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AICTE Launches VAANI Scheme 3.0 to Promote Indian Languages in Technical Education

April 18, 2026

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To boost the use of Indian languages in technical education, the All India Council of Technical Education has initiated the third edition of its flagship AICTE-VAANI scheme. The program will help to improve the inclusiveness of higher education by helping students to gain knowledge of technical subjects in their indigenous languages through formal academic support.

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Sayani Gupta Wins Harvard South Asian Person Award 2026.

April 18, 2026

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Sayani Gupta has been honoured with the Harvard South Asian “Person of the Year” Award 2026 by the Harvard South Asian Association. The award is in remembrance of her powerful narrations and contribution to advocating South Asian identities in the international arena.

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India pulls out COP33 hosting bid due to climate policy change.

April 18, 2026

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India has dropped its offer to host the COP33 climate summit due to take place in 2028 under the UNFCCC. The ruling, which was made on April 17, 2026 has been a significant move towards global climate participation in India despite the previous robust diplomatic back up.

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Meghalaya Grants Official Status to Khasi and Garo Languages

April 17, 2026

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On April 16, the Meghalaya Cabinet passed the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026, which gave Khasi and Garo the full official status alongside English. This is a significant change upon the previous system where English was the only official language and Khasi and Garo were only associates.

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Asian Development Bank Increases India prognosis to 6.9 Percent FY27.

April 17, 2026

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised the forecast of Indian GDP growth to 6.9% in FY27 and attributed this to high domestic demand and rising investment activity. The further growth is expected to increase to 7.3% in FY28, which strengthens the status of India as one of the fastest-growing major economies.

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