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President Murmu Inspires Graduates at GNDU Convocation
President Murmu Urges Graduates to Use Education as a Tool for Nation-Building at GNDU Convocation Amritsar, January 15, 2026: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu today graced the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar, where she called upon graduating students to view education not merely as a means of livelihood but…
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Chandigarh University Sets Record in Khelo India University Games
Chandigarh University Dominates the Khelo India University Games Chandigarh, India, December 13, 2025 Chandigarh University has written a new chapter in Indian university sports history by becoming the first university in India to win the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) title for two consecutive years — a remarkable feat that underscores its growing sporting excellence…
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UGC (India) Mandates Timely Exams and Degree Awards
UGC Directs Universities to Conduct Exams and Award Degrees Without Delay New Delhi, India, December 6, 2025 – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive to all universities and higher education institutions across India, urging them to conduct examinations and award degrees on time. The move comes in response to growing concerns that…
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Vice President Praises India’s Performance in QS Rankings
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of SRM University Delhi-NCR in Sonepat, Haryana. New Delhi, India, November 7, 2025 — Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of SRM University Delhi-NCR in Sonepat, Haryana, as the Chief Guest today. In his address to the gathering, the Vice-President praised the…
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Beware of Unrecognized Degrees: UGC Alert
The University Grants Commission has issued a warning about a Fake University. New Delhi, India, October 25, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has released a Public Notice concerning an institution that is offering unrecognized degrees. According to the UGC announcement, the institution is offering various degree programs that violate the rules,…
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UNESCO Responds to US Withdrawal: Audrey Azoulay’s Statement
Paris, July 22, 2025 — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal of the United States from UNESCO: “I deeply regret President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from UNESCO once again—a decision that will take effect at the end of December 2026. “This choice contradicts the…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Southampton University’s Gurugram Campus
Dharmendra Pradhan and Nayab Saini inaugurated the University of Southampton’s India campus in Gurugram. Enlarge this Photo New Delhi, India, July 16, 2025 — Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education, inaugurated the India campus of the University of Southampton today in Gurugram, Haryana. Nayab Singh Saini, the Chief Minister of Haryana, joined him. The…
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Future of Agriculture: Collaboration Among Punjab Universities
Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana hosted a visionary meeting for the Vice Chancellors of Punjab. Ludhiana, Punjab, India, June 5, 2025 — Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana hosted a meeting for Vice Chancellors from various institutions across Punjab. The purpose of this gathering was to foster collaboration, share strategic insights, and address common challenges in…
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University of Liverpool Opens Campus in India: A New Era for Education
New Delhi, India, May 26, 2025 — Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, presided over the handover ceremony for the Letter of Intent (LoI) to the University of Liverpool today in New Delhi. It marks the second foreign university to receive a LoI under the UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher…
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Transformative MBA Programs with Harvard Case Studies at Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University signs a MoU with Harvard Business Publishing to offer global case-study-based online MBA and BBA programs. CHANDIGARH, India, May 6, 2025 — Chandigarh University Online has launched the ‘Case-Based Teaching & Simulation’ Program in collaboration with Harvard Business Publishing Education to provide students with experiential learning opportunities based on case studies. HBPE is…
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Record Job Placements for Chandigarh University Hospitality Students
CHANDIGARH, India, February 21, 2025 — Over 834 students from the Travel, Tourism, and Hotel Management program at Chandigarh University secured campus placements for 2023 and 2024. It represents a significant increase of 38% in job offers for hospitality and tourism management students compared to previous years. Seventy-six tourism and hospitality management students from Chandigarh…
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Chandigarh University Wins AIU North Zone Youth Festival 2025
Chandigarh University won the overall trophy at the 38th AIU Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival 2025, securing 26 awards in total. Team CU has won the Overall AIU North-Zone Trophy four times. Chandigarh University’s contingent of 49 members has qualified for the AIU National Youth Festival 2025. View the enlarged photo. CHANDIGARH, India, February 7,…
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University of Southampton’s Upcoming Delhi Campus: A Boost for Higher Education in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with the University of Southampton delegation. New Delhi, India, January 31, 2025 — Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan convened a meeting today in New Delhi with a delegation from the University of Southampton and representatives from the British Council in India. The meeting included the participation of Vineet…
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UGC Approves Chandigarh University Lucknow: New Courses in AI
LUCKNOW, India, January 28, 2025—Following the approval of the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2024, which facilitated the establishment of Chandigarh University Lucknow as a state private university, the institution has obtained recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC). This recognition enables Chandigarh University Lucknow to commence academic courses for the 2025-26 academic…
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Chandigarh University Delivers Stunning Defeat to Panjab University
Chandigarh University clinches the MAKA Trophy 2024 for sports after delivering a resounding defeat to Panjab University and outperforming Lovely Professional University and GND University. — UPDATED — January 17, 2025 — New Delhi, India, January 4, 2025 — Chandigarh University has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first private university in India to…
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Revolutionizing Education: Chandigarh University’s AI Hub in Uttar Pradesh
Chandigarh University in Lucknow aims to realize the vision of making India a global hub for AI. Chandigarh University’s Uttar Pradesh Campus will offer multidisciplinary, AI-augmented education across 43 programs starting from the 2025-26 academic session. This initiative at India’s first AI City in Lucknow’s SCR aims to revolutionize the country’s educational landscape. LUCKNOW, India,…
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UNESCO Chair Appointed in India at Pondicherry University
UNESCO has appointed a new Chair in India. Founded in 1992, the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme is a collaborative network of higher education institutions that aims to tackle complex, interconnected development challenges. The program fosters international cooperation and networking among universities to strengthen their institutional capacities through knowledge-sharing and collaborative efforts. The Chair focusing on “Renewable…
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Celebrating 142 Years of Punjab University
Punjab University is observing its 142nd Anniversary. Lahore, Pakistan, October 14, 2024 — The University of the Punjab, also known as Punjab University, is a prestigious public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is the country’s oldest and largest public-sector university and is celebrating its 142nd Anniversary today. Established on October 14, 1882, the…
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Indian Army and Air Force MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya for Logistics Skills Enhancement
New Delhi, India, September 9, 2024 — To enhance the skills and capabilities of their personnel, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara. The MoU was signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini…
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Chandigarh University Launches Center of Excellence for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
CHANDIGARH, India, Sept. 7, 2024: Madhyastha — Centre of Excellence on ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) was inaugurated at the Chandigarh University campus by Punjab and Haryana High Court judges Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Vikram Aggarwal in the presence of Rajya Sabha MP, and Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu. It marks a significant advancement…
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