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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
VTU Kalaburagi Regional Centre distributes laptops among SC/ST students
In an initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusive education, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Regional Centre in Kalaburagi distributed laptops to 70 eligible students from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. The distribution ceremony took place at the VTU's Regional Centre for Postgraduate Studies in Kalaburagi on Friday. Beneficiaries included students from MTech programmes (CSE, VLSI, CCT, and CHT), MCA, MBA, and undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Electronics. Addressing the students on the occasion, B. Shambhu Lingappa, director of VTU's Regional Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Kalaburagi, lauded VTU Vice-Chancellor S. Vidyashankar for consistently prioritising student welfare and holistic development. 'Mr. Vidyashankar's initiatives to distribute laptops among the students from marginalised sections for enhancing the academic and technical proficiency of students is commendable. This initiative, spearheaded by VTU's SC/ST Cell, is a significant step towards ensuring equal access to digital resources and fostering educational empowerment. It reflects the university's commitment to supporting students from disadvantaged communities in their academic pursuits. The procurement and implementation of the laptop distribution programme was made possible through the efforts of Pralhad Rathod, Liaison Officer (Belagavi), who played a pivotal role in its execution,' he said. He also reaffirmed VTU's dedication to providing all students with an equitable and technologically advanced learning environment by stating that the initiative marked another significant stride towards empowering students from underprivileged backgrounds and reducing the digital divide in higher education. Programme coordinators M.A. Waheed, Satish Upalonkar, and Brijbhushan, SC/ST Coordinator Rahul Moolbharati were present.
The Print
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
IIT Delhi revamps curriculum after 12 years to reduce students' burden, meet industry demands
'The industry demands are rapidly changing…there is a whole new emergence of AI and focus on sustainability. The exercise for this revamp began in 2022. Over the last few years we have taken extensive stakeholder feedback. We have been talking to our alumni, students…our faculty are involved with industry and society. We have tried to incorporate flexibility to make the curriculum more exciting for students,' he said. In an interview to PTI on Tuesday, Banerjee informed that the last curriculum revision was done in 2013. New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi has completely revamped its curriculum after 12 years with concerns about burden on students and changing industry demands being among the major reasons behind the massive exercise, according to Director Rangan Banerjee. 'The concern about burden on students was definitely one of the factors which guided our curriculum revamp. We have restricted the number of core credits per semester and specially in the first two semesters when the first year students join, they will have a relatively reduced load. We have also tried to see that in the first year the class sizes are smaller,' he added. Banerjee explained that the reduced class size for first two semesters will now be 150 instead of 300 to ensure more personalised attention. 'We have also focused on learning by doing. So this has been on our minds to reduce the stress but we also want to ensure that we have elements of rigour and choice in our curriculum and then try to minimise the load,' he added. An honours programme has been introduced as an add-on to the BTech degree. Additionally, an undergraduate student can now petition for an M Tech degree in any available M Tech programme at IIT Delhi at the end of their third year. This will allow a student to graduate with both bachelor's and master's degrees in five years. 'One of the important changes that has been introduced in the curriculum is in programming education by integrating AI-based code generators into the introductory course on programming. Students from all BTech streams will have to undergo mandatory training on how to use AI responsibly and ethically to future proof them,' he said. 'Similarly each graduate will have some training in sustainability. We are providing more opportunities for hands-on learning, internships and teamwork, so that our graduates will be more future ready and will be able to actually make an impact in India and the world,' he added. The 15-member curriculum revamp panel extensively studied the syllabus being taught at eight institutions–Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge University; Harvey Mudd College, California; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana; besides IIT Bombay, Gandhinagar and Hyderabad. PTI GJS GJS DV DV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
IIT Madras launches courses in chemistry, EVs
IIT-M has launched undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2025–26 academic year, including a BS in chemistry and an MTech in electric vehicles , aimed at preparing students for industry and research leadership. Admissions to the new BS chemistry programme will be through the IISER aptitude test, while the MTech in electric vehicles will admit students via GATE. Two new BTech programmes computational engineering and mechanics (CEM) and instrumentation and biomedical engineering (iBME) have also been introduced under JEE. The institute has also operationalized two inclusive admission routes: sports excellence admission (SEA) and fine arts and culture excellence (FACE). Each BTech and BS programme will reserve two seats under these categories one gender-neutral and one for woman candidates. 'These new courses reflect both the aspirations of students and the evolving needs of industry and academia,' said Prof. Prathap Haridoss, dean (academic courses). All programmes include interdisciplinary learning, options for dual degrees, and industry-linked internships. The MTech focuses on hands-on learning for 2W, 3W, and commercial e-mobility, while iBME targets innovation in AI-driven healthcare.
News18
21-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
What The Killing Of Naxal Commander Basava Raju Means For The Future Of Maoist Movement
Last Updated: Basava Raju was the Supreme Commander of the CPI (Maoist) and the movement's principal strategist. His elimination could trigger internal disarray and a leadership crisis The killing of Basava Raju — also known as Nambala Keshava Rao — marks one of the most significant blows to left-wing extremism in India in recent years. The 70-year-old Supreme Commander of the CPI (Maoist) was eliminated by the District Reserve Guard (DRG), along with 25 others, in a major security operation that lasted over 50 hours in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur. This high-stakes encounter comes days after the conclusion of the largest-ever anti-Naxal operation, led by CRPF Director General GP Singh. While that earlier mission did not succeed in eliminating top Maoist leadership, the DRG operation did — striking at the very apex of the Maoist command structure. The elimination of Raju is being hailed as a critical success both operationally and symbolically. WHO WAS BASAVA RAJU? Basava Raju was more than a senior Maoist — he was the Supreme Commander of the CPI (Maoist) and the movement's principal strategist. After the resignation of Maoist founder Ganapathi in 2018, Raju took over the reins, overseeing the group's most violent operations and directing its long-term insurgent strategy. Originally from Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, Raju became involved in left-wing activism during his student years in Warangal, where he joined the Radical Students Union (RSU). Over time, he rose through the ranks from military strategist to General Secretary of the CPI (Maoist). He was on the most-wanted lists of both the NIA and the police forces in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. As an engineer with an MTech degree, Raju combined technical expertise with military planning. According to senior CRPF officials, he was highly skilled in guerrilla warfare and IED deployment, and was central to the training and operational capability of the Maoist cadre. His strategic acumen and battlefield experience made him indispensable to the CPI (Maoist) — which now faces a serious leadership vacuum. WHY IS THIS ENCOUNTER CONSIDERED A MAJOR MILESTONE? The death of Basava Raju delivers both a tactical and psychological setback to the Maoist insurgency. With a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, he was not only the most wanted Maoist but also the ideological and operational core of the group. His elimination could trigger confusion within the Maoist ranks, create a leadership crisis, and discourage new recruits. Security officials believe the successful operation also sends a clear message to remaining Maoist leaders — that Indian forces have the capacity, intelligence, and reach to dismantle even the highest levels of the insurgent hierarchy. It is expected to lower morale among the cadre and disrupt ongoing Maoist plans. WHO ARE THE REMAINING TOP MAOIST LEADERS? Among the remaining top Naxal leaders is Muppala Laxmana Rao, also known as Ganapathi, Ramanna, Srinivas, and Shekhar. Aged around 74, he is known to carry a sten or carbine and currently serves as an advisor and senior member (CMCM, CCM, PBM) of the CPI (Maoist). He hails from Birpur village, Sarangapur police station limits, Karimnagar district, Telangana. Another key figure is Mallojula Venugopal, also known as Vivek, Bhupati, Veenu, Sonu, and Abhay, aged around 68. He is a senior central committee member (CCM, PBM, CRBM) and currently serves as a spokesperson. He is from Pedapalli village, Thangapalli Mandalam, Rajanna Sircilla district, Telangana. Mishir Besra, also known as Bhaskar or Surnimal, aged around 65, is another senior leader, serving as both CCM and PBM. He is from Madhunadihi village, Pirtand police station limits, Giridih district, Jharkhand. Mallojula Venugopal and Chandari Yadav are among the top leaders currently steering the group. In addition to these figures, around 12 other Maoists are believed to be part of the Central Committee and Military Commission, functioning as the core leadership behind the Naxalite movement. WHAT DOES THE LATEST DATA SHOW ABOUT THE FIGHT AGAINST NAXALISM? According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the past decade has seen a dramatic decline in Naxal-related violence: In the first four months of 2025 alone, security forces neutralised 197 hardcore Naxalites. In 2014, 35 districts were considered severely affected by Naxalism; by 2025, that number has fallen to just six. The overall number of Naxal-affected districts has dropped from 126 in 2014 to 18 in 2025. Naxal-related incidents have decreased from 1,080 across 330 police stations in 76 districts in 2014 to 374 incidents in 151 stations in 42 districts by 2024. Security personnel martyred dropped from 88 in 2014 to just 19 in 2024. Conversely, the number of Naxalites killed in encounters has risen from 63 in 2014 to 2,089 cumulatively by 2025. Surrender rates have also surged — with 928 Naxalites laying down arms in 2024, and 718 more surrendering in just the first four months of 2025. HOW HAS THE SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE EVOLVED? From 2019 to 2025, the Indian government has bolstered its counter-insurgency infrastructure: 320 security camps have been set up jointly by central forces and state police. 68 night-landing helipads have been created in Naxal-dominated areas to enable rapid deployment. Fortified police stations have increased from 66 in 2014 to 555 by 2025 — a massive enhancement in frontline defence capability. WHAT COMES NEXT? The elimination of Basava Raju is being hailed as a historic success in India's decades-long battle against the Maoist insurgency. Raju's elimination is expected to create a leadership vacuum, trigger internal disarray, and lower morale among the cadre. It serves as a morale booster for the security forces and validates continued investment in counter-insurgency operations across affected regions. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reiterated the government's commitment to completely eradicating Naxalism from Indian soil by 31 March 2026. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : anti-Naxal operation CPI (Maoist) Left-Wing extremism Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 21, 2025, 15:05 IST News india What The Killing Of Naxal Commander Basava Raju Means For The Future Of Maoist Movement
Time of India
16-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
JNU issues eviction notices to 232 final-year students
New Delhi: A total of 232 final-year students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have been issued eviction notices and asked to vacate hostel rooms by May 31, triggering concern among students who say the move comes at a time when their thesis submission and final examination are due. The eviction notices, put up across several hostels in the past week, state that hostel accommodation for PhD students of batches 2017 to 2021, as well as students from Master's, integrated Bachelor's-Master's, Master in Computer Application (MCA), MTech, and BTech programmes ( batches 2020, 2023) nearing completion, will be discontinued by the end of May in line with the university's academic calendar. "All students concerned are requested to vacate their hostel rooms and clear their No Dues certificates by May 31, 2025.... Failing to do so, mess and hostel facilities will be discontinued from June 1, 2025," read one of the notices dated May 8. "No extension of stay will be granted by the hostel beyond May 31, 2025 under any circumstances. For any kind of extension request, students must seek prior approval from the Inter-Hall Administration (IHA) office," another hostel circular issued on May 13 said. Non-compliance will be met with action as per university rules, it said. The timing of the eviction notice, students said, had left many in a difficult position. "I belong to the 2018 batch of the integrated MA-PhD programme. We are typically allowed six years to complete our PhD, which means my submission deadline should be in 2026. Even after that, the rules allow a further extension of four semesters if approved. I submitted my MPhil in 2023, so my PhD tenure began after that. Despite this, I've received an eviction notice. During COVID, the university was closed for nearly two years. Shouldn't that be factored in? And it's not like there's a space crunch. Barak hostel was recently opened, and there is ample accommodation. Why should outstation students like me be forced to pay rent outside while continuing our research?" said a student, requesting anonymity. A Master's student pointed to another problem. "Earlier, students were given an extension of up to a month to prepare for the JNU entrance and UGC-NET/JRF. Now that JNUEE has been discontinued, the administration is saying such extensions won't be granted. But UGC-NET is next month, and we're being asked to vacate right before that. It's completely unreasonable." Responding to the students' concerns, the dean of students' welfare, professor Manuradha Chaudhary, said the notices were in line with the university policy. "The hostel stay is linked to the academic calendar, and once a student's final semester ends, their hostel tenure ends too. Students can continue their academic work if they are within the maximum period allowed, but the hostel cannot accommodate them beyond this point. We also need to make space for new admissions," she told TOI. Chaudhary added that in a few cases, one-month extensions have been granted as a special consideration for students preparing for entrance or fellowship exams. "We have considered some requests for extension under special circumstances for a one-month extension till June 30," she said. According to university officials, the eviction is part of the annual hostel turnover process to make space for incoming students.
