The Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) between Germany and India is a well-funded initiative, allocating over Euro 1 billion annually to a range of specific projects across India, said German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann.
Germany has voiced its concerns over the unfolding political situation in Bangladesh, and expressed hope for early elections and a swift transition to a civilian government.
Universities can conduct their own entrance exams for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses if seats remain vacant after the regular admission rounds, said the University Grants Commission on Thursday.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday released the revised NEET UG 2024 results, with 17 students achieving a perfect score, marking a 75 per cent drop in the number of toppers from the earlier declared results.
A committee (which was formed on Monday to investigate the matter) will have to rely on witness testimonies, security guards' accounts, and other tangible evidence to determine what happened, DU proctor Rajni Abbi told ANI. Notably, Abbi is the chairperson of the committee.
The uncertainty surrounding PhD admissions arose after the Centre cancelled the UGC NET exam, which had been crucial for entry into PhD programs. The UGC NET exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), determines eligibility for teaching positions and PhD admissions.
A total of 20.38 lakh students registered for the exam, out of which 11.45 lakh candidates qualified. The result was announced on Tuesday and 67 students have achieved an All India Rank (AIR) 1.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and a big part of his cabinet are likely to travel to India for intergovernmental consultation in the second half of 2024, said German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann on Monday.