Bharati University — highlighted IIT Kharagpur’s 75 years of academic excellence, innovation, and service to the nation. The event was attended by Union MoS Education Sukanta Majumdar (virtually), US Consul General Kolkata Kathy Giles-Diaz, Chairman Board of Governors IIT Kharagpur TV Narendran, IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty, Chief Post Master General Kolkata Ashok Kumar and other senior officials from India Post and IIT Kharagpur. “The special postage stamp released today stands as a national recognition of IIT Kharagpur’s legacy as India’s first IIT and a pioneer in transformative education and research. In adherence to the India Post protocol, the release was conducted simultaneously across 1,64,987 post offices nationwide, symbolising the institute’s deep connection with citizens across the country,” the institute said in a statement. “Postage stamps are more than functional artefacts, they are carriers of national memory, honouring institutions, people and milestones that have shaped India. This special stamp immortalises IIT Kharagpur’s remarkable contributions to education, technology, research, and nation-building,” Chakraborty said. During the event, IIT Kharagpur also initiated discussions on the potential and scope of a proposed strategic outreach initiative in Houston. Enabled by the support of IIT Kharagpur Foundation USA President Dr. Asoke Deysarkar, the discussions focus on opportunities for enhanced academic and research collaborations, pathways to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurial engagement, frameworks for cultural, scientific, and knowledge exchange, building long-term industry and alumni p


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The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) offers scholarships each year to support deserving students. These scholarships are provided either as tuition fee concessions or through direct benefit transfers to students’ bank accounts. Also Read | Top IIT Hyderabad courses with the highest student preferences Among the institute’s schemes is the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship, which is open to students from the GEN, GEN-EWS, and OBC categories. To qualify, the parental gross annual income must not exceed Rs 4,50,000, and applicants are required to submit an Income Tax Return (ITR) acknowledgement from the Income Tax Department as proof of income for their parents or guardian. Also Read | IIT Kharagpur Scholarships Under the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship at IIT Hyderabad , the number of awardees is capped at 25 per cent of the class strength. To qualify, students must maintain a minimum SGPA/CGPA of 7.0 without any active backlogs in any course, including additional ones. Those shortlisted receive a monthly pocket allowance of Rs 1,000 as part of the scholarship benefits. Students are permitted to avail only one scholarship, stipend, or financial aid from a single stakeholder during a given period. They cannot receive multiple scholarships or financial assistance from different sources—whether government, private, or external agencies—within the same academic year. Also Read | IIT Mandi Scholarships The SC/ST Scholarship at IIT Hyderabad is open to students from the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes whose parental gross annual income does not exceed Rs 4,50,000. Applicants must submit an Income Tax Return (ITR) acknowledgement as proof of income and maintain a minimum SGPA/CGPA of 7.0 with no active backlogs in any course. Also Read | IIT Bombay Scholarships Unlike other schemes, there is no cap on the number of awards, provided the eligibility criteria are met. Shortlisted students receive Rs 250 per month as pocket money along with a refund o

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Response: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) offers scholarships each year to support deserving students. These scholarships are provided either as tuition fee concessions or through direct benefit transfers to students’ bank accounts. Also Read | Top IIT Hyderabad courses with the highest student preferences Among the institute’s schemes is the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship, which is open to students from the GEN, GEN-EWS, and OBC categories. To qualify, the parental gross annual income must not exceed Rs 4,50,000, and applicants are required to submit an Income Tax Return (ITR) acknowledgement from the Income Tax Department as proof of income for their parents or guardian. Also Read | IIT Kharagpur Scholarships Under the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship at IIT Hyderabad , the number of awardees is capped at 25 per cent of the class strength. To qualify, students must maintain a minimum SGPA/CGPA of 7.0 without any active backlogs in any course, including additional ones. Those shortlisted receive a monthly pocket allowance of Rs 1,000 as part of the scholarship benefits. Students are permitted to avail only one scholarship, stipend, or financial aid from a single stakeholder during a given period. They cannot receive multiple scholarships or financial assistance from different sources—whether government, private, or external agencies—within the same academic year. Also Read | IIT Mandi Scholarships The SC/ST Scholarship at IIT Hyderabad is open to students from the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes whose parental gross annual income does not exceed Rs 4,50,000. Applicants must submit an Income Tax Return (ITR) acknowledgement as proof of income and maintain a minimum SGPA/CGPA of 7.0 with no active backlogs in any course. Also Read | IIT Bombay Scholarships Unlike other schemes, there is no cap on the number of awards, provided the eligibility criteria are met. Shortlisted students receive Rs 250 per month as pocket money along with a refund o


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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said the state government has initiated the process to recruit 1,733 teachers across various categories to boost the education ecosystem. Speaking at a government programme, he said the education department has already appointed 6,998 teachers and allied staff since 2018. Referring to allegations that the government was not creating enough jobs, Saha said as many as 20,181 unemployed youths have been appointed in different government departments since 2018. Besides, around 5,000 people have been appointed on a contractual basis to assist the government workforce, he said, adding that the process to fill 1,733 teaching posts has already begun. “It shows the government is trying to address the unemployment problem. There will be no compromise in appointments in the health and family welfare and education departments,” he said. Saha said the BJP-led government has adopted a transparent recruitment policy. “Government posts are being filled with complete transparency since the BJP came to power in the state. No one can claim to have secured a government job through recommendation, which was common in the previous regime,” he said. The government is also working to finalise a transparent transfer policy, he said. “A government doctor (MBBS) is required to serve three years in a rural hospital to get a chance to pursue MD or MS. Now, we are planning to introduce a marking system for postgraduate aspirants serving in rural hospitals,” he added.  Pakistan's T20 captain Salman Ali Agha expects minimal changes in the squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup. The team has seen progress with players assigned specific roles, such as Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, and Naseem Shah. Limited matches before the World Cup make it challenging for changes, but allrounder Shadab Khan may return.

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Response: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said the state government has initiated the process to recruit 1,733 teachers across various categories to boost the education ecosystem. Speaking at a government programme, he said the education department has already appointed 6,998 teachers and allied staff since 2018. Referring to allegations that the government was not creating enough jobs, Saha said as many as 20,181 unemployed youths have been appointed in different government departments since 2018. Besides, around 5,000 people have been appointed on a contractual basis to assist the government workforce, he said, adding that the process to fill 1,733 teaching posts has already begun. “It shows the government is trying to address the unemployment problem. There will be no compromise in appointments in the health and family welfare and education departments,” he said. Saha said the BJP-led government has adopted a transparent recruitment policy. “Government posts are being filled with complete transparency since the BJP came to power in the state. No one can claim to have secured a government job through recommendation, which was common in the previous regime,” he said. The government is also working to finalise a transparent transfer policy, he said. “A government doctor (MBBS) is required to serve three years in a rural hospital to get a chance to pursue MD or MS. Now, we are planning to introduce a marking system for postgraduate aspirants serving in rural hospitals,” he added.  Pakistan's T20 captain Salman Ali Agha expects minimal changes in the squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup. The team has seen progress with players assigned specific roles, such as Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, and Naseem Shah. Limited matches before the World Cup make it challenging for changes, but allrounder Shadab Khan may return.


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The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) announced the results of the recruitment test for assistant teachers in state-run and aided schools for classes 9 and 10 on Monday. This test covered 23,212 vacancies. The results were uploaded to the commission’s website and were also made available through a dedicated helpline in the evening, according to officials. The examination took place on September 7. After the results were published, State Education Minister Bratya Basu said in a message on X, “The West Bengal Central School Service Commission has released the results of the written examination for recruitment of teachers for Classes 9-10, which was conducted on September 7. Under the guidance of Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and with the cooperation of the state and district administration, I congratulate the commission for publishing the results on time.” ওয়েস্ট বেঙ্গল সেন্ট্রাল স্কুল সার্ভিস কমিশন আজ নবম-দশম শ্রেণির শিক্ষক নিয়োগের লিখিত পরীক্ষা যা গত ৭ই সেপ্টেম্বর নেওয়া হয়েছিল তার ফল প্রকাশ করেছে। মাননীয় মুখ্যমন্ত্রী মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়ের দিকনির্দেশনায় এবং রাজ্য ও জেলা প্রশাসনের সহযোগিতায় সময়মতো ফল প্রকাশ করায় কমিশনকে… — Bratya Basu (@basu_bratya) November 24, 2025  Although the results have been announced, the verification process will begin only after the recruitment verification for classes 11 and 12 is completed, according to a senior official from the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) . While the exact number or percentage of successful candidates deemed “untainted” in the 2016 SSC test could not be specified, many teachers who lost their jobs following the Supreme Court order on April 3 and chose to take fresh tests are now among the successful candidates, the official mentioned. The list of candidates selected for interviews is expected to be published in the first week of December. The official stated that a total of 293,192 candidates took the 11-subject examination. The number of available vacancies may increase w

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Response: The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) announced the results of the recruitment test for assistant teachers in state-run and aided schools for classes 9 and 10 on Monday. This test covered 23,212 vacancies. The results were uploaded to the commission’s website and were also made available through a dedicated helpline in the evening, according to officials. The examination took place on September 7. After the results were published, State Education Minister Bratya Basu said in a message on X, “The West Bengal Central School Service Commission has released the results of the written examination for recruitment of teachers for Classes 9-10, which was conducted on September 7. Under the guidance of Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and with the cooperation of the state and district administration, I congratulate the commission for publishing the results on time.” ওয়েস্ট বেঙ্গল সেন্ট্রাল স্কুল সার্ভিস কমিশন আজ নবম-দশম শ্রেণির শিক্ষক নিয়োগের লিখিত পরীক্ষা যা গত ৭ই সেপ্টেম্বর নেওয়া হয়েছিল তার ফল প্রকাশ করেছে। মাননীয় মুখ্যমন্ত্রী মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়ের দিকনির্দেশনায় এবং রাজ্য ও জেলা প্রশাসনের সহযোগিতায় সময়মতো ফল প্রকাশ করায় কমিশনকে… — Bratya Basu (@basu_bratya) November 24, 2025  Although the results have been announced, the verification process will begin only after the recruitment verification for classes 11 and 12 is completed, according to a senior official from the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) . While the exact number or percentage of successful candidates deemed “untainted” in the 2016 SSC test could not be specified, many teachers who lost their jobs following the Supreme Court order on April 3 and chose to take fresh tests are now among the successful candidates, the official mentioned. The list of candidates selected for interviews is expected to be published in the first week of December. The official stated that a total of 293,192 candidates took the 11-subject examination. The number of available vacancies may increase w


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IAS officer Tina Dabi has once again distinguished herself by being awarded by the President of India. Serving as the District Collector of Barmer, Rajasthan, Tina Dabi spearheaded an initiative in water conservation that earned the district the first-ever Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Award. Conferred by President Droupadi Murmu at the 6th National Water Awards 2025 in New Delhi , the honour celebrates Barmer’s success in rainwater harvesting and community-driven participation under the nationwide campaign. The event was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti at Vigyan Bhawan. Under the achievement, the district was awarded Rs 2 crore as prize money for its best performance in the first category. This is not the first time Dabi has gained praise for her works . From being a student of the year during her graduation days to becoming the first woman from the reserved category to top UPSC Civil Services Examination at 22, to bagging President’s Gold Medal for being the “First in Order of Merit” at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, she has been an achiever. Tina Dabi’s academic brilliance helped pave the way for her success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination at just 22 years of age. She secured 868 marks in the written test and 195 in the personality test, bringing her total to 1063 marks. Her subject-wise performance in the Mains is: 145 marks in Essay, 119 in General Studies Paper 1, 84 in GS Paper 2, 111 in GS Paper 3, 110 in GS Paper 4, 128 in Political Science Paper 1, and an impressive 171 in Political Science Paper 2. With an overall score of 1063 (52.49%), Dabi’s achievement stands as a testament to her dedication, preparation, and intellectual rigour. Born in Bhopal , Tina moved to Delhi with her parents and younger sister when she was in Class 8. She completed her schooling from the Convent of Jesus and Mary, opting for humanities in Class 11, by which time she had also started seriously considering atte

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Response: IAS officer Tina Dabi has once again distinguished herself by being awarded by the President of India. Serving as the District Collector of Barmer, Rajasthan, Tina Dabi spearheaded an initiative in water conservation that earned the district the first-ever Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Award. Conferred by President Droupadi Murmu at the 6th National Water Awards 2025 in New Delhi , the honour celebrates Barmer’s success in rainwater harvesting and community-driven participation under the nationwide campaign. The event was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti at Vigyan Bhawan. Under the achievement, the district was awarded Rs 2 crore as prize money for its best performance in the first category. This is not the first time Dabi has gained praise for her works . From being a student of the year during her graduation days to becoming the first woman from the reserved category to top UPSC Civil Services Examination at 22, to bagging President’s Gold Medal for being the “First in Order of Merit” at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, she has been an achiever. Tina Dabi’s academic brilliance helped pave the way for her success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination at just 22 years of age. She secured 868 marks in the written test and 195 in the personality test, bringing her total to 1063 marks. Her subject-wise performance in the Mains is: 145 marks in Essay, 119 in General Studies Paper 1, 84 in GS Paper 2, 111 in GS Paper 3, 110 in GS Paper 4, 128 in Political Science Paper 1, and an impressive 171 in Political Science Paper 2. With an overall score of 1063 (52.49%), Dabi’s achievement stands as a testament to her dedication, preparation, and intellectual rigour. Born in Bhopal , Tina moved to Delhi with her parents and younger sister when she was in Class 8. She completed her schooling from the Convent of Jesus and Mary, opting for humanities in Class 11, by which time she had also started seriously considering atte


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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras ( IIT Madras ) has announced that it will open its research and innovation facilities to the public during the ‘Institute Open House 2026,’ scheduled between January 2 and 4, 2026. According to an official statement, the event aims to offer school and college students, teachers, researchers, industry professionals, and other visitors an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to the institute’s academic and research ecosystem. Registrations for the Open House 2026 can be completed online on the institute’s official website, and the institute has encouraged early sign-ups to facilitate planning and visitor management. Also Read| 19 IITs report rise in BTech placements for 2024-25, yet figures remain below 2021-22 peak: RTI According to the statement, the event is expected to draw more than 95,000 registrants and up to 60,000 visitors over the three days. The Open House will include access to over 100 laboratories across 18 academic departments, including four National Research Centres, 11 Institute Research Centres, and 15 Centres of Excellence. Visitors will be able to view ongoing research projects, student-led innovations, and demonstrations. Around 80 exhibition stalls will be set up to showcase faculty and student projects across various disciplines. The 2025 edition of the Open House recorded close to 35,000 visitors, which was twice the footfall of the previous year. More than 550 schools participated, including around 130 from rural regions. Attendees came from 250 cities across India, with 118 rural locations and nearly 250 areas outside Chennai represented. The event website also recorded more than 20,000 visits. Also Read| IIT Delhi Open House: Researchers link birth risks to PM 2.5 pollution The institute noted that over 200 student and staff volunteers were involved in making last year’s event possible. They collectively contributed more than 4,000 hours and travelled over 1,000 kilometres for outreach activities

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Response: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras ( IIT Madras ) has announced that it will open its research and innovation facilities to the public during the ‘Institute Open House 2026,’ scheduled between January 2 and 4, 2026. According to an official statement, the event aims to offer school and college students, teachers, researchers, industry professionals, and other visitors an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to the institute’s academic and research ecosystem. Registrations for the Open House 2026 can be completed online on the institute’s official website, and the institute has encouraged early sign-ups to facilitate planning and visitor management. Also Read| 19 IITs report rise in BTech placements for 2024-25, yet figures remain below 2021-22 peak: RTI According to the statement, the event is expected to draw more than 95,000 registrants and up to 60,000 visitors over the three days. The Open House will include access to over 100 laboratories across 18 academic departments, including four National Research Centres, 11 Institute Research Centres, and 15 Centres of Excellence. Visitors will be able to view ongoing research projects, student-led innovations, and demonstrations. Around 80 exhibition stalls will be set up to showcase faculty and student projects across various disciplines. The 2025 edition of the Open House recorded close to 35,000 visitors, which was twice the footfall of the previous year. More than 550 schools participated, including around 130 from rural regions. Attendees came from 250 cities across India, with 118 rural locations and nearly 250 areas outside Chennai represented. The event website also recorded more than 20,000 visits. Also Read| IIT Delhi Open House: Researchers link birth risks to PM 2.5 pollution The institute noted that over 200 student and staff volunteers were involved in making last year’s event possible. They collectively contributed more than 4,000 hours and travelled over 1,000 kilometres for outreach activities


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Railway RRB Group D Admit Card 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on November 24 issued the city intimation slip and the admit card for the Group D examination soon. The examinations are scheduled to take place from November 27, 2025, to January 16, 2026 . The Railway Board has also activated the mock test link for aspirants. RRB Group D Admit Card 2025 OUT Live For more details on the RRB Group D 2025 exam date, city intimation slip and admit card , candidates can check the IE Education portal . Follow the steps below to check your group D hall tickets: Step 1: Visit the official RRB portal at rrbapply.gov.in or on other regional websites. Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link titled “RRB Group D Exam Admit Card 2025”. Step 3: Log in using your registration number and date of birth. Step 4: The exam city slip will appear on the screen. Step 5: Download and save the RRB city slip for the group D exam document for reference. The RRBs have also advised candidates to ensure that their registered mobile number and email ID remain active, as further updates, including admit card download instructions, will be communicated through official channels. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories will also be able to download their free travel authority pass along with their admit card, as per eligibility. RRB Group D Timeline of Events After the RRB Group D result process, candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks set for their respective categories. For the Unreserved (UR) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories, the required score is 40 per cent, while candidates belonging to the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories need to secure at least 30 per cent to qualify. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the Group D examination will be held for 90 minutes and will consist of 100 questions. Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct response, while one-third of a mark will be deducted for every incorre

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Response: Railway RRB Group D Admit Card 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on November 24 issued the city intimation slip and the admit card for the Group D examination soon. The examinations are scheduled to take place from November 27, 2025, to January 16, 2026 . The Railway Board has also activated the mock test link for aspirants. RRB Group D Admit Card 2025 OUT Live For more details on the RRB Group D 2025 exam date, city intimation slip and admit card , candidates can check the IE Education portal . Follow the steps below to check your group D hall tickets: Step 1: Visit the official RRB portal at rrbapply.gov.in or on other regional websites. Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link titled “RRB Group D Exam Admit Card 2025”. Step 3: Log in using your registration number and date of birth. Step 4: The exam city slip will appear on the screen. Step 5: Download and save the RRB city slip for the group D exam document for reference. The RRBs have also advised candidates to ensure that their registered mobile number and email ID remain active, as further updates, including admit card download instructions, will be communicated through official channels. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories will also be able to download their free travel authority pass along with their admit card, as per eligibility. RRB Group D Timeline of Events After the RRB Group D result process, candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks set for their respective categories. For the Unreserved (UR) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories, the required score is 40 per cent, while candidates belonging to the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories need to secure at least 30 per cent to qualify. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the Group D examination will be held for 90 minutes and will consist of 100 questions. Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct response, while one-third of a mark will be deducted for every incorre


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–Ankit Mehra For decades, the United States has been considered the world’s most desirable higher education destination, especially in STEM fields. It powered the ambitions of Indian students chasing world-class education, research excellence and global careers. Anti-immigration rhetoric, policy ambiguity, slowing entry-level hiring, and cost pressures have pushed students and parents to question if this is the right decision. Once considered the obvious choice, the question in students’ minds today is, Does going to the US justify the cost and uncertainty? The anxiety is fuelled by several structural and political signals. Immigration has resurfaced as a contentious political theme. This has led to periodic unpredictability in visa outcomes, as we witnessed earlier this year, due to the visa pause. Also Read | US universities saw 17% drop in enrolments from international students in 2025-26 Adding to the uncertainty is speculation about the future of Optional Practical Training (OPT) , the 36-month work authorisation that has long been central to the ROI of a US STEM degree. Several proposals have been discussed, which, if implemented, would be detrimental to Indian students. Since OPT is the bridge that enables practical experience, employability, and loan repayment, these discussions around changes signal instability and intensify risk assessments. Also Read | US H1-B visa: Despite policy headwinds, these countries continue to draw Indian students Hiring norms have also tightened, with a higher focus on skills. Indian students without practical experience or an industry-aligned portfolio face a steeper climb in securing OPT roles. Rent, transport, insurance, and daily expenses frequently exceed university estimates, pushing actual expenses beyond what most families anticipate and complicating loan affordability. Paradoxically, Indian students continue to remain the largest international student group in the US, as per the Open Doors Report 2025. The story is in t

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Response: –Ankit Mehra For decades, the United States has been considered the world’s most desirable higher education destination, especially in STEM fields. It powered the ambitions of Indian students chasing world-class education, research excellence and global careers. Anti-immigration rhetoric, policy ambiguity, slowing entry-level hiring, and cost pressures have pushed students and parents to question if this is the right decision. Once considered the obvious choice, the question in students’ minds today is, Does going to the US justify the cost and uncertainty? The anxiety is fuelled by several structural and political signals. Immigration has resurfaced as a contentious political theme. This has led to periodic unpredictability in visa outcomes, as we witnessed earlier this year, due to the visa pause. Also Read | US universities saw 17% drop in enrolments from international students in 2025-26 Adding to the uncertainty is speculation about the future of Optional Practical Training (OPT) , the 36-month work authorisation that has long been central to the ROI of a US STEM degree. Several proposals have been discussed, which, if implemented, would be detrimental to Indian students. Since OPT is the bridge that enables practical experience, employability, and loan repayment, these discussions around changes signal instability and intensify risk assessments. Also Read | US H1-B visa: Despite policy headwinds, these countries continue to draw Indian students Hiring norms have also tightened, with a higher focus on skills. Indian students without practical experience or an industry-aligned portfolio face a steeper climb in securing OPT roles. Rent, transport, insurance, and daily expenses frequently exceed university estimates, pushing actual expenses beyond what most families anticipate and complicating loan affordability. Paradoxically, Indian students continue to remain the largest international student group in the US, as per the Open Doors Report 2025. The story is in t


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In a bid to tackle unemployment and empower young people with better career opportunities, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out a series of youth-focused employment initiatives. From the Rojgaar Sangam Portal, which connects job seekers with employers, to schemes like Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana (MYSY) and other skill development programmes, the government is aiming to bridge the gap between education and industry. These measures are designed not only to generate jobs but also to encourage entrepreneurship. Here is the list of some opportunities that students and job seekers in UP must know about: The Sewayojan UP Portal, also known as Rojgar Sangam, is an online platform for connecting job seekers with employers. It provides access to government, private, and outsourced jobs and Rojgar Melas, matching opportunities with candidates based on their education, skills, and qualifications. To register, applicants need a Class 10th mark sheet, address proof such as an Aadhaar card , a mobile number, and a passport-sized photograph. Once registered, users can visit the official portal at sewayojan.up.nic.in, click on the “Job” icon on the homepage, and browse available categories. Filters such as location, job type, salary, and other preferences help refine the search, making the process more efficient and tailored to individual needs The Scheme, launched on 15 September 2018, aims to promote entrepreneurship by providing financial support to unemployed youth. Under the scheme, eligible applicants aged 18–40 who are permanent residents of the state and have at least a high school qualification can avail loans up to Rs 25 lakh at a concessional 6 per cent interest rate to start their own businesses. The funding covers expenses such as machinery, raw materials, and working capital, helping youth become self-reliant while generating employment for others. Applicants must not be defaulters of nationalised banks, and annual income limits apply—Rs 2 lakh for OBC,

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Response: In a bid to tackle unemployment and empower young people with better career opportunities, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out a series of youth-focused employment initiatives. From the Rojgaar Sangam Portal, which connects job seekers with employers, to schemes like Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana (MYSY) and other skill development programmes, the government is aiming to bridge the gap between education and industry. These measures are designed not only to generate jobs but also to encourage entrepreneurship. Here is the list of some opportunities that students and job seekers in UP must know about: The Sewayojan UP Portal, also known as Rojgar Sangam, is an online platform for connecting job seekers with employers. It provides access to government, private, and outsourced jobs and Rojgar Melas, matching opportunities with candidates based on their education, skills, and qualifications. To register, applicants need a Class 10th mark sheet, address proof such as an Aadhaar card , a mobile number, and a passport-sized photograph. Once registered, users can visit the official portal at sewayojan.up.nic.in, click on the “Job” icon on the homepage, and browse available categories. Filters such as location, job type, salary, and other preferences help refine the search, making the process more efficient and tailored to individual needs The Scheme, launched on 15 September 2018, aims to promote entrepreneurship by providing financial support to unemployed youth. Under the scheme, eligible applicants aged 18–40 who are permanent residents of the state and have at least a high school qualification can avail loans up to Rs 25 lakh at a concessional 6 per cent interest rate to start their own businesses. The funding covers expenses such as machinery, raw materials, and working capital, helping youth become self-reliant while generating employment for others. Applicants must not be defaulters of nationalised banks, and annual income limits apply—Rs 2 lakh for OBC,


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The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has on November 23, celebrated its 36th Foundation Day at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. The foundation day was graced by the Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, as the Chief Guest. NIOS also launched the portal for the Teacher Training Programme (Bridge Course) along with various academic and vocational courses. Also Read | NIOS announces revised exam schedule for Classes 10 & 12 Sanjay Kumar (IAS), Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has attended the event as the Guest of Honour, while Prachi Pandey (IA&AS), Joint Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, was present as the distinguished guest. Addressing the gathering, the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praised the commendable work of NIOS and congratulated it for connecting with India’s unique educational heritage. Sharing an anecdote, he noted that many institutions are working to bring out-of-school children into the mainstream of education in collaboration with NIOS. He stressed the need to promote education in the mother tongue and called for moving beyond the colonial “Macaulay mindset.” Highlighting the importance of experimentation with Artificial Intelligence in education, he stated that AI can help address learners’ queries effectively and enhance teacher education. In his address, Sanjay Kumar commended NIOS for the extensive use of ICT to provide maximum facilities to its learners. He also highlighted NIOS’s important initiatives in offering accessible learning facilities for persons with disabilities through multiple modes. Chairman of NIOS, Professor Akhilesh Mishra, underlined the launch of the world’s first Senior Secondary curriculum in Indian Sign Language. Emphasising self-reliance, he spoke about the need for self-awareness and shared plans to soon introduce the “Shiksha Mitra Programme” for learners deprived of educational

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Response: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has on November 23, celebrated its 36th Foundation Day at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. The foundation day was graced by the Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, as the Chief Guest. NIOS also launched the portal for the Teacher Training Programme (Bridge Course) along with various academic and vocational courses. Also Read | NIOS announces revised exam schedule for Classes 10 & 12 Sanjay Kumar (IAS), Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has attended the event as the Guest of Honour, while Prachi Pandey (IA&AS), Joint Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, was present as the distinguished guest. Addressing the gathering, the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praised the commendable work of NIOS and congratulated it for connecting with India’s unique educational heritage. Sharing an anecdote, he noted that many institutions are working to bring out-of-school children into the mainstream of education in collaboration with NIOS. He stressed the need to promote education in the mother tongue and called for moving beyond the colonial “Macaulay mindset.” Highlighting the importance of experimentation with Artificial Intelligence in education, he stated that AI can help address learners’ queries effectively and enhance teacher education. In his address, Sanjay Kumar commended NIOS for the extensive use of ICT to provide maximum facilities to its learners. He also highlighted NIOS’s important initiatives in offering accessible learning facilities for persons with disabilities through multiple modes. Chairman of NIOS, Professor Akhilesh Mishra, underlined the launch of the world’s first Senior Secondary curriculum in Indian Sign Language. Emphasising self-reliance, he spoke about the need for self-awareness and shared plans to soon introduce the “Shiksha Mitra Programme” for learners deprived of educational


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IIM Ranchi has received an international accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This accomplishment, according to the Institute, reaffirms its position among the top two per cent of global business schools that meet the most rigorous global standards in management education. Top MBA Institutes in India Within the country’s management education landscape, AMBA accreditation is internationally regarded as one of the most respected and selective global benchmarks in postgraduate management education. What if you don’t get admission into a Tier-1 college? Awarded only after a meticulous review process, it certifies that an institution demonstrates exceptional quality across pedagogy, curriculum innovation, learning experience, and career impact. Additionally, the Ranchi-based Institute received recognition with the 4 Palmes of Excellence in the Eduniversal Best Business Schools Ranking 2025. The Eduniversal ranking system, which spans 154 countries and evaluates over 1,000 business schools, considers global influence, internationalisation, academic reputation, and the strength of institutional partnerships. The 4 Palmes of Excellence, awarded by the Eduniversal International Scientific Committee and endorsed through global peer voting by Deans, identify institutions with a strong and growing international impact. As IIM Ranchi continues to expand its global partnerships and deepen its engagement with international peers, the Institute remains steadfast in its mission to develop responsible, future-ready leaders. These recognitions reinforce its standing as one of the most respected and influential management institutions in the world today, and they signal the Institute’s determination to keep advancing the frontiers of management education. Meanwhile, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) Kashipur , Raipur, Ranchi, and Tiruchirappalli on September 9 announced the launch of the Joint Admission Process (JAP) for MBA admissions for the next academic sessi

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Response: IIM Ranchi has received an international accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This accomplishment, according to the Institute, reaffirms its position among the top two per cent of global business schools that meet the most rigorous global standards in management education. Top MBA Institutes in India Within the country’s management education landscape, AMBA accreditation is internationally regarded as one of the most respected and selective global benchmarks in postgraduate management education. What if you don’t get admission into a Tier-1 college? Awarded only after a meticulous review process, it certifies that an institution demonstrates exceptional quality across pedagogy, curriculum innovation, learning experience, and career impact. Additionally, the Ranchi-based Institute received recognition with the 4 Palmes of Excellence in the Eduniversal Best Business Schools Ranking 2025. The Eduniversal ranking system, which spans 154 countries and evaluates over 1,000 business schools, considers global influence, internationalisation, academic reputation, and the strength of institutional partnerships. The 4 Palmes of Excellence, awarded by the Eduniversal International Scientific Committee and endorsed through global peer voting by Deans, identify institutions with a strong and growing international impact. As IIM Ranchi continues to expand its global partnerships and deepen its engagement with international peers, the Institute remains steadfast in its mission to develop responsible, future-ready leaders. These recognitions reinforce its standing as one of the most respected and influential management institutions in the world today, and they signal the Institute’s determination to keep advancing the frontiers of management education. Meanwhile, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) Kashipur , Raipur, Ranchi, and Tiruchirappalli on September 9 announced the launch of the Joint Admission Process (JAP) for MBA admissions for the next academic sessi


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Kumar Mangalam Birla is one of five honorands to receive an honorary degree from the University of London. Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Sir Terry Waite, Susannah Schofield MBE and The Reverend Philip Goff are also honoured along with him. Kumar Mangalam Birla is Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group. The awards were presented by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Chancellor of the University of London, during the University’s foundation day celebrations held at Senate House, London, on Wednesday 19 November. Birla becomes Doctor of Science (Economics). Also Read | 97% of Indian students want education leading directly to jobs: Study Kavita Reddi, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of London, said: “We are delighted to honour Mr Birla with an Honorary Degree in recognition of his outstanding contributions to industry and philanthropy. His social initiatives have improved millions of lives, and his commitment to widening access to quality education, both in India and here in the UK, reflects the University of London’s core values – a passion for helping others, recognising the value of education and a desire to unite, rather than divide. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said, “I am humbled to receive this distinction from the University of London. It is a particular privilege to accept a storied honour presented by Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, The Princess Royal. As an alumnus of the London Business School, I have witnessed first-hand the university’s ability to transform ambition into achievement. My family has long believed that education is the most enduring engine of progress, capable of widening opportunity and reshaping communities. To be recognised by an institution that embodies those values and continues to equip new generations to take on an unpredictable world is both moving and motivating.” Each year, the University of London celebrates Foundation Day, a date on the annual calendar marking the institution’s first ro

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Response: Kumar Mangalam Birla is one of five honorands to receive an honorary degree from the University of London. Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Sir Terry Waite, Susannah Schofield MBE and The Reverend Philip Goff are also honoured along with him. Kumar Mangalam Birla is Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group. The awards were presented by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Chancellor of the University of London, during the University’s foundation day celebrations held at Senate House, London, on Wednesday 19 November. Birla becomes Doctor of Science (Economics). Also Read | 97% of Indian students want education leading directly to jobs: Study Kavita Reddi, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of London, said: “We are delighted to honour Mr Birla with an Honorary Degree in recognition of his outstanding contributions to industry and philanthropy. His social initiatives have improved millions of lives, and his commitment to widening access to quality education, both in India and here in the UK, reflects the University of London’s core values – a passion for helping others, recognising the value of education and a desire to unite, rather than divide. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said, “I am humbled to receive this distinction from the University of London. It is a particular privilege to accept a storied honour presented by Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, The Princess Royal. As an alumnus of the London Business School, I have witnessed first-hand the university’s ability to transform ambition into achievement. My family has long believed that education is the most enduring engine of progress, capable of widening opportunity and reshaping communities. To be recognised by an institution that embodies those values and continues to equip new generations to take on an unpredictable world is both moving and motivating.” Each year, the University of London celebrates Foundation Day, a date on the annual calendar marking the institution’s first ro


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The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) has issued a show-cause notice to the Al-Falah University, asking why its minority status should not be withdrawn in light of linkages to the Delhi blast case, as reported by the news agency, ANI. The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) announced on Friday that it has issued a notice regarding the matter, with a hearing scheduled for December 4. Notices have been sent to both the university registrar and the Principal Secretary of the Education Department in Haryana, requesting a report. Also Read | Faridabad’s Al-Falah University gets NAAC notice over ‘fake’ A-Grade claim Article 30(1) of the Constitution of India grants linguistic and religious minorities the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. The NCMEI is a quasi-judicial body that has been given adjudicatory, advisory, and recommendatory powers for such matters. The Central Government has recognized six religious minority communities, which include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. Al-Falah University in Faridabad gained attention after Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving a car laden with explosives, caused an explosion near the Red Fort on November 10. Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai, who has been accused in connection with this incident, also worked at the university. The blast resulted in the death of fifteen people, with many others injured. Faridabad police conducted search operations in the Dhauj village near Al-Falah University. On Thursday, the Mhow Cantonment Board in Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, issued a notice to remove the ancestral property of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the chairman of the Al Falah group. The notice stated that the structure is an illegal construction on land owned by the Defence Ministry, according to an official. The notice instructed the occupants and legal heirs of the property to remove the structure within three day

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Response: The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) has issued a show-cause notice to the Al-Falah University, asking why its minority status should not be withdrawn in light of linkages to the Delhi blast case, as reported by the news agency, ANI. The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) announced on Friday that it has issued a notice regarding the matter, with a hearing scheduled for December 4. Notices have been sent to both the university registrar and the Principal Secretary of the Education Department in Haryana, requesting a report. Also Read | Faridabad’s Al-Falah University gets NAAC notice over ‘fake’ A-Grade claim Article 30(1) of the Constitution of India grants linguistic and religious minorities the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. The NCMEI is a quasi-judicial body that has been given adjudicatory, advisory, and recommendatory powers for such matters. The Central Government has recognized six religious minority communities, which include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. Al-Falah University in Faridabad gained attention after Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving a car laden with explosives, caused an explosion near the Red Fort on November 10. Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai, who has been accused in connection with this incident, also worked at the university. The blast resulted in the death of fifteen people, with many others injured. Faridabad police conducted search operations in the Dhauj village near Al-Falah University. On Thursday, the Mhow Cantonment Board in Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, issued a notice to remove the ancestral property of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the chairman of the Al Falah group. The notice stated that the structure is an illegal construction on land owned by the Defence Ministry, according to an official. The notice instructed the occupants and legal heirs of the property to remove the structure within three day


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The fourth edition of the cultural and educational exchange programme Kashi Tamil Sangamam will be held from December 2, the Ministry of Education announced on Saturday. This year’s major highlights include the Valedictory Function at Rameswaram, marking the grand culmination of the event, and the launch of a new initiative — Tamil Karpom — enabling students from North India to learn Tamil in Tamil Nadu. “Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 will be organised around the theme ‘Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam’, with the aim to promote Tamil learning across India and foster wider appreciation for India’s classical linguistic and literary heritage. “In this edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, more than 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu will participate under seven categories,” a senior Education Ministry official said. Delegates will undertake an eight-day experiential tour, including visits to Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya, along with interactions, seminars, cultural performances and exposure to local cuisine, handicrafts and heritage, the official added. As in previous editions, the IIT-Madras and the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will serve as the nodal institutions for implementing Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government and several Central ministries. The first month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam was held in 2022 to revive the bonds between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu. The second edition was organised from December 17 to December 30 in 2023, and the third edition was held from February 15 to 24 last year. The theme for this year’s edition is ‘Karpom Tamil (Let us Learn Tamil)’. This initiative seeks to spread awareness about the richness of the Tamil language across the country. As part of the programme, Tamil language learning sessions will be organised for students and youth in Kashi. Additionally, Agasthya Expedition has been planned from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, emphasising the contributions made by Sage Agasthyar, by follow

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Response: The fourth edition of the cultural and educational exchange programme Kashi Tamil Sangamam will be held from December 2, the Ministry of Education announced on Saturday. This year’s major highlights include the Valedictory Function at Rameswaram, marking the grand culmination of the event, and the launch of a new initiative — Tamil Karpom — enabling students from North India to learn Tamil in Tamil Nadu. “Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 will be organised around the theme ‘Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam’, with the aim to promote Tamil learning across India and foster wider appreciation for India’s classical linguistic and literary heritage. “In this edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, more than 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu will participate under seven categories,” a senior Education Ministry official said. Delegates will undertake an eight-day experiential tour, including visits to Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya, along with interactions, seminars, cultural performances and exposure to local cuisine, handicrafts and heritage, the official added. As in previous editions, the IIT-Madras and the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will serve as the nodal institutions for implementing Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government and several Central ministries. The first month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam was held in 2022 to revive the bonds between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu. The second edition was organised from December 17 to December 30 in 2023, and the third edition was held from February 15 to 24 last year. The theme for this year’s edition is ‘Karpom Tamil (Let us Learn Tamil)’. This initiative seeks to spread awareness about the richness of the Tamil language across the country. As part of the programme, Tamil language learning sessions will be organised for students and youth in Kashi. Additionally, Agasthya Expedition has been planned from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, emphasising the contributions made by Sage Agasthyar, by follow


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A bill to establish a higher education regulator, which will replace organisations such as the University Grants Commission (UGC) , is scheduled for introduction during the winter session of Parliament, beginning on December 1. According to a bulletin from the Lok Sabha, the proposed legislation is titled the Higher Education Commission of India Bill. This new Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) was suggested in the National Education Policy and aims to replace the UGC, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) , and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) . While the UGC oversees non-technical higher education, the AICTE is responsible for technical education, and the NCTE regulates teacher education. The Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) is proposed to serve as a single regulator for higher education. However, it will not oversee medical and law colleges. The HECI is intended to fulfil three main roles: regulation, accreditation, and establishing professional standards. Funding, considered a fourth aspect, will not fall under the authority of the HECI; the administrative ministry will retain control over funding autonomy. The concept of the HECI has previously been discussed in the form of a draft bill. In 2018, a draft bill titled “Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act)” was released for public feedback and consultation with stakeholders. This bill aimed to repeal the UGC Act and establish the HECI. Renewed efforts to bring the HECI into existence were initiated by Dharmendra Pradhan, who became the Union Education Minister in July 2021. Underlining the relevance of a single higher education regulator, the NEP-2020 document says, “The regulatory system needs a complete overhaul to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive.” It adds that the new system should ensure the distinct functions of regulation, accreditation, funding, and academic standard setting are

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Response: A bill to establish a higher education regulator, which will replace organisations such as the University Grants Commission (UGC) , is scheduled for introduction during the winter session of Parliament, beginning on December 1. According to a bulletin from the Lok Sabha, the proposed legislation is titled the Higher Education Commission of India Bill. This new Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) was suggested in the National Education Policy and aims to replace the UGC, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) , and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) . While the UGC oversees non-technical higher education, the AICTE is responsible for technical education, and the NCTE regulates teacher education. The Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) is proposed to serve as a single regulator for higher education. However, it will not oversee medical and law colleges. The HECI is intended to fulfil three main roles: regulation, accreditation, and establishing professional standards. Funding, considered a fourth aspect, will not fall under the authority of the HECI; the administrative ministry will retain control over funding autonomy. The concept of the HECI has previously been discussed in the form of a draft bill. In 2018, a draft bill titled “Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act)” was released for public feedback and consultation with stakeholders. This bill aimed to repeal the UGC Act and establish the HECI. Renewed efforts to bring the HECI into existence were initiated by Dharmendra Pradhan, who became the Union Education Minister in July 2021. Underlining the relevance of a single higher education regulator, the NEP-2020 document says, “The regulatory system needs a complete overhaul to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive.” It adds that the new system should ensure the distinct functions of regulation, accreditation, funding, and academic standard setting are


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The Delhi government announced the admission schedule for entry-level classes in private schools for the 2026-27 academic session. Admission forms will be available starting December 4, and the first list of selected candidates will be released on January 23. According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) , schools are required to upload their admission criteria and points for open seats (excluding EWS/DG/CWSN categories) by November 28. The deadline for submitting application forms to schools is December 27. Also Read | Delhi Nursery Admission 2025-26 FAQs Additionally, the circular states that schools must upload details of all applicants by January 9, followed by the marks assigned to each child under the points system by January 16. The first list of selected students, along with a waiting list, will be published on January 23. Parents can raise queries regarding point allocation from January 24 to February 3. A second list will be issued on February 9. The admission process will officially close on March 19. The DoE has reiterated that schools cannot adopt criteria that have been previously abolished by the department and upheld by the Delhi High Court. Furthermore, schools are reminded to comply with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act while framing their admission criteria. Schools must also display a breakdown of points for all criteria on their websites and upload details of children admitted under open seats, including the marks allotted under the points system. The DoE emphasizes the importance of transparency, stating that any draw of lots must be conducted in the presence of parents and recorded on video. Additionally, the DoE has clarified the age criteria for entry-level classes. For the 2026-27 academic session, a child must be at least three years old for nursery, four years old for KG, and five years old for Class One as of March 31, 2026. Schools may grant an age relaxation of up to one month at the discretion of the

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Response: The Delhi government announced the admission schedule for entry-level classes in private schools for the 2026-27 academic session. Admission forms will be available starting December 4, and the first list of selected candidates will be released on January 23. According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) , schools are required to upload their admission criteria and points for open seats (excluding EWS/DG/CWSN categories) by November 28. The deadline for submitting application forms to schools is December 27. Also Read | Delhi Nursery Admission 2025-26 FAQs Additionally, the circular states that schools must upload details of all applicants by January 9, followed by the marks assigned to each child under the points system by January 16. The first list of selected students, along with a waiting list, will be published on January 23. Parents can raise queries regarding point allocation from January 24 to February 3. A second list will be issued on February 9. The admission process will officially close on March 19. The DoE has reiterated that schools cannot adopt criteria that have been previously abolished by the department and upheld by the Delhi High Court. Furthermore, schools are reminded to comply with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act while framing their admission criteria. Schools must also display a breakdown of points for all criteria on their websites and upload details of children admitted under open seats, including the marks allotted under the points system. The DoE emphasizes the importance of transparency, stating that any draw of lots must be conducted in the presence of parents and recorded on video. Additionally, the DoE has clarified the age criteria for entry-level classes. For the 2026-27 academic session, a child must be at least three years old for nursery, four years old for KG, and five years old for Class One as of March 31, 2026. Schools may grant an age relaxation of up to one month at the discretion of the


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A stalkerware maker who was banned from the surveillance industry after a data breach that exposed the personal information of its customers, as well as the people they were spying on, will not be able to go back to selling the invasive software, according the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. The FTC denied a request to cancel that ban made by Scott Zuckerman, the founder of consumer spyware company Support King and its subsidiaries SpyFone and OneClickMonitor. On Monday, the FTC announced the denial in a press release after Zuckerman petitioned the federal watchdog to rescind or modify the ban order in July of this year. In 2021, the FTC banned Zuckerman from “offering, promoting, selling, or advertising any surveillance app, service, or business,” effectively preventing him from running another stalkerware business. The agency also ordered Zuckerman to delete all the data collected by SpyFone, as well as to undergo frequent audits and establish certain cybersecurity practices for his businesses. “SpyFone is a brazen brand name for a surveillance business that helped stalkers steal private information,” said Samuel Levine, then acting director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The stalkerware was hidden from device owners, but was fully exposed to hackers who exploited the company’s slipshod security.” In his petition , Zuckerman claimed that the FTC order’s security requirements have made it harder for him to run his other businesses due to financial costs, despite the fact that Support King is no longer in operation and he now only runs a restaurant and plans other “tourism ventures” in Puerto Rico, according to the petition. When reached via email, Zuckerman declined to comment and referred questions to his lawyer. The FTC ban stemmed from an incident in 2018, when a security researcher found an Amazon S3 bucket belonging to SpyFone that left extremely sensitive data — including selfies, text messages, chat app messages, audio recordings, contacts, loca

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Response: A stalkerware maker who was banned from the surveillance industry after a data breach that exposed the personal information of its customers, as well as the people they were spying on, will not be able to go back to selling the invasive software, according the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. The FTC denied a request to cancel that ban made by Scott Zuckerman, the founder of consumer spyware company Support King and its subsidiaries SpyFone and OneClickMonitor. On Monday, the FTC announced the denial in a press release after Zuckerman petitioned the federal watchdog to rescind or modify the ban order in July of this year. In 2021, the FTC banned Zuckerman from “offering, promoting, selling, or advertising any surveillance app, service, or business,” effectively preventing him from running another stalkerware business. The agency also ordered Zuckerman to delete all the data collected by SpyFone, as well as to undergo frequent audits and establish certain cybersecurity practices for his businesses. “SpyFone is a brazen brand name for a surveillance business that helped stalkers steal private information,” said Samuel Levine, then acting director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The stalkerware was hidden from device owners, but was fully exposed to hackers who exploited the company’s slipshod security.” In his petition , Zuckerman claimed that the FTC order’s security requirements have made it harder for him to run his other businesses due to financial costs, despite the fact that Support King is no longer in operation and he now only runs a restaurant and plans other “tourism ventures” in Puerto Rico, according to the petition. When reached via email, Zuckerman declined to comment and referred questions to his lawyer. The FTC ban stemmed from an incident in 2018, when a security researcher found an Amazon S3 bucket belonging to SpyFone that left extremely sensitive data — including selfies, text messages, chat app messages, audio recordings, contacts, loca


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Posted: SoftBank Group and Nvidia are in talks to lead an investment of over $1 billion at a $14 billion valuation in Skild AI, a software company building a foundational robotics model, Reuters reported. The nearly three-year-old startup was last valued at $4.7 billion in May when it raised $500 million in a round led by SoftBank along with the participation of LG Technology Ventures, Samsung, Nvidia, and others, according to PitchBook data. Skild didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. SoftBank and Nvidia declined to comment. Unlike other heavily funded startups, Skild AI is not building proprietary hardware. Instead, it’s developing a robot-agnostic foundation model that can be customized for various types of robots and use cases. The company unveiled its general-purpose robot model Skild Brain in July with videos showing robots picking up dishes and climbing up and down the stairs. The company has secured strategic partnerships with LG CNS and Hewlett Packard Enterprise to develop its ecosystem. Investor interest in AI robotics has been steadily growing. Physical Intelligence, another company developing “brains” for a broad range of robots, has reportedly recently raised $600 million at a $5.6 billion valuation led by CapitalG. One investor who evaluated but declined to fund Physical Intelligence told TechCrunch that its model is still in the early stages of development. In September, Figure, a company developing a humanoid robot, raised more than $1 billion at a massive $39 billion valuation . Meanwhile, 1X, another humanoid robot developer, was in talks to secure as much as $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation , The Information reported several months ago. Topics Show your CFO the marketing proof they want! Join a free webinar hosted by Pantheon on Tuesday December 9 at 10am PT to learn where spend delivers & how to build a 2026 strategy grounded in real results. Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news Every weekday and Sunday, you can get

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Response: Posted: SoftBank Group and Nvidia are in talks to lead an investment of over $1 billion at a $14 billion valuation in Skild AI, a software company building a foundational robotics model, Reuters reported. The nearly three-year-old startup was last valued at $4.7 billion in May when it raised $500 million in a round led by SoftBank along with the participation of LG Technology Ventures, Samsung, Nvidia, and others, according to PitchBook data. Skild didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. SoftBank and Nvidia declined to comment. Unlike other heavily funded startups, Skild AI is not building proprietary hardware. Instead, it’s developing a robot-agnostic foundation model that can be customized for various types of robots and use cases. The company unveiled its general-purpose robot model Skild Brain in July with videos showing robots picking up dishes and climbing up and down the stairs. The company has secured strategic partnerships with LG CNS and Hewlett Packard Enterprise to develop its ecosystem. Investor interest in AI robotics has been steadily growing. Physical Intelligence, another company developing “brains” for a broad range of robots, has reportedly recently raised $600 million at a $5.6 billion valuation led by CapitalG. One investor who evaluated but declined to fund Physical Intelligence told TechCrunch that its model is still in the early stages of development. In September, Figure, a company developing a humanoid robot, raised more than $1 billion at a massive $39 billion valuation . Meanwhile, 1X, another humanoid robot developer, was in talks to secure as much as $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation , The Information reported several months ago. Topics Show your CFO the marketing proof they want! Join a free webinar hosted by Pantheon on Tuesday December 9 at 10am PT to learn where spend delivers & how to build a 2026 strategy grounded in real results. Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news Every weekday and Sunday, you can get


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Posted: Six months ago, Waymo disclosed it was providing 250,000 robotaxi rides a week across its service areas, an ever-growing list that includes Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The Alphabet-owned self-driving company has been coy ever since, simply stating it is providing many hundreds of thousands of weekly rides. Now, we have a firmer grasp on those weekly ride numbers, thanks to a leaked letter from Tiger Global Management to it investors that was first reported by CNBC . The letter was an appeal for investment into Tiger Global’s next venture capital fund and called out the gains, so far, of its current fund. Those gains rested largely on its investments in hot companies like OpenAI, Databricks, and Waymo. In the letter, Tiger disclosed that Waymo is now providing 450,000 robotaxi rides per week — nearly double the amount it disclosed this spring. That number will rise as the company continues its aggressive rollout strategy, too. Waymo, which provides commercial robotaxi service in five cities, has announced plans to launch in 12 additional cities in 2026, including Dallas, Denver, Houston, Nashville, and San Diego. A Waymo spokesperson declined to comment.  Topics Show your CFO the marketing proof they want! Join a free webinar hosted by Pantheon on Tuesday December 9 at 10am PT to learn where spend delivers & how to build a 2026 strategy grounded in real results. Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage. TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. Provides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice .

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Response: Posted: Six months ago, Waymo disclosed it was providing 250,000 robotaxi rides a week across its service areas, an ever-growing list that includes Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The Alphabet-owned self-driving company has been coy ever since, simply stating it is providing many hundreds of thousands of weekly rides. Now, we have a firmer grasp on those weekly ride numbers, thanks to a leaked letter from Tiger Global Management to it investors that was first reported by CNBC . The letter was an appeal for investment into Tiger Global’s next venture capital fund and called out the gains, so far, of its current fund. Those gains rested largely on its investments in hot companies like OpenAI, Databricks, and Waymo. In the letter, Tiger disclosed that Waymo is now providing 450,000 robotaxi rides per week — nearly double the amount it disclosed this spring. That number will rise as the company continues its aggressive rollout strategy, too. Waymo, which provides commercial robotaxi service in five cities, has announced plans to launch in 12 additional cities in 2026, including Dallas, Denver, Houston, Nashville, and San Diego. A Waymo spokesperson declined to comment.  Topics Show your CFO the marketing proof they want! Join a free webinar hosted by Pantheon on Tuesday December 9 at 10am PT to learn where spend delivers & how to build a 2026 strategy grounded in real results. Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage. TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. Provides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice .


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Advanced Nvidia AI chips can head back to China after all. The Department of Commerce will allow Nvidia to ship H200 chips to China, as originally reported by Semafor , to approved customers in the country. The U.S. will take a 25% cut of these sales , CNBC reported. H200 chips are much more advanced than the H20 chips Nvidia developed specifically for the Chinese market, but the company would only be able to send H200s that are roughly 18 months old, Semafor reported. An Nvidia spokesperson told TechCrunch of the development: “We applaud President Trump’s decision to allow America’s chip industry to compete to support high paying jobs and manufacturing in America. Offering H200 to approved commercial customers, vetted by the Department of Commerce, strikes a thoughtful balance that is great for America.” The news report comes a week after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the decision on exporting these H200 chips to China was in President Donald Trump’s hands . The decision to send the chips to China conflicts with Congressional concerns about national security. Pete Ricketts, a Republican senator from Nebraska, and Chris Coons, a Democratic senator from Delaware, introduced a bill on December 4 that would block the export of advanced AI chips to China for more than two years. The Secure and Feasible Exports Act (SAFE) Chips Act would require the Department of Commerce to deny any export license on advanced AI chips to China for 30 months. It’s unclear when legislators will vote on the proposed bill especially now that the Trump administration has given the green light to sell the H200 chips. While Congress has long been clear about sending advanced AI chips to China — on both sides of the aisle — President Trump has waffled on whether or not to allow the exports. The Trump administration hit chip companies like Nvidia with licensing requirements to send their chips to China in April before it formally rescinded a Biden administration diffusion rule that

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Response: Advanced Nvidia AI chips can head back to China after all. The Department of Commerce will allow Nvidia to ship H200 chips to China, as originally reported by Semafor , to approved customers in the country. The U.S. will take a 25% cut of these sales , CNBC reported. H200 chips are much more advanced than the H20 chips Nvidia developed specifically for the Chinese market, but the company would only be able to send H200s that are roughly 18 months old, Semafor reported. An Nvidia spokesperson told TechCrunch of the development: “We applaud President Trump’s decision to allow America’s chip industry to compete to support high paying jobs and manufacturing in America. Offering H200 to approved commercial customers, vetted by the Department of Commerce, strikes a thoughtful balance that is great for America.” The news report comes a week after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the decision on exporting these H200 chips to China was in President Donald Trump’s hands . The decision to send the chips to China conflicts with Congressional concerns about national security. Pete Ricketts, a Republican senator from Nebraska, and Chris Coons, a Democratic senator from Delaware, introduced a bill on December 4 that would block the export of advanced AI chips to China for more than two years. The Secure and Feasible Exports Act (SAFE) Chips Act would require the Department of Commerce to deny any export license on advanced AI chips to China for 30 months. It’s unclear when legislators will vote on the proposed bill especially now that the Trump administration has given the green light to sell the H200 chips. While Congress has long been clear about sending advanced AI chips to China — on both sides of the aisle — President Trump has waffled on whether or not to allow the exports. The Trump administration hit chip companies like Nvidia with licensing requirements to send their chips to China in April before it formally rescinded a Biden administration diffusion rule that


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Google announced on Monday that it’s introducing a shoppable discovery feed in Doppl , its experimental app that uses AI to visualize how different outfits might look on you. The tech giant says the idea behind the new feed is to display recommendations so users can discover and virtually try on new items. Nearly everything in the feed is shoppable, with direct links to merchants. The discovery feed features AI-generated videos of real products and suggests outfits based on your personalized style. Google determines your style by analyzing the preferences you share with Doppl and the items you interact with. The move comes as short-form video feeds, particularly on TikTok and Instagram, have conditioned users to scroll visual feeds and buy what they see. However, unlike on TikTok and Instagram, where real influencers showcase products, Google’s new feed only consists of AI-generated content. While some may not be fond of an AI-generated feed, Google likely sees it as a way to surface products in a format that people are already used to. Plus, it makes sense for the company to try a new e-commerce strategy, especially as it continues to lose ground to companies like Amazon and social media platforms. It’s worth noting that AI-generated videos aren’t new to Doppl. While the app creates images of a virtual version of yourself wearing different outfits, it can turn these static images and convert them into AI-generated videos. The purpose of this is to give you a better sense of how the outfit would look on you in real life. The new discovery feed is rolling out to Doppl on iOS and Android in the U.S. for users 18 and above. Although a feed consisting solely of AI-generated content would have seemed strange a year ago, the idea is now gaining traction. For example, OpenAI in September launched Sora , a social media platform of just AI videos. Meta also has a short-form video feed of AI-generated videos called “ Vibes ” in the Meta AI app. Topics Consumer News Reporter A

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Response: Google announced on Monday that it’s introducing a shoppable discovery feed in Doppl , its experimental app that uses AI to visualize how different outfits might look on you. The tech giant says the idea behind the new feed is to display recommendations so users can discover and virtually try on new items. Nearly everything in the feed is shoppable, with direct links to merchants. The discovery feed features AI-generated videos of real products and suggests outfits based on your personalized style. Google determines your style by analyzing the preferences you share with Doppl and the items you interact with. The move comes as short-form video feeds, particularly on TikTok and Instagram, have conditioned users to scroll visual feeds and buy what they see. However, unlike on TikTok and Instagram, where real influencers showcase products, Google’s new feed only consists of AI-generated content. While some may not be fond of an AI-generated feed, Google likely sees it as a way to surface products in a format that people are already used to. Plus, it makes sense for the company to try a new e-commerce strategy, especially as it continues to lose ground to companies like Amazon and social media platforms. It’s worth noting that AI-generated videos aren’t new to Doppl. While the app creates images of a virtual version of yourself wearing different outfits, it can turn these static images and convert them into AI-generated videos. The purpose of this is to give you a better sense of how the outfit would look on you in real life. The new discovery feed is rolling out to Doppl on iOS and Android in the U.S. for users 18 and above. Although a feed consisting solely of AI-generated content would have seemed strange a year ago, the idea is now gaining traction. For example, OpenAI in September launched Sora , a social media platform of just AI videos. Meta also has a short-form video feed of AI-generated videos called “ Vibes ” in the Meta AI app. Topics Consumer News Reporter A


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The former chief engineer of Lucid Motors, Eric Bach, has sued the company for wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation, and claims one of the automaker’s top HR executives referred to him as a “German Nazi.” The federal lawsuit, filed Monday in the Northern District of California, claims Bach was stripped of his responsibilities overseeing the powertrain division in early 2025 as a result of an HR investigation into the company’s workplace culture. Bach claims to have been targeted because of his German heritage. Bach first learned about the disparaging comment in mid-2025 — months after the investigation into workplace culture was launched and after losing some responsibilities at the company, according to the complaint. He encouraged a co-worker to report the incident. TechCrunch has reached out to Lucid and will update the article if the company comments on the lawsuit. Bach claims Lucid Motors “confirmed” the HR executive made the remark. Bach logged an internal complaint against another Lucid vice president for similarly racist behavior. He claims Lucid Motors retaliated by trying to force him to resign in October 2025. Lucid fired Bach on November 5, 2025, according to the lawsuit. Lucid Motors’ press release from that day only said he had “departed.” The lawsuit comes during a tricky moment for Lucid Motors. The company is burning through cash as it works to ramp up production of its second vehicle, the Gravity SUV. It is developing more affordable mass-market vehicles on a midsized platform slated to debut sometime in late 2026. Lucid has also been churning through executives. The company’s VP of engineering left on the same day Bach claims to have been fired, as TechCrunch previously reported. Former CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson suddenly resigned in February, and the company has still not named a permanent replacement. Lucid’s head of investor relations, Senior Vice President of Operations, Managing Director for Europe, and the Vice Presidents

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Response: The former chief engineer of Lucid Motors, Eric Bach, has sued the company for wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation, and claims one of the automaker’s top HR executives referred to him as a “German Nazi.” The federal lawsuit, filed Monday in the Northern District of California, claims Bach was stripped of his responsibilities overseeing the powertrain division in early 2025 as a result of an HR investigation into the company’s workplace culture. Bach claims to have been targeted because of his German heritage. Bach first learned about the disparaging comment in mid-2025 — months after the investigation into workplace culture was launched and after losing some responsibilities at the company, according to the complaint. He encouraged a co-worker to report the incident. TechCrunch has reached out to Lucid and will update the article if the company comments on the lawsuit. Bach claims Lucid Motors “confirmed” the HR executive made the remark. Bach logged an internal complaint against another Lucid vice president for similarly racist behavior. He claims Lucid Motors retaliated by trying to force him to resign in October 2025. Lucid fired Bach on November 5, 2025, according to the lawsuit. Lucid Motors’ press release from that day only said he had “departed.” The lawsuit comes during a tricky moment for Lucid Motors. The company is burning through cash as it works to ramp up production of its second vehicle, the Gravity SUV. It is developing more affordable mass-market vehicles on a midsized platform slated to debut sometime in late 2026. Lucid has also been churning through executives. The company’s VP of engineering left on the same day Bach claims to have been fired, as TechCrunch previously reported. Former CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson suddenly resigned in February, and the company has still not named a permanent replacement. Lucid’s head of investor relations, Senior Vice President of Operations, Managing Director for Europe, and the Vice Presidents


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Tiger Global, the investor that spurred the VC bull market of 2020-2021, is reportedly raising a fresh $2.2 billion fund. The firm sent a letter to potential limited partners, according to a copy obtained by CNBC , seeking to raise the cash for a vehicle called Private Investment Partners 17 (PIP 17). The letter also promises a more humble approach than during the 2021 bull-market madness. During that time, Tiger Global was moving fast and investing abundantly, a method the venture industry calls “spray and pray.” PIP 15, raised in 2021, was a whopping $12.7 billion fund that pumped cash into startups at a blinding pace largely at peak valuations, TechCrunch reported . In 2021 alone, the hedge fund backed 315 startups , according to PitchBook data, and spurred bidding wars among VCs to get stakes in even unproven startups that ratcheted up valuations. When interest rates rose, the party was over, and startups spent years trying to live up to their 2021 valuations, many shuttering along the way . After the venture market crash in 2022-23, prolific Tiger Global investor John Curtius left to start his own fund , and Scott Shleifer, the firm’s chief of private equity investments, transitioned to an advisory role , while Tiger’s famed founder, Chase Coleman, took on a more direct role. Tiger Global went on to raise a much smaller PIP 16 fund of $2.2 billion in 2024, Bloomberg reported at the time, which is, admittedly, still an enormous fund. Now, on the strength of PIP 16’s blockbuster AI investments, Tiger Global is raising Fund 17. PIP 16 holds stakes in OpenAI, Waymo and Databricks, all of which have had skyrocketing valuations and driven this fund’s paper gains by 33% so far, the letter said as reported by CNBC. Still, in a nod to the need for more caution than in previous years, the letter promised a more targeted approach. It acknowledged that leaning into AI investments could be risky and require “humility” because “valuations are elevated and, in our view, somet

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Response: Tiger Global, the investor that spurred the VC bull market of 2020-2021, is reportedly raising a fresh $2.2 billion fund. The firm sent a letter to potential limited partners, according to a copy obtained by CNBC , seeking to raise the cash for a vehicle called Private Investment Partners 17 (PIP 17). The letter also promises a more humble approach than during the 2021 bull-market madness. During that time, Tiger Global was moving fast and investing abundantly, a method the venture industry calls “spray and pray.” PIP 15, raised in 2021, was a whopping $12.7 billion fund that pumped cash into startups at a blinding pace largely at peak valuations, TechCrunch reported . In 2021 alone, the hedge fund backed 315 startups , according to PitchBook data, and spurred bidding wars among VCs to get stakes in even unproven startups that ratcheted up valuations. When interest rates rose, the party was over, and startups spent years trying to live up to their 2021 valuations, many shuttering along the way . After the venture market crash in 2022-23, prolific Tiger Global investor John Curtius left to start his own fund , and Scott Shleifer, the firm’s chief of private equity investments, transitioned to an advisory role , while Tiger’s famed founder, Chase Coleman, took on a more direct role. Tiger Global went on to raise a much smaller PIP 16 fund of $2.2 billion in 2024, Bloomberg reported at the time, which is, admittedly, still an enormous fund. Now, on the strength of PIP 16’s blockbuster AI investments, Tiger Global is raising Fund 17. PIP 16 holds stakes in OpenAI, Waymo and Databricks, all of which have had skyrocketing valuations and driven this fund’s paper gains by 33% so far, the letter said as reported by CNBC. Still, in a nod to the need for more caution than in previous years, the letter promised a more targeted approach. It acknowledged that leaning into AI investments could be risky and require “humility” because “valuations are elevated and, in our view, somet


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As energy demand for data centers soars , environmental groups are calling for a moratorium on the approval and construction of new facilities. More than 230 organizations, including Food & Water Watch, Friends of the Earth, and Greenpeace signed a public letter urging members of Congress to support a national moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers, citing rising electricity and water consumption. “The rapid, largely unregulated rise of data centers to fuel the AI and crypto frenzy is disrupting communities across the country and threatening Americans’ economic, environmental, climate and water security,” the letter reads. Several studies have linked higher energy prices to the arrival of new data centers in a region. Consumers have been arriving at similar conclusions: A recent survey, commissioned by solar installer Sunrun, found that eight in 10 consumers were worried about data centers negatively affecting their utility bills. Electricity prices have already shot up 13% this year, bigger than any annual increase in the past decade. The effects are expected to be felt most in a handful of states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and New Jersey, which are slated for the largest increase in data center capacity. Energy demand for data centers is expected to nearly triple in the coming decade, up from 40 gigawatts today to 106 gigawatts in 2035. Much of that will take place in rural areas. “All this compounds the significant and concerning impacts AI is having on society, including lost jobs, social instability and economic concentration,” the environmental groups said. Proposed data centers have become a flash point in recent days. Last week, protestors marched outside the headquarters of utility DTE in Detroit. The company is requesting approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission to supply OpenAI and Oracle with electricity for a 1.4 gigawatt data center. Protestors said they were concerned about the data center d

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Response: As energy demand for data centers soars , environmental groups are calling for a moratorium on the approval and construction of new facilities. More than 230 organizations, including Food & Water Watch, Friends of the Earth, and Greenpeace signed a public letter urging members of Congress to support a national moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers, citing rising electricity and water consumption. “The rapid, largely unregulated rise of data centers to fuel the AI and crypto frenzy is disrupting communities across the country and threatening Americans’ economic, environmental, climate and water security,” the letter reads. Several studies have linked higher energy prices to the arrival of new data centers in a region. Consumers have been arriving at similar conclusions: A recent survey, commissioned by solar installer Sunrun, found that eight in 10 consumers were worried about data centers negatively affecting their utility bills. Electricity prices have already shot up 13% this year, bigger than any annual increase in the past decade. The effects are expected to be felt most in a handful of states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and New Jersey, which are slated for the largest increase in data center capacity. Energy demand for data centers is expected to nearly triple in the coming decade, up from 40 gigawatts today to 106 gigawatts in 2035. Much of that will take place in rural areas. “All this compounds the significant and concerning impacts AI is having on society, including lost jobs, social instability and economic concentration,” the environmental groups said. Proposed data centers have become a flash point in recent days. Last week, protestors marched outside the headquarters of utility DTE in Detroit. The company is requesting approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission to supply OpenAI and Oracle with electricity for a 1.4 gigawatt data center. Protestors said they were concerned about the data center d