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

September 10, 2022 15:19 IST
Days before joining the Yatra, Yadav stepped down from the coordination panel of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which led the year-long farmer protests against the three controversial central agricultural laws.
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
September 08, 2022 14:33 IST
Dharmendra Pradhan said this while interacting with students of a private coaching institute in Rajasthan's Kota this week. Incidentally, the 2022 NEET-UG topper - Tanishka - is from the OBC (non-creamy layer) category
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
September 08, 2022 02:07 IST
The scheme will be open to states that agree to implement the NEP 2020 in entirety. “States/UTs would sign (the)
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
September 07, 2022 23:46 IST
Attacks political strategist Prashant Kishor, saying 'he is an expert in making statements for publicity'
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
September 07, 2022 19:36 IST
A united front against the BJP, Nitish said, was in the “national interest”, appearing to blunt suggestions that his ongoing efforts are driven by personal ambitions alone.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
September 07, 2022 04:20 IST
The study was carried out jointly by the Union Ministry of Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) between March 23-26.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
September 06, 2022 22:39 IST
On Tuesday, Nitish met Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, CPIM general secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI general secretary D Raja, former Union minister and RJD leader Sharad Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and INLD chief OP Chautala.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
September 06, 2022 12:40 IST
PM SHRI: A new centrally sponsored scheme aims to transform 14,500 government schools across the country into a showcase of the new National Education Policy
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
September 03, 2022 09:00 IST
Former Prasar Bharati CEO’s supporters say he spoke out against a ‘rotten section’ of Trinamool as he has the party's ‘best interests in mind’. But some leaders want him to face disciplinary action.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
September 02, 2022 04:20 IST
Earlier this year, Sri Lanka, battling the worst economic crisis in its history, had plunged into unprecedented turmoil, with an acute shortage of essentials such as fuel and medicine triggering massive protests, which forced Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country and resign as President, a post taken over by Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
September 02, 2022 00:54 IST
The NCERT report had studied trends since 1950, when the country had 2,171 schools with 2.38 crore students.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
August 31, 2022 21:42 IST
“Annaji is not an RSS or BJP man… But it is true BJP leaders are trying to influence him,” says aide Vishwambhar Choudhari
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
August 31, 2022 05:03 IST
The proposed regulator, PARAKH, will also be tasked with holding periodic learning outcome tests like the National Achievement Survey (NAS) and State Achievement Surveys.
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
August 28, 2022 02:09 IST
He says learning outcomes in primary classes will not improve unless focus shifts to teachers
Sun, Aug 28, 2022
August 27, 2022 09:17 IST
CUET PG 2022: Banaras Hindu University (BHU) received the maximum number of applications (3.53 lakh) for the postgraduate edition of the test, followed by Lucknow's Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (3.13 lakh) and Uttarakhand-based Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (3.02 lakh).
Sun, Aug 28, 2022
August 27, 2022 07:17 IST
Veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that as polls are approaching, he will float a Jammu and Kashmir unit of his new party first.
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
August 25, 2022 21:15 IST
In a letter to the CJI, the 54 signatories, including senior faculty members of the premier business school, said the remission is not only a denial of justice but "also presents a real and immediate danger to Bilkis Bano and her family".
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
August 25, 2022 09:50 IST
The report, which is being considered by the Centre, also suggested a varied admission criteria, small student intake, flexible faculty contracts, and options for Indian IIT students to study abroad
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
August 21, 2022 03:50 IST
The report also states that IIT-Delhi is the preferred choice for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Malaysia. According to the report, Egypt is keen to launch an arrangement, online if not physical, from 2022-23.
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
August 17, 2022 20:22 IST
Arvind Kejriwal's prans: Free quality education; free quality healthcare; jobs for all; equal rights, security and respect for women; right price for farmer produce
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
August 17, 2022 10:42 IST
Arvind Kejriwal asked the BJP and Congress to join the “mission” to make India “super rich” and the “best country in the world, free of hatred and enmity”.
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
August 15, 2022 10:50 IST
In her message on the occasion of Independence Day, Sonia said attempts to "trivialise" the sacrifices of freedom fighters and the "glorious achievements" made by the country can never be accepted.
Tue, Aug 16, 2022
August 15, 2022 05:01 IST
In her address to the nation on the eve of the 76th Independence Day, the country’s first tribal President said a “common thread” binds the people of India, which is known for its diversity, and inspires them to work together.
Mon, Aug 15, 2022
August 12, 2022 08:51 IST
A political pushback is playing out, with Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal taking the lead in framing a counter to the PM's pitch, even as the AAP has also moved the apex court to oppose the PIL.
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
August 09, 2022 20:38 IST
Chirag Paswan, whom Nitish has accused of conspiring with the BJP to weaken the JD(U), also defended the saffron party saying it did “all it could” to keep the Bihar coalition alive.
Wed, Aug 10, 2022




