As part of the national bureau, Sourav Roy Barman covers education and Opposition parties, while also closely tracking political developments in Northeast India. He tweets @Sourav_RB

May 31, 2023 18:25 IST
The top five states where Arts was the popular pick in 2022 were Gujarat, West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
May 31, 2023 04:00 IST
Records show that in Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, of those who appeared in Class 12 boards in 2022, Arts stream students accounted for a mere 1.53 per cent, 2.01 per cent and 2.19 per cent respectively.
Wed, May 31, 2023
May 29, 2023 18:18 IST
PM Narendra Modi reminds his party that no political tie-up in country has lasted a quarter century, but in its present form, BJP is the prime mover, with little need for allies
Tue, May 30, 2023
May 29, 2023 04:03 IST
Among the Opposition parties that stayed away from the ceremony were the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, DMK, and the Left parties.
Mon, May 29, 2023
May 28, 2023 15:01 IST
In her written message, which was read out by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson Harivansh during the inaugural event, Murmu said the new Parliament building is a “living example” of India’s commitment to preserve its democratic traditions.
Mon, May 29, 2023
May 28, 2023 06:23 IST
New Parliament Building Inauguration Highlights: Soon after its inauguration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the new Parliament building as a harbinger of not just India’s development but that of the world.
Tue, May 30, 2023
May 26, 2023 15:28 IST
The Delhi CM’s outreach is more of an “issue-based” move against a Central ordinance. His party does not plan to recalibrate its Assembly poll plans in states such as Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
Sat, May 27, 2023
May 25, 2023 10:47 IST
19 Oppn parties have jointly declared their boycott of opening of new Parliament building by PM Modi, which, they allege, would amount to ‘sidelining’ President Murmu and ‘assaulting’ Indian democracy
Thu, May 25, 2023
May 24, 2023 04:16 IST
The two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting on Wednesday. Modi, who reached Sydney on Monday, is on a three-day visit to Australia.
Wed, May 24, 2023
May 22, 2023 17:13 IST
In the next three days, Delhi CM will meet Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, and Uddhav Thackeray. Though it will be difficult to beat the BJP's numbers in the Rajya Sabha, the outreach will serve as an index for the state of Opposition unity.
Mon, May 22, 2023
May 20, 2023 03:20 IST
Led by Radhakrishnan, who is also the chairperson of the IIT Kanpur Board of Governors, the committee had IIM Ahmedabad Director Bharat Bhasker and Vice-Chancellor of Assam’s Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya Mridul Hazarika as members.
Sun, May 21, 2023
May 18, 2023 16:32 IST
Centre is walking a tightrope to tackle the situation by meeting representatives of various sides, reflected by Amit Shah’s meetings with Meiteis and Kukis as well as Mizoram civil society groups
Thu, May 18, 2023
May 12, 2023 19:58 IST
Overall pass percentage in both classes dips to match pre-pandemic days
Sat, May 13, 2023
May 11, 2023 18:34 IST
The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-1977' talks of BJP leader's support for Nehru during 1962 war and his admiration as a young man for the latter, but debunks that Nehru ever saw him as future PM
Fri, May 12, 2023
May 08, 2023 04:10 IST
According to Joshi's appointment order as the chief secretary, he will also serve as Manipur's Chief Vigilance Commissioner and Principal Resident Commissioner of Manipur Bhawan in New Delhi.
Tue, May 09, 2023
May 08, 2023 03:51 IST
Responding to questions from The Indian Express, the Australian Department of Home Affairs said that applications in which elements of fraud are detected are placed under the “non-grant” category, which prevents a person from making fresh applications for at least three to 10 years.
Tue, May 09, 2023
May 01, 2023 04:01 IST
The amendment has been done on the recommendations of an inter-ministerial committee, which, in its draft report, had also recommended that the serving of eggs as part of government food safety programmes be also made mandatory. However, that proposal has been shelved for now.
Mon, May 01, 2023
April 30, 2023 04:02 IST
According to the merit list released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), 43 candidates, including one female student, have scored 100 percentile.
Tue, May 02, 2023
April 21, 2023 16:39 IST
The International Buddhist Confederation, organiser of Global Buddhism Summit along with Union govt, has been driving government's initiatives, even as presence of Dalai Lama keeps China away, leaves more space for India
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
April 19, 2023 04:00 IST
At the meeting, the mental health and wellness of students was discussed at length, with Pradhan stressing on the need to develop a “robust mechanism of zero tolerance for discrimination in institutes”.
Thu, Apr 20, 2023
April 18, 2023 04:45 IST
Also on the table are topics including the “need for a common entrance” for all Centrally Funded Technical Institutes, which was resisted by the IITs in the past, especially when the UPA government had proposed it in 2012.
Wed, Apr 19, 2023
April 14, 2023 14:55 IST
Every student enrolled in a UG or PG programme "should be encouraged to take credit courses in IKS amounting in all to at least five per cent of the total mandated credits."
Sat, Apr 15, 2023
April 11, 2023 11:04 IST
West Bengal officials said the Joint Review Mission’s report was finalised without the signature of the state’s representative. The state government said the allegations are being examined.
Wed, Apr 12, 2023
April 10, 2023 17:06 IST
Besides reshaping the school system through higher-level policy changes, the NCF also contains a series of vital observations and recommendations regarding tweaks at the classroom level from the placement of the blackboard to how principals are to be served tea.
Thu, Apr 13, 2023
April 07, 2023 18:17 IST
Among the most significant recommendations in the draft NCF on school education are about choice of subjects and exams in classes IX-XII.
Fri, Apr 07, 2023





