LIRC@SFIT

An ongoing dispute between FIITJEE's faculty and management over unpaid dues and 'ghost teaching' has led to mass resignations and the abrupt closure of several centers across India. These closures, affecting cities like Delhi, Meerut, and Kolkata, have left students scrambling to find new coaching options as they prepare for crucial engineering entrance exams. Read the full article at:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/teachers-ghosting-classes-how-fiitjee-centres-across-india-shut-all-of-a-sudden/articleshow/117549123.cms?from=mdr

  The Indian government is setting ambitious goals to enhance the country’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) ecosystem. At the recent GI Samagam in New Delhi, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, announced a target of achieving 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by the year 2030. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to promote and protect unique Indian products that have distinct geographical origins. The event was organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in collaboration with the India Today Group. Currently, India has issued 605 GI tags, and the government aims to significantly increase this number through a coordinated approach involving various stakeholders. Read the full article at:  https://observervoice.com/india-aims-for-10000-geographical-indication-tags-by-2030-90869/#:~:text=The%20Indian%20government%20is%20setting,tags%20by%20the%20year%202030.

Fifteen states and union territories will participate in the Republic Day parade, which will be held on Kartavya Path. As India prepares to celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, the nation is abuzz with excitement and patriotic fervor. This year’s celebrations mark a significant milestone, commemorating 75 years since the enactment of the Indian Constitution in 1950. The grand parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi will be a spectacle of cultural richness, military prowess, and international solidarity. The Republic Day parade will kick off with a unique cultural performance featuring 300 artists playing musical instruments from across the country. This year, the event will be graced by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest, highlighting the strong diplomatic ties between India and Indonesia. A 160-member marching contingent and a 190-member band contingent from Indonesia will participate alongside the Indian Armed Forces, adding an international flair t...

Indore: More than 75 colleges affiliated with Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) offering BBA and BCA courses are facing uncertainty as the Higher Education Department has yet to decide whether these courses should come under the purview of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). AICTE directed colleges to complete the recognition process and submit the required fees for the academic session 2025-26, creating confusion among institutions. For several years, BBA and BCA courses were governed by the higher education department, with colleges obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the state govt and affiliating directly with the university. However, 11 months ago, AICTE issued an order bringing these courses under its purview, similar to MBA programs. Since the recognition process for the current session was already underway, many colleges did not apply to AICTE at the time. With AICTE now reiterating its guidelines and setting deadlines for fee submission, college...