Vidya

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ICAR Institutions Enter Global Rankings, Mark Milestone for India’s Agricultural Education

For the first time, two ICAR institutions have secured positions in this global ranking. The ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, has been placed in the 51–100 band in Veterinary Science, becoming the only Indian institution among the top 100 globally in this category. Meanwhile, the ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, has been ranked in the 151–200 band in Agriculture & Forestry, placing it among leading institutions worldwide.

Garuda Aerospace, REIL Join Hands to Expand Drone Pilot Training in Jaipur

The new centre is backed by a 10-year DGCA authorization reportedly valid through March 2036. According to the reports, the facility will train drone pilots for small-category Rotorcraft RPAS operations, including both day and night Visual Line of Sight missions. Ground training will be conducted at REIL House in Mansarovar, while flying operations are planned at Arya College of Engineering and IT in Kukas, Jaipur.

The Moon That Refused the Sun’s Shadow: India’s Strategic Autonomy in a Fragmenting World

अयममृतनिधानं नायकोऽप्योषधीनांअमृतमयशरीरः कान्तियुक्तोऽपि चन्द्रः ।भवति विगतरश्मिर्मण्डलं प्राप्य भानोःपरसदननिविष्टः को लघुत्वं न याति ॥ ०३-३१ ayam

India Drives AI Integration in Education to Build Talent Pipeline for Global Leadership

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 plays a central role in India’s AI education strategy, recognising AI’s potential to enhance learning outcomes, personalise education, and bolster teacher capabilities. NEP 2020 emphasises multidisciplinary education — including AI, big data, and machine learning — equipping students with skills necessary for 21st-century jobs. As education is on the Concurrent List, the policy guides both central and state education strategies.