Shaheen Group expands to Mangalore in collaboration with Shepherds International Academy
Mangalore: The renowned Shaheen Group of Institutions, a leading name in the field of education, has made its entry into Mangalore by joining hands with Shepherds International Academy. The two institutions have collaborated to establish a new campus, Shepherds Shaheen, at Arkula along the Mangalore-Bangalore Highway. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Press Club in the city, attended by key representatives from both institutions.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman and Founder of the Shaheen Group of Institutions, expressed his vision for providing quality education that focuses not just on academic excellence but also on character building. “Our aim is to create an environment where students can flourish, grow as individuals, and become better citizens first—before they go on to become doctors, engineers, and other professionals,” he said. He highlighted that Shaheen’s approach has always been about holistic development, ensuring that students receive not just bookish knowledge but also a strong foundation in values and ethics.
The collaboration with Shepherds International Academy marks a major milestone for Shaheen, as this is its first institution in Mangalore. With a sprawling 3.6-acre campus, Shepherds Shaheen promises to offer modern facilities in an eco-friendly setting, ensuring that students get access to world-class education in a serene and inspiring environment.
Mohammed Nissar, Chairman of Shepherds International Academy, welcomed the partnership and said that combining Shepherds’ decade-long commitment to progressive education with Shaheen’s proven excellence in competitive exam training will open new doors of opportunities for students in Mangalore and nearby regions. General Secretary Mohammed Rizwan, Treasurer Shajid AK, and trustees SM Farooq and Naushad AK were also present at the event and expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration.
Sheikh Shafiq, Regional Head of Shaheen Group for Bangalore and Mangalore, said that the institution is known for its exceptional track record in medical and engineering entrance exams. He assured that the new campus would maintain the same level of academic rigor and student support as Shaheen’s other centers across India.
Established in 1989 in Bidar, Karnataka, by Dr. Abdul Qadeer, the Shaheen Group of Institutions started with just 17 students and has now grown into one of India’s largest educational networks. Today, it operates over 105 branches across 13 states in India and even has an international presence in Saudi Arabia. More than 40,000 students study at Shaheen institutions, making it a significant force in the country’s education sector.
Shaheen has gained nationwide recognition for its exceptional results in medical and engineering entrance exams. Since 2008, over 5,000 students from Shaheen have secured MBBS seats in government medical colleges, and many more have entered top engineering and professional courses. Remarkably, Shaheen students consistently secure 1% of all government MBBS seats in India and 15% of those in Karnataka. Many of its students have gone on to study at prestigious institutions such as AIIMS Delhi, proving the effectiveness of its academic training programs.
In Karnataka, Shaheen has a particularly strong presence, especially in its home district of Bidar, where it operates multiple campuses, including separate facilities for boys and girls. The institution has earned praise for its innovative curriculum, excellent faculty, and focus on student well-being.
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Cong takes swipe at PM over India not being part of US-led 'Pax Silica' grouping
New Delh (PTI) The Congress on Saturday said it is perhaps not very surprising that India is not part of a US-led strategic initiative to build a secure silicon supply chain, given the "sharp downturn" in the Trump-Modi ties, and asserted that it would have been to "our advantage if we had been part of this group".
Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the news of India not being part of the group comes after the PM had enthusiastically posted on social media about a telephone call with his "once-upon-a-time good friend and a recipient of many hugs in Ahmedabad, Houston, and Washington DC".
In a lengthy post on X, Ramesh said, "According to some news reports, the US has excluded India from a nine-nation initiative it has launched to reduce Chinese control on high-tech supply chains. The agreement is called Pax Silica, clearly as a counter to Pax Sinica. The nations included (for the moment at least) are the US, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia."
"Given the sharp downturn in the Trump-Modi ties since May 10th, 2025, it is perhaps not very surprising that India has not been included. Undoubtedly, it would have been to our advantage if we had been part of this group."
"This news comes a day after the PM had enthusiastically posted on his telephone call with his once-upon-a-time good friend and a recipient of many hugs in Ahmedabad, Houston, and Washington DC," the Congress leader asserted.
The new US-led strategic initiative, rooted in deep cooperation with trusted allies, has been launched to build a secure and innovation-driven silicon supply chain.
According to the US State Department, the initiative called 'Pax Silica' aims to reduce coercive dependencies, protect the materials and capabilities foundational to artificial intelligence (AI), and ensure aligned nations can develop and deploy transformative technologies at scale.
The initiative includes Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia. With the exception of India, all other QUAD countries -- Japan, Australia and the US -- are part of the new initiative.
New Delhi will host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19-20, focusing on the principles of 'People, Planet, and Progress'. The summit, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the France AI Action Summit, will be the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South.
Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump on Thursday discussed ways to sustain momentum in the bilateral economic partnership in a phone conversation amid signs of the two sides inching closer to firming up a much-awaited trade deal.
The phone call between the two leaders came on a day Indian and American negotiators concluded two-day talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement that is expected to provide relief to India from the Trump administration's whopping 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.
In a social media post, Modi had described the conversation as "warm and engaging".
"We reviewed the progress in our bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments. India and the US will continue to work together for global peace, stability and prosperity," Modi had said without making any reference to trade ties.
