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Senior bureaucrat Deepti Gaur Mukerjee appointed as new Higher Education Secretary

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed as the new Higher Education Secretary. She previously served as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs Secretary. Mukerjee praised the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs for its collaborative platform.

The Economic Times

Who is Naresh Pal Gangwar? The new higher education secretary with years of experience in Rajasthan’s education hub, appointed amid NEET-UG 2026 protests

Senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar now leads the Department of Higher Education. He replaces Vineet Joshi, who has been transferred to another ministry. Gangwar brings extensive administrative and education sector experience to his new role. His appointment occurs during ongoing student protests concerning the NEET-UG examination. The department faces…

The Economic Times

Centre transfers Higher Education Secy Vineet Joshi amid NEET row; Naresh Pal Gangwar takes over

Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was transferred amid ongoing exam irregularities scrutiny. Naresh Pal Gangwar now leads the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. Several other secretary-level appointments were also announced by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. This reshuffle occurs while the Education Ministry faces public and political…

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Bihar govt approves setting up of five new private universities

Bihar's cabinet has approved the establishment of five new private universities to boost higher education access. Additionally, new teacher transfer rules promoting transparency and fairness were greenlit. The state also plans significant investments in developing 11 satellite townships and enhancing tourism infrastructure, including a cultural complex in Munger. MoUs for…

The Economic Times

Ministry shifts skills project focus

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) will revise its Skill/Credit Portfolio project to place greater emphasis on lifelong learning, future workforce development and national skills planning.

Bangkok Post

NEET paper leak: CBI, government officials apprise Par panel of steps taken to prevent leakage in June 21 retest

Top officials of the Union Education Ministry led by Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh and officials of the National Medical Commission (NMC) including its chairman Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth also appeared before the panel.

The Economic Times

Professor Paul Boyle appointed Chair of The Conversation UK

The Conversation UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Paul Boyle, Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University, as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.

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New Year Honours 2026: Full list of people to receive a Knighthood, MBE, OBE CBE or other title

A full list of all those being recognised in the King’s New Year Honours

Evening Standard

New year honours list 2026 in full as hundreds awarded for service

Honours as part of orders of chivalry have been given by monarchs since the Middle Ages

The Independent UK

UCL President: Universities must show they bring benefits to everyone, locally and nationally

Editor’s note: The Conversation’s operation in the UK is based at UCL in London, where around half of the 25-strong editorial team have desks. It is a physical representation of our integrated position within the institution and the UK Higher Education sector.

The Conversation

SNP welcome £2400 increase to Scottish students' annual support

THE SNP have welcomed a £2400 increase to the amount Scottish students can borrow annually to support themselves through university, with the…

The National (Scotland)

Four-year degree programme will herald world-class education: Bindu

The Hindu

Workshop on Academic Bank of Credits organised

Workshop on Academic Bank of Credits organized by Higher Education department and KSHEC at Kerala University. Inaugurated by Vice Chancellor.

The Hindu

Campus Industrial Park programme by Kerala govt. triggers ample interest, operational modality to be evolved

18 educational institutions in the district interested in Campus Industrial Park programme to bridge industry-higher education gap and support startups.

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Supreme Court raps Tamil Nadu Governor for refusing to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister

Supreme Court gives Tamil Nadu Governor R.N Ravi overnight to decide on reinstating DMK leader K. Ponmudy as Minister, defying court order.

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HC directive to consider plea on reservation for Anglo-indian community candidates

Kerala High Court orders Higher Education Department to consider reservation for Anglo-Indian community in colleges.

The Hindu

Global recognition for Sneharamam project

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All Kerala Higher Education Survey report released

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Higher Education Department constitutes panel to clear pending audit objections in varsities

State high level committee formed to clear pending local fund audit objections in 13 universities under Higher Education department.

Newcastle Herald

University of Newcastle welcomes 'visionary plan' for higher education

Vice chancellor Alex Zelinsky says accord will improve the quality of higher education.

The Hindu

Rules do not permit regularisation of guest lecturers: Minister

Stating that rules do not permit regularisation of guest lecturers, Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar told the Legislative Council on Tuesday that the government was in the process of appointing 310 principals and 1,208 assistant professors shortly.

The Hindu

Kalaignar held a special place in his heart for Islamic community: Higher Education Minister

Former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's support for the Islamic community emphasized, urging equality among students from different communities.

The Hindu

T.N. government directs Periyar University V-C to suspend Registrar

Higher Education Secretary instructs Periyar University to suspend Registrar Thangavel due to proven serious allegations.

The Hindu

SFI raise concerns over permitting foreign, private universities in Kerala, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu defends move

The Students Federation of India opposes the government's decision to allow private and foreign universities in Kerala.

The Hindu

Kerala Budget 2024-25| State to attract investment in higher education sector

The LDF government in Thiruvananthapuram aims to attract investments in higher education, including establishing foreign university campuses, while also endorsing the establishment of private universities, marking a policy shift from their previous anti-privatisation stance.

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