Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Indian universities for their improved performance in the QS World University Rankings 2025, citing a 318% increase in representation over the past decade. Expressing commitment to enhancing research and innovation, Modi highlighted the government's focus on qualitative changes in the education sector. This follows a post by Nunzio Quacquarelli, CEO of QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd, acknowledging India's progress under Modi's leadership.