The Indian Congress party has labeled the VBSA Bill a 'constitutional overreach,' expressing concerns that it risks the autonomy of institutions like IITs and IIMs, encroaches on State powers, bureaucratises higher education, and lacks state consultation on higher education reforms.

A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill is scheduled to interact with officials from the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE this week. The bill aims to overhaul India's higher education regulatory framework by replacing existing bodies with a single authority.

A House panel has highlighted a critical situation regarding vacancies in the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), noting high vacancy rates in non-teaching and administrative positions.

Tunamax SARL and Gaictech are partnering to construct and equip a major new high-tech tuna canning plant in Berrechid, near Casablanca, Morocco.

IGNOU Vice-Chancellor Kanjilal announced plans to discuss the implementation of blended B Tech degrees with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

The Indian government has circulated a bill intended to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) among 39 Ministries and departments for discussions, with a 31-member JPC set to hold its first meeting.