May 27, 2026

Vidya

News, articles and Essays on ancient Indian Texts

Diplomacy Vidya

Jaishankar Hands Over Made-in-India Laptops to Trinidad and Tobago Schoolchildren

The ceremony was held during Jaishankar’s official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from May 8 to 9, 2026. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the first set of 2,000 laptops was handed over to selected schoolchildren in the presence of Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar. The initiative was presented as a message of learning, awareness and opportunity, showing how India’s development cooperation is increasingly extending into education and digital access.

By Kautilya / May 11, 2026
Economy Infrastructure Vidya

Gujarat Educational Institution Turns Waste Into Biogas, Uses It to Cook 500+ Meals Daily

The campus now prepares daily meals for over 500 people, including around 250 hostel students who are served twice a day, along with 15 staff families residing on the premises. Instead of relying on LPG cylinders, the institution uses two biogas plants with a combined capacity of 90 cubic metres per day. These plants convert cow dung, kitchen waste and agricultural residue into usable cooking gas.

By Kautilya / April 28, 2026
Vidya

India to Set Up Space Laboratories in Universities as Private Space Investment Crosses USD 600 Million

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, reviewed the plan during a briefing by IN-SPACe Chairman Dr Pawan Goenka. The initiative is aimed at creating a skilled talent pipeline for India’s fast-expanding private space ecosystem, which has attracted more than USD 600 million in private investment over the last five years.

By Kautilya / April 27, 2026
Vidya

Nmc Tells Medical Colleges To Stop Charging MBBS Fees Beyond 4.5 Years

According to the NMC, the MBBS programme consists of 54 months of academic study, followed by a one-year Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI). The commission said the internship is a mandatory training phase, but it does not form part of the formal academic teaching period, and therefore fees should be restricted to the academic component alone.

By Kautilya / April 23, 2026
Vidya

FMGE June 2026 Registrations Open; NBEMS sets June 28 Exam Date

According to the official information bulletin, candidates can submit applications online until 11:55 pm on 11 May. NBEMS has scheduled the edit window from 16 to 18 May, while the final opportunity to correct deficient images and documents runs up to 10 June for images and 16 June for required certificates. The exam city intimation slip is due on 17 June, admit cards will be issued on 24 June, and the result is to be declared by 28 July 2026.

By Kautilya / April 22, 2026
Intervention Vidya

SMILE Scheme Expands Support for Transgender Persons and Beggary Rehabilitation Across India

The government said the programme has made visible progress on the ground. As of March 2026, 31,055 individuals had been identified under the beggary rehabilitation sub-scheme, while 9,935 had been rehabilitated. The release also said 21 Garima Grehs, which serve as shelter homes for transgender persons, are currently operational across 17 states, with three more sanctioned in August 2025.

By Kautilya / April 21, 2026
Economy Vidya

MSME Ministry Trains Over 2,500 Artisans in AI Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

The training programme was designed as a hands-on exercise, with sessions delivered in simple language and adapted to local contexts so that artisans from diverse trades could use the technology in practical ways. Participants were introduced to AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Indus and Google Gemini, with the focus placed on real-world applications rather than abstract technical instruction.

By Kautilya / April 20, 2026