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NEP Will End 'PhD by Default' Culture, Says Jitendra Singh

Bengaluru, June 13 (UNI) union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday stirred a debate on the quality of higher education and research in India, asserting that many PhD holders have entered doctoral programmes 'by default' rather than by choice, aptitude or commitment to scientific inquiry.
Speaking at the RISE 2026 conclave in Bengaluru, the minister said India's education system had for decades encouraged students to view advanced degrees as fallback options when other career aspirations did not materialise, contributing to concerns over employability and the quality of research output.
In a candid assessment of the country's academic landscape, Dr Singh said a section of PhD holders struggling to find suitable employment had pursued research not because of a passion for knowledge creation but because they were left searching for alternative career paths.
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Kharge alleges EC helping BJP as RSS conclave begins in Belagavi

10 Jul 2026 | 12:54 PM

Belagavi, July 10 (UNI) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday sharpened the Congress government's offensive against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Election Commission, choosing the opening day of the Sangh's annual All India Pracharaks' meeting here to accuse the poll body of acting to benefit the BJP and challenge the RSS on issues of transparency.

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Kumaraswamy rules out immediate return to Karnataka politics

10 Jul 2026 | 12:38 PM

Bengaluru, Jul 10 (UNI) union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday sought to end speculation over his political future, asserting that he has no plans to quit his responsibilities at the Centre for an immediate return to Karnataka politics, even as he indicated that he would play a more active role in revitalising the Janata Dal (Secular) in the state.

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Revanth Reddy to release final Rythu Bharosa installment, distribute e-pattadar passbooks at Khammam farmers' meet

10 Jul 2026 | 10:58 AM

Hyderabad, July 10 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will attend the Rythu Ashirvada Sabha at Jagannadhapuram in Chintakani Mandal of Khammam district on Friday, where he will release the final installment of Rythu Bharosa assistance for the Vanakalam (Kharif) season and distribute e-Pattadar passbooks to farmers.

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Post stampede : CM Vijay visits Karur, to meet victim families, hand over govt job orders, lay stone for private footwear unit

10 Jul 2026 | 10:41 AM

Chennai, July 10 (UNI) In his first visit after the tragic stampdee that snuffed out the lives of 41 people during his political outreach laat year, Chief Minister and TVK Founder Vijay reached Karur on Friday to meet the families of the victims and hand over appointment orders providing government jobs, a move that was opposed by the two Left parties, which are providing outside support to the ruling dispensation.

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Three-day Global Diabetes Convention begins at Kovalam

10 Jul 2026 | 7:41 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 10 (UNI) The 14th edition of the Annual Global Diabetes Convention commenced at Kovalam on Friday, bringing together leading diabetes specialists, physicians, researchers, nutritionists, diabetes educators and healthcare professionals from India and abroad.

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