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New Zealand PM Luxon strengthens academic ties with India, announces scholarships at IIT Delhi
New Delhi, March 18: The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, chaired an education-focused event at IIT Delhi, reaffirming the deep academic ties between New Zealand and India. The event celebrated the New Zealand Centre, a flagship initiative that brings together all New Zealand universities in collaboration with IIT Delhi.
49,189 scholarships disbursed for wards and widows of CAPF, State Police Personnel: MoS Nityanand Rai
New Delhi, March 11: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday in Parliament said that under the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) a total of 49,189 scholarships have been disbursed for the wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and State Police Personnel since its inception in 2006-07 until 2023-24.
Literacy rate among Muslims 79.5 per cent, other religions 80.9: Minority Affairs Ministry
New Delhi, March 10: As per Annual Report, Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), 2023-24, the literacy rate among Muslims is 79.5 per cent for persons aged 7 years and above, while literacy rate for all religions for the same age group is 80.9 per cent, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Israel's new project 'senior future' to aid senior citizens
Tel Aviv, March 3: Israel's Ministry of Social Equality and the Advancement of Women, in collaboration with the National Student Association, is launching project "Senior Future" - an innovative national initiative in which students will carry out various activities with senior citizens in exchange for a scholarship.
Reliance Foundation announces results for postgraduate scholarships
Mumbai, February 28: On the occasion of National Science Day, Reliance Foundation has announced the results of its postgraduate scholarships for the year 2024-25. The scholarships are offered to 100 first-year students in India pursuing degrees in engineering, technology, energy, and life sciences.
Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of massive cuts in scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and minority students
New Delhi, February 25: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of systematically reducing scholarships meant for students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities, alleging that the Modi government's actions have severely impacted the educational opportunities of marginalised youth.
NSUI demands immediate release of student scholarships in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Feb 19: The National Students Union of India (NSUI) has presented a memorandum to the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, the Principal Secretary of the Higher Education Department, and the Commissioner, demanding the immediate release of the scholarships under the Mukhyamantri Medhavi Scholarship Scheme and other government scholarship programs.
Kerala Assembly: Congress-led UDF stages walkout over 'reduction' of backward class scholarships
Thiruvananthapuram, February 13: Kerala Assembly on Thursday witnessed uproar as the Opposition members staged a protest in the well of the House alleging the reduction of backward class scholarships.