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IIMB-Dorabji Tata School opens campus in September 2026 with 80 BSc students
The IIMB-Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies opened its campus in September 2026, enrolling 80 students for BSc (Honours) programmes in Data Science and Economics. Students include Mahabu Subhani Mohammed, Athish Kiran Olety, Aditi Saklani, Aryan Gupta, Harsh Yadav, Ridhima Pathak, Thomas Thekkekara, Soham Senapati, Aayush Makwana, and Jaagruthi Khaspa. The school provides 100% financial aid to eligible students.
Delhi magistrate orders release of Cockroach Janta Party leaders after Jantar Mantar flag waving
A Special Executive Magistrate in Delhi ordered the release of Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after they were in judicial custody since October 14. The 27-year-old and 31-year-old spokespersons scaled gates at Jantar Mantar on October 13 to wave flags. They allegedly breached a peace bond signed on October 10. The Delhi High Court heard the CJP, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, which demanded their release.
IISc Professor Duvvuri Subrahmanyam to discuss if India can build research superpower
Duvvuri Subrahmanyam, an IISc Associate Professor, will speak at the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi on October 23 at 12:45 pm. He joins Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation to discuss “Can India Build a Research Superpower?” Subrahmanyam, born in 1989, leads TSFPEL and previously held positions at IIT Madras, Caltech, and Princeton University.
French student protests merge with labor unions, resulting in rioting and looting
Student protests in France began last month in Creteil, spreading nationwide against overcrowded classrooms, teacher absences, long school days, and crumbling facilities. On October 17, demonstrations merged with labor unions against the cost of living, resulting in rioting and looting. Protesters adopted the slogan “Bismillah, c'est les tenebres” to mock law enforcement officials who allegedly used online personas to infiltrate their movements.
CM V.D. Satheesan introduces 25 children to formal learning at Paravur Vidyarambham ceremony
On Wednesday (October 21, 2026), Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan participated in a ‘Vidyarambham’ ceremony at the MLA office in Paravur, Ernakulam. He introduced around 25 children from different parts of Keralam to formal learning by guiding them to write ‘Harishree’ in Malayalam on rice-filled platters. Other ceremonies occurred at Dakshina Mookambika temple and Ernakulam Siva Temple.
Shiv Sena factions hold separate Dussehra rallies to protest crime, inflation and unemployment
On Tuesday (October 20, 2026), the Shiv Sena held its 60th Dussehra rally. The Uddhav Thackeray (UBT) faction organized an event at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Dadar, while the Eknath-Shinde-led faction met at NESCO in Goregaon. Participants protested rising crimes, inflation, and unemployment, demanding justice for students facing paper leaks in MPSC, UPSC, and NEET examinations.
Tamil Nadu guest lecturers await budget announcement for honorarium hike to ₹35,000
Guest lecturers in Tamil Nadu's 181 government colleges and seven government colleges of education await a budget announcement for an honorarium hike. On August 24, the Higher Education Minister announced a hike from ₹5,000 to ₹35,000. The Collegiate Education Department stated queries are under consideration. There are 8,741 guest lecturers, or 9,646 if engineering and polytechnic colleges are included.
VIT invites applications for VITEEE 2027 engineering entrance exams across 133 Indian cities
Vellore Institute of Technology invited applications for the VITEEE 2027 engineering entrance examinations via https://viteee.vit.ac.in. The exam will be conducted in a single phase from April 28 - May 2, 2027, across 133 test cities in India and nine international centres. Admission is available for flagship programs at campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Amaravati (AP), and Bhopal (MP).
UN experts urge India to protect protests and ensure justice for human rights violations
On October 20, 2026, United Nations experts urged Indian authorities to protect peaceful protests and ensure justice for human rights violations. The OHCHR previously expressed concern regarding mass detentions during Delhi protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Experts cited the Cockroach Janta Party, Revolutionary Workers’ Party of India, and left groups, reporting force used against students on October 10, 11, and 12.
BPSGMC for Women wins first Indian IMU-RHIME Award 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
A team from BPS Government Medical College (BPSGMC) for Women won the IMU-Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education (IMU-RHIME) Award 2026, the first Indian win since its 2008 inception. Dr. Sumita Sethi, Dr. Renu Garg, and Dr. Ruchi Agarwal received the award at the 19th International Medical Education Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The NEST program trained 278 students from 11 colleges to lead 63 community health projects.
Maria Joseph’s Darwin Science Club reaches 20,000 people while seeking a telescope
Science teacher Maria Joseph has spent nearly two decades at Kangeyanur Panchayat Union Middle School near Villupuram developing students' scientific temper. Since 2006, her efforts led over 20 students to the INSPIRE event and participation in the Indian Science Congress in 2019. The school’s Darwin Science Club reached 20,000 people during three book fairs while seeking a 10–12-inch telescope.
Blackstone portfolio company Tallgrass announces $105 million gift to Yellowstone National Park
On October 19, 2026, Tallgrass, a Blackstone Infrastructure portfolio company, announced a $105 million gift to Yellowstone National Park. The National Park Service and Yellowstone Forever will use the fund for $50 million in research, a $35 million visitor centre at Norris Geyser Basin, and $20 million for the Tallgrass WYld Yellowstone Initiative for Wyoming students.
