DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:20:12 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/education/vp-radhakrishnan-to-address-at-kashmir-university-convocation-today-662808.html Srinagar Feb 26 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest on Thursday at the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir and all arrangements including security are in place for the event A civic reception was given to the Vice President at the Lok Bhawan in Srinagar on Wednesday evening The reception was followed by a cultural programme showcasing the traditional folk dances and the music of Jammu and KashmirHe will deliver the address at the Universityâs 21st convocation at the main campus in the Hazratbal area of Srinagar cityLt Governor Manoj Sinha as the chancellor will preside at the convocation while the chief minister Omar Abdullah who is the prochancellor will be the guest of honourJampK minister for higher education Sakina Itoo vice chancellor Nilofer Khan senior officers of civil and police administration deans of various faculties heads of departments and teachers of the university in addition to scholars scheduled to receive their degree certificates will attend the convocationKU vice chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan said the presence of the countryâs Vice President reflects the growing national recognition of the Universityâs academic and research contributionsA total of 59558 degrees including 44910 undergraduates 13545 postgraduates and 620 PhD scholars will be conferred with certificates during the convocationUniversity of Kashmir is the oldest university in JampK It has NAAC A accreditation and is ranked 34th in the NIRF rankings The University is among the top eight State Public Universities in the countryAdequate arrangements of security are in place to secure the presence and movement of the VVIPs in Srinagar cityAll vehicles entering the city are being checked after frisking the occupants Dry runs have been held all along the route to be taken by the cavalcade Makeshift âNakasâ and drop gates have come up at many places along the route to ensure foolproof security on the occasionThe traffic department has issued a detailed advisory for the day and restrictions and diversions have been detailed to ensure the event is secured while putting the public to the least possible inconvenienceMedical emergencies have been exempted from traffic restrictions The restrictions will remain in place from 7 am to 2 pmThis is CP Radhakrishnanâs maiden visit to the union territory after he took over as the Vice President of the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/vp-radhakrishnan-to-address-at-kashmir-university-convocation-today-662808.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/never-say-mera-tumhara-kashmir-always-say-hamara-kashmir-vp-radhakrishnan-to-jk-students-662887.html Srinagar Feb 26 IANS Vice President CP Radhakrishnan addressed the 21st convocation of Kashmir University on Thursday at the Hazratbal main campus in Srinagar citynbspHe started his address by speaking in Kashmiri and asked the audience if everyone was okaynbspI ask you not to say Mera Kashmir Tumhara Kashmir but always say Hamara Kashmir Vice President advised the graduating studentsnbspHe told the audience that both the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have been his friends for over three decadesI am today the happiest person for three reasons our education minister of the state is a woman second the vice chancellor of the university is a woman and third the majority of gold medal winners are also women My additional joy is that this is my first visit here as the Vice President of the country When my good friend Lt Governor Manoj Sinha invited me to come to address the convocation I immediately said yes The real legacy of the University is its graduating students the character they impart and the contribution they make to society he saidThe Vice President said the university alumni include high court judges civil servants doctors engineers and Dr Karan Singh first Chancellor of Kashmir University The university has completed 78 years of its historic journey I may be there or I may not be there you will soon be celebrating your centenary yearHe said that with its Anantnag Baramulla and Kupwara campuses the university has extended its reach The university has an A plus plus NAAC accreditation It is ranked number eight among the public universities in the country Since 2019 over 10700 research papers from the university have been publishedDear graduates the day belongs to you but it also belongs to your parents who have put in all their resources to see that you reach to this stage Convocation is not merely a ceremony but is a day built with patience hope and opportunity You are graduating at a time when the world is changing very fast Twentyfive years ago the change was not so fast The world you are stepping into in 2026 is different from the world when you entered the University The world is changing and change is the only constant India is emerging not as an innovation seeker but as an innovation provider The purpose of technology is not progress alone he saidHe also spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modis innovative ideas of startups Make in India etc The one thing I ever ask you is to focus on Swadeshi innovations We need not worry We have to give up our colonial mindset The Prime Minister gave us the slogan of Mera Bharat Mahan In the outside world initially the Covid vaccination cost not Rs 7500 but 7500 US dollars We made the vaccine available free to our people and also to outside countries Modiji did not aim for patents he saidThe Vice President appealed to the graduating students to keep away from narcotics and also ensure that people around them are free from the scourge of drug abuseHe also advised the youth not to be addicted to digital screens Everything must have its limit You are stepping into life and life will ask you questions that will not be from the syllabus or something you were taught in university Challenges will test your patience you must be patient failures will test your courage and you must be courageous he told the graduating studentsIn the end he wished everyone well and thanked the Lieutenant Governor the chief minister the vice chancellor and also those who made this day possible and memorableEarlier Vice Chancellor Nilofer Khan said in her convocation report that the university was established in 1948 as the JampampK University and was bifurcated into Jammu University and Kashmir University in 1969In its 78year long history the university has undertaken a journey of ambition achievement and excellence At todays convocation 59558 degrees 44910 undergraduate 13545 postgraduate 465 degrees in MD MSMCh 638 MPhil degrees 168 PhD have been awarded A total of 239 gold medals have been awarded Out of these186 medals have gone to female scholars The university has 14 schools 84 teaching departments and three satellite campuses of Anantnag Baramulla and Kupwara There are 209 affiliated and constituent colleges in medicine engineering and other degreesUniversity of Kashmir is the oldest university in JampampK It has NAAC A accreditation and is ranked 34th in the NIRF rankings The University is among the top eight State Public Universities in the country The alumni of the university include Padma awardees high court judges civil servants journalists and other professionals Recently one of our teachers and alumni Prof Shafi Shauq was honoured with the Padma Shri award We have students from foreign countries including those from Nigeria Ethiopia Malaysia and other countries the Vice Chancellor said in her reportIANS https://dailyworld.in/education/never-say-mera-tumhara-kashmir-always-say-hamara-kashmir-vp-radhakrishnan-to-jk-students-662887.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/v-p-radhakrishnan-to-attend-tripura-university-convocation-on-march-8-662377.html Agartala Feb 23 VicePresident CP Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest at the 14th Convocation of Tripura University scheduled to be held on March 8 officials said here on Monday A university official said that the convocation ceremony of the central varsity could not be held during the last two years 2024 and 2025 During the convocation certificates degrees gold medals and PhD degrees will be conferred upon eligible students The official said that at the forthcoming convocation 283 students from various departments will receive gold medals while 149 research scholars will be awarded PhD degrees The VicePresident will inaugurate the convocation ceremony at the university campus in Suryamaninagar on the outskirts of the state capital Agartala Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu Chief Minister Manik Saha and the University Chancellor Ahmad Javed will also address the convocation ceremony Earlier the universitys Acting ViceChancellor Shaymal Das and Acting Registrar Samir Kumar Shill held a meeting with the Governor at Lok Bhavan here and discussed various aspects related to the convocation arrangements Tripura University was established in October 1987 and was converted into a Central University on July 2 2007 under the Tripura University Act 2006 enacted by the Parliament The university official said that a large number of colleges are affiliated with Tripura University and that the current number of affiliated colleges stands at 64 Meanwhile the Ministry of Education is reportedly aiming to complete the entire selection process and appoint a new ViceChancellor soon However amid the ongoing selection process a strong demand has emerged across the Tripura University campus with teachers nonteaching staff students and members of academic circles urging the Ministry to appoint a genuine experienced and independent administrator as the next ViceChancellor As expectations continue to rise all eyes are now on the Ministry of Educations final decision which is being widely viewed as a crucial turning point for restoring academic excellence and ensuring administrative stability at Tripura University IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/v-p-radhakrishnan-to-attend-tripura-university-convocation-on-march-8-662377.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ls-speaker-and-law-minister-launch-jgus-three-new-masters-degree-programmes-662086.html New Delhi Feb 21 Dedicated to the Strengthening of the Rule of Law Democratic and Parliamentary Institutions and Electoral Processes OP Jindal Global University has launched three new Degree Programmes in Electoral Analysis amp Management Political Communication and Legislative Drafting The launch took place in the presence of the Chief Guest Om Birla Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Guest of Honour Arjun Ram Meghwal Minister of State for Law amp Justice Independent Charge Government of India Other distinguished luminaries included Tushar Mehta Solicitor General of India and Naveen Jindal Chancellor OP Jindal Global University and Member of Parliament The three Masterâs Degree Programmes are MA in Legislative Drafting MA in Electoral Analysis amp Management and MA in Political CommunicationDesigned as intensive oneyear programmes the three MA degrees respond to the growing demand for professionally trained experts capable of engaging with the complex realities of contemporary democracy ranging from election administration and political campaigns to strategic communication and highquality lawmaking In the Inaugural Address the Chief Guest Speaker Om Birla said âIn todays democratic age when we are the worlds largest democracy and looking at the current needs and those of the future these masters degree courses will improve our democracy The courses will help prepare young people who will give a new direction to the political democratic technological and literacy aspects of our country They will improve our economic systems and give a new direction to peoples participation in democracy Since 1952 eighteen Lok Sabha elections have been held and India is the only democratic country where elections are held transparently Our future generation will study Electoral Analysis amp Management and do new research The more our youth study this subject the more they will innovate and active participation in democracy will also increase Multicultural communication is necessary today The Indian Parliament has also used AI technology to increase the proximity of the people and the legislators These courses will prepare the future generation in a way that their participation will strengthen democratic institutions democratic processes and judicial systemsâIn his Presidential Address Minister of Law and Justice Independent charge Arjun Ram Meghwal said âThe launch of advanced degree programmes in Legislative Practice Electoral Analysis and Management and Political Communication by OP Jindal Global University is a landmark achievement In legislative language even a single word can carry different meanings Every word in the Constitution has meaning every concept has significance Legislative drafting is extremely important when any Ministry prepares a Bill it is sent for legal vetting and careful drafting There is a full institutional mechanism in place to ensure clarity and precision Through these courses JGU students will gain a better understanding of legislative drafting and governance This knowledge will benefit society at largeâR Venkataramani Attorney General for India lauded the new courses in a special message and said âI hope these courses attract the brightest talent and they turn out as immaculate resources for the society A fullfledged course in legislative drafting is long overdue JGU is looking to create talents who can make more credible communication in political connectivity We look forward to an exciting journey in this field of educationââIt is indeed a privilege to be a part of this gathering todayâ said Tushar Mehta Solicitor General of India âOne of the most ignored subjects in law is legislative drafting JGU must be the firstever institution which offers a postgraduate course in legislative drafting and this is important because what we are lacking as a nation is good legislative drafting Now we will have able and committed professionals who are trained in the art of drafting legislation Often we do not consider legislative drafting to be something that can be taught But it is a science in itselfNaveen Jindal the Founding Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University and Member of Parliament said that the new courses launched by JGU will help strengthen Indias democratic process and enable young people to pursue three unique programmes in electoral analysis and legislative drafting at JGU In his Welcome Address the Founding Vice Chancellor Prof Dr C Raj Kumar OP Jindal Global University said âToday we are launching three important academic initiatives and each has a particular purpose and meaning Uncertainty and unpredictability in the legislative drafting stage create obvious interventions by courts which may not necessarily be the best way to approach the very idea of justice At a time when the faith in democratic institutions and processes in many countries around the world including developed countries is being questioned and challenged these new courses will strengthen the political and legislative process We need to be part of democratic conversations creating knowledge contributing to research and engaging with civil society as well Beyond academic training these programmes are designed to significantly enhance studentsâ employability by integrating handson and immersive learning mentorship from experienced practitioners and exposure to realworld policy and governance environments Through internships live projects simulations and interaction with policymakers and communication professionals students will graduate with practical skills professional networks and domain expertise that are highly valued across government institutions political organisations consulting firms media houses regulatory authorities and international organisationsâIntroducing Masterâs Degree Programmes Prof Dr Upasana Mahanta Dean Admissions amp Outreach OP Jindal Global University said that together the three programmes reflect JGUâs commitment to interdisciplinary practiceoriented education that bridges academia and realworld governance challenges while fostering ethical leadership and democratic valuesThe MA in Electoral Analysis amp Management EAM focuses on the theory and practice of elections covering electoral systems voter behaviour campaign strategy election administration data analytics and democratic ethics The programme prepares graduates for roles in election management bodies political parties campaign organisations policy institutions and civil societyThe MA in Political Communication examines the relationship between politics media technology and public opinion Combining political theory with communication studies digital strategy campaign simulations and practitionerled learning the programme equips students to design analyse and manage political messaging across traditional and digital platformsThe MA in Legislative Drafting offers specialised training in the drafting of laws and regulations statutory interpretation constitutional principles and policy design The programme aims to professionalise legislative drafting by integrating legal precision plainlanguage drafting and comparative best practices preparing graduates for careers in legislatures government departments regulatory bodies and policy researchProf Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik the Registrar of OP Jindal Global University gave the Vote of Thanks IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ls-speaker-and-law-minister-launch-jgus-three-new-masters-degree-programmes-662086.html Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/adani-international-school-hosts-iris-national-fair-to-boost-indias-emerging-stem-talent-661266.html Ahmedabad Feb 9 Showcasing Indiaâs emerging science technology engineering and mathematics STEM talent Adani International School ADIS Shantigram hosted the IRIS National Fair 2025â26 from February 68 The threeday national programme Cohort 2 brought together 75 student innovators from 12 states and 24 cities alongside educators researchers and mentors positioning Ahmedabad as a national platform for schoollevel STEM research and innovationAddressing the valedictory ceremony Rivaba Ravindrasinh Jadeja Minister of State for Education underscored the need to embed research and innovation early in the education journeyâResearch is no longer confined to laboratories of universities It begins in institutions like Adani International School When students start asking questions early and learn to test ideas and learn from failure they build the foundation of scientific temperament Schools must therefore become incubators of ideas and solutions not just centres of instructionâ she notedNamrata Adani Promoter ADIS and Director NonExecutive Adani Group said âAt Adani International School we believe curiosity must be nurtured early and learning must extend beyond textbooks Platforms like the IRIS National Fair allow students to question experiment and apply knowledge to realworld challengesâDesigned to move learning beyond classrooms and textbooks the fair combined student research exhibitions structured mentoring symposia and public engagement enabling participants to engage with realworld scientific inquiry and problemsolvingThe programme opened with a Principalsâ and Educatorsâ Conference that brought together school leaders from across Ahmedabad to deliberate on strengthening inquirybased STEM pedagogy and experiential classroom practices Students showcased original research through curated exhibitions supported by expert evaluation and mentoringThe valedictory ceremony was attended by senior leaders including Namrata Adani and Amit Singh Chief Executive Officer CEO International Energy Business Adani Group who spoke on behalf of the diversified conglomerateThe successful conclusion of IRIS National Fair 2025â26 highlighted the growing role of schools as catalysts for earlystage research collaboration and innovation strengthening the foundation for Indiaâs next generation of scientific thinkersAdani International School provides a global learning experience with futureready educational application It integrates an experiential teaching process with stateoftheart technology into its learning curriculum inspiring students to develop crucial life skills IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/adani-international-school-hosts-iris-national-fair-to-boost-indias-emerging-stem-talent-661266.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/isro-fast-tracks-indias-space-station-plans-80-satellites-in-pipeline--661330.html Samastipur Bihar Feb 9 India is making rapid progress towards establishing its own space station while simultaneously advancing the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission ISRO Programme Director Imtiyaz Ahmed said on Monday Work is currently underway on nearly 80 satellites that will play a crucial role in scientific research innovation disaster management internal security navigation and relaying critical signals for the Gaganyaan mission back to Earth the senior ISRO official saidSpeaking to IANS in Samastipur on the occasion of the golden jubilee of Indiaâs first indigenously developed satellite Aryabhata Ahmed noted that such missions are central to strengthening Indiaâs spacebased capabilities and technological selfrelianceHe said ISRO is presently engaged in several major projects including Earth Observation missions Navigation with Indian Constellation NVS the Indian Data Relay Satellite System IDRSS Gaganyaan and the Venus Orbiter Mission Together these initiatives reflect Indiaâs expanding footprint in space science exploration and applied technologiesRecalling the historic launch of Aryabhata on April 19 1975 Ahmed said the satellite named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer represented a landmark moment in Indiaâs scientific journey Despite limited technological resources and infrastructure during the Cold War era the success of Aryabhata laid the foundation for future space missions and helped ISRO emerge as a globally respected space agency Its legacy he said continues to inspire generations of scientists and engineersTo mark the golden jubilee of Aryabhata the ISRO has launched a nationwide outreach programme for school students As part of this initiative the first programme in Bihar was held on Monday at Holy Mission High School in Samastipur with students from five different 102 schools participatingDuring the programme students were introduced to the ISROâs work and future opportunities in the space sector Scientists also shared their personal experiences noting that many of them studied in Hindimedium schools encouraging students to dream big and aspire to careers in space science and technology IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/isro-fast-tracks-indias-space-station-plans-80-satellites-in-pipeline--661330.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/pm-modi-to-interact-with-students-in-second-episode-of-pariksha-pe-charcha-today-661228.html New Delhi Feb 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students in the second episode of his popular programme Pariksha Pe Charcha on Monday The interaction will be broadcast on the Prime Ministerâs official YouTube channel Doordarshan and other platforms to ensure wide reach among students parents and teachersIn a post on his X handle PM Modi wrote âCharcha on stressfree exams continuesâ Do watch the second episode of ParikshaPeCharcha26 This episode features ExamWarriors from Devmogra Coimbatore Raipur and Guwahati Their questions and perspectives make this episode a mustwatchâOrganised by the Ministry of Education âPariksha Pe Charchaâ aims to turn exam preparation into a positive experience rather than a source of stressIn this session the Prime Minister will share practical advice on handling board examinations building confidence staying positive and overcoming common challenges such as anxiety and pressureThe format brings together diverse voices from different states allowing students to share their experiences while receiving guidance directly from PM ModiThis yearâs edition has already set a new milestone with over 45 crore registrations from students parents and teachers surpassing previous recordsThe first session aired on February 6 during which PM Modi answered questions and interacted warmly with participantsIn a short video he posted on X lasting one minute and 19 seconds the Prime Minister is seen engaging energetically with students asking them questions and listening to quick responsesHe explained that many students had requested sessions in various parts of the country leading to the new multilocation approachThe programme launched in 2018 has grown significantly over the yearsRegistrations rose from about 388 lakh in 2023 to 226 crore in 2024 and then to 353 crore in 2025 which earned a Guinness World RecordThe massive turnout for the 2026 edition reflects its growing popularity and the trust it has earned as a supportive platform during the exam seasonStudents from states such as Tamil Nadu Chhattisgarh Gujarat and Assam featured prominently in recent interactions bringing regional perspectives to the conversationPM Modi has emphasised treating examinations as a celebration of learning encouraging balanced routines healthy habits and selfbeliefAs board and competitive examinations approach for many this second session promises more inspiring insights Viewers are encouraged to tune in to join the national dialogue on making education joyful and stressfreeThe initiative continues to inspire young minds reminding them that with the right mindset challenges can become opportunities for growth IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/pm-modi-to-interact-with-students-in-second-episode-of-pariksha-pe-charcha-today-661228.html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/womens-commission-steps-in-as-kerala-headmistress-challenges-school-gate-humiliation-661024.html Kollam Kerala Feb 5 The Kerala State Womenâs Commission on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the controversy over a headmistress being denied entry into a school in Kottarakkara in Kollam district for wearing a churidar Commission Chairperson P Sathidevi said the act violated womenâs dignity and directed the Kottarakkara District Educational Officer to submit an urgent reportThe intervention followed an incident in which Sindhu the headmistress of Neduvathur Eeswaravilasam Higher Secondary School in Kottarakkara was allegedly denied entry into her workplace for wearing a churidar instead of a sariThe incident occurred on Tuesday morning when Sindhu arrived for duty and was stopped at the school gate by a security employeeAccording to Sindhu the security staff member told her that the school management had instructed him not to allow her inside if she was dressed in a churidarWith students and teachers watching she sat down in protest at the gate refusing to leavePolice were later called to the spot and intervened allowing her to enter the schoolBased on her complaint the Kottarakkara police registered a case against the security employee ShashankanThe FIR states that restraining the headmistress amounted to an act that harmed her dignitySindhu has alleged that the guard acted on explicit directions from the school manager and described the episode as an abuse of authorityThere is no government order mandating that women teachers must wear saris I have been repeatedly harassed in ways that make it difficult for me to work said Sindhu and added that she was humiliated in front of her students and colleaguesShe said she would continue her legal fight until justice is ensuredThe school management however has denied the allegationsThe manager has claimed that teachers are free to wear attire of their choice and that no instruction was issued to prevent the headmistress from entering the campus based on her clothingThe episode has sparked wider debate on workplace dignity and gendered norms in educational institutionsWomenâs rights groups and educators have pointed out that dress codes cannot be enforced arbitrarily or used as a tool of intimidation particularly against women in leadership positions IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/womens-commission-steps-in-as-kerala-headmistress-challenges-school-gate-humiliation-661024.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/evening-llb-graduates-of-1999-2000-or-earlier-batches-can-practice-law-meghwal-661040.html New Delhi Feb 5 Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Thursday that only those evening law college graduates who passed the LLB course in the academic year 19992000 or earlier are entitled to be enrolled as an advocate as per the Bar Council of India BCI rules Meghwal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha said that only those LLB degree holders who did not complete their law degree through the evening classes till the academic year 19992000 were ineligible to practice lawHe said no statewise recognition of evening nightschool parttime weekend holiday online or distance LLB courses exists or has existed since 2000â2001 a position reiterated by the Bar Council of India through statutory rules circularsMeghwal said the BCI has informed that under the earlier Rules of Legal Education 1989 the Council had permitted and recognised evening LLB courses offered by certain universities and law colleges including institutions in Delhi and some other States subject to compliance with the thenprevailing standardsHowever with effect from the academic year 2000â2001 the Bar Council of India through the Rules of Legal Education 1999 referred to that time as Standards of Legal Education and Recognition of Degrees in Law Rules discontinued the recognition of evening law degree courses across all States he saidThe BCI has consistently maintained this position under its Rules of Legal Education 2008 which mandate that LLB is a regular fulltime professional course requiring prescribed daily and weekly classroom hours minimum attendance and a fixed academic teaching window between 8 am and 7 pmIn reply to another question the MoS said the Government of India has taken various initiatives to promote and strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms including institutional arbitrationTo enable preferred recourse to institutional arbitration the India International Arbitration Centre Act 2019 has been enacted leading to the establishment of the India International Arbitration Centre thereby creating an independent and autonomous body for facilitating institutional arbitration said MeghwalThe Centre since its establishment has conducted workshops conferences and seminars relating to domestic and international arbitrations for awareness and training and CPSEsPSUs have participated in it IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/evening-llb-graduates-of-1999-2000-or-earlier-batches-can-practice-law-meghwal-661040.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/through-small-examples-he-conveyed-powerful-ideas-leaders-praise-pm-modi-after-pariksha-pe-charcha-661103.html New Delhi Feb 6 IANS Several BJP leaders and Union Ministers on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modis interaction with students during the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha calling it inspiring historic and a powerful lesson in life beyond examinationsBJP MP Hema Malini said the programme stood out for the way the Prime Minister connected with children like a teacher encouraging them and simplifying complex issues It was the first time we witnessed such a programme He explained everything so easily that even we learnt a lot from it she saidEchoing similar sentiments BJP MP Arun Govil described Pariksha Pe Charcha as a beautiful initiative saying the Prime Minister addressed students stress and answered their questions with remarkable sensitivity Some students recited such beautiful poems Overall it was a very encouraging and meaningful programme he saidUnion Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary highlighted the Prime Ministers unique style of communication noting that the programme reflected the aspirations of the country through its children Just look at their talent curiosity and eagerness to learn For them it is such a special moment to interact directly with the Prime Minister at his residence and ask questions openly he saidUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that every point made by the Prime Minister carried a deeper lesson Through small examples he conveyed very powerful ideas Pradhan remarkedBJP MP Ravi Kishan who was present at the event termed it historic and praised the Prime Ministers sharpness even at the age of 75 He is so updated and alert he is blessed with divine grace Listening to him every day teaches us something new he saidUnion Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying that while the Prime Minister was teaching children the art of success through Pariksha Pe Charcha others could also benefit by listening If Rahul Gandhi attends that pathshala or even listens to it he too might succeed in life Bittu remarkedBJP MP Rajkumar Chahar said the programme has become an annual event eagerly awaited not just by students but by adults as well There is so much to learn from it about the art of living and moving ahead in life he saidThe ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha once again highlighted Prime Minister Modis direct engagement with students focussing on stressfree learning confidencebuilding and holistic growth https://dailyworld.in/education/through-small-examples-he-conveyed-powerful-ideas-leaders-praise-pm-modi-after-pariksha-pe-charcha-661103.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/iit-bombay-student-from-rajasthan-dies-after-falling-from-hostel-terrace-suicide-suspected-660829.html Jaipur Feb 4 A 21yearold student from Rajasthan died after falling from the hostel terrace at the IITBombay campus in the wee hours of Wednesday The student identified as Naman Agarwal was a secondyear BTech Civil Engineering student and a resident of Pilani in Jhunjhunu district According to police officials Naman allegedly jumped from the roof of the ninth floor of Hostel No 4 at the Powai campus around 130 am He was rushed to a nearby hospital after being found critically injured but doctors declared him dead on arrivalSecurity guards and students who were studying late at night rushed to the spot after hearing a loud noise Naman was found lying on the ground with severe injuries Although he was residing in Hostel No 3 the incident occurred at Hostel No 4 a detail that police are currently examining as part of the investigationThe Powai police have registered an Accidental Death Report ADR in the matter Officials confirmed that no suicide note was recovered from the spot or from the studentâs hostel room Statements of Namanâs friends and hostel mates are being recorded to understand the circumstances that led to the incidentNamanâs family in Pilani has been informed and a postmortem examination is being conducted Namanâs death has once again drawn attention to the rising number of suicides on IIT campuses across the countryAccording to government data over 35 students have died by suicide at various IITs in the past five years In a recent case a PhD scholar at IITKanpur died by suicide on January 20 2026 marking the eighth such incident at the institute in the last two years IITBombay had also witnessed a similar incident in February 2023 when a student Darshan Solanki died by suicide on campusExperts point to multiple factors contributing to such incidents including intense academic pressure competitive environments isolation from family and anxiety related to future careers and placementsIn response several IITs have introduced measures such as mental health screening expanded counseling services restricted rooftop access and installation of safety grills in hostelsHowever students and mental health professionals argue that structural changes in academic culture and greater emotional support systems are essential for longterm impact IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/iit-bombay-student-from-rajasthan-dies-after-falling-from-hostel-terrace-suicide-suspected-660829.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/civil-services-exam-2023-delhi-hc-dismisses-plea-against-csat-questions-660984.html New Delhi Feb 5 The Delhi High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by unsuccessful civil services aspirants challenging certain questions in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 particularly PaperII CSAT holding that courts cannot sit in appeal over the opinion of subject experts or interfere in academic matters in the absence of arbitrariness mala fides or patent illegality A bench of Justices Amit Mahajan and Anil Kshetarpal upheld the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal CAT which had earlier rejected the aspirantsâ plea alleging that around 11 questions in the Civil Service Aptitude Test CSAT paper were beyond the prescribed syllabus The scope of judicial review in matters relating to competitive examinations is extremely limited The court does not sit in appeal over the decision of an examining body nor does it substitute its own opinion for that of subject experts the Justice Mahajanled Bench observed The petitioners who were unsuccessful candidates in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 had contended that the impugned questions were drawn from Class XI and XII NCERT syllabi despite the examination rules stipulating that CSAT questions should be of Class X level They argued that the inclusion of such questions resulted in an uneven playing field and vitiated the entire selection process Rejecting the contention the Delhi High Court noted that the Union Public Service Commission UPSC had placed before it the report of an Expert Committee constituted to examine objections raised by candidates which categorically concluded that all the questioned items were within the prescribed syllabus and that the mathematical questions did not exceed the Class X level Once the Committee of Experts who have expertise and wisdom exclusively over the subjectmatter has opined that the questions were within the syllabus and found that the objections are not sustainable the very basis of compensatory or corrective reliefs does not survive the bench said adding that it lacked the institutional competence to reexamine the nature or standard of questions It further stated that mere disagreement with the academic assessment of experts without demonstrating perversity or manifest error cannot furnish a ground for judicial interference Apart from merits the Delhi High Court accepted the preliminary objection on nonjoinder of necessary parties highlighting that the reliefs sought including preparation of a revised merit list or fresh examinations would directly affect candidates who had already been selected and appointed but were not impleaded in the case Admittedly none of the selected candidates have been impleaded It is settled that no adverse order can be passed affecting the rights of a person without affording an opportunity of hearing it observed Noting that the entire Civil Services Examination 2023 process had long concluded and subsequent examinations had already been held the Delhi High Court held that it would not exercise writ jurisdiction to grant infructuous reliefs in matters involving largescale public examinations Finding no infirmity in the CATâs decision the Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and disposed of all pending applications IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/civil-services-exam-2023-delhi-hc-dismisses-plea-against-csat-questions-660984.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/sc-issues-notice-on-pil-challenging-reduction-in-qualifying-percentiles-for-neet-pg-660786.html New Delhi Feb 4 IANS The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a public interest litigation PIL challenging the decision of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences NBEMS to drastically reduce the qualifying cutoff percentiles for the NEETPG 202526 examinationnbspnbspA Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe sought responses from the Union of India NBEMS the National Medical Commission NMC and the Medical Counselling Committee MCC and posted the matter for further hearing on February 6The PIL challenged the impugned notification dated January 13 issued by NBEMS whereby the qualifying cutoff percentiles for postgraduate medical admissions were reduced to abnormally low zero and even negative levels after the declaration of results and completion of two rounds of counsellingnbspAccording to the petition the cutoff for General and EWS candidates was lowered from the originally prescribed 50th percentile 276 marks out of 800 to the 7th percentile approximately 120 marks while for SC ST and OBC candidates the qualifying percentile was reduced from the 40th percentile 235 marks to zero percentile permitting eligibility even with negative scoresThe plea filed by advocate Satyam Singh Rajput contends that the impugned reduction is arbitrary unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution and poses a serious threat to patient safety public health and the integrity of postgraduate medical educationnbspIt argues that permitting candidates with zero or negative scores to enter specialist training dilutes merit at the apex level of medical education and undermines minimum standards of professional competenceTerming the move unprecedented and extreme the petition states that NEETPG which is meant to function as a national screening mechanism has been converted into an instrument certifying failure as eligibilitynbspThe petitioners have also challenged the reduction on the ground that the rules of the game cannot be altered after the selection process has commenced and results have been declaredIt further alleges that the decision amounts to impermissible executive interference in academic standards asserting that under the National Medical Commission Act 2019 the responsibility to maintain professional standards lies with the NMC as an expert body and cannot be subordinated to administrative or seatfilling considerationsSeeking quashing of the impugned notification the petitioners have urged the apex court to restore constitutionally permissible minimum qualifying standards and issue appropriate directions to safeguard patient safety public health and the rule of lawIANS https://dailyworld.in/education/sc-issues-notice-on-pil-challenging-reduction-in-qualifying-percentiles-for-neet-pg-660786.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/world-wetlands-day-dda-chief-links-floods-to-land-management-660604.html New Delhi Feb 3 Delhi Development Authority DDA Vice Chairman N Saravana Kumar has highlighted the importance of land management and urban governance in protecting cities from natural disaster like floods Speaking at an event organised at the Authoritys Yamuna Biodiversity Park YBP to celebrate World Wetlands Day on Monday Saravana Kumar emphasised the DDAs role in removing encroachments from the Yamuna floodplains and developing Baansera and Asita ParksThe event organised at YBPs amphitheatre near the restored wetland aligned with the global theme Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge Celebrating Cultural HeritageThe DDA Vice Chairman highlighted that wetland conservation is deeply rooted in traditional practices and is not a modern conceptHe noted that nearly 15 per cent of Delhis geographical area comprises DDA parks which are accessible to the public and that the seven Biodiversity Parks developed by DDA in collaboration with Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems CEMDE of Delhi University are significantly enhancing the quality of life for citizensCR Babu CEMDE Director said that all rivers originate from wetlands whether glaciers lakes or ponds and stressed that the survival of the planet depends on the restoration and preservation of wetlandsHe added that more than 87 per cent of the worlds wetlands were extinct and most of the extant wetlands are highly degraded and nonfunctionalShashank Shekhar Department of Geology Delhi University explained the role of wetlands in maintaining river flowHe highlighted that Biodiversity Parks developed on floodplains help in regulating nutrient cycling reduce pollution and protect rivers from nutrient loadingYamini Gupt Department of Business Economics Delhi University shared insights on the economic value of wetlands which are worth 264 trillion exceeding the GDP of many countriesThe event concluded with an award ceremony for the photography competition organised in collaboration with Delhi Universitys Rajdhani CollegeThe participants also took a guided nature trail walk experiencing YBPs wetlands and observing migratory bird species such as Northern Shoveler Northern Pintail Great Cormorant Gadwall and TealThe programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 350 attendees including students from Delhi University colleges SPM College Keshav Mahavidyalaya School of Business Economics Zakir Hussain College Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College IP College for Women Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University Satyavati College MV College of Education Mata Sundri College and Shivaji College along with researchers UPSC aspirants academicians journalists nature enthusiasts local communities and DDA officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/world-wetlands-day-dda-chief-links-floods-to-land-management-660604.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/mbbs-student-dies-by-alleged-suicide-at-college-hostel-in-mps-indore-probe-on-660608.html Indore Feb 3 A 25yearold medical student who was pursuing an MBBS degree from the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial MGM College in Madhya Pradeshs Indore died by allegedly committing suicide at his hostel room at the institution The deceased has been identified as Antariksh Agrawal who was a firstyear MBBS student police said on Monday Police said the body recovered from hanging in room number 43 on the fourth floor of BlockB of the hostel and had been sent for the postmortemThe heartwrenching incident came to light after Antarikshs roommate Harsh Kaushik arrived at the hostel during evening hours and knocked on the door from outside After getting no response from Antariksh Harsh alerted the other students in the hostelSuspecting something unusual the students then broke the door open and found that Antariksh was found hanging from the ceiling fan inside the room Subsequently local area police were informed The jurisdiction falls under Sanyogita Ganj police station in the cityAccording to police Antariksh was a firstyear MBBS student of the 2025 batch and a resident of Gwalior According to official information Antariksh did not attend the class on MondayConfirming the report of a students committing suicide Tushar Singh the Station House Officer SHO of the Sanyogita Ganj police station told media persons that information received regarding the suicide of a medical student at MGM Colleges boys hostelSingh said that the victims body has been sent for the autopsy and the case is being investigated to ascertain the reason behind the tragic death of the medical studentThe tragic death of medical students or practising doctors has often been reported in different parts of Madhya Pradesh especially in big cities Indore Bhopal and JabalpurOn January 31 a physiotherapist Bhanu Mohar 29 who had completed his Bachelors degree from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in Jabalpur six months back had died by jumping from a multistoreyed residential building He was a resident of Datia district of Gwalior division IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/mbbs-student-dies-by-alleged-suicide-at-college-hostel-in-mps-indore-probe-on-660608.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jindal-global-law-school-closing-early-admissions-on-february-28-660662.html Sonipat Feb 3 Recognised as Indiaâs leading global law school JGLS continues to attract exceptional interest from highachieving law aspirants across India and overseas reaffirming its position as a premier destination for legal education The law school has now announced that a minimum of 75 per cent of the total intake for 202627 will be admitted through Early Admissions underscoring the importance of the February 28 deadline of taking the LNAT exam LNAT is a Mandatory Admission Test for both FiveYear amp ThreeYear LLB HonsPrograms at JGLS In the first round of early admissions JGLS admitted over 400 students in its flagship FiveYear Integrated Law Programmes including BCom LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons BA LLB Hons and the ThreeYear LLB Hons programmeGlobal Rankings and Academic LeadershipJGLSâs global standing is reflected in its consistently high international rankingsRanked 78th in the world and 1st in India for Law amp Legal Studies QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025Ranked No 1 in India for Law Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026These distinctions place JGLS among an elite group of law schools worldwide and reinforce its commitment to global standards in teaching research and institutional governanceWorldClass Faculty and Academic ExcellenceJGLS boasts a globally diverse 500plusmember fulltime faculty with a significant number of professors holding degrees from top 50 law schools worldwide including Harvard Oxford Cambridge Yale Stanford NYU LSE Columbia Berkeley NUS etc The curriculum is deeply rooted in interdisciplinarity offering over 560 compulsory courses 580 electives and 320 crosslisted courses at JGUUnmatched Global Exposure and InternationalisationWith over 575 partnerships across 75plus countries JGLS offers unparalleled global exposure through student exchange programmes semesterabroad opportunities dual degrees and shortterm study abroad programmes with topranked universities worldwideInfrastructure and Experiential LearningJGLS offers worldclass infrastructure including Indiaâs first Constitution Museum and the Rights amp Freedoms Academy Nyayabhyasa Mandapam the worldâs largest moot court hall the International Mooting Academy for Advocacy Negotiation Dispute Adjudication Arbitration and Resolution IMAANDAR and stateoftheart academic and residential facilities on a 100plusacre ultramodern green campusCareer Outcomes and Alumni NetworkGraduates of JGLS work across leading law firms multinational corporations public institutions policy organisations and international bodies Supported by a strong Office of Career Services students benefit from structured career education oneonone advising and engagement with over 1200 organisations offering internships and 300 organisations offering fulltime roles annuallyLNATUK Mandatory Admissions Test for JGLSThe LNATUK is a globally benchmarked standardised admissions test This test evaluates critical thinking and advanced English language and reading comprehension skills The LNAT comprises two sections Section A a scored component consisting of 42 multiplechoice questions based on complex texts that assess comprehension inference and reasoning with no negative marking and Section B an unscored essayThe LNAT score refers only to performance in Section A and is interpreted in the context of the overall applicant pool JGLS considers this score only for admission and doesnât require an essayMeritcumMeansBased ScholarshipsLNATUK scores will be considered for meritcum meansbased scholarships Scholarships are awarded in the range of 10 per cent 25 per cent 50 per cent and 75 per cent of tuition fees based on merit and annual parental income criteriaUpcoming Admission DeadlinesApplicants who missed the first round are encouraged to apply in the upcoming cyclesEarly Admission Second Merit List March 2026Deadline to register for and take LNATUK February 28 2026Late Admission Final Merit List June 2026Deadline to register for and take LNATâUK 31 May 2026Professor Dr C Raj Kumar Founding Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University said âI am delighted to see the interest and enthusiasm among the brightest and the best students to choose Jindal Global Law School The relentless pursuit of excellence defines our law school and I welcome students who are willing to work hard and make us proudâProfessor Anand Prakash Mishra Vice Dean and Director of Law Admissions at JGLS stated âThe Early Admissions Deadline of February 28 is critical for every serious law aspirant in the country as JGLS will admit a minimum 75 per cent of total intake based on this deadline Studying law at JGLS is a transformational opportunity for a lifetime and you must not miss it due to a delay in taking the entrance testâExclusive LNATUK Retest OpportunityFor the 5year integrated law programs the admissions cutoff is 20 out of 42 in the LNATUK Applicants who have scored below 20 out of 42 in the LNATUK are eligible for a limited retest opportunity applicable only for admission to JGLS for the Academic Year 2026â27 Retest window Open till February 28 2026 A higher score will be considered Retest scores will not be considered for scholarshipsTwoStep Application ProcessApplicants must complete both steps to be considered for admission Register for the LNATâUK Test httpslnatacuk Submit the JGLS Online Application Form httpslawadmissionsjgueduin Admission is offered exclusively to candidates who meet the cutoff prescribed by the JGLS Admissions CommitteeContact the JGLS Admissions OfficeProspective applicants can connect directly with the JGLS Admissions Office by registering on the official admissions portal Register at LawAdmissionsJGUeduin IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jindal-global-law-school-closing-early-admissions-on-february-28-660662.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/madhyamik-exams-kolkata-police-launch-helpline-to-assist-students-660507.html Kolkata Feb 1 As secondary Madhyamik examinations begin in West Bengal from February 2 Monday the Kolkata Police have launched a helpline to assist the students If students face any difficulties while reaching their examination centres they can call the helpline and police officers will come to their aid it was learnt on SundayIf students encounter any problems they can call 9432610039 and the cops will assist them Kolkata Police saidAssistance will be provided if an examinee forgets their admit card at home or is late in reaching the examination centreBesides the helpline ambulances will be stationed on important roads of the city The goal is to quickly transport any student who falls ill to the hospitalIn addition to the Kolkata Police helpline the state government has decided to operate extra buses in Kolkata and the surrounding districts during the Madhyamik examinationsAt least 20 extra buses will run on 15 different routes for the eight days of the Madhyamik examsAs a result students and their parents will not have to worry about reaching the examination centres on time If the students leave home on time they will reach their destination smoothly according to the policeThis years Madhyamik secondary examinations will begin on February 2 and conclude on the 12 The examination dates are February 2 3 6 7 9 10 and 12The exams will start at 1045 am and end at 200 pm During these hours on weekdays the roads are usually quite congestedReaching the examination centres on time while avoiding this traffic can be quite stressful To support the students the Kolkata Police have launched a helpline in this regardA total of 971340 candidates will appear for the Madhyamik examination this year compared with 969425 last yearOf the total candidates 426733 are boys 544606 are girls and one is a transgender person This year there are a total of 2682 examination centres across the state Out of these 945 are main examination centres and 1737 are subcentres IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/madhyamik-exams-kolkata-police-launch-helpline-to-assist-students-660507.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/adani-foundation-adani-electricityobservenational-girl-child-day-across-mumbai-schools-660279.html New Delhi Jan 30 Adani Foundation supported by Adani Electricity recently observed National Girl Child Day with students from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC schools in Mumbai The day was observed on January 24 as part of the flagship CSR initiative Project UtthanIn a collaborative effort to promote early empowerment and equality Project Utthan by Adani Foundation supported by Adani Electricity in collaboration with the BMC observed National Girl Child Day across BMC schoolsâ according to an official statementRecognising that a just society begins with the foundational years the programme focused on early empowerment safety and equality for students in Classes 1 to 4Moving beyond traditional celebrations the initiative utilised experiential learning such as roleplaying and problemsolving to position girls as confident decisionmakersBy involving boys as allies the programme successfully reinforced values of empathy and shared responsibilityAligned with NEP 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission this collaboration reaffirms a commitment to closing learning gaps and nurturing a generation of aware compassionate and empowered young citizens the statement saidIn Mumbai the Adani Foundation and Adani Electricity in collaboration with the BMC Education Department have extended Utthan to all 947 BMC primary schools reaching 148 lakh students across 25 wards and eight mediumsThe project places special emphasis on Priya Vidyarthis progressive learners offering focused academic guidance and joyful learning experiences that help them grow steadilyA team of over 300 trained women Utthan Sahayaks forms the core of the programmeDrawn from local communities they support classroom teaching help students overcome learning gaps engage regularly with parents document childrenâs progress and strengthen trust at the community level Their presence has brought structure warmth and continuity to daily learningAcross India Project Utthan operates in five states supporting 1200 government schools and reaching nearly 180 lakh studentsIts focus on equitable access personalised support and NEPaligned practices positions it as a strong model for strengthening government education systems and helping children build the skills and confidence they need to succeed IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/adani-foundation-adani-electricityobservenational-girl-child-day-across-mumbai-schools-660279.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/even-ews-students-left-without-protection-under-ugc-rules-iim-professors-660431.html Udaipur Rajasthan Jan 31 The University Grants Commissionâs UGC 2026 regulations aimed at âpromoting equityâ in higher education have come under sustained academic scrutiny not only for their alleged vagueness but also for deep internal inconsistencies that risk excluding the very groups they claim to protect An essay authored by IIM Udaipur professors Kunal Kamal Kumar and Gyanesh Raj argues that the regulations suffer from a serious lack of coherence particularly in their treatment of the Economically Weaker Sections EWSReleased on January 13 2026 the regulations explicitly name EWS as a vulnerable constituency in their objectives However the operative provisions âfail to translate this recognition into actionable protectionâ As the essay points out the definition of âdiscriminationâ under Regulation 31e is restricted to religion race caste gender place of birth and disability Economic disadvantage despite being the defining feature of EWS is conspicuously absent it saysThis omission the authors argue is not a minor drafting error but a structural flaw âEWS is named as a constituency but not clearly operationalised as a basis of actionable discriminationâ the essay notes As a result individuals from the EWS category would have found it nearly impossible to file complaints against discrimination rooted in poverty inability to pay fees or classbased exclusion the essay maintains Such grievances would only become cognisable if they could be reframed under another listed ground such as casteThe essay highlights a striking inconsistency in the regulatory architecture Eligibility for Other Backward Classes OBC reservation is already filtered through the âcreamy layerâ exclusion which relies explicitly on socioeconomic criteria says the essay It adds that Indian law therefore already recognises economic status as relevant in determining vulnerability and entitlement to remedial measures Yet the UGC regulations fail to extend this logic to EWS even while naming it as a protected group the authors argueThis mismatch sends mixed signals and undermines the regulationsâ stated equity goals they say It risks rendering classcoded humiliation and exclusion invisible within institutional grievance mechanisms effectively leaving economically disadvantaged students without meaningful recourse they point outTitled From Constable to Fraternity Ambedkarâs Design Lens for the UGC Regulations 2026 the essay also critiques the guidelines for âdeviatingâ from BR Ambedkarâs principles While public outrage largely focused on the exclusion of general castes from the definition of castebased discrimination the authors contend that gaps like the EWS anomaly reveal deeper design failuresThe Supreme Court of India stayed the regulations on January 29 citing vagueness The essay suggests that unless such internal contradictions are addressed future equity frameworks may continue to falter not due to lack of intent but due to flawed legal imagination IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/even-ews-students-left-without-protection-under-ugc-rules-iim-professors-660431.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/innovation-and-ethics-are-key-for-ai-in-law-says-cyril-shroff-at-jgu-public-lecture-660101.html Sonipat Jan 29 âOur national identity and our constitutional values are at the centre of the discussion of leadership and legacy We have chosen a path of Atmanirbhar or selfreliance and of belief in our own civilization and values India has the opportunity to stand apart with continuous commitment to these values to the rule of law and the values that will stand in the midst of global turmoilâ said Cyril Shroff Managing Partner Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Chairperson Cyril Shroff Centre for AI Law and Regulation at a Distinguished Public Lecture on the theme âLaw Leadership amp Legacy Redefining the Indian Legal Profession for a Changing Worldâ âWe are now living in a world where were seeing not just the decline of constitutional institutions but also in terms of the respect for international laws as well What role do domestic law and domestic institutions play in your worldview It underlines the principle that the Constitution domestic institutions courts and political process have such an important role to play India is a true democracy You may always find some imperfections in it but at the end of the day it is a democracy that works We have courts that work and we are a free society because of all these institutionsâ he saidâThe role of domestic institutions underpinned by the constitution of a country is the foundation not only of our place in the world and our civilization but also where we stand in terms of foreign relationships We may have got our freedom and the Constitution may be 77 years old but we are a 2000yearold civilization that is built on certain values Weve been through many foreign invasions but we still essentially continue as a nation with a sense of identityâWe probably have the best constitution in the world and there is a lot of emotion that has created this magnificent document Dr B R Ambedkar said that it is not just a lawyers document its a way of life When the world is faced with a lot of turmoil its also a great moment of transformation We got our political freedom in 1947 but we got real economic freedom in 1991 I hope that we will stick to a few key principles First is the rule of law We as lawyers will always value the rule of law The second is that we will in terms of our policies build a lot of resilience which comes from economic strength and financial independence This is an essential part of keeping selfrespect and position as a truly independent nation that is not aligned with any part of the world because the world is now getting divided into three spheres of influence the Western Hemisphere China and Russia Technology sovereignty and AI capability will play a key role And that was one of my motivations to create the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI Law and RegulationâWhat will India look like in 2047 Especially what would our work in law be Unless we are aligned with the idea of India becoming a developed country we would not be performing to our potential We want to contribute to India in terms of creating a modern legal profession When I took charge I saw an opportunity to change the entire dynamic of how legal education should be and how we can modernize the profession We were the first firm that created a career track and for the first time the idea of partnerships was given to people outside the founder familyâNow AI is used in firms as a tool that is changing the way we work A lot of new legislation laws and ways of working are coming which require a more innovative mindset to challenge yourself every day Its a great opportunity to contribute to the human situation and to the evolving commercial reality of the marketplace In terms of the way forward what are the main things One is ethics The ethics of any profession are an important foundation and often not enough energy is devoted to them Can we use technology as a means of resolving disputes quickly How can we innovate in terms of separating the administrative side of the justice system Another is improving access to justice Why India lags on true innovation is because there is not enough alignment between academia the private sector and the stateâParidhi Adani Partner Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas shared her reflections on the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI Law amp Regulation highlighting the immense possibilities that arise from meaningful collaborations She observed that JGU is building a legacy for the new India and noted that the Centre is especially timely responding to the urgent need for thoughtful engagement at the intersection of technology law and regulationProf Dr C Raj Kumar Founding Vice Chancellor OP Jindal Global University extended a warm welcome to Cyril Shroff and said âWe are very fortunate to welcome a very distinguished and a truly outstanding legal luminary who has essentially transformed the landscape of the corporate legal profession in particular but also the broader legal profession It will go down in the annals of JGU history the bond that we share with the Shroff family and their worldclass and globally renowned law firm and our relationship has stood the test of time since the University was established This close partnership has led to the creation of a very unique and multidisciplinary initiative in the form of the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI Law and Regulation and it has been growing from strength to strength over the last six months since it came into existence We are grateful for his wisdom and inspiring leadershipâCyril Shroff also addressed the need for more gender balance in law and the legal profession and said that his firm was committed to gender equality where more than twothirds of employees were women who were also highly represented in leadership positions He also called upon young lawyers to modernise and disrupt the professions to make them ready for the future as India looks to become one of the top global economies The key ideas from the distinguished public lecture included The interface between AI law and regulation where rapid technological innovation meets legal frameworks still in the process of evolution The role of the Cyril Shroff Centre in shaping global conversations research and policy on AI governance that transcend national boundaries and disciplinary silos The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in addressing the complex legal ethical and societal questions arising from AIâs growing influenceProfessor Sidharth Chauhan Director Cyril Shroff Centre for AI Law amp Regulation introduced the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI Law amp Regulation The introductory remarks were given by Prof Padmanabha Ramanujam Dean Office of Academic Governance and Student Life OP Jindal Global University IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/innovation-and-ethics-are-key-for-ai-in-law-says-cyril-shroff-at-jgu-public-lecture-660101.html Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/india-made-notable-gains-in-school-enrolment-higher-education-institutions-says-govt-660103.html New Delhi Jan 29 India has made notable gains in school enrolment and higher education institutions the government stated in the Economic Survey 202526 on Thursday The Survey tabled in the Parliament by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman credited the achievement to strengthened infrastructure and teacher capacity due to policies such as the Right to Education Act 2009 and the National Education Policy 2020 NEPOther measures include updated UGC guidelines regulations for academic collaboration and mutual recognition of qualifications and permissions for foreign branch campuses including those in GIFT CityâAchievements in the education space have been marked by enhanced literacy rates increasing enrolment in schools and higher education institutions provision of vocational education avenues etc The Right to Education Act 2009 and the National Education Policy 2020 NEP have played a crucial role in shaping the education landscape by expanding access to quality education universally promoting equity and driving innovation in teaching and learningâ the Survey saidIndia has made notable gains in school enrolment by strengthening infrastructure and teacher capacity with schemes like Poshan Shakti Nirman and Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan promoting access and equityâ it addedThe Gross Enrolment Ratio GER stands at 909 at the primary stage Grades I to V 903 at the upper primary Grade VI to VIII 787 at the secondary stage Grade IX and X and 584 at the higher secondary stage Grade XI and XIIThe Survey also mentioned an increase in the number of higher education institutions HEIs from 51534 in 201415 to 70018 as of June 2025 an increase marked by substantial growth in universities and collegesThe number of premier higher education institutions HEIs has expanded significantly between 201415 and 202425 It now stands at 23 IITs 21 IIMs and 20 AIIMS alongside the establishment of two international IIT campuses in Zanzibar and Abu DhabiThe AllIndia Survey on Higher Education AISHE 202223 Provisional reports an increase in student enrolment from 433 crore in 202122 to 446 crore in 202223âIndias education sectors require unwavering focus to unlock the nations true potential through integrated accountable and adaptive policy frameworks to build a futureready workforceâ it addedThe survey also suggested a holistic lifecycle approach so that the country âraises its Expected Years of Schooling EYS to 15 years set by NEPâs 5334 schooling structure for ages 318The approach encompassing early childhood education foundational literacy and numeracy FLN universal secondary schooling and the seamless integration of vocational and digital skills will help fully convert its vast human resource base into highquality human capital the Survey said IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/india-made-notable-gains-in-school-enrolment-higher-education-institutions-says-govt-660103.html Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/bangladesh-makes-largest-budget-cuts-to-health-education-sectors-report-660115.html New Delhi Dhaka Jan 29 Bangladeshâs National Economic Council NEC has significantly downsized the health and education sector in the Annual Development Programme ADP according to a media report In the tradition of reviewing the performance of the Annual Development Programme ADP at the midpoint of each fiscal year the NEC downsized the ADP by about 125 per cent to 208935 crore taka 33 per cent of GDP from its original budget allocation of 230000 crore taka 37 per cent of GDP reported The Daily Star a Bangladeshi Englishlanguage dailyIt cited slow spending lower than expected revenue mobilisation slower external fund flow and a shortage of projects as major reasons for the ADP budget cutWhile the health sector saw a 74 per cent reduction from its original allocation of 18148 crore taka secondary and higher education was reduced by 55 per cent from the original allocation of 28557 crore takaâThe slow implementation rates of the two biggest social sectors over the first six months of the current financial year prompted the NEC to cut down their allocation in fear of underutilisation which may improve the overall ADP implementation rate at the end of the yearâ the report saidâWhile this makes immediate sense the underlying causes of historically low ADP implementation of these two sectors should be assessed properly and measures should be taken to ramp up the performance of the two prime social sectors in the country in the futureâ it addedThe substantially reduced allocations for health in the RADP could significantly affect the population with a delay in essential medical treatments for cancer kidney and heart conditions Further the Budget cuts in the education sector could push more children out of schoolThe Revised Annual Development Programme RADP consists of a total of 1330 projects including 1108 investment projects 35 feasibility studies and 121 technical assistance projects Another 66 projects are being implemented by autonomous bodies and corporations using their own funds the report saidNotably the local government division received the highest allocation of 37534 crore taka in the RADP This includes social safety net programmes and other communitybased interventions focusing on poverty alleviation infrastructure development and operation and maintenance in city corporations municipalities and unions the report added IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/bangladesh-makes-largest-budget-cuts-to-health-education-sectors-report-660115.html Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rjd-leader-shivani-shukla-meets-kin-of-deceased-neet-student-demands-thorough-probe-660001.html Patna Jan 29 Shivani Shukla the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD leader and daughter of former MLA Munna Shukla arrived in Bihars Jehanabad to meet the deceased NEET aspirants mother and family members After gathering details of the incident she demanded a thorough investigation on Wednesday and urged the police to question the hostel warden and management and examine CCTV footage from the premisesSpeaking to the media Shivani Shukla said Will the victims family have to go outside India to seek justice They will seek justice here from the administration It is the responsibility of the Bihar government and administration to ensure justiceShe also stressed that the site of the incident must be examined first saying The uncle of the victim is clearly stating that the place where the death occurred should be investigated thoroughly The inquiry should begin from there Hostel and hospital authorities must be questioned Even the family is saying the same If a common person can understand this why are the officials of the Bihar police not acting accordinglyRaising questions over the investigation process Shivani Shukla asked Where is the hostel owner Questioning should begin from there Instead the victims family is being questioned and harassed while they are only demanding justice for their daughterShe added that Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha had met the family on Tuesday and expressed hope that the state government and administration would not step back from ensuring justice for the deceased NEET studentThe case continues to draw widespread attention with political leaders across parties closely watching the investigationEarlier on Tuesday Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha visited the family of the deceased NEET aspirant in Jehanabad and assured them of appropriate action in the caseSince the incident came to light several political leaders and public representatives have been visiting the victims family while the matter has intensified political debate in the state with the Opposition questioning the law and order situation in Bihar IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rjd-leader-shivani-shukla-meets-kin-of-deceased-neet-student-demands-thorough-probe-660001.html Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-minister-sivankutty-crosses-swords-with-lop-satheesan-over-education-sabarimala-gold-heist-659914.html Thiruvananthapuram Jan 27 Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty slammed Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Tuesday as he rejected criticism of the stateâs public education system and escalated the political confrontation over the Sabarimala gold theft case Responding to Satheesanâs remarks on school standards Sivankutty said no other government could match the LDFâs record of investing nearly Rs 9000 crore in public education over the past decadeHe challenged the Congress to cite comparable achievements in states it governs arguing that the opposition leaderâs criticism was politically motivated and detached from factsThe minister accused Satheesan of deliberately attempting to link him with the Sangh Parivar recalling that it was the Left that closed the BJPâs account in NemomTurning the charge back on the Congress leader Sivankutty alleged that Satheesan himself had participated in RSSlinked events in the past a claim he said was supported by documentary evidenceSivankutty then spoke about the Sabarimala gold theft case accusing the Congress of hypocrisy in invoking religious sentiments while allegedly shielding those involved in the caseHe cited a photograph purportedly showing the prime accused and a recipient of the stolen gold standing alongside Congress leader Sonia Gandhi describing it as not merely a picture but a cluster of unresolved questionsSivankutty asserted that it was legally necessary for the Special Investigation Team SIT functioning under High Court supervision to question Sonia Gandhi to ascertain whether a larger criminal conspiracy existedHe raised pointed questions on how an accused individual could gain access to a highsecurity residence guarded by the SPG and whether senior Congress leaders facilitated such accessThe minister also referred to what he termed the Bellary connection claiming the stolen gold was sold in Bellary a constituency once represented by Sonia Gandhi and called for an investigation into possible hawala or smuggling linksThe minister further accused Satheesan of spreading misinformation on multiple issues including the Punarjani case alleged foreign fundraising trips the Vizhinjam port project Wayanad rehabilitation claims and incidents inside the AssemblyHe said repeated contradictions and retractions had eroded the Opposition leaderâs credibilitySatheesan has time and again attacked Sivankutty for his highly improper conduct on the floor of the assembly when he was an opposition memberOn the presentation of the state Budget in 2015 Sivankutty was seen jumping over the table on the floor of the Assembly with his dhoti folded and underwear visibleOn Tuesday Satheesan said itâs sad to see our school children studying when Sivankutty is the Education Minister IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-minister-sivankutty-crosses-swords-with-lop-satheesan-over-education-sabarimala-gold-heist-659914.html Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/there-will-be-no-discrimination-union-education-minister-on-new-ugc-regulations--659947.html Jaipur Jan 27 Amid the ongoing controversy over the new UGC regulations Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has issued his first response Speaking on Tuesday in Chhoti Khatu DidwanaKuchaman district the minister made it clear that harassment and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated in the education system Pradhan said I assure everyone there will be no discrimination and no one can misuse the lawHe further said that no one has the right to misuse their position in the name of discrimination âWhether it is the UGC the Government of India or state governments everyone must function strictly within the framework of the Constitutionâ he said He reiterated that no one would be subjected to oppression or discrimination in educational institutions This arrangement is being made under SC directions he added furtherDuring the visit Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stone of a new building for the Government Senior Secondary School in Chhoti Khatu town The school building will be constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 450 crore On this occasion Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar announced that the school would be named after Jain religious leader Acharya Mahashraman Addressing the gathering Pradhan highlighted key features of the National Education Policy stating that the central government is continuously working to raise the standard of education across the countryStressing the importance of the mother tongue the Union Education Minister said that teaching of the Rajasthani language should be introduced in government schools in Rajasthan in the coming years He issued necessary directions to State Education Minister Madan Dilawar in this regard Emphasising technologybased education Pradhan said that in the modern era it is essential to connect students with digital resources This he said would help make youth skilled and improve their employment opportunities Meanwhile Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar said that the school being constructed in Chhoti Khatu would serve as a model institution and would surpass many private schools in several aspects He informed that while the government has sanctioned approximately Rs 450 crore for the project the Jain community of Chhoti Khatu will contribute an additional Rs 50 lakh He further stated that the Rajasthani language will be included in the school curriculum across the state within the next two years and that the syllabus has already been prepared IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/there-will-be-no-discrimination-union-education-minister-on-new-ugc-regulations--659947.html Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/protect-right-to-education-in-afghanistan-urge-un-agencies-659951.html Kabul Jan 27 The United Nations Childrens Fund UNICEF stated on Tuesday that over 90 per cent of 10yearold children in Afghanistan cannot read a simple text It warned that education system in Afghanistan is at a critical point with children not even receiving basic learning the local media reported Citing UNICEF Afghanistans leading news agency Khaama Press reported that more than 90 per cent of 10yearolds cannot read a simple text reflecting a crisis of schooling without learning It mentioned that the education system in Afghanistan has been severely impacted by school closures lack of qualified teachers and curriculum limitations since Taliban seized power on August 15 2021According to the UNICEF and UNESCO report approximately 22 million adolescent girls do not have access to school UNICEF stressed that continuous investment in early education literacy and numeracy is needed to ensure that all children are successful and escape generational illiteracy The organisation warned that the crisis will continue in Afghanistan if reforms are not made Khaama Press reportedOn January 24 girls above sixth grade and female university students urged the Taliban regime to allow them to study in schools and universities in the coming academic year local media reportedSince seizing power in August 2021 Taliban has imposed a ban on girls education beyond the sixth class Later in the same year Taliban ordered public and private universities to halt the education of girls and women until further notice However Taliban officials said that girls will be allowed to study after conditions are conduciveSpeaking to Pajhwok Afghan News Madina Ahmadi a resident of Kabul said It has been four years since we were deprived of going to school Four years ago I was studying in eighth grade and always dreamed of finishing school and taking the Kankor entrance examShe urged Taliban to reopen schools for girls My request from the Islamic Emirate is that while observing Islamic principles and hijab they allow us to return to school We girls also want to play an active and constructive role in society just like our brothers Pajhwok Afghan News quoted Ahmadi as sayingSalma a resident of Kabuls Deh Mazang said Four years ago when the Islamic Emirate took control I was a ninthgrade student at Rakhshana High School If we had not been banned from attending school I would have graduated by now She voiced concern over being denied access to education and urged Taliban to reopen schools for girls above sixth gradeSaeedia Masoodzada a resident of Kabuls Taimani stated When girls were banned from educational institutions I was a secondyear student at the Faculty of Economics at Kabul University Unfortunately I am still confined to my home and there is no news about the resumption of our classes IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/protect-right-to-education-in-afghanistan-urge-un-agencies-659951.html Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-cm-begins-executive-education-at-harvard-university-659815.html Hyderabad Jan 26 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy began his executive education at the famed Kennedy School at Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts with program orientation and cohort introduction The program âLeadership in the 21st Centuryâ began on Sunday afternoon local time with the session on âAnalysing Authority and Leadershipâ according to a statement from the Chief Ministerâs OfficeMonday morning classes started from 7 am with the cohort taking on several different classes large class case analysis and consultative group work Classes will close late evening around 6 pm Meanwhile winter emergency is on in the entire area with a raging snow storm Fern marked by snowfall in excess of 2 feet 24 inches and temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius in the Boston areaThe Chief Minister had left for the United States last week after attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting at Davos SwitzerlandRevanth Reddy is claimed to be the first Chief Minister in independent India to enrol for a program in the Ivy League The program is titled âLeadership for the 21st Centuryâ chaos conflict and courageHe will attend classes till January 30 CMO had earlier said that he will undertake classes assignments and submit homework and execute group projects with fellow global participantsThe class will have students from over 20 countries spread across five continentsThe Chief Minister will receive program course certification from Harvard the first for any current Chief Minister in office in Indian historyOpposition BJP criticised Revanth Reddy enrolling for the program questioning the timing and financial prudence of the moveBJP State chief spokesperson N V Subash remarked that leadership is not acquired through shortterm courses but demonstrated through governance accountability and results on the groundShouldnt such academic pursuits have been completed earlier in life he asked adding that the Chief Ministers primary classroom today should be the state he governs not an overseas campusSubash further questioned whether the trip reflects a prioritisation of personal aspirations over public responsibilities IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-cm-begins-executive-education-at-harvard-university-659815.html Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/pariksha-pe-charcha-2026-goes-pan-india-engages-over-676-crore-participants-659840.html New Delhi Jan 27 The ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs flagship student interaction programme Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the initiative as it expanded into a truly panIndia dialogue with students from across the country Pariksha Pe Charcha PPC has grown into a nationwide movement driven by Prime Minister Modiâs vision of bringing students parents teachers and society together to create an atmosphere where every childâs individuality is recognised nurtured and encouraged to flourish without fear or pressureTraditionally organised in Delhi with students participating at a single venue this yearâs edition broke new groundPrime Minister Modi interacted directly with students from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu Raipur in Chhattisgarh Dev Mogra in Gujarat and Guwahati in Assam symbolically connecting the east west north south and the heart of India on one common platformThe scale of participation in PPC 2026 reflected its growing reach and popularityMore than 45 crore people registered for the programme while an additional 226 crore individuals actively took part in various activities linked to Pariksha Pe CharchaThis took the total participation for the year to over 676 crore underscoring the programmeâs expanding national footprintPariksha Pe Charcha has been organised annually since 2018During the event Prime Minister Modi engages with students teachers and parents from across the country sharing guidance on how to approach board and entrance examinations in a calm confident and stressfree manner while also addressing broader issues related to learning and personal growthParticipants for the interaction are usually selected through a nationwide competitionWinners are given the opportunity to attend the event and some are chosen to interact directly with the Prime Minister making the programme a memorable experience for students from diverse backgroundsThe eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha was held on February 10 2025 at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi and introduced a new innovative formatIt featured 36 students drawn from government schools Kendriya Vidyalayas Sainik Schools Eklavya Model Residential Schools CBSE institutions and Navodaya VidyalayasAlumni of the PRERANA initiative along with winners of Kala Utsav and Veer Gatha were also part of the interactionThat edition was organised across seven separate episodes each focusing on themes such as sports discipline mental health nutrition technology financial awareness creativity and positivity giving the programme a wider and more holistic dimensionPariksha Pe Charcha 2025 also created history by setting a Guinness World Record in 2025 It attracted participation from students in more than 245 countries teachers from 153 countries and parents from 149 countries highlighting its global resonance among the Indian diaspora and education stakeholders worldwideParticipation in the initiative has seen remarkable growth over the years rising from just 22000 participants in its inaugural edition in 2018 to 356 crore registrations in 2025In addition 155 crore people took part in nationwide Jan Andolan activities linked to PPC taking the overall engagement close to 5 crore that yearRecognised by Guinness World Records for achieving 353 crore registrations in 2025 Pariksha Pe Charcha now returns with its 2026 edition aiming to further strengthen the message of joyful learning and promote a culture of stressfree examinations across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/pariksha-pe-charcha-2026-goes-pan-india-engages-over-676-crore-participants-659840.html Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-focused-on-expanding-welfare-schemes-strengthening-agriculture-governor-659750.html Hyderabad Jan 26 The Telangana government during the last two years focused on expanding welfare schemes and strengthening agricultural support and developing infrastructure along with significant investments in digital education new universities and boosting the IT ITES sector through tech parks and innovation initiatives all while sustaining strong economic growth and improving law and order Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said on Monday During his speech at the 77th Republic Day celebrations the Governor listed various schemes implemented for welfare and developmentHe stated that the government is according the highest priority to the welfare of farmers Roundtheclock quality power supply is being provided to the agricultural sector and farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh have been waived involving an expenditure of Rs 20617 crore and benefiting around 26 lakh farmersThe Governor mentioned that the Rythu Bharosa assistance was enhanced last year from Rs 10000 to Rs 12000 per acre per annum strengthening input support to cultivators In addition every grain produced by farmers is being procured along with a bonus of 500 rupees per quintal on fine variety paddyDuring the current Kharif season around 72 lakh metric tonnes of paddy were procured from 1424 lakh farmers with payments amounting to Rs 1707950 crore till date A further Rs 1453 crore was disbursed as a bonus subsidyHe pointed out that Telangana has emerged as Indiaâs leading producer of paddy supported by robust agricultural infrastructure The state has also expanded its presence in international markets exporting rice to countries such as the PhilippinesThe Governor stated that for the first time a Farmer Commission has been constituted to enhance farmersâ economy and promote sustainable agricultural practices through modern technologies soil health management organic farming and effective implementation of welfare schemes thereby improving productivity and reducing indebtednessHe said the problemridden Dharani Portal was replaced with the farmerfriendly Bhu Bharati Act to resolve longstanding land disputesAfter a long gap the government has successfully completed the recruitment in Group I Group II Group III and Group IV categories through the Telangana Public Service Commission As many as 62749 youth have been given jobs through the Public Service Commission the Police Recruitment Board and other recruitment agencies till date he saidTo provide employment in the private sector the government had recently initiated the Digital Employment Exchange of Telangana DEET to empower the youth by enhancing their employability at zero cost A total of 122337 job seekers were enrolled and 1892 employers were onboardedGovernor Varma said the Young India Skill University was established by the government to impart employable skills among youth Major reforms in the school and higher education sectors were also introduced The government is setting up a Young India Sports University in the Future City which will be an integrated sports hubThe government has upgraded ITIs into Advanced Technology Centres to skill youth in highdemand sectors bridging the gap between industry and academia with training scholarships and job support aiming to make Telangana a global skill capitalThe government firmly believes that the future of the state is shaped in classrooms and has therefore undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the government education system enabling it to compete on par with private institutions he saidAn Education Commission was appointed to formulate effective education policies Mess charges were increased by 40 per cent and cosmetic charges by 200 per cent to improve facilities for studentsYoung India Integrated Residential Schools each on 25 acres are being established to provide equal opportunities to students Recently a Young India Police Residential School was started for the children of police personnel he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-focused-on-expanding-welfare-schemes-strengthening-agriculture-governor-659750.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-haryana-based-jee-aspirant-found-dead-in-kota-659797.html Jaipur Jan 26 A coaching student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination JEE was found dead in Rajasthanâs Kota The incident occurred in the Udyog Nagar police station area on the DelhiâMumbai railway line The deceased has been identified as Sartaj Singh 18 a resident of Himayun Kheda village in Sirsa district of Haryana He had been living in Kota for the past two years to prepare for the engineering entrance examinationAccording to police the incident took place around 830 pm on Sunday The body was later sent to the postmortem room at MBS Hospital Udyog Nagar police station officer Jitendra Singh said Sartaj was staying in a hostel in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar Kota and was a Class 12 student with board examinations scheduled in April His twoyear JEE coaching course had recently concluded Family members informed the police that Sartaj was supposed to return home to Haryana on the night of January 25 His train was scheduled for that nightIn his last conversation with his family Sartaj reportedly said that the train was delayed by about three hours and that he was going to the railway station to check the status However family members later stated that the train was not delayed and that Sartaj had used this as an excuse to leave the hostel On Monday Sartajâs family reached Kota The postmortem was conducted in their presence following which the body was handed over to them Sartajâs father Kuldeep Singh is a farmer in Sirsa district Sartaj was the only son in the family Police officials said that all aspects of the case are being investigated and efforts are being made to ascertain the reasons behind the studentâs death No suicide note has been reported so far IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-haryana-based-jee-aspirant-found-dead-in-kota-659797.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-jee-aspirant-found-dead-in-kota-659800.html Jaipur Jan 26 A coaching student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination JEE was found dead in Rajasthanâs Kota The incident occurred in the Udyog Nagar police station area on the DelhiâMumbai railway line The deceased has been identified as Sartaj Singh 18 a resident of Himayun Kheda village in Sirsa district of Haryana He had been living in Kota for the past two years to prepare for the engineering entrance examinationAccording to police the incident took place around 830 pm on Sunday The body was later sent to the postmortem room at MBS HospitalUdyog Nagar police station officer Jitendra Singh said Sartaj was staying in a hostel in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar Kota and was a Class 12 student with board examinations scheduled in AprilHis twoyear JEE coaching course had recently concluded Family members informed the police that Sartaj was supposed to return home to Haryana on the night of January 25 His train was scheduled for that nightIn his last conversation with his family Sartaj reportedly said that the train was delayed by about three hours and that he was going to the railway station to check the statusHowever family members later stated that the train was not delayed and that Sartaj had used this as an excuse to leave the hostelOn Monday Sartajâs family reached Kota The postmortem was conducted in their presence following which the body was handed over to themSartajâs father Kuldeep Singh is a farmer in Sirsa district Sartaj was the only son in the familyPolice officials said that all aspects of the case are being investigated and efforts are being made to ascertain the reasons behind the studentâs deathNo suicide note has been reported so far IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-jee-aspirant-found-dead-in-kota-659800.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/priyanka-chaturvedi-questions-ugcs-new-regulations-calls-for-equal-protection-for-all-659627.html New Delhi Jan 25 Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has raised strong objections to the University Grants Commissionâs Promotion of Equity Regulations 2026 questioning their scope clarity and selective application while warning that poorly framed rules could deepen tensions on university campuses Reacting to the UGCâs January 2026 notification Chaturvedi took to the social media platform X to underline concerns over uneven legal safeguardsIn her post she wrote âWhile any kind of caste discrimination on the campus is wrong India has seen enough of students having to suffer the consequences of it shouldnât the law be encompassing and ensure protection is guaranteed to all Why this discrimination in the application of the lawâShe further questioned the absence of safeguards against misuse asking âWhat happens in case of false cases How does one decide guilt How does one describe discrimination through words actions or perceptionsâStressing the need for clarity she added âThe applicability of law has to be clear precise and equal for all Hence instead of creating a bad environment on campuses Iâd urge that the UGC notification either be withdrawn or correctedâThe UGCâs Promotion of Equity Regulations 2026 aim to strengthen antidiscrimination mechanisms in higher education institutionsThe rules mandate the creation of equity committees equal opportunity centres helplines and monitoring squads in colleges and universitiesThey define discrimination broadly including explicit acts as well as implicit bias and systemic exclusionAccording to the UGC the regulations were framed in response to a reported 118 per cent rise in discrimination complaints between 2019 and 2023 with a particular focus on protecting Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward ClassesHowever the notification has sparked mixed reactions Voices from the general category have criticised the regulations for what they describe as a onesided framework arguing that protections for the accused are insufficient and that uppercaste students could be unfairly targetedSupporters of the regulations on the other hand have defended them as necessary corrective measures to address historical marginalisation insisting that the rules do not amount to reverse discriminationThe regulations also seek to introduce institutional accountability placing responsibility on heads of institutions for addressing harassment complaints and ensuring compliance through regular oversightWhile the UGC maintains that the framework aims at longterm structural reform critics argue that without equal application and precise definitions the rules risk increasing mistrust and conflict on campuses rather than fostering genuine equity IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/priyanka-chaturvedi-questions-ugcs-new-regulations-calls-for-equal-protection-for-all-659627.html Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/after-students-murder-gujarat-hc-questions-safety-at-ahmedabad-school-659465.html Ahmedabad Jan 23 The Gujarat High Court on Friday sharply criticised the former management of Seventh Day Adventist School in Ahmedabad citing serious lapses in student safety admission procedures and overall governance The observations were made during the hearing of a petition challenging the state governmentâs decision to place the institution under administrative control The state assumed control of the school in December 2025 following sustained scrutiny after the murder of a student on the campus in August last yearA division bench hearing the matter expressed grave concern over what it described as systemic failures at the school questioning whether parents could place their trust in the institutionâWould parents send their children to your school only to lose themâ the court asked underscoring the responsibility of educational institutions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of studentsThe bench also pointed to alleged lapses on the day of the fatal incident observing that security personnel were inattentive and no immediate assistance was provided to the injured student âOn that day your watchmen were asleep Nobody came forward to helpâ the judges notedThe petition filed by the school management seeks to set aside the government order placing the institution under administrative control The takeover followed investigations by education authorities after the incident triggered widespread protests and prompted several parents to withdraw their children from the schoolDefending the stateâs action government advocate GH Virk told the court that an inquiry by the District Education Officer had revealed multiple irregularities including violations of the Right to Education Act improper admissions and deficiencies in recordkeepingHe further submitted that the schoolâs financial transactions were allegedly conducted entirely in cash âSince the administration has taken over several serious issues have come to lightâ he said adding that the intervention was necessary in the interest of student welfareThe August incident involved a Class 8 student allegedly stabbing a Class 10 student near the schoolâs Khokhra Maninagar campus Reports indicated that the injured student did not receive immediate medical assistance from school staff and was later taken to the hospital by family members where he succumbed to his injuriesIn the aftermath more than 160 parents reportedly sought transfer certificates for their children citing concerns over campus safety and managementEmphasising the need for strict due diligence in admissions and adherence to safety norms the court cautioned against treating educational institutions as profitdriven enterprises âIt is not appropriate to turn a school into a moneyprinting machineâ the bench observedThe matter has been posted for further hearing on February 10 IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/after-students-murder-gujarat-hc-questions-safety-at-ahmedabad-school-659465.html Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-cm-announces-foreign-language-communication-skills-school-in-jaipur-on-basant-panchami-659492.html Jaipur Jan 23 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said youth power is the greatest asset of any nation and plays a decisive role in the progress of the country and the state Youth are both the present and the future of the nation and the state government stands with students and youth at every step he said He urged students to study with dedication innovate and realise their dreams by making full use of government schemes The Chief Minister announced the opening of a Foreign Language Communication Skills School in Jaipur for students of government collegesHe was addressing the Saraswati Vandana Youth Dialogue and Mega PTM organised at Commerce College on the occasion of Basant Panchami and the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Friday Extending greetings on Basant Panchami he said the festival symbolises new consciousness creativity and resolveOn this occasion 75 lakh students across the state offered collective Saraswati Vandana paying homage to Goddess Saraswati He also recalled Netaji Subhas Chandra Boseâs immense contribution to Indiaâs freedom struggle through the formation of the Azad Hind FaujThe Chief Minister said the state government is implementing several initiatives for youth education skill development employment and selfemploymentMore than one lakh appointments have already been made recruitment is underway for 143 lakh posts and a recruitment examination calendar has been released for one lakh government posts Around 25 lakh youth have gained employment in the private sectorHe highlighted major initiatives such as the establishment of 71 new government colleges Youth Partner Centres at the divisional level and organisation of the Khelo India University GamesPolicies and schemes like the Rajasthan Youth Policy Chief Ministerâs Youth SelfEmployment Scheme skill training programmes internships 65 iStartup Launchpad Nests and financial assistance of approximately Rs 225 crore to 658 startups are promoting holistic youth developmentThe Chief Minister said the government is continuously introducing new policies schemes and innovations to improve the education sectorThe Mega PTM will provide a new direction to education in Rajasthan and strengthen trust and cooperation among teachers parents and students he saidHe said that Krishna Bhog was organised in all government schools fostering collective participation and a positive environmentUnder the Nipun Rajasthan Programme the reading writing and arithmetic skills of students from Classes 1 to 5 are being enhanced through activitybased learningCM Sharma said daughters are excelling in every field today The state government is supporting girls from birth through education to ensure a dignified safe and independent lifeSchemes such as the Lado Protsahan Yojana free bicycles for girls free basic computer education for 164 lakh women and girls training in accounting and spoken English and the Chief Ministerâs Women Empowerment Skill Development Scheme are empowering women across the stateThe Chief Minister said every student has extraordinary potential and should move forward with hard work discipline and values Parents and teachers form the strongest support system for studentsWhile discipline may sometimes seem challenging it strengthens the foundation for future success True competition he said should be with oneselfTeachers are not just educators but guides motivators and mentors who play a vital role in nationbuildingReferring to the previous government CM Sharma said the dreams of youth were shattered due to issues like paper leaks but his government has taken strict action and will not spare those who undermine students futuresGuided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the state government is committed to the welfare of farmers women youth and the poorDeputy Chief Minister Dr Premchand Bairwa said the Chief Ministerâs interaction with students parents and teachers during the Mega PTM was inspiring and would further strengthen Rajasthanâs education system He described Netaji Subhas Chandra Boseâs life as a lasting inspiration for the youthEarlier the Chief Minister paid floral tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the occasion of Parakram Diwas Valour Day IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-cm-announces-foreign-language-communication-skills-school-in-jaipur-on-basant-panchami-659492.html Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jharkhand-hc-stays-cbi-probe-in-dhanbad-institute-of-technology-exam-row-659295.html Ranchi Jan 22 The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the CBI probe into the case involving students of Dhanbad Institute of Technology DIT who were prevented from appearing in examinations until further orders A division bench comprising Chief Justice MS Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar passed the order while hearing an appeal filed by the state government and the Jharkhand University of Technology JUTThe matter has been posted for further hearing on January 29During the proceedings the CBI informed the court that a preliminary inquiry had already been registered in compliance with an earlier High Court orderAppearing for the state Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan submitted that DIT was permitted to admit only 60 students on September 9 2025 but had enrolled as many as 138 students in violation of the prescribed normsHe argued that despite these violations the institute approached the High Court seeking reliefThe court was informed that the writ petition filed by DIT was heard on January 12 and 13 following which a single bench on January 13 ordered a CBI probe into the matterChallenging this order the state government and JUT moved an appeal before the division bench of the Jharkhand High CourtNotably the single bench had termed the issue of engineering students being barred from examinations as âseriousâ observing that it amounted to playing with the future of studentsIt had directed a CBI investigation into the roles of the All India Council for Technical Education AICTE and JUTThe single bench had also noted that AICTE had approved DITâs intake for the academic session 202526 on April 30 2025 yet students were later denied permission to appear in examinationsDrawing an analogy the court likened the situation to removing a âNo Entryâ sign and then trapping people and held that the case pointed to serious irregularities rather than a mere administrative lapseUnder the January 13 order the CBI had been directed to conduct an investigation and submit a report IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jharkhand-hc-stays-cbi-probe-in-dhanbad-institute-of-technology-exam-row-659295.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/op-jindal-global-university-secures-first-entry-in-times-higher-education-subject-rankings-2026-659323.html Sonipat Jan 22 OP Jindal Global University JGU has attained a landmark achievement with an exceptional national and global debut in its firstever participation in the Times Higher Education THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026 securing top positions across multiple disciplines in one of the worldâs most rigorous and datadriven university ranking systems Rankings Highlights Ranked 1 in India for Law placing within the top 300 globally among universities from 53 countries Ranked 2 in India for Psychology placed within the top 500 globally among institutions from 64 countries and territories JGU further strengthened its global standing in Arts amp Humanities Social Sciences and Business amp Economics reinforcing its position as a leading multidisciplinary global university in IndiaThese rankings position JGU competitively against hundreds of leading universities worldwide underscoring its strength as a multidisciplinary institution with consistent performance across key academic areas The Times Higher Education Subject Rankings 2026 assessed 2191 universities from 115 countries and territories with only institutions meeting stringent thresholds for data credibility teaching excellence and research performance included JGUâs strong performance in this highly selective global evaluation highlights its rapid academic rise and expanding international reputationPillarwise Performance and Methodological StrengthThe Times Higher Education World University Rankings are the only global rankings that comprehensively evaluate researchintensive universities across four core missions teaching research knowledge transfer industry engagement and international outlook Importantly 6065 per cent of the overall methodology is weighted towards researchrelated pillars including research environment research quality research outlook and industry impactThe subject rankings apply 18 globally trusted performance indicators recalibrated by discipline and grouped into five core pillars Teaching Research Environment Research Quality International Outlook IndustryThe Founding Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University Naveen Jindal said âI extend special congratulations to JGU for its undisputed leadership in the subjects recognised by THE 2026 Rankings and I thank the faculty members research community and professional staff whose dedication data stewardship and institutional commitment made this achievement possible JGUâs governance and strategic leadership have been instrumental in steering JGUâs rankings benchmarking and global positioning efforts confidently aligning it with the best universities in the worldâThe Founding Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University Professor Dr C Raj Kumar said on this historic achievement âThese rankings firmly position JGU as Indiaâs leading multidisciplinary institution at a time when India now has the secondhighest number of ranked universities globally behind only the United States They stand as a powerful testament to our shared commitment to academic rigour research innovation international collaboration and institutional excellenceâJGUâs firsttime success in the THE Subject Rankings 2026 reflects Rapid advancement in research quality and impact Strong and sustained international engagement Robust academic performance across disciplines Growing global credibility and recognitionJGU has demonstrated exceptional strengths across the following pillars International Outlook emerged as the strongest pillar in Law Psychology and Social Sciences reflecting high levels of international faculty students and global research collaboration Research Quality was the topperforming pillar in Arts amp Humanities and Business amp Economics highlighting strong citation impact research excellence and global influenceProfessor Padmanabha Ramanujam Dean Office of Academic Governance amp Student Life who led the rigorous rankings process said âOP Jindal Global University JGU has made a remarkable national and international debut through its firstever recognition in the Times Higher Education THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026 This significant milestone is a powerful reflection of the founding vision of the University the institutional inspiration that has guided its growth and the sustained commitment and collective effort that have shaped JGUâs exceptional journey over the yearsâNational and Global SignificanceThese outcomes firmly establish JGU as one of Indiaâs leading multidisciplinary universities in the THE Subject Rankings 2026 The achievement is particularly notable as India now has the secondhighest number of ranked universities globally behind only the United States signalling the countryâs rising prominence in the global higher education landscapeThis milestone underscores JGUâs commitment to excellence in teaching research and global engagement and marks a significant step forward in its journey as a globally benchmarked university IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/op-jindal-global-university-secures-first-entry-in-times-higher-education-subject-rankings-2026-659323.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/bomb-threat-emails-trigger-panic-across-ahmedabad-schools-police-on-high-alert-659423.html Ahmedabad Jan 23 Several schools in Ahmedabad were placed on high alert on Thursday January 23 after bomb threats were received through emails sent from an unidentified source The threats which targeted educational institutions across different parts of the city prompted immediate action from law enforcement agencies According to police officials the threatening emails named St Xavierâs School in Memnagar Calorex School in Ghatlodia DPS School in Bopal Swayam School in Vastrapur three branches of Sant Kabir School Mahatma Gandhi International School in Mithakali Geneva Liberal School on SP Ring Road Army School in Shahibaug JD High School in Naroda Red Bricks School in Satellite Vidyanagar School in Usmanpura Kendriya Vidyalaya in Shahibaug and Apple Global SchoolEarlier in the day bomb threats were also reported at St Xavierâs Loyola in Navrangpura and Swayam School in Vastrapur further heightening concerns School authorities immediately informed the police control room upon receiving the emailsTaking the threats seriously teams from the city police bomb disposal squad dog squad and crime branch were deployed to the affected campuses where thorough security checks were carried outAs a precaution school managements alerted parents through messages and phone calls asking them to take their children home This led to a large number of parents rushing to the school premises causing temporary panic in several areas Police said the emails were sent from an unknown email ID and the cybercrime department has launched an investigation to trace the senderAuthorities have urged citizens to remain calm avoid spreading rumours and report any suspicious activity to the police Authorities noted that Ahmedabad has witnessed similar emailbased bomb threats in the past targeting schools and courts most of which later turned out to be hoaxes Security agencies remain on alert as investigations continue IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/bomb-threat-emails-trigger-panic-across-ahmedabad-schools-police-on-high-alert-659423.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jgu-launches-world-university-leaders-forum-at-davos-a-global-platform-for-university-led-solutions-659042.html Davos Switzerland Jan 19 OP Jindal Global University JGU is pleased to announce the inaugural World University Leaders Forum WULF convened at the World Economic Forum WEF Davos the first global higher education leadership platform of its kind at the Forum WULF will bring together distinguished academics and university leaders from around the world to engage in dialogue share best practices and collaborate on shared global challenges facing higher education and societyThe establishment of the World University Leaders Forum reflects JGUâs longstanding commitment to advancing global academic collaboration and contributing to inclusive equitable and sustainable developmentInspired by Indiaâs civilisational heritage of higher learning and informed by the visionary global philanthropy of Naveen Jindal JGU has over the past two decades made internationalization and crossborder engagement central to its institutional DNAWULF provides a democratic global platform through which universities from the Global North and the Global South can interact learn from one another and cocreate innovative solutionsThe Forum aims to promote collaborative initiatives that address shared challenges strengthen academic linkages worldwide and encourage universities to play a proactive role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through teaching research policy engagement community outreach and global partnershipsThe World University Leaders Forum at the World Economic Forum in Davos will be hosted and moderated by Professor C Raj Kumar Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University Sonipat India The distinguished speakers will include Professor Marvin Krislov President Pace University New York USA Professor Sherine Farouk Assistant Chancellor for Global Partnerships and Impact Abu Dhabi University UAE Professor Joanna Newman Provost and Deputy ViceChancellor SOAS University of London UK Professor Masa Inakage Dean Keio University Graduate School of Media Design Tokyo Japan and Dr Ashwin Fernandes Executive Director QS Quacquarelli Symonds London UK Together these global academic leaders will contribute to a highlevel dialogue on the future of higher education and global collaboration in the context of fulfilling the SDGsProfessor Dr C Raj Kumar Founding Vice Chancellor OP Jindal Global University said âOP Jindal Global University was founded through the visionary philanthropy of Naveen Jindal grounded in the belief that higher education must connect minds cultures and ideas to serve humanity Over the last two decades JGU has built a globally connected university anchored in over 600 partnerships across more than 80 countries and rooted in dialogue collaboration and mutual respect Today we launch the World University Leaders Forum at Davos to institutionalise this global engagement in a purposedriven platform where universities from the Global North and Global South can interact learn from one another and lead together This Forum embodies our conviction that universities are vital agents of knowledge equity innovation and sustainable development As the world navigates complex shared challenges WULF will harness the collective wisdom of global university leaders to shape policies partnerships and practices that advance education and society for generations to comeThe inaugural panel discussion at Davos will focus on the role of universities in advancing sustainable development goals and building a future grounded in equity innovation and resilience It aligns closely with the core priorities of the World Economic Forum including cooperation in a contested world unlocking new sources of growth investing better in people responsibly deploying innovation at scale and building prosperity within planetary boundariesWULF represents a significant milestone in global higher education leadership and the next chapter in JGUâs mission of fostering global academic dialogue institutional collaboration and societal impactâThe World University Leaders Forum WULF envisions a globally connected inclusive and democratic higher education ecosystem where universities from all regions of the world collaborate to advance knowledge address global challenges and contribute meaningfully to the public good We at JGU have sought to demonstrate that internationalisation in higher education is about building enduring intellectual institutional and human connections across bordersâ said Dr C Raj Kumar who is also the Chair of the panel discussionThe distinguished panellists will include academics and higher education leaders from some of the leading institutions across the world The Forum aims to facilitate global dialogue among global leaders on higher education practice and policy promote collaborative initiatives addressing shared global challenges strengthen academic linkages encourage universities to play a proactive role in advancing the UN Sustainability Development Goals and build a community of university leaders committed to innovation equity and sustainabilityThe World University Leaders Forum represents the natural culmination and institutionalisation of nearly two decades of sustained global engagement by OP Jindal Global University From early national conferences on higher education and globalisation to world university summits to hosting major regional and global convenings including the Asia Pacific Higher Education Summit and the forthcoming Global Conference of STAR Scholars in December 2026 JGU has consistently demonstrated leadership in shaping global academic dialogueThe foundational aim of the World University Leaders Forum is to Create an open and inclusive global platform for university leaders to engage in dialogue on critical issues facing higher education and society Foster collaboration across the Global North and Global South East and West Enable universities to contribute collectively to sustainable development social progress and global wellbeing and Promote the role of universities as agents of knowledge creation dissemination equity and innovationThe fundamental themes of the World University Leaders Forum align with the key objectives of the World Economic Forumâs focus on Cooperation in a more contested world Unlocking new sources of growth Investing better in people Responsibly deploying innovation at scale Building prosperity within planetary boundaries IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jgu-launches-world-university-leaders-forum-at-davos-a-global-platform-for-university-led-solutions-659042.html Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/philosopher-acharya-prashants-patna-visit-two-sessions-thousands-in-attendance-658887.html Patna Jan 18 On January 16 Acharya Prashantâs first Patna dialogue at the historic Bapu Auditorium near Gandhi Maidan proved unforgettable The programme ran far beyond its scheduled time and concluded nearly four hours later Despite the biting cold close to five thousand listeners remained seated until late at night After the session a kilometrelong queue formed for book signings and continued past midnight Thousands of attendees received signed copies of Truth Without Apology and other booksThis marked Acharya Prashantâs first public programme in Patna Apart from various districts of Bihar listeners arrived from Jharkhand Uttar Pradesh and Nepal as well The auditorium with a capacity of five thousand was filled to the brim Organisers remarked that they had rarely witnessed such a reception in recent timesAcharya Prashant is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad has cleared the civil services examination and is the author of over 160 books He is the founder of the PrashantAdvait FoundationMore than 150000 participants are currently enrolled in his teaching programmes on the Gita the Upanishads Buddhist texts and other Indian and Western scriptures In 2025 the IIT Delhi Alumni Association honoured him with the âOutstanding Contribution for National Developmentâ OCND awardDuring the session Acharya Prashant spoke at length on the relationship between Vedanta and women Describing Vedanta as a true ally of women he said that only a philosophy that frees one from bodily identification can offer genuine freedom to womenAccording to him the root causes of womenâs suffering are a lack of education and religious superstition Referring to templeentry movements and the freedom struggle he spoke on the original meaning of Sanatan Dharma stating that discrimination against women in the name of religion stems not from Dharma itself but from its distorted formsIn his address Acharya Prashant also spoke of his connection with Purvanchal saying he feels as much a part of Bihar as of Uttar Pradesh He pointed to young people reading and writing in libraries and cafÃs as signs of a changing BiharAddressing the youth he urged them not to limit themselves to the race for government jobs and to move towards selfreliance Dependence on others he said whether in thought or in decisionmaking is a personâs greatest weaknessAfter the session national and regional media organisations including IANS interacted with Acharya Prashant During these interactions he shared his views on the Indian Constitution stating that its core values liberty equality fraternity and justice resonate deeply with Vedantic teachingsThese values he said do not need to be imported from elsewhere what is needed is to understand them and live by themOn January 17 Acharya Prashant visited the IIT Patna campus This was his eighth address at an IIT in recent months He has recently spoken at IIT Delhi Goa Hyderabad Kharagpur Madras Mumbai and Bhubaneswar Over the next month he is scheduled to address five more IIT campusesThe session at IIT Patna began with a verse from the Kath Upanishad Acharya Prashant said that socalled custodians of religion have misled society through flawed interpretations of the scripturesAccording to him the Bhagavad Gita is not a book of ritual worship but a practical science for living rightly During the questionandanswer session one student raised a question on climate change and patterns of consumption while another spoke openly about physical attraction and selfcontrol in student lifeAcharya Prashant responded to these questions directly The session concluded with book signings in which students and others participated enthusiasticallyOver two consecutive days these programmes witnessed remarkable attendance across two distinct audiences the general public at Bapu Auditorium and technical students at IIT Patna Acharya Prashant will next address students at IIT Delhi on January 18 IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/philosopher-acharya-prashants-patna-visit-two-sessions-thousands-in-attendance-658887.html Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/back-to-back-national-honours-for-kite-reinforces-keralas-lead-in-ai-driven-education-658736.html Thiruvananthapuram Jan 17 Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education KITE the state governmentâs nodal agency spearheading digital initiatives in the general education sector has once again earned national recognition underscoring Keralaâs growing stature in technologyenabled public education KITEâs flagship artificial intelligence platform Samagra Plus has been honoured at the 6th Governance Now Digital Transformation Summit The award presented in the category of âExcellence in elearning Assessment and Digital Education Platformâ was conferred in DelhiThe recognition places Samagra Plus among the countryâs most impactful digital governance initiatives particularly in the education domain Samagra Plus is an AIpowered learning platform designed to personalise education based on the academic level learning pace and individual needs of studentsThe system brings together a suite of advanced tools including AIenabled chatbots interactive quizzes English language learning games speech assistants and specialised assessment modules Together these components aim to move classrooms away from a onesizefitsall approach and towards adaptive studentcentric learningKITE CEO K Anvar Sadath said the platform was developed strictly within the boundaries of the prescribed curriculum addressing a key concern often associated with artificial intelligence in education âBy aligning AI tools closely with the curriculum framework Samagra Plus effectively eliminates the risk of algorithmic bias while ensuring pedagogical integrityâ he notedThe latest honour marks the second major national award for Samagra Plus in quick succession In December 2025 the platform received the Education Technology Transformation Award at the 19th Digital Transformation Conclave held in Bhubaneswar highlighting its growing acceptance at the national levelEducation experts view the consecutive awards as validation of Keralaâs longterm investments in public digital infrastructure for schooling At a time when states across India are experimenting with AI in classrooms Samagra Plus stands out for embedding innovation within a robust public education frameworkWith national attention now firmly on Keralaâs model KITEâs achievement reinforces the stateâs reputation as a frontrunner in leveraging technology to enhance equity quality and access in school education IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/back-to-back-national-honours-for-kite-reinforces-keralas-lead-in-ai-driven-education-658736.html Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/gujarats-spipa-to-open-registration-for-upsc-civil-services-mock-tests-tomorrow-658491.html Ahmedabad Jan 15 The Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration SPIPA has announced the launch of weekly mock tests for candidates preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 as part of its 2025â26 training programme Registration for the mock tests will begin on FridayCandidates who were previously admitted to SPIPAs training centres in Ahmedabad Gandhinagar Vadodara Surat Rajkot and Mehsana and who have not withdrawn their deposit can register online by presenting their original deposit receipt at the respective centres during office hoursExternal candidates including those who withdrew their deposit earlier or are not currently enrolled in SPIPAs training programme may also participate by paying a registration fee of Rs 1000The fee must be paid through UPI by scanning the QR code available on the SPIPA websiteAfter payment candidates are required to fill out the Google form provided online to complete their registrationMock tests may be taken at any of the designated SPIPA regional centresThe SPIPA has clarified that the registration fee is nonrefundable under any circumstances and candidates must carry the original fee receipt on the day of the examinationThe registration applies exclusively to the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 mock tests and the entire process will be conducted onlineThe initiative aims to strengthen UPSC preparation by offering structured practice to aspirants across GujaratThe SPIPA was established in 1962 by the Gujarat government as a premier training institution dedicated to enhancing the administrative capabilities of civil servants in the stateNamed after Indias first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel the institute was created to strengthen good governance public policy understanding and administrative efficiencyOver the decades SPIPA expanded its mandate beyond inservice training to include intensive coaching programmes for competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services while also developing regional centres across GujaratToday SPIPA functions as a key institution for capacity building leadership development and governanceoriented research playing a crucial role in nurturing both public administrators and aspiring civil servants IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/gujarats-spipa-to-open-registration-for-upsc-civil-services-mock-tests-tomorrow-658491.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/meghalaya-introduces-community-integrated-skill-learning-in-schools-658623.html Guwahati Jan 16 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said the state Cabinet has approved the introduction of CommunityIntegrated Skill Learning CISL as a structured curricular component for students from Classes VI to X marking a significant reform in school education aimed at making learning more experiential and socially rooted The Chief Minister said that at present Health and Physical Education is offered as the sixth subject for Classes VI to X but its scope remains largely confined to textbooks and theoretical knowledge related to health and physical activitiesTo make the subject more meaningful practical and relevant to studentsâ lives the Cabinet has decided to integrate CISL into the existing frameworkUnder the new approach students will be encouraged to identify and learn one or more practical skills based on their personal interests and their family or community backgroundThe skills may range across traditional occupations local practices and communitybased expertise allowing students to learn directly from their immediate social environmentExplaining the concept CM Sangma said that if a studentâs family is engaged in farming the student may opt to learn agricultural skills directly from parentsSimilarly skills practiced by other family members or available within the local community can be chosenStudents will be required not only to observe but to actively learn participate and demonstrate the selected skill as part of the assessment processThe Chief Minister said the initiative carries multiple longterm benefits From a skill development perspective CISL will help students acquire practical and productive abilities that may be useful in their future personal or professional livesAt the same time while students will not be compelled to follow the same occupation as their parents the approach increases the likelihood of preserving respecting and valuing traditional family and communitybased livelihoodsCM Sangma also highlighted the social dimension of the programme noting that since CISL will form an important part of academic evaluation it will encourage greater interaction and collaboration between students and their familiesThis he said will help strengthen family bonds and foster a sense of shared responsibility in the learning processDescribing CISL as an innovative step by the Education Department the Chief Minister said the initiative aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and reallife skills enhance community participation in education and create meaningful social impact by integrating education with lived experiences IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/meghalaya-introduces-community-integrated-skill-learning-in-schools-658623.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/in-death-keralas-17-year-old-ayona-monson-gave-life-and-hope-to-others-658402.html Thiruvananthapuram Jan 15 The hill town of Payyavoor in Kannur district remains enveloped in grief following the tragic death of a Class 12 student who succumbed to injuries sustained after allegedly jumping from a school building Amid the sorrow Ayona Monsonâs family has transformed personal tragedy into a powerful act of compassion through organ donationAyona a student of a school in Payyavoor passed away on Wednesday night while on ventilator support in the intensive care unit of a private hospital in KannurThe incident occurred on Monday morning just days before her laboratory model examinations The police are probing the caseDespite intensive treatment her condition deteriorated leaving her parents to confront an unthinkable lossKnown among teachers and classmates as a bright affectionate student who excelled in academics as well as extracurricular activities Ayonaâs passing has left an emotional void that the school community is struggling to come to terms withIn an extraordinary decision taken at the most painful moment of their lives her parents Monson and Anita consented to organ donationAyonaâs heart kidneys and other vital organs were retrieved allowing multiple patients to receive a second chance at lifeOne of her kidneys was flown to Thiruvananthapuram on a domestic flight marking the first time an internal flight service was used for organ transport in the stateA green corridor was arranged from the airport to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital to ensure swift transplantationHer heart was airlifted to Chennai for a patient undergoing critical treatment while other organs were allocated to recipients across KeralaEven as they mourn their daughter the family finds solace in the belief that Ayona will continue to live on through othersâLet others live through herâ was the quiet resolve of parents who chose generosity over grief Ayona is survived by her siblings Marfin and AngelHer funeral will be held at 230 pm Friday at the cemetery of St Francis of Assisi Church TirurIn a moment when darkness could have prevailed a young life became lightIn choosing donation Ayona and her parents have left behind a legacy far greater than words proof that even in death humanity can endure IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/in-death-keralas-17-year-old-ayona-monson-gave-life-and-hope-to-others-658402.html Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/president-murmu-flags-drug-menace-among-punjab-youth-seeks-lasting-solution-658411.html Amritsar Jan 15 IANS Expressing concern over rising drug abuse among the youth in Punjab President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that in recent years the problem has emerged as a serious challenge affecting the youth the mostnbspnbspThis problem is impacting not only health but also the social economic and moral fabric of society A lasting solution to this problem is essential for a healthy society she said in her address at the 50th golden jubilee convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University GNDU hereIn this context she said the role of educational institutions like Guru Nanak Dev University is crucial All stakeholders of this university should make every possible effort to guide the misguided youth in the right directionnbspShe said the next two decades leading up to 2047 are very important in making India a developed nation Todays youth will play a vital role in various sectors over the next two decadesnbspThe President in her address in Hindi said Punjab is an agrarian state There are immense possibilities for research and innovation in agribusiness here I am happy to know that Guru Nanak Dev University is making conscious efforts in this areaSaying that the visit gave her immense pleasure to be present in the holy city of Amritsar She said This city home to the Golden Temple Durgiana Temple and Jallianwala Bagh holds a special place in the hearts of all our countrymen It is a privilege for all of you to have the opportunity to study and teach at a university located in a city of such cultural and historical significancenbspA total of 463 students were awarded degrees and medals in the convocation This includes 74 undergraduates 102 postgraduates 270 PhD degrees and seven memorial medalsTwo renowned and inspiring personalities were honoured with honorary doctorates by the university They were Padma Shri awardee Vikramjit Singh Sawhney who was conferred the title of Doctor of Literature and Jasvir Gill who was conferred the title of Doctor of EngineeringnbspSpeaking at the convocation the President who is on a twoday visit to the state said I have been told that this university was established during the 500th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji Guru Nanak Devjis teachings and values are the guiding principles of this university Guru Nanak Devjis teachings are our shared heritage and his thoughts and ideals pave the way for the welfare of all humanityHe gave humanity the great mantra of Naam Japo Kirat Karo and Vand Chhako which means meditate on Gods name work honestly and diligently and share what you have with others These ideals inspire people to be sensitive towards the weaker sections of society and to work for the welfare of all By incorporating his ideals into our lives we can find solutions to many of the problems plaguing our society I am happy that Guru Nanak Dev University is illuminating the light of education by following the teachings and values of that great saint the President saidShe said Guru Nanak Dev advocated for equal rights for women in society Seeing the dominance of women students among those receiving degrees and medals today I am confident that Guru Nanak Dev University is striving for womens empowerment in accordance with the teachings of Guru Nanak Devji It is in the interest of society and the nation that women get opportunities to move forward with full confidence and everyone should strive for thisThe President advised students to remember that education is not merely a means of livelihood but also a means of serving society and the nationnbspShe said that they owe a debt to society which has contributed to their education Making efforts to uplift those who have been left behind in the development journey can be one of the ways of repaying the debts she saidnbspThe President will be attending the 21st convocation of Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology NIT Jalandhar on Friday NIT Director Binod Kumar Kanaujia said degrees would be awarded to 1452 students including 1011 BTech 238 MTech 21 MBA 90 MSc and 92 PhD students https://dailyworld.in/education/president-murmu-flags-drug-menace-among-punjab-youth-seeks-lasting-solution-658411.html Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/myntra-cares-launches-mobility-led-livelihood-initiative-education-programmes-for-underserved-communities-658241.html Bengaluru Jan 13 Myntra one of Indiaâs leading fashion beauty and lifestyle platforms on Tuesday announced the launch of four initiatives under its CSR and Sustainability arm Myntra Cares covering two core focus areas including mobilityenabled livelihoods and education under MynVidya One of the initiatives Livelihoods on Wheels focuses on enabling employment and independence for persons with disabilities through mobility support other programmes under the MynVidya umbrella are aimed at contributing to Myntra Caresâ commitment towards strengthening education pathways at different stagesLivelihoods on Wheels in partnership with Alamba Charitable Trust aims to enable sustainable livelihoods for 20 mobilityimpaired individuals Under the programme each beneficiary will be provided with NeoMotion mobility equipment valued at Rs 110000 enabling independent mobility Beneficiaries identified and onboarded by the Trust will be recruited as delivery agents creating access to stable income opportunities Through this support participants are expected to earn Rs 25000â30000 per monthSpeaking about the initiative Rita Antony FounderPresident Alamba Charitable Trust said âMobility should never be a barrier to opportunity With Myntra Cares we are providing tools training and sustainable livelihood options to differentlyabled individuals enabling them to earn independently while regaining confidence and dignity This is a step toward truly inclusive empowermentâMyntra Cares continues to drive educationfocused programmes that support learners at different stages of their academic journeyMyntra has partnered with Links Educational and Charitable Trust to provide primary education to 90 children from migrant worker families who have been historically excluded from formal schooling The programme operates from a dedicated learning centre near Myntraâs Bengaluru headquarters and supports students through the National Open School System covering Levels 1 2 and 3 equivalent to Grades 3 5 and 7Myntra Cares is undertaking a school infrastructure transformation initiative at BKMS School a governmentaided institution near Commercial Street Bangalore in partnership with CommuniTree The phased renovation scheduled between October 2025 and March 2026 includes classroom upgrades sanitation facilities lighting wiring and digital learning infrastructureTo support access to higher education Myntra Cares has partnered with Buddy4Study to provide scholarships to 175 students including 75 from traditional artisan families and 100 from lowincome garment worker families Eligible students will receive Rs 20000 on a reimbursement basis and will be supported for three years of graduation in STEAM disciplinesSpeaking on the initiatives Govindraj MK Chief Human Resources Officer Myntra said âThrough Myntra Cares we are addressing the distinct needs of the community We are enabling livelihoods through mobility while continuing to invest in education under MynVidya Together these initiatives reflect our commitment to structured longterm community engagementâSpeaking about the school transformation initiative Hafiz Khan Founder CommuniTree said âThe BKMS school transformation project is about more than infrastructure itâs about creating a nurturing environment where children from underserved backgrounds can learn grow and aspire We are excited to work with Myntra to give this heritage building a new life and a brighter future for its studentsâSpeaking on the collaboration Urvi Jariwala FounderTrustee Links Educational and Charitable Trust mentioned âAt Links Trust we believe every child regardless of where they come from deserves a fair chance at a brighter future Children of migrant labourers often bear the weight of displacement and economic hardship but with this collaboration with Myntra Cares we are turning hope into opportunity Together weâre enabling 90 children to access quality education giving them not just books and classrooms but a pathway to dream learn and grow with dignityâSpeaking on the scholarship initiative Ashutosh Burnwal Founder Buddy4Study Foundation said âThrough our collaboration with Myntra were able to reach deserving students from families of artisans and garment workers who often lack access to financial support for higher education By combining our operational platform with Myntraâs strong community networks we aim to empower the next generation with the education and skills they need to thriveâThese initiatives mark the expansion of Myntraâs voluntary CSR efforts reflecting a holistic approach to community development By bringing together dedicated partners and focusing on measurable impact Myntra aims to foster longterm change that creates pathways to education skills and sustainable livelihoods IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/myntra-cares-launches-mobility-led-livelihood-initiative-education-programmes-for-underserved-communities-658241.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/mp-board-revises-exam-schedule-for-hindi-urdu-marathi-papers-dates-shifted-to-march-658245.html Bhopal Jan 13 The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education MPBSE has announced a revised timetable for the 2026 High School Class 10 and Higher Secondary Class 12 Board examinations adjusting key dates and subject sequences to prioritise student convenience and address logistical considerations The Board released the updated schedule through an official notice on January 9 2026 available on the MPBSE website at mpbsenicinThe changes primarily affect language subjects shifting them later in the calendar while keeping the overall examination window intactFor Class 10 the Hindi examination originally planned for February 11 2026 has been rescheduled to March 6 2026This postponement provides students additional preparation time for this compulsory subjectIn Class 12 the Urdu and Marathi papers previously set for February 9 2026 will now take place on March 6 2026The Hindi paper initially scheduled for February 7 moves to March 7 2026 These adjustments rearrange the early phase of the exams allowing a more balanced spread of subjectsClass 12 theory examinations will commence on February 10 2026 while Class 10 exams begin on February 13 2026All theory papers across both classes will continue in a single morning shift from 900 AM to 1200 PM The Board officials have advised students to reach examination centres by 800 AM with seating by 830 AM entry closes at 845 AM followed by OMR sheet distribution at 850 AM and question papers at 855 AMPractical examinations for regular students remain scheduled at their respective schools from February 10 to March 10 2026 with private candidates appearing at designated centres during the same periodThe MPBSE has directed all affiliated schools to promptly disseminate the revised timetable to students and parents Institutions should display the new schedule on notice boards announce it during assemblies and share it through parent communication groups such as WhatsAppStudents are encouraged to download the complete updated date sheet directly from the official MPBSE portal for accurate reference This revision affects over 1660 lakh students expected to appear in the 2026 Board examsThe Board emphasizes that while the current timetable is final it retains the authority to make further modifications if required with updates notified through official channels Authorities urge candidates to stay informed and adjust their study plans accordingly to ensure optimal performance IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/mp-board-revises-exam-schedule-for-hindi-urdu-marathi-papers-dates-shifted-to-march-658245.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/v-p-radhakrishnan-asks-jnu-graduates-to-boost-nation-building-658127.html New Delhi Jan 12 VicePresident VP CP Radhakrishnan on Monday urged fresh Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU graduates to dedicate their knowledge and skills to nationbuilding Addressing the ninth Convocation of JNU VP Radhakrishnan emphasised that education and proper training alone would enable Indias youth to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047He recalled the teachings of Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary and stressed education must go beyond degrees to build character strengthen intellect and empower individuals to stand on their own feetThe VicePresident urged graduates to uphold three core responsibilities intellectual honesty in the pursuit of truth social inclusion to reduce inequalities and active contribution to national developmentHe called upon them to remain guided by constitutional values and Indias civilisational ethos and to always respect their parents and teachersHighlighting Indias civilisational tradition of knowledge VicePresident Radhakrishnan referred to ancient centres of learning such as Nalanda and Takshashila and noted that Indian scriptures and classics from the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita to Kautilyas Arthashastra and Thiruvalluvars Thirukkural have consistently placed learning at the centre of societal and ethical lifeHe underlined that true education shapes conduct and character and is not limited to the acquisition of degreesThe VicePresident stressed that modern science and traditional values must grow togetherReferring to the democratic ethos of JNU VP Radhakrishnan said debate discussion dissent and even confrontation are essential elements of a healthy democracyHowever he added that such processes must ultimately lead to a conclusionOnce a decision is taken he emphasised there must be a collective willingness to cooperate in its implementation to ensure smooth and effective administrationThe VicePresident appreciated the inclusive atmosphere of JNU and the efforts by the University to promote equity and social inclusion in both student admissions and faculty recruitmentHe also commended the leadership of the university for expanding its academic engagement into emerging and civilisational fields including the establishment of new Centres for Hindu Jain and Buddhist Studies at the School of Sanskrit and Indic StudiesHe also appreciated JNUs sustained efforts to promote Indian languages through initiatives such as the Special Centre for Tamil Studies and chairs and programmes in Assamese Odia Marathi and Kannada saying that knowledge creation must flourish in mother tongues in line with the spirit of the National Education Policy IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/v-p-radhakrishnan-asks-jnu-graduates-to-boost-nation-building-658127.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/right-to-higher-education-cant-be-curtailed-lightly-delhi-hc-allows-student-to-continue-mbbs-657889.html New Delhi Jan 11 IANS The Delhi High Court has observed that the right to pursue higher or professional education though not explicitly listed as a fundamental right under the Constitution imposes an affirmative obligation on governments and cannot be curtailed lightlynbspAllowing a writ petition filed by a medical student whose MBBS admission was cancelled amid alleged irregularities linked to the NEETUG 2024 examination a singlejudge Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh observed that the government is dutybound to protect a students right to continue professional education in the absence of valid genuine and compelling reasonsThe right to pursue higher or professional education even though not explicitly spelt out as a fundamental right in Part III of the Constitution of India is an affirmative obligation on the part of the State to ensure this right and the same cannot be permitted to be curtailed lightly the Delhi High Court saidThe petitioner secured admission to the MBBS course at Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Balangir Odisha after obtaining an All India Rank of 28106 in NEETUG 2024 However his admission was subsequently cancelled after the NTA withdrew his result based on information shared by the Central Bureau of Investigation CBIIn the order Justice Singh observed that the petitioner had secured admission to the MBBS course on the basis of merit through an open entrance examination and that cancellation of such admission would inevitably disrupt his academic progressThe judgment further took note of the submission made on behalf of the CBI that the petitioner was not arrayed as an accused in the chargesheet filed in connection with the alleged NEETUG 2024 irregularities but was cited only as a witnessIn such circumstances Justice Singh held that there could be no prima facie finding of the petitioners involvement in any malpractice warranting the extreme step of terminating his admissionAllowing the petition the Delhi High Court directed the authorities to permit the petitioner to continue attending his MBBS classes in accordance with the prescribed curriculum https://dailyworld.in/education/right-to-higher-education-cant-be-curtailed-lightly-delhi-hc-allows-student-to-continue-mbbs-657889.html Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/new-delhi-world-book-fair-2026-begins-today-at-bharat-mandapam-657731.html New Delhi Jan 10 The worldâs largest book fair the New Delhi World Book Fair NDWBF 2026 will begin on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam New Delhi marking the beginning of a grand celebration of books ideas and cultures The prestigious literary event will continue until January 18 2026 and for the first time in its history entry has been made completely free for the general public a move aimed at encouraging wider participation by people for fostering a stronger reading culture across the countryThe 53rd edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair is being organised by the National Book Trust NBT India under the Ministry of Education Government of IndiaThe fair brings together an impressive global presence with participation from over 35 countries more than 1000 publishers 3000 stalls 600 literary and cultural events and over 1000 speakers making it one of the largest literary gatherings in the worldThe fair will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan at Bharat MandapamInforming about the inauguration the Ministry of Education posted on social media platform X âHonâble Union Minister for Education Shri dpradhanbjp will inaugurate the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 tomorrow at Bharat Mandapam New DelhiOrganised by the National Book Trust India under the Ministry of Education Government of India this yearâs Fair celebrates the theme âIndian Military History Valour amp Wisdom 75â highlighting significant moments contributions and narratives of Indiaâs defence forces Qatar will be the Guest of Honour and Spain will be the Focus Country adding rich international perspectives to the eventâThe central theme for this year Indian Military History Valour amp Wisdom 75 pays tribute to the courage strategic brilliance and sacrifices of Indiaâs armed forces showcasing significant historical milestones and narratives that have shaped the nationâs defence legacyAdding a global dimension Qatar has been named the Guest of Honour while Spain is the Focus Country bringing diverse international literary and cultural perspectives to Indian audiencesEarlier on Friday the Ministry of Education highlighted the spirit of the fair in another post on X stating âStep into a celebration of stories ideas knowledge and cultures from across the globe at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 From timeless classics and contemporary voices to childrenâs literature translations and thoughtprovoking discussions the fair brings together publishers authors and readers on one vibrant platformDiscover new worlds exchange ideas and celebrate the joy of reading at one of the largest literary gatherings in the countryâWith its expansive scale inclusive access and rich thematic focus the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 is set to be a landmark event for readers writers publishers and thinkers reaffirming Indiaâs position as a global hub of literary and cultural exchange IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/new-delhi-world-book-fair-2026-begins-today-at-bharat-mandapam-657731.html Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/10-lakh-students-to-benefit-by-feb-end-under-tn-govts-laptop-scheme-657763.html Chennai Jan 10 The Tamil Nadu governments ambitious free laptop distribution scheme for college students has gathered pace with the first phase set to be completed by the end of February The initial rollout aims to benefit 10 lakh students across the State and nearly two lakh laptops have already reached eligible beneficiaries officials saidThe programme implemented through the Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu ELCOT is part of the States wider push to bridge the digital divide and improve access to technology in higher educationAn international tender has been floated to procure a total of 20 lakh laptops with the State government earmarking Rs 2000 crore for the projectAccording to officials laptops supplied by multinational manufacturers such as Dell Acer and HP will be distributed to studentsThe systems will be equipped with Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processors 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD storage Each laptop will come preloaded with Windows 11 BOSS Linux and MS Office 365 ensuring students have access to both proprietary and opensource platforms for their academic needsThe laptops will also include a sixmonth free subscription to the AIpowered Perplexity Pro platform aimed at supporting research and learningBeneficiaries will additionally receive a highquality laptop bag along with the deviceA senior official from the Higher Education Department said beneficiary identification is almost complete across nearly 4600 arts science engineering agriculture and medical colleges in Tamil NaduMore than one lakh laptops have already been distributed Colleges have submitted nearly all student details which are being carefully scrutinised to ensure that every eligible student benefits from the scheme the official saidThe second phase of distribution is expected in March expanding the reach of the scheme further Companies supplying the laptops will also establish service centres in all districts to provide aftersales supportDetails regarding the number and locations of these centres will be announced after the completion of the first phaseMeanwhile officials have cautioned students against believing rumours circulating on social media about online registration for the scheme reiterating that beneficiary selection is being carried out exclusively through colleges IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/10-lakh-students-to-benefit-by-feb-end-under-tn-govts-laptop-scheme-657763.html Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/pm-shri-initiative-set-to-strengthen-education-system-in-jharkhands-palamu-657556.html Palamu Jan 8 A major step has been taken under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India PM SHRI scheme to improve the condition of schools at the district level and enhance their overall appearance In Jharkhands Palamu district an amount of Rs 39675000 has been allocated to 27 selected schools for the financial year 2025â26 to provide basic facilities and create a childfriendly learning environmentAssistant District Prosecution Officer Ambujya Pandey said that there are 28 PM SHRI schools in Palamu but work is currently underway in 27 schoolsHe added that funds will be released in two phasesSo far a budget of more than Rs 3 crore has already been providedSeveral activities are planned under the scheme and with the support of the district administration efforts are being made to effectively implement themHe also said that special focus is being given to the beautification of schoolsSteps are being taken to develop gardens carry out proper repairs and ensure that students get a pleasant and conducive environment for learningAmbujya Pandey told that the selection of schools is done at the district level and this time seven to eight more schools will be selectedThe main objective of the scheme is to improve the quality of education in schools strengthen infrastructure and provide students with a modern and better learning environmentHe added that PM SHRI schools are to be developed as model educational institutions in the districtUnder the scheme facilities such as smart classrooms modern science laboratories wellequipped libraries digital learning resources and improved playgrounds will be developedThis will not only enhance the academic atmosphere but also promote the allround development of studentsAccording to officials the PM SHRI scheme will play a critical role in reducing the gap between government and private schoolsThe PM SHRI scheme was launched in 2022 with the aim of developing more than 14500 existing government schools across the country as model schoolsThis transition would be done on the principles of the National Education Policy 2020 IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/pm-shri-initiative-set-to-strengthen-education-system-in-jharkhands-palamu-657556.html Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-plans-breakfast-lunch-scheme-for-all-government-schools-657557.html Hyderabad Jan 8 The Telangana government plans to roll out a scheme for breakfast and lunch for students in all government schools Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday reviewed the breakfast and lunch facility run by an NGO in government schools in the Kodangal Assembly constituency which he represents and instructed the officials to examine the feasibility of implementing the scheme across the stateRepresentatives of NGO informed the Chief Minister that they are ready to implement the scheme statewide if the government provides sufficient space and necessary supportThe Chief Minister directed the officials to formulate plans to ensure timely delivery of meals to all students by setting up one centralized kitchen for every two constituenciesHe asked State Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao to hold a meeting with district collectors and take a decision to allot two acres of land or take the land on a 99year lease for the establishment of the centralized kitchensThe Chief Minister also directed the officials to allocate more number of schools to the girls in the first phase of the Young India Integrated Residential Schools YIIRC project and set a deadline of three years to complete the construction of one YIIRC each for boys and girls in every constituencyAt a highlevel review of the Education department he said boysâ schools should be allocated in the next phase in the constituencies where the schools for girls have already been establishedThe Chief minister also instructed the authorities to explore the possibility of undertaking the construction of solar kitchens in integrated residential schools under the PMKUSUM scheme and clear the bills related to the construction of integrated schools promptlyInstructing the officials of the Education department to complete 23 new school buildings in the Greater Hyderabad by the next academic year the Chief Minister stressed that every school should be developed in at least 150 acres of landThe proposal to revise the syllabus was also discussed in the meeting The CM asked officials to change the curriculum from first standard to 10th standard to suit the future needsThe officials were also ordered to expedite the construction of Veeranaari Chakali Ilamma Womens University IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-plans-breakfast-lunch-scheme-for-all-government-schools-657557.html Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/everything-was-over-sc-rejects-plea-seeking-probe-into-alleged-clat-2026-paper-leak-657360.html New Delhi Jan 7 IANS The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking a courtmonitored independent and timebound investigation into the alleged leak of the Common Law Admission Test CLAT 2026 question paper and answer key ahead of the examination held on December 7nbspDeclining to entertain the writ petition a Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe observed that the examination process had already concluded and the petition was filed belatedlynbspQuestioning the need to examine the issue at such a late stage after the declaration of results and the completion of crucial stages of the admission process the Justice Narasimhaled Bench observed that the examination had already taken place and that everything was overnbspnbspIt flagged the delay in approaching the apex court noting that although the petitioners alleged the paper leak occurred on December 6 they filed the writ petition only on December 16nbspYou knew on December 6 that the paper was leaked Why did you wait until December 16 to file the Justice Narasimhaled Bench remarked adding that the Supreme Court would have appreciated the issue being brought before it prior to the declaration of resultsnbspThe plea filed through advocate Malvika Kapila had sought a probe under the supervision of the top court into the alleged circulation of videos screenshots and other digital material on WhatsApp Telegram and other social media platforms which prima facie demonstrated that the CLAT 2026 question paper and answer key were illegally accessed leaked and disseminated prior to the examination conducted on December 7 2025nbspAccording to the petition images bearing date and time stamps of around 1015 pm on December 6 nearly 15 hours before the examination began circulating online These allegedly included admissions by individuals claiming to have accessed the paper in advance along with messages from a person offering the question paper in exchange for paymentnbspWhile the Telegram application provides a functionality for media editing which typically triggers an automatic edited label no such indicia of subsequent modification is present on these images which prima facie validates their authenticity and corroborates the alleged timeline of the organised leak the plea claimednbspThe petitioners who described themselves as bona fide candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste OBC and economically weaker section categories contended that a level playing field is the sine qua non of any public competitive examination and alleged that the magnitude and speed of circulation of such material had irreparably compromised the sanctity of CLAT 2026 thereby prejudicing genuine and meritorious candidatesnbspThe plea further alleged inaction on the part of the exam conducting body stating that despite the operationalisation of a grievance redressal mechanism chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge on December 17 no reasoned order inquiry report or clarification addressing the allegations of paper leak had been communicated to candidatesnbspClaiming that examinations of national importance constitute a public function the petition contended that proceeding with counselling and seat allotment on the basis of a prima facie compromised examination would lead to irreversible consequences including permanent displacement of meritorious candidatesnbspAccording to the petition over 92000 candidates applied for CLAT 2026 for approximately 3500 undergraduate and 1500 postgraduate seats with the examination being conducted in offline mode across 156 centres in 25 states and four Union Territories UTsnbspCLAT is a nationallevel entrance examination for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by 25 National Law Universities NLUs across the country and is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universitiesnbsp https://dailyworld.in/education/everything-was-over-sc-rejects-plea-seeking-probe-into-alleged-clat-2026-paper-leak-657360.html Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tripura-schools-to-remain-closed-till-jan-10-amid-severe-cold-wave-657231.html Agartala Jan 5 All schools in Tripura will remain closed till January 10 in view of the prevailing cold wave conditions officials said on Monday Chief Minister Manik Saha who holds the Elementary and Secondary Education portfolios said in a Facebook post âIt has been decided to close all schools government governmentaided and privately managed from January 6 to January 10 2026 due to extreme cold weather conditionsâ The Chief Minister had earlier said that he would review the winter vacation schedule and take an appropriate decision after assessing the cold wave situation A senior Education Department official said the decision to close schools from kindergarten to Class XII was taken following a special bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department IMD which warned of cold wave conditions in several parts of the state over the next few days In a notification Additional Secretary of the Education Schools Department Rajib Datta said that in view of the prevailing extreme cold weather conditions across the state all government governmentaided and privately managed schools under the department will remain closed from January 6 to January 10 âAll District Education Officers are hereby instructed to convey this decision to every school under their respective jurisdictionsâ the notification said Tripura has 4915 schools from the primary to higher secondary levels with around 680 lakh students currently enrolled According to the IMD maximum and minimum temperatures in the state vary between 22 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius which are 3 to 4 degrees below normal âThe prevailing cold wave conditions are likely to continue till January 10â the IMD report said The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council TTAADC has earlier announced the closure of all educational institutions under its jurisdiction According to an official order issued by the TTAADC Education Department all schools under the autonomous council will remain closed from January 3 to January 13 due to extreme cold weather conditions However practical examinations for Class X and Class XII students will continue as scheduled The decision has brought relief to parents especially those with younger children as prolonged exposure to cold mornings and strong winds has raised health concerns among students Guardians said it had become increasingly difficult to send children to school during the early hours amid the prevailing cold conditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/tripura-schools-to-remain-closed-till-jan-10-amid-severe-cold-wave-657231.html Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/schools-in-jharkhand-to-remain-closed-till-jan-8-amid-severe-cold-conditions-657166.html Ranchi Jan 5 In view of the intensifying cold wave and dense fog conditions across Jharkhand the state government has ordered the closure of all schools until January 8 According to an official notification issued by the School Education and Literacy Department on Monday all government governmentaided unaided including minority and private schools across the state will remain closed from January 6 to January 8 2026The directive applies to students from prenursery to Class 12 and no regular academic activities will be conducted during this periodHowever the department clarified that teachers and nonteaching staff of government schools will be required to report to their respective institutions and carry out nonacademic duties as assignedRegarding preBoard examinations scheduled during the closure period the department stated that the competent authority of the concerned schools may take an appropriate decision on their conduct after assessing the prevailing weather conditionsThe decision was taken following the latest forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre in Ranchi which warned of cold wave and âcold dayâ conditions in several parts of the state over the next two daysThe India Meteorological Department IMD has predicted that minimum temperatures may dip to around 5 degrees Celsius particularly in districts such as Palamu Garhwa Chatra Koderma Latehar Lohardaga Gumla and HazaribaghIn addition to this dense fog is likely to persist during morning hours in northern and western Jharkhand potentially reducing visibility to between 50 and 200 metresDistricts including Ranchi Jamshedpur Dhanbad Deoghar and Palamu are also expected to witness a further drop of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures over the next 48 hoursWeather experts have cautioned that prolonged exposure to such extreme cold conditions could adversely affect the health of young children This has prompted the state government to take precautionary measures in the interest of the safety of the studentsThe administration has also appealed to parents not to send their children out of the house unnecessarily and take all necessary precautions in view of the intense cold IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/schools-in-jharkhand-to-remain-closed-till-jan-8-amid-severe-cold-conditions-657166.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-govt-announces-school-holidays-in-three-more-districts-due-to-cold-wave-657195.html Jaipur Jan 5 The impact of the cold wave and severe cold continues to intensify across Rajasthan government officials said on Monday After Baran district school holidays have now been extended in three more districts namely Sri Ganganagar Hanumangarh and Bundi due to persistently low temperatures hereAccording to district administration orders government and nongovernment schools in Sri Ganganagar Hanumangarh and Bundi have announced temporary closures for students of primary classesAs per an order issued on Monday by the District Collector Khushal Yadav all government and private schools in the district will remain closed for Classes 1 to 8 from January 6 to 10 The holiday applies only to students Meanwhile classes 9 to 12 will continue as usual The school staff must also remain present and work as per departmental guidelinesIn view of the cold wave District Collector Manju has ordered the closure of all government and nongovernment schools for nursery to Class 5 students from January 6 to 12 Students studying in classes 6 to 12 will operate with revised timings between 1030 am to 300 pmA twoday school holiday has also been declared in Bundi district due to the prevailing cold conditions The Meteorological Department has warned that severe cold conditions will persist for the next weekActually cold wave alert for Tuesday has been announced in Alwar Jaipur Churu Sikar Jhunjhunu while a yellow alert has been announced from January 7â8 including Churu Sikar Jhunjhunu Alwar and JaipurAuthorities have advised parents and schools to remain alert and follow official instructions to ensure students safety IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-govt-announces-school-holidays-in-three-more-districts-due-to-cold-wave-657195.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/bihar-board-announces-stet-results-2-56-301-candidates-qualify-657205.html Patna Jan 5 Bihar School Examination Board BSEB Chairman Anand Kishore on Monday announced the results of the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test STET 2025 With the declaration of the results successful candidates have become eligible to participate in the fourth phase of the teacher recruitment examinationAnand Kishore said that the STET 2025 results have been uploaded on the Bihar Boardâs official website bsebtestorgCandidates can check and download their results by logging in with their user ID and passwordKishore added that in case of any technical issues candidates are advised to try accessing the website again after some timeAnand Kishore informed that a total of 442214 candidates participated in STET 2025 combining Paper1 and Paper2 and 256301 candidates qualified for the examinationAmong them 152134 male and 104167 female candidates The total pass percentage of the candidates was 5796 per centPaper1 which was conducted for classes 9 and 10 saw the participation of 246415 candidatesPaper1 was conducted for 16 subjects in which 154145 candidates were successful The success rate for Paper1 was 6256 per centMeanwhile Paper2 for classes 11 and 12 saw 195799 candidates participate with 102156 candidates being successful The success rate was 5217 per centOverall in this 150mark computerbased test and the overall success rate was 5756 per centThe success rate for women was over 58 per cent while the success rate for men was over 57 per cent Anand Kishore said that in this examination too the pass percentage for women was higher than that of menThe STET 2025 examination was conducted between October 14 and November 16 2025 in two shifts across 23 examination centres located in nine districts Patna Gaya Bhagalpur Muzaffarpur Darbhanga Munger Saharsa Bhojpur and PurneaThe minimum qualifying marks were fixed at 50 per cent for the General category 455 per cent for Backward Classes 425 per cent for Extremely Backward Classes and 40 per cent for Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes differentlyabled candidates and women candidates Anand Kishore saidWhile releasing the results the BSEB chairman congratulated the successful candidates and urged those who could not clear the examination not to be disheartenedHe encouraged them to prepare better and move forward with renewed determinationAnand Kishore also clarified that several objections were received regarding the answer key of the Physics paperAll objections were thoroughly examined necessary corrections were made and a revised answer key was preparedThe final answer key was approved by a committee of subject experts following which the results were declared IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/bihar-board-announces-stet-results-2-56-301-candidates-qualify-657205.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/stalin-to-launch-ulagam-ungal-kaiyil-scheme-tomorrow-laptops-for-10-lakh-college-students-in-first-phase-657008.html Chennai Jan 4 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will on Monday launch the first phase of his governmentâs flagship digital empowerment initiative Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil The World in Your Hands aimed at strengthening access to technology among college students across the state The programme will be inaugurated at the Chennai Trade Centre at 3 pm with Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also scheduled to attend the event Under the first phase of the scheme the state government will distribute 10 lakh laptops to students pursuing higher education in government institutions Beneficiaries include students enrolled in government engineering colleges arts and science colleges medical colleges agricultural universities law colleges polytechnics and Industrial Training Institutes ITIs The initiative forms part of a larger twophase plan to provide a total of 20 lakh laptops to college students a commitment announced earlier by the Chief Minister According to an official release the scheme is designed to bridge the digital divide and ensure that students from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds are not left behind in an increasingly technologydriven education and employment landscape The programme builds on the Dravidian model governmentâs studentcentric welfare initiatives such as Tamil Pudhalvan Pudhumai Penn the First Graduate Scholarship PostMatric Scholarships and Social Justice Hostels an official statement said The laptops to be distributed under the scheme are sourced from leading global manufacturers including Dell Acer and HP Each device will be equipped with either an Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD storage The laptops will come preinstalled with Windows 11 BOSS Linux and MS Office 365 along with a sixmonth free subscription to the AIpowered Perplexity Pro platform Beneficiaries will also receive a highquality laptop bag The state government said the initiative is not limited to supporting academic learning alone and is also intended to enhance studentsâ employability by improving digital literacy software skills and familiarity with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence tools coding platforms and freelancing ecosystems By expanding access to digital resources the government aims to create longterm social and economic mobility for students and prepare them to compete effectively in a rapidly evolving job market IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/stalin-to-launch-ulagam-ungal-kaiyil-scheme-tomorrow-laptops-for-10-lakh-college-students-in-first-phase-657008.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ban-on-teacher-recruitment-in-pakistan-an-educational-sabotage-report-657033.html Islamabad Jan 4 Teacher recruitment was effectively frozen in several parts of Pakistan for over five years A ban on teacher recruitment is not fiscal discipline but educational sabotage as it quietly pushes children out of school by denying them qualified adults in classrooms a report said Nearly 30000 public primary schools are run by a single teacher in Pakistan One person is expected to teach administer maintain records manage enrolments engage with parents and keep the school operational This implies that one teacher is handling many classes at once teaching in classrooms doing paperwork opening and closing schools It is not commitment but an institutional abandonment normalised over time senior manager at thinktank Tabadlab Fahad Zafar wrote in an opinion piece in The News InternationalRecruitment in Sindh was halted due to the authorities inability to classify hard and soft posting areas correctly Hiring was stalled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid political and bureaucratic paralysis including prolonged delays in Cabinet formation Similarly School Education Department in Punjab abruptly stopped teacher recruitment in 2022 citing administrative restructuring The decision was taken without a transition plan and without considering work of already overworked teachers causing intensified workloads and deepened learning gapsTeacher hiring processes were repeatedly halted in Balochistan amid allegations of bribery and corruption Court interventions were needed to stop recruitment from collapsing fully Students continued to suffer as files moved between offices while inquiries continuedIn an opinion piece in The News International Fahad Zafar wrote When teacher recruitment stops access to education shrinks Each year without hiring pushes studentteacher ratios further into dysfunction Reversing this damage will now require a decade of uninterrupted recruitment and placement simply to return to baseline That is a decade of lost learning and lost potential that no reform slogan can recover Even when hiring resumes the instability does not endTransfers and postings remain politicised as teachers posted in rural and underserved schools are frequently transferred to schools in urban areas through influence and connections The schools that require continuity most remain without a teacherOnly recently in 202425 has the system begun to move again Sindh has recruited nearly 93000 teachers after years of delay Punjab has chosen to outsource thousands of lowperforming public schools to private entities to cope with the issue Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have announced plans to hire around 9000 and 17000 teachers respectively to address chronic shortages These steps matter But they come after more than half a decade of damage the author wrote in an opinion piece in The News InternationalLet us be clear A ban on teacher recruitment is not fiscal discipline but educational sabotage It quietly but steadily pushes children out of school by denying them qualified adults in classrooms Temporary budget relief comes at the permanent expense of a generation Pakistanâs education crisis is driven by a lack of resources but also by abrupt decisions poor execution and shortterm political thinking Millions of children have paid the price for administrative failure he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ban-on-teacher-recruitment-in-pakistan-an-educational-sabotage-report-657033.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/vice-prez-radhakrishnan-praises-nccs-nation-building-role-657122.html New Delhi Jan 5 IANS Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday attended the inauguration of the National Cadet Corps NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 lauding the youth organisations vital role in nationbuildingnbspAddressing the DGNCC Camp at Delhi Cantonment as the Chief Guest Radhakrishnan praised the NCC for its enduring contribution to youth development an official said in a statementHighlighting the NCC motto of Unity and Discipline he said the organisation continues to shape confident and valuesdriven youth who form the backbone of a Viksit Bharat2047Referring to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Vice President said the journey towards a developed India rests on the creation of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat powered by skilled disciplined and serviceoriented youth a role in which the NCC plays a vital partRecalling the exemplary contribution of NCC cadets during Operation Sindoor the VicePresident said nearly 72000 cadets volunteered for civil defence duties demonstrating commitment courage and readiness to serve the nation in times of needHe noted that NCC continues to mould confident responsible and serviceoriented youth the backbone of Viksit Bharat2047Highlighting the exemplary service of NCC cadets during Operation Sindoor and disaster relief efforts he said the camp reflects Indias unity constitutional values and the promise of future leadershipEmphasising the significance of Republic Day he said the NCC Republic Day Camp reflects constitutional values of justice liberty equality and fraternity as cadets from diverse states and union territories live and train together embodying the spirit of national unityHe praised NCC cadets for excelling in adventure activities international youth exchange programmes environmental initiatives and disaster relief efforts including their commendable service during the Wayanad floods in KeralaEarlier on arrival at the camp the VicePresident inspected a Guard of Honour presented by NCC cadets He visited the Hall of Fame and was briefed on the NCCs legacy achievements and evolution The VicePresident also visited exhibition stalls highlighting initiatives such as the YUVA Aapda Mitra Scheme and Drone Training and appreciated the organisations efforts in disaster preparedness and adoption of emerging technologies He later witnessed a cultural programme presented by the cadets and interacted with them commending their discipline enthusiasm and spirit of national prideThis year the RD camp is witnessing a participation of 2406 cadets including 127 Cadets from Jammu ampamp Kashmir and Ladakh and 131 Cadets from the Northeast Region Cadets and officers from 25 friendly countries will also take part under the Youth Exchange Programme YEP said the statementThe camp organised at Delhi Cantonment will be visited by a large number of dignitaries including the Defence Minister the Chief Minister of Delhi the Defence Secretary the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chiefs of Army Navy and Air ForceThe activities will culminate with the PMs Rally on January 28 https://dailyworld.in/education/vice-prez-radhakrishnan-praises-nccs-nation-building-role-657122.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/army-organises-national-integration-tour-for-students-from-arunachals-border-areas-657135.html Itanagar Jan 5 The Indian Army has organised a 15daylong National Integration Tour for students from the border areas of Arunachal Pradeshâs ShiYomi district defence officials said on Monday Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the tour is being organised for students of the Government Higher Secondary School Mechuka located in the remote border region of the ShiYomi districtCommencing on Monday the initiative aims to provide meaningful national exposure to students from this farflung frontier area by connecting them with Indiaâs cultural historical and institutional landscapeAs part of the tour scheduled from January 5 to 19 the students will be visiting Delhi Pune Mumbai besides the state capital Itanagar gaining firsthand exposure to Indiaâs democratic institutions national heritage and diverse sociocultural fabricThe itinerary Lt Col Rawat said includes visits to prominent landmarks such as Teen Murti Bhawan Rashtrapati Bhavan and the National War Memorial along with interactions at premier educational and defence institutionsThese engagements are designed to enhance the studentsâ understanding of the nationâs history values and governance while also providing insight into avenues in higher education public service and the Indian Armed Forces he saidAccording to the spokesman the tour offers a balanced blend of education exposure and experiential learning enabling students to witness everyday India beyond classrooms and textbooks Interaction with people from different regions exposure to metropolitan environments and participation in structured educational visits are expected to broaden horizons build confidence and instil a deep sense of national prideThe tour is expected to leave a lasting impression on the students fostering lifelong memories and a strengthened sense of belonging to the nation he statedThe initiative reflects the armyâs sustained commitment towards nationbuilding by empowering youth and strengthening emotional integration with the national mainstream he addedMeanwhile to promote youth empowerment and sustainable development the Indian Army has facilitated an ecotourism exposure tour for college students from the border areas of Arunachal Pradeshs West Siang districtLt Col Rawat said that the army under the aegis of Spear Corps on Sunday flagged off the 11day from January 4 to 14 ecotourism exposure tour from Along Military Station in Arunachal Pradesh marking a significant step towards youth empowerment and sustainable development in the stateâs border regions As part of the ecotourism exposure tour the students will visit West Bengalâs Darjeeling and Kalimpong regions which are well known for successful ecotourism and homestay initiativesThe official said that through such initiatives the army continues to bridge geographical and cultural distances reinforce trust with border communities and nurture informed inspired and responsible citizens IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/army-organises-national-integration-tour-for-students-from-arunachals-border-areas-657135.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/bihar-govt-issues-safety-guidelines-for-school-vehicles-656921.html Patna Jan 3 Bihar Transport Minister Shravan Kumar has issued stringent guidelines to ensure the safety of schoolchildren travelling across the state Emphasising that childrenâs safety is the governmentâs top priority the minister warned that strict punitive action will be taken against school managements and vehicle owners who fail to comply with prescribed safety normsTo enforce these measures the Transport Department will launch a statewide inspection campaign in JanuaryAll District Transport Officers DTOs have been directed to conduct thorough checks of vehicles operated by schoolsUnder the new guidelines every school vehicle must be equipped with a Vehicle Location Tracking Device VLTD panic button GPS and CCTV camerasSchool managements will be responsible for securely storing at least 60 days of CCTV footageTo prevent overspeeding speed governors have been made mandatory in all school buses limiting the maximum speed to 40 km per hourKumar stated that strict norms have also been laid down for drivers They will be penalised even once for speeding dangerous driving or drunk drivingâDrivers fined more than twice in a year for redlight violations or lane indiscipline will also be disqualifiedâ he saidâAnyone convicted under the IPC CrPC or POCSO Act will not be allowed to drive school vehicles Police verification of the driverâs permanent address and two close relatives is mandatory before appointmentâ Kumar saidAccording to a transport department official drivers must hold a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle HMV license and have at least one year of driving experience and all school buses must be fitted with a firstaid box fire extinguisher and retroreflective tapeAdditionally all documentsâregistration certificate insurance pollution certificate fitness certificate and permitâmust be valid and up to dateThe Transport Department stated that these measures are aimed at ensuring greater transparency accountability and safety in the transportation of schoolchildren across Bihar IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/bihar-govt-issues-safety-guidelines-for-school-vehicles-656921.html Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/pu-scientists-develop-paint-additive-to-reduce-hospital-infection-656734.html Chandigarh Jan 2 Panjab University PU scientists have developed a special paint additive that can help reduce infections in hospitals an issue that has become critical after the Covid19 pandemic The innovation was granted an Indian patent on December 31 2025 The breakthrough led by Gaurav Verma of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology emerged from collaborative research during the Covid19 pandemic Avneet Saini from the Department of Biophysics Shubhi Joshi and MSc student Deeksha Sharma are the other members of the team The paint additive works by killing harmful bacteria on surfaces making hospital walls beds and furniture safer Importantly the material is nontoxic and does not mix into the air or surroundings making it safe for indoor use The patented paint technology has the potential to be widely used in hospitals and clinics to reduce infections and improve patient safety The idea took shape amid Covid19 when hospitalacquired infections claimed many lives especially during the delta wave of 202122 These infections often spread through touched surfaces such as walls beds and furniture and were also linked to serious complications like black fungus The story behind the innovation began in 2018 when Shubhi Joshi a food microbiologist approached Gaurav Verma for a PhD Although she had topped the PU PhD entrance test she could not get admission in her own subject Verma accepted her into his lab and gave her a challenging research problem involving very tiny materials known as nanomaterials During the pandemic the team continued working in the laboratory while maintaining physical distance and following Covid safety rules Their efforts led to the development of the antibacterial paint additive which was successfully completed in 2022 At present Shubhi Joshi is working as an ICMR Woman Scientist and continues to collaborate with the PU research team Verma said the innovation reflects his belief that every student has the ability to do meaningful science and that science should directly help society He added that paints should not only make buildings look good but should also help save lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/pu-scientists-develop-paint-additive-to-reduce-hospital-infection-656734.html Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/india-emerging-as-knowledge-economy-rajnath-singh-656746.html Jaipur Jan 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the purpose of education is not limited to professional success alone but it also aims to shape character morality and a humane personality âThis is the core spirit of the Indian philosophy of education which strengthens harmony and peace in societyâ said the Union Minister while speaking at a ceremony organised by Vidya Pracharini Sabha and BN Institute on the occasion of their 104th Foundation Day in UdaipurHe said that knowledge without values is incomplete adding that today India is emerging as a knowledge economy âIn the Global Innovation Index Indiaâs ranking has improved significantly from 76 in 2014 to 39 in 2024â he said adding Our universities are no longer just producing skilled human resources they are also earning global recognition and prestigeThe Defence Minister said that teachers are the strongest pillars of any effective education system adding that this is why the National Education Policy places special emphasis on empowering teachers making them capable confident and autonomous because empowered teachers are the foundation of a strong IndiaHe said that since ancient times the Indian knowledge system has been unique reflecting a harmonious balance between faith and science the material and the spiritual action and duty enjoyment and renunciation âThis balance makes Indian thought not only intellectually rich but also deeply relevant to practical lifeâ he said The Defence Minister said that India is progressing rapidly and is on track to become one of the top three global economies by 2030 He emphasised that the country has achieved significant selfreliance in the defence sector and weapon manufacturingâEarlier Indiaâs voice was often ignored globally but today when India speaks the world listensâ he said Sharing a personal reflection Rajnath Singh said that his entry into politics was coincidental and likened it to the phrase âHar Har Gangeâ symbolising an unexpected turn in life He added that despite being in politics the teacher within him remains alive He highlighted the importance of the New Education Policy which places teachers at the centre of nationbuilding He said values such as humility respect and selfdiscipline are essential for personal and national growth âOnly those who bow with humility truly riseâ he remarked Rajnath Singh also spoke about the traditions of unity and equality in the Armed Forces mentioning community meals and the importance of breaking hierarchical barriers to build trust and camaraderie During the event MLA Vishvraj Singh Mewar spoke about the historical contribution of the Mewar royal family to education especially girlsâ education Without naming anyone he called for strict action against those who misuse the names of great historical figures for political purposes After the programme the Defence Minister visited the City Palace where he was welcomed by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar a member of the former royal family IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/india-emerging-as-knowledge-economy-rajnath-singh-656746.html Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/karnataka-govt-mulls-menstrual-leave-for-college-students-656755.html Bengaluru Jan 2 Karnataka Minister for Higher Education MC Sudhakar on Friday said that an announcement on granting menstrual leave for college students would be made if directions are issued by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah The Minister made the statement in Bengaluru while responding to a media query on the issue He said that if the Chief Minister issues directions the government would announce menstrual leave for female students studying in colleges as well as postgraduate programmes in universitiesâOnce directions come from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah a decision will be taken and his word will be finalâ Sudhakar saidIt may be recalled that the Karnataka government recently announced oneday menstrual leave for working women under which women aged between 18 and 52 years are entitled to one day of paid leave every monthThe policy provides for a paid holiday to allow women to rest during menstruation and applies to permanent contractual and outsourced employeesThe government order in this regard was issued on November 12 2025 directing employers to provide a total of 12 paid menstrual leaves annuallyHowever the Karnataka High Court on December 9 issued an interim order staying the government notification directing registered industrial establishments to provide oneday menstrual leave for working womenThe interim order was passed while hearing petitions filed by the Bangalore Hotels Association and the management of Avirata AFL Connectivity Systems Limited challenging the government notificationLater the same day the High Court recalled its interim stay on the State governmentâs notification The matter is scheduled to be relisted after the winter vacation with the High Court resuming work from January 5The government notification issued on November 20 2025 mandated industrial establishments to provide paid menstrual leave to women employeesThe petition seeking to quash the government order stated that the establishments are registered under various labour laws including the Factories Act the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act the Plantations Labour Act the Beedi and Cigar Workers Conditions of Employment Act and the Motor Transport Workers Act under which employees are entitled to only 12 days of leave per yearThe Karnataka Cabinet had approved the Menstrual Leave Policy 2025 in October last year granting women one paid leave per month IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/karnataka-govt-mulls-menstrual-leave-for-college-students-656755.html Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/indias-glorious-past-shaping-its-global-future-says-eam-jaishankar-656641.html Chennai Jan 2 IANS External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar on Friday challenged young minds at the IIT Madras to see India not just as a nation of the present but as a civilisation shaping the global futurenbspWhile addressing the students and faculty at IIT Madras on various subjects including democracy diplomacy and Indias growing international role his address painted a powerful picture of a country rooted in ancient wisdom yet confidently navigating modern global challengesEAM Jaishankar also outlined Indias unique trajectory as a civilisational power and its role in shaping a modern multipolar worldnbspIndia is among the very few ancient civilisations that has successfully evolved into a modern nationstate the EAM saidnbspHe noted that this continuity provides the country with a strong historical consciousness and a distinct global outlook differentiating it from nations that emerged more recentlyThe Union Minister emphasised that Indias decision to adopt the democratic political mode at the time of Independence transformed the system from a Westernexclusive model into a universal conceptnbspHe said that Indian democracy remains deeply linked with cultural and social diversity ensuring the nation stays both inclusive and representativenbspOn the front of foreign policy and regional security the EAM maintained a firm stance on national sovereigntynbspHe asserted that India possesses the right to defend itself and will independently determine its response to any threats or acts of terrorism that endanger its citizensnbspClear communication in diplomacy is essential to prevent misunderstandings between nations the Union Minister added highlighting Indias preference for partnerships based on mutual respect and transparent dialogueReflecting on recent global challenges EAM Jaishankar pointed to Indias humanitarian efforts during the Covid19 pandemicnbspHe described the provision of vaccine assistance to other nations as a significant global contribution showcasing Indias commitment to international stabilitynbspEAM Jaishankar urged the academic community to maintain a global perspective while remaining rooted in Indian values https://dailyworld.in/education/indias-glorious-past-shaping-its-global-future-says-eam-jaishankar-656641.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/emotional-farewell-in-mps-rewa-students-break-down-as-their-beloved-teacher-retires-656561.html Rewa Madhya Pradesh Jan 1 The bond between a teacher and a student is built not merely in classrooms but through years of care guidance and silent sacrifices Such a bond was clearly visible in Rewa where the retirement farewell of a teacher turned into an overwhelming emotional moment leaving students teachers and villagers in tearsA deeply moving farewell ceremony was held at Kararia Upper Primary School in the Sirmaur Assembly constituency around 37 km from the district headquarters What was meant to be a formal goodbye soon transformed into a poignant scene of love and gratitudeAs Ganga Prasad Pandey a respected teacher who dedicated 42 years 10 months and 4 days to the education department prepared to leave the school premises on December 30 emotions spilled over Students clung to him hugged him tightly and broke down crying uncontrollably The sight was so powerful that the retiring teacher himself could not hold back his tearsWitnessing the studentsâ grief and affection fellow teachers and villagers present at the ceremony also became emotional turning the entire atmosphere solemn and tearfulWe may have heard countless stories about the sacred teacherstudent relationship but this incident from a government school in Rewa stood as a living example of that tradition It reflected how a dedicated teacher can shape lives far beyond classrooms and textbooksThough words failed him at the moment of farewell Ganga Prasad Pandey gently consoled his students saying âDonât worry Be a good citizenâ Holding the children in his arms he showered them with affection one last time a gesture that spoke louder than any speechAs he walked away from the school gates eyes moist and heart heavy it was clear that while a chapter had ended the values discipline and love he imparted would continue to live on in the lives of his students IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/emotional-farewell-in-mps-rewa-students-break-down-as-their-beloved-teacher-retires-656561.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/west-bengal-to-hold-workshop-for-bengali-medium-students-to-overcome-fear-of-english-656614.html Kolkata Jan 1 For a long time students studying in Bengalimedium schools in West Bengal have been grappling with a fear of the English language Due to a lack of confidence in speaking writing and understanding English many students tend to fall behind academically To address this longstanding concern the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education WBCHSE has taken a special initiative A special workshop has been organised at the beginning of the new year with the objective of helping such students overcome their fear of the English language and build confidenceA senior official of the state Education Department said on Thursday that the special training camp will be held at Vidyasagar Bhavan in Salt Lake from January 5 to January 9 Organised by the WBCHSE the workshop will be attended by students from more than 150 Bengalimedium schools across the stateAs many as 2000 students will receive practical training in the English language during the fiveday programme Classes will be conducted in two sessions each day with around 200 students participating in each sessionThe students selected for the workshop are Class XI students who have English as their second language The Council has observed that students from Bengalimedium schools often display hesitation and fear when it comes to speaking and writing in EnglishOfficials pointed out that proficiency in English plays a crucial role in higher education and future career opportunities Keeping this in mind the Council has taken this step to help students overcome their inhibitions and strengthen their communication skillsPriyadarshini Mallick Secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education said âThis initiative aims to eliminate the fear of English that exists among students of Bengalimedium schools Initially it is being introduced for students from a few districts Gradually this type of training will be extended to students from all districts of the stateâIn the first phase students from schools in North 24 Parganas South 24 Parganas parts of Howrah and Kolkata have been given the opportunity to participate in the workshopEducationists said that if the initiative proves successful it could bring about a significant improvement in English language learning among students of Bengalimedium schools in West Bengal IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/west-bengal-to-hold-workshop-for-bengali-medium-students-to-overcome-fear-of-english-656614.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ai-an-opportunity-for-positive-change-president-murmu-656495.html New Delhi Jan 1 IANS Describing Artificial Intelligence AI as an opportunity for positive change President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launchednbsp Skill the Nation challenge at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural CentrenbspAddressing the gathering the President said that Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies and societies worldwidenbspIt is transforming how we learn how we work how we access modern services and how we address humanitys greatest challenges For a young nation like India AI is not just a technology but a tremendous opportunity for positive change she saidThe President said that Indias approach has always been that technology should empower people promote inclusion and expand opportunities for allnbspShe said the use of AI should aim to bridge social economic and technological divides It is essential to ensure that its benefits reach people of all backgrounds and ages especially those from marginalised communitiesThe President was happy to note that students are preparing themselves for a future full of possibilities and opportunitiesnbspShe urged them to remember that technology their knowledge and skills should be used to serve society find solutions to challenges and empower othersnbspPresident Murmu appreciated the Members of Parliament who have completed AI learning modules and said that by learning about emerging technologies themselves they have set an example of leadership through learningnbspThe President said that AI is emerging as a growth driver for the Indian economyIn the coming decade AI will play a significant role in the countrys GDP employment and overall productivity Skills such as data science AI engineering and data analytics will play a crucial role in developing the countrys AI talent pool She stated that the government in collaboration with various institutions industry partners and academia is ensuring that India not only adopts technology but also shapes a responsible future through itShe urged all to work together with commitment to build a developed India and contribute to making India a knowledge superpower in line with the National Education Policy and to building a techdriven inclusive and prosperous IndianbspThis event organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is part of the continued commitment of the Government towards preparing Indias workforce for an AIdriven futurenbspShe also virtually inaugurated the IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre at Rairangpur Odisha https://dailyworld.in/education/ai-an-opportunity-for-positive-change-president-murmu-656495.html Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-public-service-commission-submits-annual-report-to-l-g-manoj-sinha-656160.html Jammu Dec 29 Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission JKPSC on Monday submitted its 66th annual report for the year 20242025 to the Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha a press statement said The press statement said that JKPSC has submitted its 66th Annual Report for the year 202425 to LG Sinha at Lok Bhavan in JammuThe delegation of the Members of the Commission Rajiv Singh Tariq Ahmad Zargar Yashpal Kotwal and Asaf Mehmood Sagar was led by JKPSC Chairman Arun Kumar ChoudharyThe report was submitted in terms of Article 3232 of the Constitution of IndiaThe report outlines a year of significant administrative reforms and presents a comprehensive review of the functioning of the CommissionThe LG commended the JKPSC for upholding the highest standards of integrity and ensuring a fair meritbased speedy and transparent selection processJKPSC Chairman Choudhary briefed LG Sinha on technological interventions including the upcoming SMS notification initiative designed to provide aspirants with updates at various stages of the selection processThe report provides details of the selections made Departmental Promotion Committee meetings held promotions effected and the recruitment rules of the departments approved among other important mattersThe JKPSC is the constitutional body responsible for recruiting officers for civil services and posts in the Union Territory UT of Jammu and Kashmir conducting competitive exams like the JKPSC combined competitive exam CCE for prestigious administrative roles managing recruitment processes setting policies and advising the government on service matters with its official website being jkpscnicin for notifications applications and resultsJKPSC was recently in news during the conduct of the CCE for various posts of officers in the UT administrative serviceThe commission decided to go ahead with the CEE despite a letter by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to the JKPSC Chairman to postpone the exam as the age relaxation issue had still not been finally decided and the Chief Minister wanted the exam deferred till the age relaxation was applicable to the examination IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-public-service-commission-submits-annual-report-to-l-g-manoj-sinha-656160.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/graduating-students-are-architects-of-viksit-bharat-2047-vp-radhakrishnan-656135.html Puducherry Dec 29 Vice President and Chancellor of Pondicherry University C P Radhakrishnan on Monday exhorted graduating students to shoulder the responsibility of nationbuilding describing them as the architects of Viksit Bharat2047 Addressing the 30th Convocation of Pondicherry University Radhakrishnan drew from the ancient Tamil text Naladiyar and reminded students that while knowledge is limitless the time available to acquire it is limitedHe urged graduates to discern and absorb what is valuable ethical and meaningful from the vast ocean of informationThe VicePresident also inaugurated the Mahakavi Subramania Bharati International Convention Centre on the University campusOn Monday Radhakrishnan began his twoday visit to Puducherry Kerala and Tamil Nadu said an officialAs part of his engagements in Puducherry the Vice President inaugurated the Senior Secondary Block of Petit Seminaire CBSE School a statement saidThe Vice President appreciated the schoolâs commitment to holistic education and valuebased teaching built upon its 181year legacyHighlighting education as the only imperishable wealth the Vice President urged students to pursue knowledge with depth integrity and social responsibilityHe observed that Viksit Bharat2047 will be realised through the integration of knowledge character and serviceLt Governor of Puducherry K Kailashnathan Chief Minister N Rangasamy and other dignitaries were present on the occasionRadhakrishnan also unveiled the statue of Mahakavi Subramania Bharatiyar at the Bharatiyar Memorial in PuducherryHe paid rich tribute to the legendary poet who awakened a nation with fearless words revolutionary ideas and boundless love for Tamil and BharatExpressing deep pleasure the Vice President said it was a matter of great pride to unveil the statue of Bharatiyar on the very soil where Mahakavi Subramania Bharati lived for nearly a decade with free thought and creative brillianceRecalling Bharatiyarâs years in Puducherry the Vice President noted that the poet immersed himself deeply in philosophical inquiry and the pursuit of wisdom a period widely regarded as the golden age of modern Tamil literature IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/graduating-students-are-architects-of-viksit-bharat-2047-vp-radhakrishnan-656135.html Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ians-year-ender-2025-panjab-university-gets-seven-patents-amid-fight-for-autonomy-655984.html Chandigarh Dec 28 Despite fighting for institutional autonomy and retaining identity closely entwined with Punjabi culture and ethos more than 200 patents have been granted and published by 143yearold Chandigarhbased Panjab University PU where 75 per cent of graduating students are women In 2025 seven patents were published 10 were granted and four were filedBeing the alma mater of former Prime Ministers Dr Manmohan Singh and IK Gujral and former President Shankar Dayal Sharma the teaching community and students of the apex educational institute are proud of its signing a total of 225 memoranda of understandingOf these 21 were signed in 202425 and 15 in 202526 The late Dr Manmohan Singh not only completed his postgraduation from this university originally established in Lahore now in Pakistanâs Punjab in 1882 but also started his teaching job with it He became an economics professor at the young age of 32The illustrious alumni of PU among others are Olympian Neeraj Chopra cricketer Kapil Dev Nobel laureate Dr Har Gobind Khorana actors Anupam Kher and Kirron Kher and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj whose achievements continue to inspire future generationsA spokesperson for the university told IANS that the institution crossed 31000 highimpact research publications with around 2400 papers published during 2025 alone The universityâs overall Hindex stands at 272 Also the University Grants Commission conferred PU with the prestigious CategoryI status besides it achieved NAAC A accreditation with a score of 368 out of fourThe university a living centre of learning rooted in Punjabâs culture language and regional aspirations has a unique status as both the central and Punjab governments provide funding to it predominantly by the former with the stateâs contribution rarely crossing 20 per centPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has often blamed the BJP government at the Centre for attempting to change its legal and administrative status besides institutional autonomy However he says they would not allow any such move in the larger interests of the students and their democratic governance original identity and purposeMann has been quoted as saying 175 colleges of the state are affiliated with this premier university due to which generations of Punjab are emotionally attached to it After Partition the PU was shifted from Lahore the then capital of Punjab to Hoshiarpur and then to Chandigarh the present capital of PunjabThe VicePresident of India serves as the Chancellor unlike other state universities where the Governor holds the position In November PU students were on a warpath mainly against the Centreâs attempts to restructure its governing bodies Senate and Syndicate and for abolishing the decadesold election system of the Senate the universityâs primary decisionmaking body leading to clashes shutdowns and subsequent postponements of examsAfter weeks of massive protest and political opposition from Punjab the Vice President approved the dates for elections to the Senate to be held next year A majority of political parties in Punjab saw it as the Centreâs attempt to dilute PUâs autonomy and a âchallenge to the stateâs rightsâThe Senate has 91 members and elections are held for 49 seats The term of the previous Senate ended in October 2024 The Centre then tried to do away with the poll process though that move has since been taken backThe Centre in a notification of October 28 had reduced the number of Senators and abolished polls for the Graduates constituency This constituency chooses 15 members from among the alumni and the polls are held in Punjab Chandigarh and in neighbouring states The elections for constituencies of the Senate the main demand of the protesters will be held from September 9 to October 4 2026On the positive side the PU has a long and distinguished history In NIRF Rankings 2025 the PU ranked 35th in the university category and third among state public universities The University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences UIPS ranked third among pharmacy institutions The Centre for World University Rankings 2025 placed Panjab University among the top 39 per cent of universities globally ranking 12th in India and 837th worldwideViceChancellor Renu Vig says the university continues to strengthen its academic and research profile in alignment with national priorities Highlighting achievements she said 33 patents major research grants expansion of national and international collaborations strong alumni support and an impressive performance at the Khelo India 2025 eventsIn Chandigarh the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana a beautiful red sandstone campus was designed for the PU by Pierre Jeanneret under the guidance of SwissFrench architect Le Corbusier The university moved here from 1958 to 1960 Till the reorganisation of Punjab in 1966 the university had its regional centres at Rohtak Shimla and Jalandhar and its affiliated colleges were located in Punjab Haryana Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of ChandigarhWith the reorganisation of Punjab the university became an InterState Body Corporate catering to the newly organised states of Haryana Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and Chandigarh Gradually the colleges of Himachal and Haryana were affiliated to the universities in the respective states and Panjab University was left with the affiliated colleges in the Union Territory of Chandigarh and parts of PunjabThe Panjab University Campus located in Sector 14 and Sector 25 spreads across 550 acresVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ians-year-ender-2025-panjab-university-gets-seven-patents-amid-fight-for-autonomy-655984.html Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/youth-have-a-decisive-role-in-making-india-world-leader-rajasthan-guv-655674.html Jaipur Dec 25 Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade said on Thursday that a convocation ceremony symbolises a new beginning in a studentâs life He emphasised that obtaining a degree should not be the sole objective equal importance must be given to the development of intellectual abilities moral values and a sense of responsibility toward the nationHe noted that the convocation Samavartan Sanskar is rooted in ancient Indian tradition where teachers delivered final guidance to students urging them to follow the path of truth practice righteousness and remain free from arrogance about learning The 13th Convocation Ceremony of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University was held on Thursday at the universityâs Satyarth Auditorium in a dignified and grand atmosphere The ceremony was presided over by the Governor and Chancellor Bagade and began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and the university anthemDuring the ceremony the Governor and Chancellor conferred the Vidya Vachaspati PhD degree upon 54 research scholars from various faculties He also awarded the Chancellorâs Medal to two students for outstanding academic performance between 2020 and 2025 and Gold Medals to 40 students who secured the highest marks in the years 2023 2024 and 2025 Referring to the historical significance of Ajmer the Governor said its ancient name was Ajaymeru founded by the Chauhan ruler Ajayraj Describing Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati as a visionary of the age he said the message of âBack to the Vedasâ remains relevant even today He encouraged students to connect education with practical life focus on character building and selfdevelopment and draw inspiration from brahmacharya yoga pranayama the Vedas and Upanishads as well as studies in the mother tongue and Sanskrit The Governor urged degree recipients to use their education for nationbuilding and to play an active role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs resolve of making India a developed nation and a global leader by 2047Calling for a nationfirst approach he underlined the importance of research centres and laboratories in university campuses stating that intellectual growth is reflected through oneâs work and personality He also advised students to strengthen themselves physically through sports uphold ethical values and contribute to environmental conservation through tree plantation and care On the occasion Governor Bagade announced that the two gardens located in front of Brihaspati Bhawan would be named âEk Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Viharâ and âSanskriti Viharâ Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said that a convocation is the moment when studentsâ dreams receive formal recognitionHe emphasised that education inspires individuals to walk on the path of truth and stressed the need to preserve Indiaâs knowledge traditions moral values and sensitivity in the era of technology and artificial intelligence Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat described the ceremony as a proud example of Indiaâs ancient education system He reminded students that a degree is not the destination but the beginning of a new journey urging them to focus on innovation and research aligned with the evolving needs of society and the nation IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/youth-have-a-decisive-role-in-making-india-world-leader-rajasthan-guv-655674.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/guv-arlekar-cm-vijayan-mend-ties-over-v-c-appointments-in-varsities-in-kerala-655376.html Thiruvananthapuram Dec 23 Kerala Higher Education Minister R Bindu on Tuesday made it clear that the state government has no intention of continuing a confrontation with the Governor Rajendra V Arlekar who is also the Chancellor of the universities in the state signaling a visible softening of stance following a broad understanding reached on ViceChancellors appointments The shift in approach comes amid efforts to restore normal functioning in universities across the state that had been paralysed for months due to prolonged friction between the Lok Bhavan and the Kerala governmentThe change in tone was reflected at the Kerala Technological University KTU where the Board of Governors met in a peaceful atmosphere and approved the universitys budget ending a 14month impasseThe CPIMled LDF representatives cooperated in the meeting enabling the passage of the Rs 37352crore budget that was originally due for approval in March this yearThe development is being seen as a crucial step towards administrative stability in the states higher education sectorDuring the previous Board meeting despite Governor Arlekar being present the absence of MLAs and senior government officials had resulted in the lack of quorum forcing the meeting to be adjourned and deepening the standoffOn Tuesday however the Governor was formally received by ViceChancellor Ciza Thomas along with CPIM MLA IB Satheesh underlining the CPIMs changed approach and willingness to cooperateAddressing speculation around recent administrative decisions Minister Bindu clarified that the removal of KS Anilkumar from the post of Kerala Registrar was not part of any compromise with the GovernorShe said the action was taken based on Anilkumars own request and should not be viewed through a political lensThe Minister stressed that the Kerala government would continue to act in accordance with established norms and constitutional provisions in matters relating to university administrationMeanwhile with ViceChancellor appointments at KTU and the Digital University nearing completion the Raj Bhavan has initiated procedures for appointing a new ViceChancellor at the University of CalicutThe move suggests a broader effort to resolve longpending leadership issues across major universities in the stateThe latest developments indicate a thaw in relations between the Kerala government and the Governor after months of sharp exchanges and institutional deadlockWhether this emerging consensus will lead to sustained cooperation in the higher education sector remains to be seen but for now the approval of the KTU budget marks a significant step towards restoring normalcy in Keralas universities IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/guv-arlekar-cm-vijayan-mend-ties-over-v-c-appointments-in-varsities-in-kerala-655376.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-schools-barred-from-holding-special-classes-during-christmas-holidays-655469.html Chennai Dec 24 The Directorate of School Education and the Directorate of Private Schools have issued strict instructions to all schools across Tamil Nadu not to engage students in special classes of any kind during the ongoing Christmas holidays which began on Tuesday and will continue till January 4 In a circular issued to all government governmentaided and private schools the department reiterated that the holiday period granted after the completion of the halfyearly examinations must be strictly adhered toAccording to the directive schools will remain closed till January 4 Sunday and will resume regular functioning from January 5 MondaySchool managements and principals have been categorically instructed not to conduct special classes coaching sessions or any academic activities for students during this holiday periodOfficials said the move was aimed at ensuring that students get adequate rest after the halfyearly examinations and are not subjected to unnecessary academic pressure during the vacationThe department has warned that any violation of the order would invite action against the concerned school management Alongside the restrictions on special classes the department has also issued advisory guidelines to parents encouraging them to engage children in activities beyond academics during the holidaysParents have been asked to motivate students to pursue interests such as music dance and painting develop reading habits by visiting public libraries and participate in outdoor or adventure activities under proper parental supervisionOfficials noted that such activities would help in the overall physical and mental development of studentsAccording to the academic calendar the halfyearly examinations were originally scheduled for the last week of December However the schedule was revised in view of the upcoming Assembly elections leading to changes in the academic timelineAs a result officials indicated that the third term of the 202526 academic year is likely to commence earlier than initially plannedMeanwhile the Directorate has also announced the tentative schedule for the upcoming board examinations The Class 12 public examinations are slated to be held from March 2 to March 26 while the Class 10 examinations are scheduled from March 3 to March 27 The results for Class 12 are expected to be declared on May 8 followed by the Class 10 results on May 20 Education department officials said that the examination schedule has been drawn up to ensure sufficient preparation time for students while maintaining the overall academic calendar without major disruptions IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-schools-barred-from-holding-special-classes-during-christmas-holidays-655469.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/over-13-lakh-indian-students-studied-abroad-in-2024-niti-aayog-655208.html New Delhi Dec 22 India continues to send a large number of students overseas for higher education with more than 1335 lakh Indians studying abroad in 2024 highlighting the countryâs growing dependence on foreign universities despite having the worldâs largest collegeage population according to a report released by NITI Aayog on Monday Canada the United States the United Kingdom Australia and Germany have emerged as the five most preferred international higher education destinations for Indian students the report saidThe report said that Canada was the top destination in 2024 with around 427 lakh Indian students studying in the countryThe US followed with 337 lakh Indian students while the UK hosted about 185 lakh students from IndiaAustralia and Germany ranked fourth and fifth with 122 lakh and nearly 43000 Indian students respectivelyThe report also highlighted that India has the largest higher educationage population in the world with nearly 155 crore people in the 18â23 age groupThe findings point to a sharp imbalance between outgoing and incoming students In 2024 for every one international student who came to India about 28 Indian students went abroad for higher education indicating a significant brain drainThe report titled âInternationalisation of Higher Education in Indiaâ also looked at the inflow of foreign students into India using data from 2021â22It noted that while outward mobility is rising rapidly the number of international students choosing India remains relatively lowAccording to the study Canada the US the UK and Australia together hosted around 85 lakh Indian students who spent nearly Rs 29 lakh crore on higher education during 2023â24The report further pointed out that some smaller European countries have a high share of Indian studentsLatvia had the highest proportion with Indian students making up 174 per cent of its international student population followed by Ireland at 153 per cent and Germany at 101 per cent based on data from 2020 IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/over-13-lakh-indian-students-studied-abroad-in-2024-niti-aayog-655208.html Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/digital-off-ktaka-village-witnesses-daily-two-hour-blackout-to-boost-childrens-education-655224.html Belagavi Dec 22 In a bold grassroots initiative villagers in Halaga village of Belagavi taluk in Karnataka have launched a daily âDigital Offâ experiment to keep children away from excessive screen time as an antidote to remain focused during study hours Inspired by a similar movement in Maharashtra the campaign is targeted at breaking the growing addiction to mobile phones and television across age groupsAt 7 PM every evening a siren from the Gram Panchayat office announces the start of a twohour blackout of all digital devicesThe villagers voluntarily turn off the TVs and mobile phones from 7 PM to 9 PM shifting that time to education and household involvementThe move is timely especially for students who are preparing to write SSLC exams Parents have also been encouraged to ensure that their children are not distracted during this time and that they studyThe women of the village have also taken well to the shift moving away from the TV serials they were regularly exposed to beforeA former Gram Panchayat President speaking to IANS reiterated the educational purpose behind this experiment âThis is one of the steps that has been taken for the education of children We want to create a disciplined environment for themâ he saidHe added that it is not safe for the children to get exposed to too much screen time A local Rohit Yallurkar said that turning off TVs and mobile phones for two hours every day has allowed the children to focus better on their educationThe âDigital Offâ campaign has received immense support from the villagers and is now a beacon that serves as a launching pad for other communities that struggle with the issue of overuse of technology The initiative is also a reminder to others to carry out similar initiatives in their respective city so that children focus more on their studies IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/digital-off-ktaka-village-witnesses-daily-two-hour-blackout-to-boost-childrens-education-655224.html Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/amayra-suicide-case-jaipurs-neerja-modi-school-acts-after-50-days-two-teachers-suspended-655314.html Jaipur Dec 23 The management of Neerja Modi School in Jaipur has finally taken action in the suicide case of Amayra a Class 4 student after nearly 50 days The school has suspended Class Teacher Punita Sharma and Mathematics Teacher Rachna This decision is believed to have come following sustained pressure from the CBSE and the Rajasthan Education Department On November 20 the Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE issued a notice to the school seeking a reply within 30 days The school later submitted its response which is now under review by a CBSE committeeFurther action will be decided after the committee completes its assessmentMeanwhile the Rajasthan Education Department has submitted its inquiry report to senior officials and Education Minister Madan Dilawar Official sources say that while the state education departmentâs role is limited to issuing NOCs to CBSEaffiliated schools it sought an explanation from the school management after serious lapses were found during the investigationIt is believed that action at multiple levels led the school to finally suspend the two teachersOn November 1 Amayra allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the fourth floor of the school buildingFollowing the tragic incident her family levelled serious allegations against the school claiming that the child had been subjected to prolonged bullying by fellow students and that repeated complaints were ignored by teachers and the administrationThe CBSE inquiry report later confirmed instances of bullying The detailed inquiry report highlighted several grave shortcomings on the part of the school management It noted that the incident occurred at 122811 pm and that the area from where the child fell was washed by the school administration before a forensic investigation could be conducted raising concerns about the destruction of evidenceThe report also revealed that bullying complaints had been raised by the family for nearly 18 months but were not taken seriously On May 2 2024 Amayraâs mother complained about inappropriate behaviour by another student but no action was takenFurther complaints including audio recordings of the child crying and distressed were sent to the school on July 2425 2024 Based on CCTV footage and teachersâ statements the inquiry committee concluded that Amayra was under severe mental stress on the day of the incident In the 45 minutes before her death she reportedly sought help from her class teacher five times but was allegedly scolded instead of being supportedThe teacher later admitted receiving complaints about the use of âbad wordsâ among students The inquiry also pointed out poor security and administrative lapses including malfunctioning CCTV cameras in a school with over 5000 students and the absence of ID cards for several students and staff membersThe case continues to raise serious questions about student safety bullying and accountability in private schools as authorities consider further action based on the ongoing reviews IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/amayra-suicide-case-jaipurs-neerja-modi-school-acts-after-50-days-two-teachers-suspended-655314.html Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/patna-academic-activities-up-to-class-8-suspended-till-dec-26-due-to-severe-cold-wave-655329.html Patna Dec 23 In view of the extreme cold wave prevailing in Patna the district administration has suspended academic activities up to Class 8 till Friday According to Patna District Magistrate Tyagarajan SM persistently low temperatures pose a serious risk to the health and safety of childrenExercising powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS 2023 the District Magistrate has ordered the suspension of academic activities up to Class 8 in all government and private schools including preschools and Anganwadi centres in Patna districtAs per the order academic activities for classes above standard 8 may be conducted only between 1000 am and 330 pmSchool managements have been directed to reschedule classes accordinglySpecial classes and examinations related to preboard and board exams have been kept exempt from this orderThe directive will remain in force in Patna district from Tuesday to Friday in continuation of the earlier order issued on December 19The maximum temperature of Patna was recorded at 17 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature was 10 degrees Celsius on TuesdaySevere cold conditions continued across most districts of Bihar on Tuesday due to dense fog and persistent westerly windsThe minimum temperature dropped below 10 degrees Celsius in six districts triggering cold wavelike conditions in several parts of South BiharAccording to the Meteorological Department minimum temperatures may drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next two daysThe continuous westerly winds prevented significant improvement in cold conditionsRajgir in Nalanda district recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 66 degrees CelsiusA sharp drop in temperature was also reported in Gaya where morning visibility fell to just 50 metres severely affecting road and rail trafficDense to moderate fog is likely to prevail during the morning hours for the next two daysHowever the maximum temperature may rise by 1 to 4 degrees Celsius during the daytime as sunlight increasesCurrently minimum temperatures across the state range between 66 and 127 degrees Celsius while maximum temperatures range from 153 to 200 degrees CelsiusThe intense cold and fog have caused significant hardship for children elderly persons and daily wage labourers particularly during morning hoursThe state Health Department has advised people to wear warm clothing avoid outdoor activities during early morning and evening hours and take special care of children and the elderly to protect them from coldrelated illnesses IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/patna-academic-activities-up-to-class-8-suspended-till-dec-26-due-to-severe-cold-wave-655329.html Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jharkhand-cm-hemant-soren-launches-free-residential-medical-engineering-coaching-for-tribal-students-655183.html Ranchi Dec 22 The Jharkhand government on Monday launched a free residential coaching programme for medical and engineering entrance examinations for Scheduled Tribe ST students of the state Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated the âDishom Guru Shibu Soren Engineering and Medical Coaching Instituteâ at Hindpiri in Ranchi The institute will be operated in collaboration with a reputed coaching institution from Rajasthans KotaThe Chief Minister said the initiative reflected a strong and farsighted vision to shape the future of tribal students of Jharkhand He urged the selected students to maintain discipline and remain focused on their goals reiterating that the state government was committed to the educational and social upliftment of the tribal communityCM Soren also directed officials to ensure the development of adequate sports and recreational facilities within the coaching complex alongside academic infrastructure to promote the overall development of studentsIn the first phase 300 meritorious Scheduled Tribe students have been selected for admission to the institute which is being run under the supervision of the Welfare DepartmentThe students will receive highquality coaching from expert faculty along with study materials tablets loaded with econtent library access and digital learning facilities for medical and engineering entrance examinationsThe programme is completely free and residential with separate hostel facilities for boys and girlsOfficials said the initiative has been launched under the Jharkhand Scheduled Tribe Educational Upliftment Programme aimed at providing opportunities to talented tribal students who are unable to pursue professional courses such as medicine and engineering due to financial constraintsThe benefits of the scheme will be available only to Scheduled Tribe students who are permanent residents of Jharkhand and whose parents are not in regular government serviceWelfare Minister Chamra Linda Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji Additional Chief Secretary Ajay Kumar Singh senior departmental officials and other dignitaries were also present at the inaugurationThe Welfare Department is already extending support to Scheduled Tribe candidates who have qualified for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination and interviews and also provides coaching for JPSC and JSSC examinationsMeanwhile the state government is preparing to roll out a similar free coaching scheme for meritorious students from the Scheduled Castes Other Backward Classes and minority communities aspiring to pursue medical and engineering educationThe scheme is expected to be implemented from the next academic session with budgetary provisions likely to be made in the upcoming state budget IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jharkhand-cm-hemant-soren-launches-free-residential-medical-engineering-coaching-for-tribal-students-655183.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-students-association-writes-to-pm-modi-for-safety-of-medical-students-in-bdesh-655185.html Srinagar Dec 22 JampK Students Association JKSA on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the safety and wellbeing of Indian medical students in Bangladesh JKSA said that the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association JKSA on Monday wrote to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Indian medical students currently studying in Bangladesh amid ongoing protests tensions and incidents of violence particularly in Dhaka and surrounding regionsThe Association urged PM Modi to intervene to ensure the safety and protection of Indian medical students in view of the prevailing unrest and uncertain conditions in Bangladesh JKSA said there are around 9000 Indian students pursuing medical education in various colleges across Bangladesh among them over 4000 students from the Kashmir ValleyIt said that the Association has been receiving distress calls and messages from students and their families who are extremely anxious about the rapidly deteriorating situation and the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty prevailing thereâWe have been told by students studying in Dhaka that they have been advised to hide their identity for their own safety which is deeply disturbing and unacceptable for young Indians who have gone abroad solely to pursue educationâ it saidThe association said that the reported death and lynching of a student leader have further shocked and alarmed the entire student community and their families back home underlining the gravity of the situation and the potential risks faced by Indian students on the groundHighlighting the plight of students the Association said many students are confined to hostels and accommodations facing restrictions on movement lack of clarity and fear of being caught in violenceâParents in India are living in constant anxiety unsure about the safety of their children The prevailing conditions are unsafe and uncertain and students feel vulnerable and strandedâ it saidUrging immediate action the association urged the Prime Minister to intervene to ensure the immediate safety and protection of Indian medical students in BangladeshâWe request the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka to urgently take up this matter with the Government of Bangladesh and seek firm assurances for the security dignity and wellbeing of our studentsâ it saidThe association said if the situation of tension and violence continues or worsens the government of India should kindly consider making arrangements to evacuate and bring back Indian students safely to India so that no young life is put at riskâTimely evacuation if required will go a long way in preventing any untoward incident and in reassuring anxious families across the countryâ it said IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-students-association-writes-to-pm-modi-for-safety-of-medical-students-in-bdesh-655185.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/gujarats-start-up-ecosystem-makes-a-splash-ssip-20-policy-and-i-hub-serve-as-key-facilitators-654992.html Gandhinagar Dec 21 Gujarat has emerged as a leading hub of entrepreneurship securing top position in the Startup Ranking for the fourth consecutive term With around 16700 startups currently operating across the state it has recognised as the countrys bestperforming stateWhile promoting entrepreneurship in Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said Startups have the power to enable youth to start their own businesses and become a source of employment for others Gujarat has built an ecosystem in which programmes such as WEStart and the Student Startup and Innovation Policy SSIP empower women entrepreneursThe astounding feat was however not achieved overnight it took years of toiling and favourable investment climate coupled with carefully devised policies by the Union government as well as the state government to prop up aspiring entrepreneursThe Gujarat government under Chief Minister Patel has built a foundation for innovation among youth and announced the SSIP 20 policy for fiveyear period from 2022 to 2027Under this policy students from the school level to higher education are provided with appropriate guidance encouragement and financial support to nurture their creativity and innovationA total allocation of Rs 300 crore has been made under SSIP 20 for a fiveyear period with an annual grant of Rs 60 croreThe Gujarat Startup and Innovation Hub iHub went to emerge as the central pillar of the states innovation ecosystemOn December 5 2023 the new stateoftheart campus of iHub was inaugurated by Chief Minister PatelIHub is the largest facility in the state dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship providing legal financial technical and operational guidance through a singlewindow support systemThis facility supports earlystage innovators and startups in transforming ideas into successful enterprisesThe new iHub campus spans nearly 15 lakh square feet and can accommodate around 500 startups at a timeAs of now iHub has provided direct assistance to about 620 startupsIn addition under the Startup Srujan Seed Support Scheme financial assistance of more than Rs 23 crore has been extended to 402 startupsStartups incubated at iHub have created around 1400 skilled jobs across the state while their combined market valuation has reached nearly Rs 3569 croreThrough iHub startups have secured more than Rs 416 crore in private funding from various venture fundsIn addition iHub has expanded its outreach to more than 20 districts through a hubandspoke model and has raised awareness about startups and innovation among more than four lakh youthUnder the WEstart initiative steps have been taken to promote womens participation in the startup sectorToday more than 196 womenled startups are receiving assistance accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the total supported startupsTo further strengthen the startup and innovation ecosystem in the state four new centres are set to be created in Vadodara Surat Rajkot and Mehsana over the next year following the iHub currently operational in AhmedabadThis robust startup ecosystem will also make a significant contribution to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Gujarat to Aatmanirbhar Bharat IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/gujarats-start-up-ecosystem-makes-a-splash-ssip-20-policy-and-i-hub-serve-as-key-facilitators-654992.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/in-gujarats-dahod-a-unique-learning-model-for-children-in-spotlight-655014.html Gandhinagar Dec 21 It is said that more than 85 per cent of childs cumulative brain development occurs prior to the age of six years and therefore it is important to tap into those early years for healthy brain development and growth in later stages In Gujarats Dahod district positive initiatives have been undertaken in multiple Anganwadi centres for exposing the child to preschool learning techniques and also nurture hisher cognitive abilitiesUnder the project children aged between three to six years are being engaged in the gamescumclass model under the Pa Pa Pagli Project where Anganwadi workers engage them in multiple games and also help them learn basic life lessonsIn the Anganwadi centre of Jorwani village of Dahod district the foundation for a bright future has been laid for these young childrenUnder the Pa Pa Pagli Yojana a unique model of teaching children aged between three to six years has been introduced through playbased activitiesUnder the project these children are engaged in various activities along with their studiesNotably Pa Pa Pagli Project is a flagship initiative by the Gujarat governments Women and Child Development department supported by Unicef India and seeks to strengthen quality preschool education in anganwadis for children aged between three to six yearsThis model of early childhood education in Dahod has become very popular todayAs the Anganwadi centres not only serve as a means of providing nutrition and health services but also serve as a strong link in a childs development they are training children daily through various games and playful videosDahod is a backward district of Gujarat with a high school dropout rateThrough this initiative a significant increase in the confidence and learning abilities of children has been observed in more than 3000 Anganwadi centres across the districtThis game and preschool learning format combined together can go to become a model for others to emulate IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/in-gujarats-dahod-a-unique-learning-model-for-children-in-spotlight-655014.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-secondary-grade-teachers-to-stage-statewide-protest-on-dec-26-over-pay-disparity-655041.html Chennai Dec 22 Stepping up pressure on the Stalin government the Secondary Grade Seniority Teachersâ Association SSTA has announced a statewide protest on December 26 demanding a resolution to a pay disparity issue that has remained unaddressed for more than twenty years The association which represents nearly 20000 Secondary Grade Teachers SGTs affected by the anomaly has already conducted two phases of protests this month The first phase saw teachers across the state highlighting their demands by wearing tags indicating their call for fair wages This was followed by districtlevel rallies in the second phase where members reiterated that the issue has been neglected despite repeated appeals to successive governmentsThe core of the dispute revolves around the pay gap between teachers appointed before May 31 2009 and those appointed after June 2009The SSTA members state that teachers recruited post2009 continue to receive significantly lower salaries compared to their senior colleagues even though both groups perform the same duties and share identical responsibilities in schoolsThe association further contends that the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission in December 2022 widened the gap leaving the affected teachers at a further disadvantageAccording to the association this disparity violates the fundamental principle of âequal pay for equal workâ and has caused longterm financial strain on thousands of teachers who entered service after the specified cutoffThey argue that successive administrations including the previous AIADMK government and the present DMK dispensation have failed to correct the anomaly despite acknowledging the matter Their frustration has grown over the years as several representations protests and memoranda have not resulted in a policy decisionThe association has pointed out that the demand was even reflected in the 2021 election manifesto of the ruling party but no concrete steps have been taken sinceAs the protest date nears the government is scheduled to meet with various stakeholdersThe School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu and Public Works Minister EV Velu are likely to hold discussions with representatives from 44 government employeesâ and teachersâ organisations including those involved in broader servicerelated negotiations on MondayThe SSTA maintains that the December 26 protest is intended to draw attention to the unresolved issue and they remain prepared to intensify their agitation if the longpending demand for salary parity continues to be overlooked IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-secondary-grade-teachers-to-stage-statewide-protest-on-dec-26-over-pay-disparity-655041.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/research-must-bridge-urban-rural-divide-boost-msmes-amp-border-economies-arunachal-guv-654895.html Itanagar Dec 20 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik Retd on Saturday stressed that research and academic engagement should play a transformative role in bridging the urbanrural divide empowering MSMEs modernising agriculture and strengthening border and rural economies officials said Indepth study the Governor said will also ensure that the benefits of technology reach the last person in even the most remote corners of Arunachal PradeshAddressing the 8th Convocation of the Himalayan University the Governor described the students as the pride of Arunachal Pradesh and of the nationNoting that India is steadily transforming from a consumer of technology into a global creator of advanced solutions driven by initiatives such as Digital India Startup India and Make in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Governor emphasised research and academic engagementHe encouraged students to immerse themselves in research and innovation describing these as the twin engines that will propel the nationâs technological leadershipThe Governor lauded the Chairman Vice Chancellor faculty officers and staff of the varsity for its NEP2020aligned curriculum and emphasised research skills employability and experiential learningAdvising the University to place greater emphasis on discipline punctuality character and a truly conducive academic environment that nurtures both excellence and values He also called upon the institution to actively engage with societyThe Governor also encouraged initiatives such as village adoption cleanliness drives antidrug campaigns and programmes focused on the health and wellbeing of women and childrenHighlighting rapid global transformations in fields such as artificial intelligence renewable energy space technology biotechnology and geospatial technologies the Governor urged students and faculty to pursue innovation guided by ethics responsibility and compassionLt General Parnaik Retd underscored the role of education in realising the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 with Arunachal Pradesh playing a crucial role through research innovation and Indiacentric problemsolvingThe ViceChancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University Prof S K Nayak delivered an inspiring convocation address encouraging the graduating students as they step into a new phase of lifeViceChancellor of Himalayan University Prof Prakash Divakaran presented the Universityâs annual report highlighting its academic progress achievements and future visionThe Governor conferred gold silver and bronze medals on meritorious students of various courses A total of 621 graduates including PhD scholars were awarded their degrees marking a proud milestone in their academic journey IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/research-must-bridge-urban-rural-divide-boost-msmes-amp-border-economies-arunachal-guv-654895.html Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/students-in-bihar-school-protest-outside-dms-office-allege-misconduct-by-teacher-654900.html Patna Dec 20 A tense situation prevailed on Saturday outside the District Magistrates office in Bihars Sheohar district when students from Project Girls Senior Secondary School held a sitin protest alleging inappropriate behaviour by a teacher and demanding strict action against him According to the protesting students the incident occurred on Friday within the school premisesThe students alleged that a teacher behaved inappropriately with a girl student leading to outrage among the studentsThe students claimed that the girl was charging her mobile phone when the teacher approached her and questioned her about whom she was talking toWhen the student denied speaking to anyone the teacher allegedly threatened to inform her family accusing her of talking to her boyfriendThe students alleged that the teacher then blackmailed and and behaved inappropriately with the girl causing her distressThe incident reportedly angered the students who gathered at the District Magistrates office on Saturday and demanded the immediate arrest of the accused teacherDuring the protest the students also raised questions about the schools functioning and management alleging that when a student falls ill a male teacher is sent instead of a female teacherThe sudden protest led to chaos at the District Magistrates office premises for some timeResponding to the allegations Deepak Kumar Principal of Project Girls Senior Secondary School said he was not present at the school on the day of the alleged incidentI was on leave I received information about the matter only today We are speaking to the parents of the protesting students An investigation will be conducted and further action will be taken as per the directions of senior school officials Kumar addedMeanwhile SubDivisional Magistrate SDM Avinash Kunal who was present at the District Magistrates office intervened and attempted to pacify the protesting studentsDespite repeated efforts the students continued demanding a meeting with the District MagistrateThe protest subsided after the SDM assured the students that formal action would be initiatedThe victim student and her family are submitting a written application After receiving it a case will be registered a detailed investigation will be conducted and appropriate action will be taken SDM Kunal saidDistrict administration officials said that the matter would be handled with seriousness and sensitivity and action would be taken strictly in accordance with the law once the investigation begins IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/students-in-bihar-school-protest-outside-dms-office-allege-misconduct-by-teacher-654900.html Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/prez-murmu-asks-public-service-commission-to-give-priority-to-honesty-of-candidates-654593.html Hyderabad Dec 19 IANS President Droupadi Murmu on Friday asked the Public Service Commissions to give the highest priority to honesty and integrity of the candidates they recruitnbspInaugurating the national conference for the Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions being organised by the Telangana Public Service Commission she stated that honesty and integrity are paramount as well as nonnegotiablenbspShe underlined that lack of skills and competencies can be dealt with through learning interventions and several other strategies but lack of integrity may cause grave challenges which may be impossible to overcomeThe President said that young people seeking employment as civil servants should have the inclination to work for the marginalised and the vulnerable Our civil servants should be particularly sensitive to the needs and aspirations of women Gendersensitisation should be given high priority by Public Service Commissions she saidnbspThe President said that impartiality continuity and stability are imparted to the process of governance by what is called the permanent executive or the body of public servants selected by the Public Service Commissions Integrity sensitivity and competence of the civil servants constituting the permanent executive are of utmost importance for implementing the peopleoriented policies at national and state levelsShe suggested to the Public Service Commissions to anticipate the emerging challenges on the frontiers of technology strengthening transparency and credibility as well as developing globally comparable teams of civil servantsThe President said that India as the worlds fastestgrowing major economy and also a nation marked by enormous diversity needs the most effective governance systems at all levels The country is aiming to be the thirdlargest economy in the world in the near future We are also moving towards achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 she saidShe expressed confidence that the Public Service Commissions will continue to fulfil their responsibilities and contribute towards building a futureready team of civil servants selected and guided by themnbspThe President pointed out that the Constitution makers dedicated an entire part of the Constitution to Services and Public Service Commissions This highlights the significance they attached to the roles and functions of the Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the states she saidOur Constitutional ideals of social economic and political justice and equality of status and of opportunity are most pertinent to the functioning of the Public Service Commissions The Preamble of the Constitution the Fundamental Right of equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and the Directive Principle guiding the state to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people indicate the pathways for the Public Service Commissions she saidThe Public Service Commissions should not only be guided by the ideal of equality of opportunity but should also try to achieve the goal of equality of outcomes The Commissions are changeagents which promote equality and equity she addednbspTelangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma UGC chairman Vineer Joshi and others attended the conference https://dailyworld.in/education/prez-murmu-asks-public-service-commission-to-give-priority-to-honesty-of-candidates-654593.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/calcutta-hc-order-scrapping-1-600-supernumerary-upper-primary-teachers-posts-challenged-654658.html Kolkata Dec 19 A group of aspirants for primary teacher jobs in staterun schools of West Bengal on Friday approached a division bench of the Calcutta High Court challenging an earlier order of a singlejudge bench of the same court that scrapped the state Education Departments decision to create 1600 supernumerary posts for upper primary teachers On December 4 a singlejudge bench of Justice Biswajit Basu had struck down the decision of the state government to create the supernumerary posts and observed that such posts could not be created for regular appointments of primary teachersJustice Basu had also held that supernumerary posts could be created only under special circumstances and for exceptional requirementsThe division bench comprising Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra admitted the appeal challenging the singlejudge order The matter is scheduled to come up for hearing next weekThe West Bengal Education Department had issued two notifications first on May 19 2022 and subsequently on October 14 the same year for recruitment of upper primary teachers in physical education and work education from waiting lists through the creation of 1600 supernumerary postsThese notifications were challenged before the Calcutta High Court After prolonged hearings Justice Basuâs bench eventually scrapped both notifications ruling that the creation of supernumerary posts for such appointments was not legally permissibleIt may be recalled that in 2022 the Calcutta High Court had imposed an interim stay on the creation of the 1600 supernumerary posts The matter was subsequently taken to the Supreme CourtHowever the apex court declined to interfere following which the West Bengal government again approached the Calcutta High Court seeking lifting of the interim stayOn May 7 this year Justice Basu maintained the interim stay on the creation of the supernumerary postsThe state government then moved a division bench comprising Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Smita Das De against the order continuing the interim stay That division bench also declined to interfere thereby maintaining the stay and referring the matter back to Justice Basus singlejudge benchFinally on December 4 Justice Basu scrapped the state governments decision to create 1600 supernumerary posts for upper primary teachers in staterun schools across West Bengal IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/calcutta-hc-order-scrapping-1-600-supernumerary-upper-primary-teachers-posts-challenged-654658.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-major-fraud-in-assistant-fire-officer-recruitment-exam-2021-one-arrested-654669.html Jaipur Dec 19 In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown on fraudulent activities in government recruitments in Rajasthan the Special Operations Group SOG has successfully arrested Sobia Syed an individual who secured a position in the 2021 Assistant Fire Officer and Fireman recruitment examination using counterfeit academic documents At the time of her arrest Syed was serving as an Assistant Fire Officer in the Malviya Nagar zone of JaipurAccording to Vishal Bansal Additional Director General of Police SOG the case took an unexpected turn when investigators discovered that although Syeds performance in the written examination was average her physical efficiency and practical exam scores were disproportionately high A detailed review of video footage and careful document verification exposed a web of deception behind her recruitment Further investigation revealed that Syed had obtained multiple degrees and diplomas in the same academic session raising further suspicionThese included a regular BTech degree from Rajasthan Technical University Kota a diploma in Fire and Safety Engineering from the National Institute of Fire and Safety Engineering Nagpur Maharashtra and a Sub Fire Officer diploma from Singhania University Jhunjhunu Rajasthan These qualifications were obtained simultaneously during the same academic period which is physically impossible as the institutions are located 900 km apart This discovery confirmed the fraudulent nature of her claims In her bid to secure a government position Syed misrepresented her credentials by submitting a diploma from Nagpur University during the selection processThe Rajasthan Staff Selection Board and the Department of Local SelfGovernment were misled into appointing her as an Assistant Fire Officer based on these fake documents In response the SOG has registered a case under sections 420 cheating 467 forgery of documents 468 forgery for the purpose of cheating 471 using forged documents as genuine and 120B criminal conspiracy of the Indian Penal Code ADG Vishal Bansal emphasised that this arrest is only the beginning of the investigation The SOG has received multiple complaints regarding similar fraudulent practices in the 2021 recruitment examination Additional arrests are expected as the investigation progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-major-fraud-in-assistant-fire-officer-recruitment-exam-2021-one-arrested-654669.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/confusion-over-who-will-challenge-calcutta-hc-order-cancelling-313-teaching-jobs-654696.html Kolkata Dec 19 With a total ceasework by teachers attached to 360 Gorkhaland Territorial Administration GTArun schools across the hill regions of Darjeeling Kurseong and Kalimpong continuing on Friday over a Calcutta High Court order cancelling the jobs of 313 teachers confusion has emerged over who would be made parties to the proposed petition challenging the order The petition is expected to be filed either before a higher bench of the Calcutta High Court or before the Supreme CourtOn one hand the GTA intends to file the petition after making the state Education Department a party to the case However insiders in the Education Department say there are legal hurdles in the department being included as a partySince the GTA is an autonomous body it is not necessarily governed by the general recruitment rules applicable to teachersâ appointments in staterun schools whether through the West Bengal School Service Commission or the West Bengal Board of Primary Education Therefore there are legal complications for the state government or the Education Department to be made a party in a petition challenging the singlejudge bench order However we are seeking legal advice on the matter a senior official at the state secretariat said on condition of anonymityDespite this the GTA has indicated it is prepared to proceed with the petition even if the state government does not join as a partyThe GTA board initiated teacher recruitment keeping in mind that the right to education is a legitimate right of children in the hills We will certainly challenge the singlejudge bench order and we are confident of getting justice said GTA spokesperson Shakti Prasad SharmaOn Wednesday a singlejudge bench of Justice Biswajit Basu ordered the cancellation of the appointments of 313 teachers in GTArun schools citing recruitment irregularities and observing that the appointments were illegalThe court also directed the Criminal Investigation Department CID of the West Bengal Police to continue its probe into the matterJustice Basu further ordered that the salaries of the 313 teachers be stopped immediately questioning why the state exchequer should bear the financial burden of paying salaries to illegally appointed teachersThe court also raised serious questions regarding the academic qualifications of the 313 teachers whose appointments were struck down IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/confusion-over-who-will-challenge-calcutta-hc-order-cancelling-313-teaching-jobs-654696.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/vbsa-bill-to-unify-higher-education-regulation-ex-ugc-chairman-jagadesh-kumar-654467.html New Delhi Dec 18 Former University Grants Commission UGC Chairman Prof M Jagadesh Kumar has hailed the governments move to introduce the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan VBSA Bill as a historic transformation for Indiaâs higher education sector In an exclusive interaction with IANS Kumar explained that the UGC established in 1953 and accorded statutory status in 1956 along with the All India Council for Technical Education AICTE and the National Council for Teacher Education NCTE will be merged into a single integrated regulator under the proposed frameworkKumar noted that Indias higher education landscape has expanded rapidly with more than 1200 universities and thousands of colleges currently operating across the countryHe stressed that outdated regulatory mechanisms are inadequate for managing such a vast and complex system which is why the National Education Policy NEP 2020 explicitly called for a comprehensive overhaul of the regulatory architectureThe former UGC chairman pointed out that institutions at present have to navigate multiple regulators including the Council of Architecture creating significant operational challenges A single university offering diverse programmes such as general degrees like BSc or BCom engineering courses teacher education programmes like BEd and architecture is required to comply with separate applications rules and processes laid down by different bodiesThis he said not only results in administrative burdens but also leads to overlapping and sometimes conflicting regulations Addressing these issues was a key objective of the NEP 2020 which recommended a single harmonised regulatory system that is simpler less bureaucratic and more predictableThe newly introduced VBSA Bill reflects this vision and will first be examined by a Joint Parliamentary Committee before being taken up for passage and implementationKumar said that once the legislation comes into force an apex body the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan VBSA will be established functioning through three distinct verticals to prevent conflicts of interest while ensuring coordinated governanceThe Regulatory Council will consolidate the powers currently exercised by the UGC AICTE NCTE and the Council of Architecture thereby eliminating confusion and establishing uniform and transparent norms for all higher education institutionsThe Accreditation Council will bring together existing frameworks such as NAAC NBA and NIRF under a single umbrella streamlining accreditation processes and reducing duplication in data submissionMeanwhile the Standards Council will work towards introducing consistent academic benchmarks nationwide facilitating smoother mobility for students pursuing multidisciplinary programmes or transferring across states he saidKumar emphasised that teachers are central to the success of the higher education system and this council will also focus on developing new teacher training programmes and promoting contemporary teaching and learning practicesHe highlighted that for the first time premier institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology IITs and Indian Institutes of Management IIMs which earlier remained outside the direct regulatory ambit of the UGC or AICTE will be brought under a common regulatory framework ensuring uniform quality standards across the sectorKumar further said that student interests are a core focus of the proposed systemAll institutions will be required to establish effective grievance redressal mechanisms recognising the stress and anxiety faced by many students and the importance of timely resolution of complaintsStudent feedback on courses faculty infrastructure and welfare initiatives will play a significant role in accreditation and ranking outcomesPerhaps the most consequential change he noted will be the emphasis on transparency Institutions will be mandated to place comprehensive information on a digital platform including details of academic programmes infrastructure student support systems faculty qualifications and audited financial accountsThis Kumar said would empower students and parents enhance public trust and strengthen institutional accountability across Indiaâs higher education ecosystem IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/vbsa-bill-to-unify-higher-education-regulation-ex-ugc-chairman-jagadesh-kumar-654467.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/three-noida-schools-receive-hoax-bomb-threat-emailsup-policelaunch-probe-654572.html Noida Dec 19 Panic gripped Noida in Uttar Pradeshs Gautam Buddha Nagar district as several prominent educational institutions received threatening emails warning of bomb blasts in their premises The email bomb threat received by the Step by Step School in Sector126 triggered an alarm in the school administration leading to the evacuation of children and teachers followed by heightened security checksThe police teams rushed to the campus after they were informed about a bomb threat by the school administration Police reached the spot cordoned off the school premises and carried out a thorough search operation however nothing suspicious was found Bomb disposal squad and dog squad were brought in to scan the classrooms corridors basement playgrounds and other sensitive areasAs no mysterious objects or explosive materials were recovered during the search the police eventually declared it to be a hoax callThe latest episode of bomb threats in Noida and other NCR schools marks a continuation of the disturbing trend of hoax threats seen in the past few months targeting educational institutions primarily schoolsApart from the Step by Step School the two other schools that are reported to have received hoax threat calls include Amity School and Shiv Nadar School The simultaneous threats via email to the cityâs three prestigious schools created an atmosphere of fear and trepidation among the administration as well as parentsMeanwhile the police have launched a detailed probe into the incident activating its cyber cell to identify the source and sender of the hoax email An investigation is underway to locate the IP address from which the threatening email was sent and also to determine whether it was an act of mischief or an organised conspiracyThe Noida Police have also appealed to the school authorities and the public at large not to take any suspicious information lightly but also not to pay attention to rumours and hearsay Parents as well as the general public have been urged to immediately report any visible threat or suspicious activity to the police IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/three-noida-schools-receive-hoax-bomb-threat-emailsup-policelaunch-probe-654572.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tns-special-literacy-push-to-see-over-1-400-prison-inmates-take-basic-exam-in-january-654293.html Chennai Dec 18 A major push to improve literacy inside Tamil Naduâs prisons is set to culminate in January 2026 with 1455 inmates preparing to take a basic literacy examination under the state governmentâs special programme The initiative allotted Rs 30 lakh is aimed at offering academic support and foundational learning to inmates housed in both district and central prisons across the state Training sessions for the candidates began in August and are now entering the final phaseThe programme designed as a sixmonth module equips inmates with reading and writing skills and familiarises them with basic study materials The training is expected to conclude by the third week of January after which the inmates will undergo a formal assessmentThe examination forms part of a broader literacy drive conducted under the New India Literacy Programme NILP which recently completed its last round of assessments for other groups outside the prison systemThe inclusion of incarcerated individuals in the programme underscores the stateâs objective to ensure that educational reforms reach even the most marginalised sections of societyA unique aspect of the initiative is the model adopted to address teacher shortages within prison campuses When required inmates who possess adequate literacy and teaching skills are appointed to support the learning needs of fellow candidates These inmateteachers receive a remuneration of Rs 635 per learner over the six months ensuring continuity and peerbased support within the programmeData from the Directorate of NonFormal and Adult Education indicates that the Puzhal prison complex will send the highest number of candidates for the exam As many as 323 inmates including 45 women have enrolled from this facility Salem Central Prison follows with 285 participants Other prisons are also recording notable enrolment figures Tiruchy Central Prison has registered 121 male inmates with 25 women candidates from the womenâs prison Tirunelveli Central Prison has enlisted 120 candidates Madurai Central Prison will present 69 male inmates and 39 women inmates while Vellore Central Prison has 72 male and 19 women candidates slated to take the examinationOfficials regard the special literacy programme as a meaningful step toward rehabilitation and reintegrationBy focusing on foundational education authorities aim to provide inmates with skills that may support employment and social inclusion postreleaseThe January examination will serve not only as a milestone for the participants but also as a benchmark for the stateâs ongoing efforts to expand literacy among underserved groups within correctional facilities IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/tns-special-literacy-push-to-see-over-1-400-prison-inmates-take-basic-exam-in-january-654293.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/indefinite-cease-work-begins-in-gta-schools-over-cancellation-of-313-teaching-jobs-654307.html Kolkata Dec 18 A total ceasework has started by the teachers attached to 360 Gorkhaland Territorial Administration GTArun schools spread across the hill regions of Darjeeling Kurseong and Kalimpong in the northern sector of West Bengal from Thursday after a singlejudge bench of Calcutta High Court cancelled jobs of 313 teachers The HC cancelled the jobs of the teachers attached to these GTArun schools on WednesdayThe indefinite ceasework call has been given by âSanyukta Madhyamik Shikshak Sangathan United Secondary Teachersâ Associationâ a body of secondary teachers attached to different staterun schools in the stateThe association general secretary Santosh Kharka has said that the indefinite ceasework will continue even if there is a scheduled examination or announcement of results in any of the 360 GTArun schools in the hillsâThe flaw in appointment irregularities was on the part of the West Bengal Education Department and GTA which is an autonomous body Why will the teachers suffer for that If any GTArun school initiates any action to forcefully end the ceasework our association will not be responsible for that he saidMeanwhile the GTA is considering approaching a higher bench of the Calcutta High Court against the singlejudge bench order on WednesdayThe GTA chief executive and the founder of Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha BGPM Anit Thapa told the media persons that he will adopt all possible ways to ensure justice for the 313 teachers who have lost their jobs following the order of the singlejudge bench of the Calcutta High CourtOn Wednesday the singlejudge bench of Justice Biswajit Basu ordered the cancellation of the jobs of the 313 teachers in the GTArun schools on grounds of recruitment irregularities and also observed that all these recruitments were made illegallyAt the same time the bench also directed the Criminal Investigation Department CID of the West Bengal Police to continue its investigation into the matterJustice Basu further observed that the salaries of the 313 teachers should be stopped immediatelyHe questioned why expenditure for paying salaries to illegally appointed teachers should be borne by the state exchequerJustice Basu also raised questions over the academic qualifications of the 313 teachers whose appointments were found to be illegal IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/indefinite-cease-work-begins-in-gta-schools-over-cancellation-of-313-teaching-jobs-654307.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/bomb-threat-emails-trigger-security-alert-across-ahmedabad-schools-654103.html Ahmedabad Dec 17 Ahmedabad witnessed yet another round of bomb threat emails triggering panic and heightened security measures across the city as at least eight prominent schools received threats claiming explosives had been planted on their campuses The emails received around 10 am led to an immediate emergency response by police and school authorities marking a continuation of the disturbing trend of hoax threats targeting educational institutions in recent weeksThe schools that received the threatening emails include Zebar School in Thaltej Maharaja Agrasen School on Gurukul Road DAV International School in Makarba Nirman School in Vastrapur Zydus School in Vejalpur CBSEaffiliated Divine Child School in Adalaj Aavishkar School in Kalol and James amp Jamieson School in the KhorajKhodiyar areaUpon receiving the emails the school management promptly alerted the police control room Treating the threats with utmost seriousness teams from local police stations the Crime Branch Special Operation Group SOG Bomb Disposal and Detection Squad BDDS fire brigade and dog squads were rushed to the respective campusesAs a precautionary measure students and staff were immediately evacuated from classrooms and shifted to safe locations while school premises were sealed off for thorough checks Intensive search operations are currently underway with bomb disposal and sniffer dog teams scanning every corner of the school buildings and surrounding areasThe sudden developments sparked anxiety among parents many of whom rushed to school premises after the news spread rapidly through messages and social media Police personnel were deployed to manage crowds and reassure familiesConfirming the incident the Vejalpur Police Inspector said that multiple schools had received bomb threats via email in the morning âAll standard operating procedures are being followed So far nothing suspicious has been found but searches are ongoingâ the officer saidPolice have also launched an investigation to trace the origin of the threatening emails and identify those responsibleOfficials noted that several reputed schools in Ahmedabad have received similar hoax emails in the past but each threat is being treated as real until ruled out Security agencies remain on high alert as the investigation continues IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/bomb-threat-emails-trigger-security-alert-across-ahmedabad-schools-654103.html Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-cm-vs-guv-tiff-blows-over-as-ciza-thomas-assumes-charge-as-ktu-vice-chancellor-654140.html Thiruvananthapuram Dec 17 Ciza Thomas on Wednesday assumed charge as Vice Chancellor of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University KTU marking a crucial development amid the prolonged tussle between the Governor Rajendra V Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the appointments Expressing satisfaction after taking charge Thomas said the focus should now be on moving forward rather than revisiting past controversiesAddressing the media she said she was happy with the reception she received and would work in close cooperation with the governmentThere is no need to dwell on what has been lost What matters is correcting shortcomings and taking the institution forward she said asserting that there had been no administrative paralysis during the period of uncertaintyThomas also responded emotionally to allegations levelled against her during the controversyIt hurts to hear accusations including claims that I stole official minutes I have not taken any minutes I do not understand why I am being portrayed as a thief she saidEmphasising institutional primacy she added that the KTU as an institution was far bigger than any individual including herselfHer assumption of office follows a breakthrough in the ongoing standoff between the Raj Bhavan and the state governmentA consensus was reached earlier this week on the appointments of Vice Chancellors at both the KTU and the Kerala Digital UniversityAs part of the agreement it has been decided to appoint Saji Gopinath as Vice Chancellor of the Digital UniversityThe appointments will be formally communicated to the Supreme Court where the matter is listed for hearing again on ThursdayDuring an earlier hearing the court noting the lack of agreement between the Governor and the government had directed a committee headed by former apex court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia to submit names for Vice Chancellor appointmentsHowever with the two sides now arriving at a settlement the court is expected to take note of the consensusBut the moot question is that had better sense prevailed before the state exchequer could have saved precious money as the state government had shelled out a fortune to fight the case and for the expenses of Justice Dhulia IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-cm-vs-guv-tiff-blows-over-as-ciza-thomas-assumes-charge-as-ktu-vice-chancellor-654140.html Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-cm-seeks-centres-support-for-residential-schools-programme-653919.html Hyderabad Dec 16 IANS Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday met Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and urged her to extend support for the establishment of Young India Integrated Residential Schools YIIRSnbspThe Chief Minister informed the Union Minister that the State government plans to set up 105 YIIRS across TelangananbspAccording to the Chief Ministers Office CMO he highlighted that through the YIIRS quality education would be provided directly and indirectly to nearly four lakh studentsnbspThe Chief Minister also stated that the construction of the YIIRS and other educational institutions would involve an expenditure of Rs 30000 crore He requested the Union Finance Minister to exempt the loans raised for this purpose from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management FRBM limits considering the largescale investment in education infrastructureCongress MPs Kiran Kumar Chamala Dr Mallu Ravi Suresh Shetkar and Anil Kumar Yadav accompanied the Chief MinisternbspIn September Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka had met FM Sitharaman and had sought special financial support and FRBM exemption for the Rs 30000 crore YIIRS programme in the statenbspVikramarka who is also the state Finance Minister had also explained that this Rs 30000 crore initiative will transform education and nutrition for lakhs of children empower marginalised communities and strengthen Indias demographic dividendThe Union Finance Minister was also urged to give FRBM exemption for this longterm human capital investmentnbspShe was told that the programme was launched to address the challenges of quality education and nutritious food for studentsnbspMeanwhile Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also called on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and requested him to sanction an Indian Institute of Management IIM for HyderabadnbspThe Chief Minister informed the Union Minister that 200 acres of land required for the establishment of the IIM have already been identified He also revealed that a transit campus is ready to begin classes immediatelyCM Revanth Reddy told the Union Minister that the state government would provide the necessary facilities if the required approvals for the establishment of the IIM are grantednbspRevanth Reddy also requested Union Minister Pradhan to sanction 9 Kendriya Vidyalayas and 16 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in line with the increased number of districts in TelangananbspHe stated that the state government is ready to provide the necessary land and other facilities for the establishment of Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-cm-seeks-centres-support-for-residential-schools-programme-653919.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/gujarat-76-spipas-trainees-qualify-for-upsc-cse-2025-personality-test-653710.html Ahmedabad Dec 15 As many as 76 trainees from the Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration SPIPA have qualified for the Personality Test stage of the UPSC Civil Services Examination CSE 2025 marking a significant achievement for Gujaratâs premier civil services training institution The UPSC had conducted the CSE Main Examination in August 2025 with results declared on November 11 2025 qualifying 2736 candidates nationwide for the interview roundAccording to SPIPA a total of 272 trainees from the institute appeared for the CSE 2025 mainsOf these the number qualifying for the Personality Test has risen from an initial 49 to 76 reflecting the impact of focused mentoring and structured preparationOver the past three years 160 SPIPA trainees have cleared the mains to reach the interview stage The institute has also opened its Personality Test training programme to former SPIPA trainees who have qualified for the 2025 mains with the final count expected to increase further officials said SPIPA established in 1992 by the Gujarat government operates the UPSC Civil Services Study Centre to increase the stateâs representation in All India and Central ServicesThe Personality Test training includes expert lectures group discussions onetoone interviews and mock interviews conducted by panels comprising experienced IAS IPS IFS officers and subject expertsEach mock interview is videographed enabling candidates to review their performance and refine their personality and presentation based on expert feedbackThe institute provides free coaching across all stages of the UPSC examinationâprelims mains and interviewâalong with access to a library housing over 50000 books newspapers and magazines modern reading facilities and free WiFiIn addition trainees receive financial incentives including monthly assistance during training rewards for clearing prelims and mains and higher incentives for final selection with additional encouragement for women candidatesSPIPA officials said the consistent results underscore the instituteâs role in nurturing civil services aspirants from Gujarat and strengthening the stateâs presence in the national administrative framework IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/gujarat-76-spipas-trainees-qualify-for-upsc-cse-2025-personality-test-653710.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/abvp-demands-integrated-cuet-admission-process-single-application-fee-653719.html New Delhi Dec 15 A delegation of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad ABVP met Professor Manish R Joshi Secretary University Grants Commission UGC to seek a centralised admission process and implementation of a single application fee for the Common University Entrance Test CUET a student leader said The delegation led by National General Secretary Dr Virendra Singh Solanki submitted a memorandum raising various academic demandsThese included the conduct of studentsâ union elections in higher educational institutions and enactment of an updated legal framework for their regulation regularisation of the academic calendar for undergraduate postgraduate and research programmes and effective implementation of the National Education Policy NEPIn light of the resolutions passed at ABVPâs 71st National Conference held in Dehradun the studentsâ group apprised the UGC Secretary of several studentrelated issues and urged expeditious action on the sameThe ABVP has consistently worked towards creating a positive academic environment and safeguarding studentsâ interests as a result of which it has emerged today as the worldâs largest student organisationThrough the memorandum submitted on Monday the ABVP demanded periodic audits and a check on continuous fee hikes being carried out by institutions in the name of the NEPThe memorandum also included key demands such as the enactment of a new law for the restoration and regulation of studentsâ union elections in all institutions the establishment of National Service Scheme NSS and National Cadet Corps NCC units in every institution and strengthening Internal Complaints Committees to ensure womenâs safety on campusesABVP National General Secretary Virendra Singh Solanki said âToday the ABVP delegation submitted a memorandum to the UGC Secretary highlighting several important academic issues affecting the education sectorââThis memorandum has been submitted in accordance with the resolutions passed at ABVPâs 71st National Conference The UGC Secretary has responded positively to the suggestions and demands raised by ABVP and has assured necessary action towards resolving these issuesâ said Solanki IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/abvp-demands-integrated-cuet-admission-process-single-application-fee-653719.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ready-to-eat-nutrition-giving-new-life-to-mothers-and-children-in-chhattisgarhs-dhamtari-653726.html Dhamtari Dec 15 The Women and Child Development Department is providing nutritious food to pregnant women and lactating mothers through Anganwadi centres under the ReadytoEat RTE scheme in Chhattisgarhâs Dhamtari The objective of this initiative is to ensure adequate nutrition for expectant mothers so that the child growing in the womb is born healthyThe government is spending crores of rupees on this scheme to build a healthy and strong future for the nationLactating mothers in Dhamtari district said they are receiving nutritious food regularly through Anganwadi centresAccording to them this government initiative is extremely beneficial for the poor and needy families as financial constraints often make it difficult to purchase nutritious food from the marketThe ReadytoEat food provides essential nutrients such as protein vitamins calories calcium and iron leading to visible improvements in the health of both mothers and childrenHealth experts have also termed the scheme beneficial Speaking to IANS Dr Avadh Pachori said that ReadytoEat food is precooked and packed before being distributed to pregnant and lactating women through Anganwadi centres by the Women and Child Development Department It is easy to consume and rich in nutrientsHe added that ReadytoEat food helps reduce malnutrition especially among mothers and children who need supplementary nutrition or are suffering from anaemia and protein deficiencyConsuming this food two to four times a day results in significant health improvements He described it as a highly beneficial government schemeLactating mother Nandini Yadav shared that her child had a very low weight at the time of birth After that she began receiving porridge and other nutritious items under the ReadytoEat scheme from the Anganwadi centre which led to rapid weight gain in her childShe expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai for launching the schemeAnother lactating mother Savita Dhruv said her babyâs weight was extremely low after delivery She learned about the ReadytoEat food available at Anganwadi centres from a relative After receiving nutritious food regularly her childâs development has improved significantlyAnganwadi worker Damyanti Sahu said that 11 children are registered at her centre The children are served sweet halwa and savoury porridge for breakfastAlong with this they are engaged in various activities In the afternoon as per the fixed menu green vegetables soybean nuggets and mixed lentils are servedShe added that this system is leading to continuous improvement in the health and development of the children IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ready-to-eat-nutrition-giving-new-life-to-mothers-and-children-in-chhattisgarhs-dhamtari-653726.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/adani-foundation-adani-electricityobservenational-energy-conservation-day-with-students-in-mumbai-653820.html New Delhi Dec 16 The Adani Foundation supported by Adani Electricity recently observed National Energy Conservation Day with 15 lakh students from schools in Mumbai Under its Corporate Social Responsibility CSR programme Project âUtthanâ Adani Foundation and Adani Electricity celebrated the day on December 14 with students from 947 schools that are part of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC across the cityâA massive success for National Energy Conservation Day Adani Electricity and Adani Foundations CSR project Utthan aimed at enhancing learning outcomes in BMC schools across Mumbai in collaboration with BMC and the dedication of BMC school teachers and Utthan Sahayaks engaged students in vital energy awarenessâ according to an official statementâFrom the fun Switch Off Game and innovative science models to the Energy Pledge this partnership is actively fostering a culture of energy efficiency among the younger generationâ it addedSince 2021 Project Utthan has been successfully run under a publicprivate partnership between BMC Adani Foundation and Adani Electricity focusing on fundamentally enhancing the quality and learning outcomes in BMC schools across MumbaiThe project prioritises strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy FLN for primary students This is achieved through activitybased learning the creation of robust learning resources like Reading Corners and targeted personalised support provided by dedicated Utthan Sahayaks who work alongside BMC teachers to ensure student retention and academic improvementIt has made significant strides in transforming foundational learning across 83 BMC schools in Malad Dahisar Borivali Chembur and Kurla directly benefiting over 25000 studentsThe initiative has already shown measurable improvements in learning outcomes student engagement and the creation of more joyful inclusive classroomsThe initiative also fosters holistic development by empowering teachers and engaging the communityBeyond academic metrics Project Utthan aims to fundamentally transform Mumbaiâs public education system by building strong foundational learning environmentsThe initiative is strategically aligned to improve the cityâs performance in the National Achievement Survey NAS 202728 with a focus on ensuring that no child is left behind in acquiring essential literacy and numeracy skillsBuilding on that success the project is now being expanded from academic years 202526 to 202728 to cover Grades 1 to 4 across 947 municipal schools reaching more than 15 lakh students IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/adani-foundation-adani-electricityobservenational-energy-conservation-day-with-students-in-mumbai-653820.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/panjab-universitys-143-year-legacy-continues-to-strengthen-standards-of-education-vp-radhakrishnan-653314.html Chandigarh Dec 13 Vice President of India and Chancellor of Panjab University PU CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday said that the universityâs 143year legacy continues to strengthen the standards of education in the country Radhakrishnan was addressing the 73rd convocation of Panjab University via a video message Referring to the institutionâs long academic journey Radhakrishnan said âThe fact that this is the 73rd convocation itself shows that Panjab University is one of the most historic and distinguished universitiesâ He noted that the university has produced Prime Ministers PMs PMs of a neighbouring country Governors Chief Justices Members of Parliament sportspersons and scientists who proudly call it their alma mater Highlighting the universityâs global outlook Radhakrishnan said that Panjab Universityâs vision and mission are âforwardlooking globally oriented and internationally relevantâHe added that these aspirations are firmly grounded in the Institutional Development Plan 2025 and the National Education Policy 2020 noting that âit is because of this vision that PU has published 11000 research papers in the past five yearsâ contributing to the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 under PM Narendra Modi Congratulating students and honourees VicePresident Radhakrishnan said the convocation marked an important milestone not only for graduates but also for their parents teachers and friends stating that âthis day belongs to you and to all those who inspired and encouraged you under this institution which shaped youâ He also referred to the conferment of Honoris Causa degrees on distinguished individuals during the ceremony Addressing the graduating students the VicePresident said they were completing their education at a time of unprecedented global change remarking that âBharat is no longer only an adopter of technology we are emerging as creators of technologyâ Referring to PM Modiâs initiatives such as Digital India Startup India and Make in India he said these programmes have made the entrepreneurial ecosystem more vibrant and urged students to shape the next wave of innovation and sustainable development Emphasising selfreliance Radhakrishnan called upon students to pursue innovation rooted in Indian knowledge systems asserting that âtrue Atmanirbharta comes when our innovation reflects national identity and serves our peopleâHe also advised graduates to stay away from drugs be mindful of social media usage and remember that âyour degree is not the end goal but the beginning of new responsibilitiesâ wishing the batch of 2025 a successful and meaningful future IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/panjab-universitys-143-year-legacy-continues-to-strengthen-standards-of-education-vp-radhakrishnan-653314.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/75-pc-students-women-a-reflection-of-empowerment-at-pu-punjab-governor-653316.html Chandigarh Dec 13 Saying 75 per cent of graduating students are women Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Saturday presided over and delivered the convocation address at the 73rd convocation of Panjab University PU here Medals prizes and degrees to the students passing examinations in 2025 were awarded at the convocation At the convocation Doctor of Science Honoris Causa degrees were conferred upon Prof KN Pathak and Dr Vijay P Bhatkar while Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel was conferred the Doctor of Laws The PU Vigyan Ratna Award was presented to Prof Pradeep Thalappil the PU Khel Ratna Award was conferred upon Sarabjot Singh and the PU Sahitya Ratna Award was presented to Amarjit GrewalAddressing the gathering the Governor appreciated achievements of the graduating students and awardees The fact that nearly 75 per cent of graduating students today are women is a powerful reflection of women empowerment through educationâ He further linked it to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for increasing womens participation in higher education Appreciating Panjab Universityâs number of achievements in national and international rankings the Governor said that while the university has a strong national standing it also has the potential to emerge as a globally leading institution Mentioning the illustrious alumni of the university like former Prime Ministers Dr Manmohan Singh and IK Gujral former President Shankar Dayal Sharma Olympian Neeraj Chopra cricketer Kapil Dev Nobel laureate Dr Har Gobind Khorana actors Anupam Kher and Kirron Kher and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj he said their achievements continue to inspire future generations Referring to the conferment of 350 PhDs in a span of less than a year the Governor described the achievement as a testament to the dedication of students parents and faculty members In her address ViceChancellor Renu Vig said the university continues to strengthen its academic and research profile in alignment with national priorities Highlighting recent achievements she mentioned 33 patents major research grants expansion of national and international collaborations strong alumni support and an impressive performance at the Khelo India 2025 events Earlier the ceremony commenced with a group photograph of gold medallists followed by the donning of robes by dignitaries and an academic procession led by the ViceChancellor Deans of University Instruction and senior functionaries Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains DUI Prof Yojna Rawat PU Registrar Prof YP Verma along with senior officers of the university faculty members students and their family members were also present on the occasion IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/75-pc-students-women-a-reflection-of-empowerment-at-pu-punjab-governor-653316.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/cbi-secures-4-year-jail-term-for-kanpur-school-principal-in-bribe-case-653336.html Lucknow Dec 13 A Special CBI Court in Lucknow sentenced a former principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Kanpur to four yearsâ imprisonment along with a fine of Rs one lakh for taking a bribe of Rs 25000 from a canteen operator an official said on Saturday Tasudduque Khan the then Principal of Kendriya VidyalayaI Air Force Station Chakeri Kanpur UP was held guilty by the Special Court under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption ActThe Central Bureau of Investigation CBI registered the instant case on August 24 2016 based on a complaint by the proprietor of a Kanpurbased private company against KhanIt was alleged that the accused had demanded an undue advantage of Rs 51000 and agreed to accept Rs 25000 from the complainant as a motivereward in lieu of payment already made to the complainant to the tune of Rs 173 lakh and also allowing the school canteen to run smoothly in the futureAfter the completion of the investigation the CBI filed a charge sheet against the accused on September 30 2016In a separate case the CBI on Friday arrested a former subPostmaster from Kerala who was evading arrest and a jail term after a court held her guilty of misappropriating Rs 273 lakhConvict Jayasree Rajkumar the then Sub Postmaster Pulpally Sub Post Office Wyanad District Kerala was taken into custody from Kuttippuram in Malappuram District said the official in a statementAfter the accused was produced before the Court of Special JudgeII CBI Ernakulam the judge remanded her to Central Prison Thrissur to undergo the sentence said the statementThe CBI registered the case against Rajkumar on September 22 2003It was alleged that the accused while working as SubPostmaster Pulpally Sub Post Office from May 28 2002 to March 26 2003 committed criminal breach of trust by misappropriating an amount of Rs 273318 which was entrusted to her in her official capacity IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/cbi-secures-4-year-jail-term-for-kanpur-school-principal-in-bribe-case-653336.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/anna-university-to-launch-digital-discipline-centric-life-skills-programme-for-undergraduates-653376.html Chennai Dec 14 In a bid to address growing digital distractions among students and better prepare them for life beyond the classroom Anna University will roll out a comprehensive life and workplace skills training programme for secondyear undergraduate students starting in January The initiative places strong emphasis on digital discipline while covering a wide spectrum of competencies required to thrive in modern professional environments The programme will be spearheaded by the universityâs Centre for UniversityIndustry Collaboration CUIC which plays a key role in placements and industry engagement CUIC Director K Shanmuga Sundaram said the initiative is designed to complement academic learning by equipping students with essential life skills and workplace readiness âWhile our students are academically strong and possess many industryrequired professional skills we felt the need to train them in competencies that will help them navigate life after campus and perform effectively in fastpaced work environmentsâ Sundaram said University officials said the training aims to address challenges such as excessive social media usage and gaming which often affect studentsâ focus productivity and emotional wellbeing At the same time it seeks to build resilience communication skills professionalism and goaloriented thinking A total of 15 thematic areas have been identified for the sessions According to G Shibu Deputy Director of CUIC digital discipline will form the core of the programme âThe sessions are designed to help students regain control over their digital habits while simultaneously building life and workplace skills that truly matter todayâ he said Industry professionals and successful alumni will be invited to mentor students ensuring that the training reflects realworld workplace expectations To cater to varied career aspirations the programme will offer specialised tracks including entrepreneurship essentials covering idea generation feasibility analysis and business models and guidance for government career pathways such as UPSC SSC and TNPSC examinations Communication skills will receive special focus Students will undergo intensive English training covering sentence structure idiomatic usage and connectors Additional modules on professional image body language email etiquette and mock interviews aim to boost confidence during campus placements The initiative will also introduce âsuper skills for corporate edgeâ focusing on concise communication decisionmaking teamwork and higher professional standards along with management games and leadership mindset development Support will also be provided for resume building portfolio creation and LinkedIn profile optimisation The programme was earlier conducted as a fiveday pilot for students admitted under the 75 per cent government school preferential category and received positive feedback Sessions will now be held every Saturday on campus beginning with secondyear students The university is also exploring corporate social responsibility funding to support the initiative IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/anna-university-to-launch-digital-discipline-centric-life-skills-programme-for-undergraduates-653376.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/indias-first-bioethics-centre-launched-at-pramukhswami-medical-college-in-anand-653193.html Anand Dec 12 One of the biggest challenges faced by medical professionals is ensuring that patients feel satisfied with their treatment and confident that their care is proceeding correctly It is often observed that doctors do not always adopt a sensitive approach towards patients and fail to gain their trust To train doctors and other healthcare professionals in these aspects Indiaâs first Bioethics Centre has been established in Gujaratâs Anand districtThis Bioethics Centre has been launched at Pramukhswami Medical College under Bhaikaka University located in Karamsad the hometown of Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelDr Dinesh Kumar Additional Dean of Pramukhswami Medical College says âWe study the principles of medical ethics and we provide that education to students and other doctorsâEstablished under the auspices of the International Chair in Bioethics University of Porto Portugal the Centre is providing training in bioethics to doctors medical students and nursing staff Dr Barna Ganguly Head of the Bioethics Centre explains âThis âCentre of Bioethicsâ is a new concept It is also involved in areas like medical education and research within the health sectorâAccording to medical students bioethics plays a crucial role in the life of a health professional and this training will help them become more sensitive doctors in the future Medical student Janhvi Topiwala says âWe have been taught about bioethics from the first year We are told what bioethics is and how we can incorporate it into our daily livesâA proper balance between ethics and professionalism is essential in the life of a healthcare provider Although awareness about bioethics has grown in India in recent years training opportunities remain limited In such a scenario the launch of this Bioethics Centre at Pramukhswami Medical College will surely help guide the study and practice of this important discipline in the medical field IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/indias-first-bioethics-centre-launched-at-pramukhswami-medical-college-in-anand-653193.html Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/over-32-lakh-class-9-students-fail-in-delhi-govt-schools-in-5-years-swati-maliwal-652979.html New Delhi Dec 11 In the Rajya Sabha a sharp spotlight was cast on Delhiâs education system as MP Swati Maliwal raised concerns over the alarming number of Class 9 students failing in government schools Citing figures provided by the Ministry of Education Maliwal questioned whether the Delhi governmentâs policy of diverting failed students to the National Institute of Open Schooling NIOS was contributing to high dropout rates and artificially inflating school performance statistics Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply confirmed that more than 320 lakh students had failed in Class 9 across Delhi government schools over the past five years Yearwise data reveals a troubling trend 31541 students failed in 2020â21 28548 in 2021â22 a sharp rise to 88421 in 2022â23 peaking at 101344 in 2023â24 before dipping slightly to 70296 in 2024â25 The cumulative figure stands at 320150 Alongside these failures over 71000 students were admitted to NIOS during the same period The breakdown shows 11322 admissions in 2020â21 10598 in 2021â22 29436 in 2022â23 7794 in 2023â24 and 11974 in 2024â25 Maliwal argued that this practice while ostensibly aimed at offering students a second chance risks pushing many out of the mainstream education system and raises questions of accountability Responding to these concerns Chaudhary emphasised that education is a concurrent subject with states and Union Territories managing the majority of schools He defended the role of NIOS stating that one of its key objectives is to prevent repeated failures from leading to permanent dropouts According to him students who clear Class 10 through NIOS are often reintegrated into formal schooling thereby continuing their education However Maliwalâs pointed queriesâwhether this policy is being misused to polish school results and what corrective steps are being takenâunderscore a larger debate about systemic reforms The figures reveal not just a statistical crisis but a human one with thousands of young learners struggling at a critical stage in their education As the numbers mount the challenge for policymakers lies in balancing remedial opportunities with accountability ensuring that the promise of education does not slip away for Delhiâs students IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/over-32-lakh-class-9-students-fail-in-delhi-govt-schools-in-5-years-swati-maliwal-652979.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/over-32-lakh-class-9-students-failed-in-delhi-govt-schools-in-5-years-swati-maliwal-652985.html New Delhi Dec 11 In the Rajya Sabha a sharp spotlight was cast on Delhiâs education system as MP Swati Maliwal raised concerns over the alarming number of Class 9 students failing in government schools Citing figures provided by the Ministry of Education Maliwal questioned whether the Delhi governmentâs policy of diverting failed students to the National Institute of Open Schooling NIOS was contributing to high dropout rates and artificially inflating school performance statisticsMinister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply confirmed that more than 320 lakh students had failed in Class 9 across Delhi government schools over the past five yearsYearwise data reveals a troubling trend 31541 students failed in 2020â21 28548 in 2021â22 a sharp rise to 88421 in 2022â23 peaking at 101344 in 2023â24 before dipping slightly to 70296 in 2024â25 The cumulative figure stands at 320150Alongside these failures over 71000 students were admitted to NIOS during the same period The breakdown shows 11322 admissions in 2020â21 10598 in 2021â22 29436 in 2022â23 7794 in 2023â24 and 11974 in 2024â25Maliwal argued that this practice while ostensibly aimed at offering students a second chance risks pushing many out of the mainstream education system and raises questions of accountabilityResponding to these concerns Chaudhary emphasised that education is a concurrent subject with states and Union Territories managing the majority of schools He defended the role of NIOS stating that one of its key objectives is to prevent repeated failures from leading to permanent dropoutsAccording to him students who clear Class 10 through NIOS are often reintegrated into formal schooling thereby continuing their education However Maliwalâs pointed queriesâwhether this policy is being misused to polish school results and what corrective steps are being takenâunderscore a larger debate about systemic reformsThe figures reveal not just a statistical crisis but a human one with thousands of young learners struggling at a critical stage in their educationAs the numbers mount the challenge for policymakers lies in balancing remedial opportunities with accountability ensuring that the promise of education does not slip away for Delhiâs students IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/over-32-lakh-class-9-students-failed-in-delhi-govt-schools-in-5-years-swati-maliwal-652985.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/from-architect-of-first-supercomputer-to-ex-apex-court-judge-to-get-pu-honoris-causa-degrees-on-dec-13-652699.html Chandigarh Dec 10 Vice President of India and Panjab University PU Chancellor C P Radhakrishnan has confirmed the names for Honoris Causa Degrees and PU Ratna Awards which will be awarded during the 73rd Convocation here on December 13 Panjab University PU Vice Chancellor Renu Vig reviewed the preparations of the convocation at a meeting with senior PU officers and Chairpersons of various committees Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria will preside over and address the convocation Supercomputing pioneer and the architect of Indiaâs first supercomputer PARAM Dr Vijay P Bhatkar eminent physicist Prof K N Pathak former Supreme Court judge Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and acclaimed writer Dr Amitav Ghosh will receive honorary Honoris Causa Degrees on the occasion Founder of Zoho Corporation and Padma Shri awardee Dr Sridhar Vembu chemist Prof Pradeep Thalappil Olympic medallist in shooting and PU alumnus Sarabjot Singh and acclaimed poet philosopher and playwright Amarjit Grewal will receive the Udyog Ratna Vigyan Ratna Khel Ratna and Sahitya Ratna awards respectively Padma Bhushan awardee Dr Vijay P Bhatkar will receive the Doctor of Science Honoris Causa for his work in national supercomputing multilingual computing and digital literacy He is one of Indiaâs most distinguished computer scientists and institution builders and the founding Director of C DAC He has made pioneering contributions to digital inclusion through various initiatives Prof K N Pathak former ViceChancellor of Panjab University is being recognised with the Doctor of Science Honoris Causa for his contributions to condensed matter physics and his leadership in establishing key centres at the University He has published 140 research papers supervised 13 doctoral theses and is a Fellow of several national and international academies Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel will be conferred the Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa for his contributions to constitutional justice and environmental jurisprudence A former judge of the Supreme Court and former Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal he has served the judiciary for more than two decades Dr Amitav Ghosh Jnanpith awardwinning novelist and public intellectual will receive the Doctor of Literature Honoris Causa His work spans fiction and nonfiction engaging with themes of identity migration history and climate change and has earned major international recognition He is a recipient of the Padma Shri The founder of Zoho Corporation one of Indiaâs most respected global software enterprises and among the countryâs earliest bootstrapped unicorns Dr Sridhar Vembu has been selected for the Udyog Ratna for his leadership in the technology sector and his role in decentralising software development to rural India through Zoho Schools He is a Padma Shri awardee The Vigyan Ratna will be awarded to leading Indian chemist Prof Pradeep Thalappil who is the Deepak Parekh Chair Professor at IIT Madras He is a Padma Shri recipient whose pioneering work in nanochemistry led to globally recognised drinking water purification technologies and significant technological translation Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh will receive the Khel Ratna for his achievements in the 10 metre air pistol event with medals at the World Championships Asian Games and the Paris 2024 Olympics Writer and philosopher Amarjit Grewal has been chosen for the Sahitya Ratna His bilingual work spans poetry plays and critical theory exploring language ethics and civilisational thought IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/from-architect-of-first-supercomputer-to-ex-apex-court-judge-to-get-pu-honoris-causa-degrees-on-dec-13-652699.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/varanasi-to-get-ups-first-advanced-ai-and-robotics-lab-training-to-begin-in-2026-652701.html Lucknow Dec 10 In a significant push toward modernising public education Varanasi is set to launch an advanced Artificial Intelligence AI and Robotics Lab at PM Shri Rajkiya Queens Inter College The facility equipped with cuttingedge technology aims to provide students with practical exposure to AI electronics robotics and other emerging fieldsThe robotics lab at Queens Collegeâclaimed to be Uttar Pradeshâs firstâhas already been completedThe initiative has been made possible through the efforts of the collegeâs former student Prof Dharmendra Singh currently the Director of IIIT Vadodara Constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 50 lakh the modern facility is expected to become a milestone in promoting innovation and scientific thinking among students of government schools across VaranasiThe upcoming AI and Robotics Lab will offer projectbased learning handson experimentation and instructorled training by certified experts Through this students will gain skills in creativity problemsolving logical reasoning and engineering concepts bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical applicationAccording to the school principal Sumit Kumar Srivastava the initiative has been inspired by Prof Dharmendra SinghTalking to IANS he said that the project aligns closely with the vision of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to strengthen technological education in government institutionsâThis is a major step forward In this lab students will learn to build robots work on AI dronemaking and even explore electric vehicles mobile and laptop repair and more Operations are expected to begin early in the New Year 2026 Initially the facility will serve our Rajkiya Vidyalaya A total of 31 government schools in Banaras will be part of the training programme An MoU with IIIT Vadodara is also in the pipeline making us the first school in the state to do so This will greatly benefit studentsâ he notedGanesh a student involved in an earlier robotics project expressed excitement about the new facility Speaking to IANS he said âWe had built a robot earlier but with this AI lab we can make it far more advanced The lab will provide new resources such as dronemaking tools and other technologies This will help me upgrade my robot Itâs a big step for usâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/varanasi-to-get-ups-first-advanced-ai-and-robotics-lab-training-to-begin-in-2026-652701.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-explores-school-iti-model-to-bring-industrial-training-into-govt-schools-652445.html Chennai Dec 10 In a move aimed at bridging the gap between school education and industryready skills the Tamil Nadu government is considering the introduction of Industrial Training Institutes ITIs within government high and higher secondary schools across the state The initiative is being jointly explored by the School Education Department and the Department of Employment and Training as part of a broader effort to improve employability among students at an early stage The plan currently in its preliminary stage revolves around the establishment of a new concept called âSchoolITIâ Under this model industrial and vocational training facilities would function from school campuses enabling students to gain technical skills alongside their regular academic education Senior officials from both departments met on December 4 to discuss the structure eligibility criteria and feasibility of implementing the proposal As part of the initial roadmap the Employment and Training Department has suggested selecting 10 government schools as pilot institutions for setting up SchoolITIs While no final decision has been taken yet on the rollout preparatory steps have begun to assess infrastructure and location suitability Following the discussions Chief Educational Officers CEOs in select districts have been instructed to submit a list of government high and higher secondary schools where the project can be effectively implemented The CEOs have been given a week to provide the list after evaluating local requirements and existing facilities Several conditions have been laid down for schools to be considered eligible for hosting a SchoolITI Each school must have at least half an acre of land within its premises There must also be approval to convert unused or underutilised laboratories and buildings into ITI workshops and training classrooms Another important criterion is the absence or shortage of vocational training centres in the surrounding area Schools located in close proximity to industrial zones will be given additional preference as this is expected to improve practical exposure strengthen industry linkages and enhance job prospects for students after completing training At present ITIs in Tamil Nadu offer a wide range of technical and vocational courses for students who complete Classes 10 or 12 covering multiple trades across manufacturing electrical mechanical and service sectors The School Education Department has already taken steps to strengthen vocational education by restructuring the curriculum for Classes 11 and 12 from the 202122 academic year with a focus on employability If the pilot phase is approved and expanded statewide the SchoolITI model could significantly transform school education by embedding joboriented training at the grassroots level opening up early career pathways for students and strengthening Tamil Naduâs skilled workforce ecosystem IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-explores-school-iti-model-to-bring-industrial-training-into-govt-schools-652445.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/scientists-students-responsible-for-promoting-innovations-manohar-lal-652074.html Chandigarh Dec 8 Union Minister for Power Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Monday addressed a panel discussion on âNew Age Technologies Vision 2047â on the third day of the India International Science Festival IISF in Panchkula He emphasised that it is now the responsibility of scientists and students to promote new technologies and innovations and to implement them for the greater good of society Manohar Lal expressed his delight that the India International Science Festival is being held in Panchkula allowing everyone to witness the event firsthand He said that Haryana had previously hosted the festival in Faridabad He further stated that the objective of the festival is to bring academia and industry together on a single platform fostering better coordination between them He said science has made tremendous progress in recent years noting that thanks to scientific advancements the world now feels much smaller âThrough telecommunications we can communicate using both wired and wireless technologies and even see people located anywhere in the world We are now entering the era of artificial intelligence AI which is regarded as a key technology of the future Effective solutions to many problems can be achieved by using AI tools correctlyâ he said He urged scientists to use AI responsibly and for the benefit of society so that its full potential can be harnessed meaningfully The Union Minister stated that AI is being utilised across all sectors today with special emphasis on its application in the energy sector He said AI can play a crucial role in smart metering and in operating electrical equipment as needed which can result in significant cost reductions In addition to the energy sector he highlighted the importance of AI in the housing sector Using AI houses can be designed to remain comfortably warm in winter and cool in summer demonstrating their potential to enhance efficiency and living standards Manohar Lal stated that the government of India has launched a Rs 1 lakh crore research development and innovation RDI fund a major initiative to promote private sector research and development in strategic and emerging technology areas such as AI quantum computing clean energy and biotechnology The fund aims to position India as a global innovation hub by financing deeptech projects and fostering selfreliance with professional fund managers overseeing it under the National Research Foundation NRF He added that India is now rapidly moving beyond 5G in communication technology advancing towards 6G On this occasion Manohar Lal also responded to questions from students In reply to a question about Haryana he said the state is making rapid progress in the field of science and technology and highlighted that special encouragement is being provided for innovation and research in its educational institutions Earlier he also visited the science exhibition IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/scientists-students-responsible-for-promoting-innovations-manohar-lal-652074.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-govt-schools-to-get-robotics-labs-as-state-rolls-out-hands-on-stem-training-652085.html Chennai Dec 8 Students studying in Classes 6 to 9 in government schools across Tamil Nadu will soon learn the basics of electronics robotics and drone operations through handson experiments as the School Education Department launches a new robotics education initiative to strengthen STEM learning at an early age As part of a pilot programme 15 robotics laboratories are being set up across an equal number of districts to spark student interest in science technology engineering and mathematicsThe syllabus for the new course is being prepared by the State Council for Educational Research and Training SCERT in collaboration with Anna University which is also serving as the knowledge partner for the projectAccording to a senior official from the department the course structure will be heavily practical in nature with 90 per cent of the sessions devoted to experiments and projects and only 10 per cent to classroom theoryStudents will perform 10 carefully designed experiments during the course covering realworld applications of electronics robotics and basic scientific principles Each student will receive two hours a week of dedicated lab timeEach robotics lab is being established at a cost of Rs 40 lakh and will be equipped with 11 types of advanced kits including robotics STEM workstations design and prototype virtual labs multifunctional robotics kits and a smart dustbin programmeApart from robotics students will also be introduced to foundational concepts in physics and electronics using reallife problemsolving modelsAt the end of the programme Anna University will conduct practical assessments and students who successfully complete the course will receive certificates issued by the universityThe robotics labs were originally planned under the centrally sponsored Samagra Shiksha scheme with a proposal to establish such facilities in 38 schools across all districts However the Union government later withheld the approved funds citing differences with the state over the threelanguage formula linked to PM SHRI schoolsFollowing this setback the Tamil Nadu government decided to fully fund the initiative on its own and implement it in phasesIn the first phase robotics labs are being set up in 15 districts including Chennai Kancheepuram Kanyakumari Pudukkottai Vellore Salem Thoothukudi Tirupathur Tiruvarur Dharmapuri Tiruchirappalli Kallakurichi Coimbatore Sivaganga and VirudhunagarAfter the syllabus and textbooks are finalised formal student training in these labs will begin marking a major step toward integrating futureready skills into government school education IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-govt-schools-to-get-robotics-labs-as-state-rolls-out-hands-on-stem-training-652085.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/india-set-to-be-global-ai-leader-by-2035-led-by-young-talent-data-rich-ecosystem-652089.html New Delhi Dec 8 Indiaâs strength in manpower data and scientific curiosity positions the country to become a global hub of semiconductor manufacturing officials said on Monday at the India International Science Festival IISF 2025 IISF 2025 which began on December 6 has emerged as one of the most impactful science events of the year inspiring young minds and strengthening Indiaâs pursuit of Viksit Bharat2047 an official statement saidIndia is preparing to become a global AI leader by 2035 powered by young talent and the countryâs datarich ecosystem IIT Ropar Director Prof Rajeev Ahuja saidAhuja underscored that the IndiaAI Mission aims to train one crore youth in AI build a national compute infrastructure develop indigenous AI models and promote responsible and ethical AIThe event brought leading voices from academia industry and research to explore how the evolution from Artificial Intelligence to Artificial General Intelligence will shape the future of science innovation and humanity the statement saidThe speakers stressed that AI will become integral to every profession and emphasised the need for Indiacentric data models and linguistic technologies to ensure equitable prosperity and digital inclusionSarvam AI CoFounder Pratyush Kumar showcased multilingual AI systems under the IndiaAI Mission including Indiaâs first sovereign foundational Large Language Model LLM for Indian languages Intels Data Centre Customer Engineering Director Gopal Krishna Bhatt described how India is rapidly advancing in server design chip development and highperformance computing hardwareHe noted that dozens of Indiabased server and datacentre hardware designs are currently underway reflecting the momentum created by the governmentâs semiconductor and digital infrastructure pushManish Modani from NVIDIA highlighted that Indiaâs rapidly expanding HighPerformance Computing HPC and Graphics Processing Units GPUbacked infrastructure is multiplying research output in fields ranging from climate modelling to language technologiesIndiaâs data scale linguistic diversity and scientific talent uniquely position the nation to lead the global transformation from AI to AGI he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/india-set-to-be-global-ai-leader-by-2035-led-by-young-talent-data-rich-ecosystem-652089.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/assam-emerging-as-new-hub-of-education-cm-sarma-652405.html Guwahati Dec 9 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday asserted that the state has been emerging as a new hub for education as the state now has 25 medical colleges with an equal number of universities Giving a snapshot of the transformative journey in education that Assam is going through at the moment the Chief Minister said that Assam now has more than 25 medical colleges 15 colleges are already functional and 10 more are in their different stages of construction He also said that Assam now has 2526 universities that are either already functional or remain under construction He added that the state now has many engineering colleges including IIT Guwahati and NIT Silchar which people once could not even imagine Sarma mentioned that today Assam is a hub of new and emerging opportunities where educated youth can find avenues to workâWith all development initiatives like creating a startup ecosystem to industrialisation the state is witnessing a new era of growth and development From Skill University to the Semiconductor industry Assam is all set to become one of the five most developed states of the countryâ he added Sarma attended the 4th convocation of Cotton University and urged the graduates to lead Assamâs journey towards competence and selfreliance Addressing the 2804 graduates the Chief Minister while conveying his heartfelt congratulations to the students attributed their academic success to the outcome of their dedication as well as the sacrifices of the teachers and the families of the students He on the occasion congratulated all the faculty members as well as parents and family members of the students who have supported the graduates in their success Reminiscing about his own days in Cotton College now Cotton University Sarma said that for him personally the day is very special He said that the education he received on the campus of the erstwhile Cotton College shaped his life and helped him to march ahead He also said âAs a proud alumnus of Cotton College now Cotton University it is a matter of great honour for me to stand before you and address you on this memorable and dignified occasionâ The Chief Minister hailing the Cotton University said that the institution carries a very special energy that inspires young minds to dream bigger work harder and rise higher He said that when Cotton College was upgraded to Cotton University that same energy found a wider canvas He said that the students of the university not only honoured their glorious legacy but have also embraced the future with courage confidence and clarity of purpose He also said that convocations always open the doors to new ideas Convocations offer an opportunity to reflect deeply on the future Addressing the graduates the Chief Minister said âYou have earned your degrees from Cotton University an eminent institution of learning and a major centre of knowledge in the NorthEast At this moment you stand on the threshold of a promising future and a remarkable journeyâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/assam-emerging-as-new-hub-of-education-cm-sarma-652405.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jharkhand-hc-raps-govt-over-non-payment-of-pension-gratuity-to-madrasa-teachers-orders-top-officials-to-appear-in-person-652013.html Ranchi Dec 8 The Jharkhand High Court has pulled up the state government for failing to pay pension and gratuity benefits to retired madrasa teachers despite clear judicial directions issued nearly a decade ago Taking a stern view of what it termed a serious lapse the court has summoned two senior officers to appear in person at the next hearingA bench of Justice Ananda Sen while hearing a contempt petition noted that the state had not complied with its earlier order dated June 13 2024The bench directed the Principal Secretary School Education and Literacy Department Rahul Purwar and the Director of Secondary Education and Literacy to be physically present in court at the next hearingThe court further asked the officers to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for âwilful and deliberateâ violation of judicial ordersJustice Sen observed that ignoring court directives amounts to undermining the judicial process itself The matter will be heard again after eight weeksDuring the proceedings the petitioners argued that the state government had issued a resolution in 2014 denying pension and gratuity to madrasa teachers who retired after that year When this resolution was challenged the High Court on October 24 2014 struck down the decision and directed the government to release postretirement benefits to all eligible teachersHowever the petitioners alleged that the government never implemented the ruling So they were compelled to file a contempt petition following which the state submitted an affidavit claiming that the payments had been madeThe petitioners countered this claim stating that no such payments had been received Subsequently Mohammad Aijabul Haque and several other affected teachers again moved the High Court accusing the authorities of misleading the court and delaying justiceTaking cognisance of the conflicting statements the court has asked the summoned officials to submit a clear status report at the next hearing IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jharkhand-hc-raps-govt-over-non-payment-of-pension-gratuity-to-madrasa-teachers-orders-top-officials-to-appear-in-person-652013.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/take-science-beyond-walls-of-laboratories-haryana-cm-urges-scientists--651826.html Chandigarh Dec 7 IANS Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday urged scientists to take science beyond the walls of laboratories and ensure that its benefits reach the last person in societynbspScience brings true prosperity only when knowledge helps a farmer increase crop yield when research cures a patients illness and when innovation empowers an entrepreneur the Chief Minister said while addressing the gathering on the second day of the fourday 11th India International Science Festival being held in Panchkula near hereEarlier Chief Minister Saini inaugurated the Students Science and Technology Village at the event describing it as the New Nalanda of modern IndianbspOn this occasion he also visited the science exhibition and showed keen interest in the latest technologies in the fields of science and innovationnbspInteracting with youth students and scientists CM Saini said they are the generation that will shape India into a developed nationHe urged all scientists research institutions industry partners the startup community and young innovators to work together to create a sciencebased development model that provides a better quality of life to every citizen gives India global leadership and ensures a sustainable and environmentally responsible future for the planetChief Minister Saini expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh for giving Haryana the opportunity to host this major science festival for the second timenbspHe said that more than 40000 participants from India and abroad are taking part in this fourday Science MahakumbhThe Chief Minister added that he was pleased that special attention has been given to the youth particularly from Jammu and Kashmir Ladakh and the northern and western states so that every region of the country can move forward together on the path of scientific progressReferring to the Science Festival CM Saini said it is a confluence of science innovation startup energy future technologies and the aspirations of a New IndianbspHe noted that the theme of this years festival Science for Prosperity for a SelfReliant India is extremely relevantnbspHe said that Prime Minister Modi has pledged to make India a developed nation by 2047 and under his leadership the country is progressing at an unprecedented pace in the field of science and technology https://dailyworld.in/education/take-science-beyond-walls-of-laboratories-haryana-cm-urges-scientists--651826.html Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-dummy-candidate-racket-exposed-in-gram-sevak-recruitment-scam-accused-arrested-651557.html Jaipur Dec 4 The Special Operations Group SOG of Rajasthan has intensified its crackdown on fraudsters undermining the integrity of recruitment examinations in the state Additional Director General of Police SOG Vishal Bansal informed that in the Gram Sevak Recruitment Exam2016 dummy candidate case the main accused Ladu Ram Vishnoi who secured a government job through fraudulent means and carried a reward of Rs 10000 has been arrestedThe case surfaced after the SOG received a complaint alleging that candidate Ladu Ram Vishnoi had not appeared for the 2016 Gram Sevak exam himself Instead he allegedly used a dummy candidate to write the examination on his behalfPreliminary investigation confirmed these allegations prompting the SOG to register a case and begin a detailed inquiry During the investigation the SOG found that Ladu Ram had allegedly hired Gopal Vishnoi son of Jagdish Vishnoi a resident of Barmer to impersonate him in the examShockingly the dummy candidate Gopal Vishnoi was himself employed as a secondgrade teacher in Jodhpur He was arrested earlier in the case on December 19 2024Since the registration of the case Ladu Ram had been absconding and frequently changing his location to evade arrestAs a result the SOG announced a Rs 10000 reward for information leading to his capture Using technical surveillance intelligence inputs and continuous monitoring the SOG finally apprehended him on December 1The arrested accused hails from Gadra Nedinadi Tehsil Dhorimanna District BarmerThe SOG is now expanding the scope of the investigation to uncover the entire network behind the fraudulent recruitmentADG Vishal Bansal stated that the key focus areas include identifying others involved in facilitating the impersonation determining whether more candidates used similar tactics and establishing whether an organised gang was operating the racketThe SOG reiterated its commitment to eliminating fraud from the states meritbased selection processes IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-dummy-candidate-racket-exposed-in-gram-sevak-recruitment-scam-accused-arrested-651557.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-bjp-demands-white-paper-from-cm-stalin-on-nep-resistance-blocked-jnvs-and-pm-shri-schools-651441.html Chennai Dec 4 The BJP has intensified its criticism of the Tamil Nadu governmentâs education policies with party spokesperson ANS Prasad demanding that Chief Minister MK Stalin release a comprehensive white paper explaining the stateâs continued opposition to the National Education Policy NEP 2020 and its refusal to implement key Central schemes such as Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas JNVs and PMSHRI Schools The demand follows Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhanâs remarks in Parliament on December 2 where he raised serious concerns over Tamil Naduâs reluctance to cooperate with the Centre on studentcentric education initiativesMinister Pradhan reiterated that the Centre is fully prepared to release all pending educational funds provided the state âadopts an openminded approachâ and prioritises the welfare of students over political compulsionsPrasad said the Chief Minister must give the people of Tamil Nadu a transparent and accountable explanation especially in light of the Ministerâs observationsHe urged CM Stalin to ârise above partisanshipâ and address the concerns surrounding the blocking of NEP components that can enhance student skills expand opportunities and modernise the stateâs education ecosystemAccording to Prasad Tamil Naduâs refusal to sign the required Memorandum of Understanding has stalled the rollout of JNVs and the PMSHRI Scheme despite repeated assurances of cooperation from the CentreHe accused the state government of invoking âfalse propagandaâ on Hindi imposition to oppose the NEPâs threelanguage formula which he said does not mandate Hindi but encourages multilingual learning to empower studentsPrasad pointed to the Supreme Courtâs recent directive urging expedited consultations between the Centre and states on establishing JNVs stressing that Tamil Naduâs current stance deprives rural students Scheduled Tribes and girl children of highquality educational opportunitiesTo ensure transparency Prasad called on the Chief Minister to convene an allparty meeting to discuss the performance of the Tamil Nadu Education Department and the stateâs nonimplementation of NEP normsHe said âoutdated Dravidian rhetoricâ should not hinder the constitutional right to education or limit the prospects of millions of students Urging the Chief Minister to respond substantively to Union Minister Pradhanâs questions Prasad said Tamil Naduâs education system can progress only through constructive federal cooperation and a sincere studentfirst approach IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-bjp-demands-white-paper-from-cm-stalin-on-nep-resistance-blocked-jnvs-and-pm-shri-schools-651441.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/price-of-eggs-rise-may-affect-its-availability-in-bengal-schools-mid-day-meals-651462.html Kolkata Dec 4 Midday meals in government schools of West Bengal may lack eggs due to the price hike Anganwadi workers said While the government allocation for each egg is only six and a half rupees it is becoming increasingly difficult to provide food with eggs in Anganwadi centres as the retail price of each egg has increased to Rs 8As a result Anganwadi workers and helpers have been vocal about increasing the government allocation for eggsMembers of the Independent Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association have submitted a deputation to the officials of the Integrated Child Development Services ICDS office in Mal Bazar of Jalpaiguri district demanding that the price of eggs be fixed according to market priceThey also demanded an increase in allocation for the nutritional development of mothersOn behalf of the organisation Nabanita Majumder said on Thursday Although the market price of each egg is Rs 8 the government allocation is six and a half rupees If the price of eggs keeps rising in the market then how will we buy eggs for MidDay Meals I have raised the issue with the officialsAccording to her if the allocation is not increased then it will be difficult to provide eggs in the Midday MealParents are complaining about not getting eggs at the Anganwadi centres Anganwadi workers and helpers are facing problems added MajumderRegarding the deputation ICDS Mal Bazar Block Officer Sayak Das told a section of reporters The price of eggs has increased in the market The matter has been reported to the higher authorities Today a demand has been made for an increase in the allocation The matter will be reported to the higher authorities again IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/price-of-eggs-rise-may-affect-its-availability-in-bengal-schools-mid-day-meals-651462.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/over-18-lakh-indians-studying-abroad-violations-of-visa-norms-among-key-reasons-for-deportations-govt-651508.html New Delhi Dec 4 Over 1882 lakh Indian students are currently studying in foreign countries with the highest numbers in the UAE 253 lakh Canada 427 lakh the US 255 lakh Australia 196 lakh and the UK 173 lakh the Parliament was informed on Thursday The data presented in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh showed that students are spread across 153 countries from major education hubs to smaller destinations such as Armenia Georgia Kyrgyzstan and Cyprus and others which together host hundreds of Indian medical aspirantsThe ministry also disclosed countrywise figures of students deported or denied entry over the last five yearsThe UK deported 170 students the US deported 45 and denied entry to 62 while Australia deported 114Other countries where Indians were deported include Russia 82 Ukraine 13 Georgia 17 Finland 5 and Egypt 2 Kyrgyzstan denied entry to 11 students while no deportations were recorded from thereThe minister stated that deportations primarily result from violations of visa norms including taking up illegal employment engaging in unpermitted business activities failing to maintain mandatory financial balances nonpayment of university fees poor attendance or withdrawing from academic programmesSeveral students were denied entry for incomplete admission documents failing to meet university enrolment requirements or inability to answer basic questions about their chosen coursesThe minister underlined that the MEA places a high priority on safeguarding the interests of Indian students abroadMissions maintain regular contact with students hold interactions at universities and issue advisories warning against fraudulent or unaccredited coursesSimilarly the reply also highlights the advisories issued by the Ministry to safeguard Indian students from misleading foreign educational courses in countries including Tajikistan Suriname Finland Latvia Egypt Canada China Malta Ireland Uzbekistan and othersThe reply notes mechanisms such as MADAD portal registration 24Ã7 helplines open houses email and social media outreach along with the use of the Indian Community Welfare Fund to assist students in distressThe ministry also cited recent evacuation efforts â including Operation Ganga Ukraine Operation Kaveri Sudan Operation Ajay Israel Operation Devi Shakti Afghanistan and Operation Sindhu Israel and Iranâ to underline its commitment to the safety of Indian nationals especially students during crises abroad IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/over-18-lakh-indians-studying-abroad-violations-of-visa-norms-among-key-reasons-for-deportations-govt-651508.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/chhattisgarh-maths-park-ignites-passion-for-subject-among-children-651512.html Raipur Dec 4 âMaths Parkâ an innovative and unique project launched by a government high school in Dongargarh block of Rajnandgaon district Chhattisgarh has ignited curiosity and excitement among the children and school students thereby encouraging them to flock to the centre to explore its various facets of learning The novel concept has found strong resonance with people on the ground in rural areas and children are flocking to the centre in large numbersAs a result the area which once remained heavily affected by Naxalism has now become a hub for learning and teaching through innovative teaching methodsIn this unique park theories from Aryabhatta the creator of zero to mathematician Ramanujan have been brought to life through interesting figures models and activities The mathematical concepts and puzzles once considered complex and tedious are now simple and exciting making learning playful for childrenThis has not only eliminated the fear of the subject but has also instilled a new enthusiasm for mathematics among students Simple techniques of Vedic mathematics have also been incorporated into the park which fosters childrens confidence in practising fast and accurate calculationsThe most remarkable feature of this initiative is that the park was developed by the school teachers themselves and also made it a reality with their contributions amounting to Rs 10 lakh rather than any government grantsMathematics teacher Gokul Janghel regarded as the pioneer of this innovation said that he created this to lure and train children about basic mathematical concepts Shapes and symbols have been extensively used to break down the complex concepts of the subjectThe foundation of the project was laid during the COVID19 pandemic and it started with 109 students and five teachersPrincipal Kiran Mishra explains that children suffered a lot due to the pandemic and that served as the âtrigger pointâ for undertaking such a project She says that this park has rapidly increased childrens awareness and interest in mathematicsA couple of students also shared their firsthand experience with the novel âMaths ParkâNiharika Yadav a Class 9 student and Udit Narayan Sahu a Class 10 student said that mathematics has become their favourite subject now because they are learning not just by studying but by playing gamesThis government school in Chhattisgarh is proving that resources pose no obstacle when intentions are strong and objectives are clearThe commitment and unwavering focus of teachers in preparing âcitizens of tomorrowâ have ensured that education becomes a medium of bringing positive change in society IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/chhattisgarh-maths-park-ignites-passion-for-subject-among-children-651512.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-hc-stays-assistant-professor-recruitment-exam-orders-release-of-syllabus-before-rescheduled-date-651367.html Jaipur Dec 3 The Rajasthan High Court has put an immediate stay on the Assistant Professor Recruitment Exam 2024 which was scheduled to be held on December 7 The order was issued by Justice Ashok Kumar Jain while hearing a petition filed by Yaduraj and others challenging the conduct of the exam without a prescribed syllabus During the hearing the court expressed concern over the Rajasthan Public Service Commission RPSC proceeding with the exam despite not releasing a new syllabus for the recruitment processThe bench stated that examining without a defined syllabus would be unfair to the candidates The High Court directed RPSC to release the official syllabus first and ensure a minimum 30day gap between its publication and the new examination date The recruitment advertisement issued in September covered 574 vacancies across 30 academic subjects However no updated syllabus was shared by the commission leading to confusion and objections among applicants The High Court had earlier summoned the RPSC Secretary on the matter highlighting the procedural lapseAccording to the petitioners counsel Advocate Rampratap Saini the commission provided insufficient time for candidates to prepare given that no syllabus was shared after applications were invited He argued that this violated principles of fairness and transparency in the recruitment process The court reiterated that in any government recruitment process releasing the syllabus well in advance is mandatory so candidates receive adequate preparation time It further clarified that the exam cannot be conducted until these directives are complied withThe recruitment drive had received an overwhelming response with nearly 92000 candidates applying for the advertised posts The courtâs intervention has now brought temporary relief to the applicants who had been demanding clarity on the syllabus and schedule Will the RPSC now release the syllabus and notify the revised examination date in accordance with the court order is what is being looked upon said candidates IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-hc-stays-assistant-professor-recruitment-exam-orders-release-of-syllabus-before-rescheduled-date-651367.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-hc-stays-assistant-professor-recruitment-exam-orders-release-of-syllabus-651373.html Jaipur Dec 3 The Rajasthan High Court has put an immediate stay on the Assistant Professor Recruitment Exam 2024 which was scheduled to be held on December 7 The order was issued by Justice Ashok Kumar Jain while hearing a petition filed by Yaduraj and others challenging the conduct of the exam without a prescribed syllabusDuring the hearing the court expressed concern over the Rajasthan Public Service Commission RPSC proceeding with the exam despite not releasing a new syllabus for the recruitment processThe bench stated that examining without a defined syllabus would be unfair to the candidates The High Court directed RPSC to release the official syllabus first and ensure a minimum 30day gap between its publication and the new examination dateThe recruitment advertisement issued in September covered 574 vacancies across 30 academic subjects However no updated syllabus was shared by the commission leading to confusion and objections among applicantsThe High Court had earlier summoned the RPSC Secretary on the matter highlighting the procedural lapseAccording to the petitioners counsel Advocate Rampratap Saini the commission provided insufficient time for candidates to prepare given that no syllabus was shared after applications were invited He argued that this violated principles of fairness and transparency in the recruitment processThe court reiterated that in any government recruitment process releasing the syllabus well in advance is mandatory so candidates receive adequate preparation time It further clarified that the exam cannot be conducted until these directives are complied withThe recruitment drive had received an overwhelming response with nearly 92000 candidates applying for the advertised posts The courtâs intervention has now brought temporary relief to the applicants who had been demanding clarity on the syllabus and schedule Will the RPSC now release the syllabus and notify the revised examination date in accordance with the court order is what is being looked upon said candidates IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-hc-stays-assistant-professor-recruitment-exam-orders-release-of-syllabus-651373.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/himachal-tn-sainik-schools-yet-to-sign-mou-with-state-govts-centre-651086.html New Delhi Dec 2 Sainik School Sujanpur Tira Himachal Pradesh and Sainik School Amaravathinagar Tamil Nadu are among six Sainik Schools that are yet to sign the Memorandum of Agreement MoA with their respective state governments according to Ministry of Defence data on Tuesday Sainik Schools sign Memorandums of Understanding MoUs also known as Memorandums of Agreement MoAs with state governments to define the division of responsibilities and secure the necessary resources for the schools establishment and operationThe schools are a joint venture between the Ministry of Defence MoD and the respective state governments The MoU usually deals with aspects related to land and infrastructure financial support and pension liabilitiesThe six schools which are yet to sign an MoU with State governments include Sainik School Nagrota Jammu and Kashmir Sainik School Kunjpura Haryana Sainik School Imphal Manipur and Sainik School Bhubaneshwar Odisha according to Minister of State for Defence Sanjay SethEarlier in the year the Ministry opened an online web portal for registration of eligible and interested applicant schools as part of the Governments initiative of setting up 100 New Sainik Schools in partnership with State GovernmentNGOsPrivate Sector under the Sainik School SocietyInterested SchoolsTrustsNGOs were encouraged to visit the web portal for registration and seize this opportunity said a statementThe Government of Indias vision of setting up of 100 New Sainik Schools is not only to provide quality education to the students in tune with National Education Policy and give them better career opportunities including joining the Armed Forces but also to provide an opportunity to the State GovernmentNGOsPrivate sector to work hand in hand with the Central Government towards nation buildingTowards this the MoD has approved 86 PrivateNGOsState Govt Schools as New Sainik SchoolsThese New Sainik Schools besides their affiliation to respective education Boards will function under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society and will follow the Rules and Regulations for New Sainik Schools in partnership mode prescribed by the SocietyIn addition to their regular affiliated Board curriculum they will also impart education of the AcademicPlus curriculum to the students on the Sainik School pattern IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/himachal-tn-sainik-schools-yet-to-sign-mou-with-state-govts-centre-651086.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/double-engine-govt-pushes-job-delivery-bhagalpur-teachers-get-appointment-letters-651154.html Bhagalpur Dec 2 A wave of joy swept across Bhagalpur in Bihar as 34 newly selected teachers received their longawaited appointment letters under BPSC TRE2 The hall was filled with excitement and emotion when appointment letters were distributed District Magistrate Dr Nawal Kishore Choudhary Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Singh and District Education Officer DEO Raj Kumar Sharma jointly handed out the letters The function symbolised new beginnings for the appointeesFor many this moment had been two years in the makingâtwo years of hope uncertainty and perseverance As the letters were distributed faces lit up tears flowed and dreams took flightAmong the crowd stood Shabbir Ahmad of Barahpura struggling to hold back tears as his daughter Reshma Shabbir stepped forward to receive her appointment letterâIt feels like a dreamâ he said his voice trembling âWe waited for this moment for so long Today Allah has fulfilled our prayersâNearby another proud father Mohammad Wahid couldnât hide his happiness either âMy daughter has secured a jobâ he said with a relieved smile âNow her future is secureâher marriage her responsibilities everything will fall into placeâReshma herself was overjoyed âThis is the moment we prepared for the moment we waited forâ she said âI thank the Bihar government and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from the bottom of my heartâShe was not alone in expressing gratitude Fellow newly appointed teachers Gaziya Parveen and Raja Kumar also thanked the government for fulfilling their longstanding aspirationsAll the officials present there extended their warm wishes to the new teachers They also said encouraging words to them They motivated the newly appointed teachers to serve with dedication and shape the future of Biharâs childrenâWe wish all of you a bright futureâ said DEO Raj Kumar Sharma âMay you excel in your duties and contribute meaningfully to the education systemâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/double-engine-govt-pushes-job-delivery-bhagalpur-teachers-get-appointment-letters-651154.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/bullets-found-in-schoolboys-bag-in-alappuzha-kerala-police-launch-probe-651192.html Alappuzha Dec 3 In a startling incident two live bullets were recovered from the school bag of a Class 8 student at a private school in Karthikappally in Keralas Alappuzha district The discovery was made during a routine inspection carried out by school authorities to check for the possible presence of narcotic substances among studentsAccording to the school management periodic checks are conducted during break intervals as part of a broader drive to curb drug use and ensure campus safetyDuring one such inspection teachers scrutinising the bags of highschool students stumbled upon two rounds of ammunition typically used in a handgunThe sudden discovery alarmed the staff who immediately reported the matter to the policeThe Karthikappally police reached the campus and seized the bulletsA detailed investigation has been initiated to trace the source of the ammunition and ascertain how it ended up in the possession of a minorPolice officials said the recovered bullets will be sent for expert forensic examination to determine their make age and originIn his initial statement the student claimed that he had picked up the bullets from a nearby plot while on his way to a tuition classHe reportedly told the police that he had no knowledge of the nature of the objects and had placed them in his bag out of curiosityInvestigators are verifying the boyâs version and examining the area he mentioned to check whether there is any basis to his accountPolice sources said they are also looking into whether there are larger safety lapses in the locality including the possibility of illegal possession or careless disposal of ammunitionMeanwhile the school has informed parents about the incident and reiterated that campus inspections will continue to ensure students are not exposed to drugs weapons or other prohibited itemsThe incident has prompted concern among parents and educators highlighting the need for vigilance and tighter monitoring of childrenâs activities both inside and outside school premises IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/bullets-found-in-schoolboys-bag-in-alappuzha-kerala-police-launch-probe-651192.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/vice-prez-radhakrishnan-tells-students-to-make-india-a-creator-of-global-technologies-650956.html Kurukshetra Nov 30 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday asked students to delve deeper into research and innovation powering the nationâs transition from being a consumer of technology to becoming a global creator of advanced solutions Addressing the 20th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute of Technology NIT Kurukshetra Haryana the Vice President highlighted Indias rapid strides toward becoming a Vishwa Guru by shedding the remnants of the Macaulayera colonial mindsetHe said that the National Education Policy NEP 2020 deeply rooted in Indiaâs culture heritage and ethos has set the nation on a transformative pathThe Vice President emphasised that technology must represent progress with purpose and encouraged students to focus on research and innovation that empower rural India bridge the urbanârural divide and support MSMEsHighlighting the pace of global transformation he spoke about developments in artificial intelligence renewable energy systems space technology biotechnology cybersecurity and semiconductorsRadhakrishnan stressed that technology has become a powerful enabler reshaping industries and redefining the way society functionsHe urged students to innovate responsibly stating that the true purpose of technology is not progress alone but progress with purposeEncouraging students to delve deeper into research innovation and Indiaspecific problemsolving he said that these are the twin engines that will drive Indias technological leadershipHe emphasised the need for young innovators to explore emerging areas of national importance such as sustainable manufacturing smart mobility quantum technologies healthcare technologies agricultural innovation and green infrastructureThe Vice President observed that India is transitioning from being a consumer of technology to becoming a global creator of advanced solutionsHe credited initiatives like Digital India Startup India and Make in India for nurturing a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and urged graduates to convert their ideas into enterprises that create jobs and contribute to national growthHaryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini NIT Kurukshetra Director BV Ramana Reddy and other dignitaries attended the ceremony IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/vice-prez-radhakrishnan-tells-students-to-make-india-a-creator-of-global-technologies-650956.html Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/shaurya-diwas-celebrations-put-on-hold-in-rajasthan-650827.html Jaipur Nov 30 The Rajasthan Education Department on Sunday said that the Shaurya Diwas celebrations planned for December 6 have been put on hold due to examinations in the state All schools across the state are conducting examinations from December 56 In view of this it is not feasible to organise any additional activities or events during the examination period Therefore the earlier order regarding the celebration of Shaurya Diwas has been postponedThe previous directive has now been officially withdrawn said the office of Education Minister Madan DilawarEarlier the Rajasthan Education Department had issued a directive instructing all government and private schools across the state to observe December 6 the date associated with the demolition of the Babri Masjid as Shaurya DiwasThe previous order issued under the direction of State Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar included a list of educational and cultural activities aimed at promoting nationalism patriotism bravery cultural pride and unity among students and staffAccording to the circular schools were asked to organise essay and speech competitions based on the Ram Mandir movement and Indian cultural valuesPainting and postermaking activities themed around the Ram Temple in Ayodhya were also proposed along with patriotic song recitations folk dance performances and street plays centred on historical or mythological narrativesExhibitions displaying literature and photographs related to the Ram Temple construction and other events described as symbols of bravery in Indian history were also suggestedIn addition the directive called for mass Surya Namaskar sessions yoga exercises and a special morning assembly with bhajans and aarti dedicated to Lord RamSchools were also encouraged to organise Shaurya Yatras awareness rallies within campus premises and invite Army personnel historians or social workers to address students on topics related to nationalism and the Ram Mandir movementDefending the initiative Minister Dilawar said the observance would inspire students and help them connect with what he described as the cultural foundation of Indian civilisationHe stated that Lord Ram represents an ideal figure in Indian heritage and that learning about the Ram Mandir movement would strengthen patriotic values and unity among young citizensThe directive generated discussion across academic and political circles due to the sensitive historical and religious significance of December 6 IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/shaurya-diwas-celebrations-put-on-hold-in-rajasthan-650827.html Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/bengal-school-job-case-269-tainted-teachers-qualified-for-interview-in-fresh-recruitment-650781.html Kolkata Nov 29 The West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC has identified as many as 269 tainted teachers from the commissions panel for 2016 who not only appeared for the fresh recruitment of primary teachers but also qualified for the interview In April this year a division bench of the Supreme Court cancelled WBSSCs entire panel for 2016 and barred the tainted teachers who were proved beyond doubt of securing teaching jobs in staterun schools by paying money from participating in the fresh recruitment processA petition was filed at the Calcutta High Court recently alleging that some tainted teachers not only participated in the written examination for fresh recruitment of higher secondary teachers in September this year but also qualified for the interviewThese tainted teachers WBSSC sources said got interviewqualified by taking advantage of the new weightage criterion carrying 10 marks for past teaching experienceThe commission thereafter reviewed the background of the interviewqualified candidate and identified the 269 tainted teachers from the 2016 panel who qualified for the interviewThe commission had rejected the candidature of these 269 tainted teachers for the fresh recruitment processHowever WBSSC sources said that even this list if not final and in the future if more such interviewqualified tainted teachers are identified their candidatures would also be cancelledOn Friday while hearing on the petition filed in the matter Calcutta High Courts singlejudge bench of Justice Amrita Sinha questioned the basis on which WBSSC determined the untainted teachers from the commissions 2016 panel which would be deemed eligible for participation in the fresh recruitment of secondary and higher secondary teachers this yearJustice Sinha raised the critical question on the basis on which WBSSC will determine which candidates will be eligible for the 10mark weightage criterion for past teaching experienceShe also said that apparently it seemed that several eligible candidates were deprived of participating in the fresh recruitment process because of new rules introduced in the fresh recruitment processHowever her bench did not give any specific direction on the matterThe next date of hearing will be on December 1 when the counsels of the state government and WBSSC will present their arguments in the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/bengal-school-job-case-269-tainted-teachers-qualified-for-interview-in-fresh-recruitment-650781.html Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/vice-prez-radhakrishnan-to-share-nation-building-tips-with-young-engineers-tomorrow-650794.html New Delhi Nov 29 VicePresident C P Radhakrishnan is expected to share his views on engaging young engineering graduates in nationbuilding and achieving Viksit India 2047 in his address to students at the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra on Sunday said an official Radhakrishnan will be the Chief Guest at the 20th Convocation of the NIT during his visit to Haryanas Kurukshetra district said the official in a statementDuring his visit the VicePresident will also attend as the Chief Guest the Akhil Bhartiya Devsthanam Sammelan being held on the sidelines of the International Gita MahotsavOn November 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited Kurukshetra and participated in the International Gita Mahotsav and the Maha AartiThe Mahotsav commenced on Monday with great fervour in Kurukshetra where the sacred Bhagavad Gita was ceremoniously worshippedWith the grand worship mahapoojan of the Gita and the chanting of its verses the Mahotsav was formally inaugurated in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath SinghThe entire atmosphere around Brahma Sarovar was filled with the divine vibrations of Gita recitationsAt the Purushottampura Bagh near Brahma Sarovar guests were welcomed amidst Vedic chants Folk artists from various states of the country dressed in their regional attire greeted all guests and visitors celebrating their arrival on the sacred land of KurukshetraEarlier Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini received the Defence Minister for the function After offering the final oblation in the Gita Yajna Defence Minister Rajnath Singh worshipped the holy GitaExtending greetings to the people of the country and the state he said In the holy city of Kurukshetra there is a divine confluence of spirituality culture knowledge and artDue to the efforts of the Central and state governments Gita Jayanti received the status of the International Gita MahotsavHe added it was on the banks of the Saraswati River that the Vedas Upanishads and Puranas were composed IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/vice-prez-radhakrishnan-to-share-nation-building-tips-with-young-engineers-tomorrow-650794.html Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/c-dot-to-establish-centre-of-excellence-at-iit-roorkee-for-high-end-research-650569.html New Delhi Nov 27 The Centre for Development of Telematics CDOT has signed a memorandum of understanding MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee IITR to establish a centre of excellence CoE on the IITR campus it was announced on Thursday The primary objective of the CDOT Centre of Excellence CoE is to accelerate indigenous research innovation and capacity building in advanced communication technologiesThe CoE will have a strong focus on research in the areas of wireless communication quantum technologies cybersecurity and AIbased applicationsEstablishing CoE will promote academiaindustry synergy leveraging the academic expertise of IITR and the industry strength of CDOT and enable students researchers and startups to contribute to Indiaâs innovation and selfreliance journey It will strengthen Indiaâs leadership position in global telecom innovation the statement saidThe centre will drive joint research and prototype development in key emerging domains including 5G and 6G RFsubTHz integrated circuits sensors millimetrewave beamforming antennas with integrated ICs V2X Communication datadriven wireless communication technologies and energy efficiencyâThis collaboration brings together the expertise of Indiaâs leading academic institute and the RampD strengths of CDOT to accelerate indigenous telecom innovation Together IIT Roorkee and CDOT will build technologies that reduce dependence on foreign systems and create new opportunities for India to lead in advanced domains such as 5G 6G AI and secure communication systems said Rajkumar Upadhyay CEO CDOTLeveraging CDOTâs deep expertise in the development of indigenous telecom solutions the CoE will serve as a dedicated hub for highimpact RampD supporting startups developing intellectual property and enabling continuous knowledge exchange through workshops training programs and joint academicâindustry engagementsThis will strengthen Indiaâs leadership position in global telecom innovation and contribute substantially to the nationâs technological selfrelianceâThis collaboration marks an important milestone for IIT Roorkee as we join hands with CDOT to advance Indiaâs nextgeneration telecom capabilities IIT Roorkee has a strong legacy in communication engineering semiconductor technologies and emerging wireless systems that will complement CDOTâs national mission for secure indigenous and futureready telecom solutions said Professor KK Pant Director IIT Roorkee IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/c-dot-to-establish-centre-of-excellence-at-iit-roorkee-for-high-end-research-650569.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/mp-sahney-calls-upon-vp-seeks-panjab-universitys-senate-poll-announcement--650629.html New Delhi Nov 27 Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Thursday called upon CP Radhakrishnan VicePresident of India and Chancellor of Panjab University in Chandigarh to seek an early announcement of the universityâs Senate elections Also AAP Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang has written to Radhakrishnan requesting time for a meeting to hold a discussion on safeguarding the statutory independence of the university However Sahney expressed gratitude to the Vice President for intervening in the matter of the withdrawn notification that had earlier proposed the dissolution of the Graduate Constituency from the Senate He highlighted the growing concern among students and stakeholders regarding the pending announcement of fresh Senate election dates He conveyed that as per various media reports the Vice Chancellor has already submitted proposed dates and urged their early approval âThe Senate is the backbone of the universityâs democratic governance Declaring the new election schedule promptly will uphold transparency prevent further unrest and ensure continuity in the universityâs academic and administrative functioningâ said Sahney Meanwhile Member of Parliament Kang welcomed the Union governmentâs decision to withdraw its notification dated October 28 regarding the restructuring of the Senate and Syndicate However he clarified that this governmental step does not fully resolve the demands raised by students In his letter he wrote that Panjab University established in 1882 is an institution of national significance and its autonomy is the foundation of its democratic structure and academic prestige âAny alteration must adhere to the Panjab University Act 1947 and the federal framework of the Constitution of Indiaâ he said Referring to his own experience as a former student leader and member of the Senate Kang said that he is emotionally connected to Panjab University and understands the aspirations and concerns of its students faculty and alumni He requested an early appointment with the Vice President to discuss the universityâs issues in detail and to seek his guidance as Chancellor Kang expressed confidence that under the Vice Presidentâs leadership Panjab University will continue to progress as a citadel of excellence and inclusivity IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/mp-sahney-calls-upon-vp-seeks-panjab-universitys-senate-poll-announcement--650629.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/students-on-warpath-panjab-university-senate-poll-dates-announced-650654.html Chandigarh Nov 27 Accepting the key demand of protesting students of Panjab University here the Vice President CP Radhakrishnan who is the universityâs Chancellor has approved the senate election schedule slated next year The elections for various constituencies of the Senate the universityâs primary decisionmaking body will be held between September 9 and October 4 2026The decision to hold elections was made on November 9 and communicated to ViceChancellor Renu Vig on Thursday The approved schedule includes elections to various constituencies with the poll notification to be issued in January 2026 Students said their protest would continue till all their major demands are accepted These include the withdrawal of criminal cases against agitators who clashed with police The Senate has 91 members and elections are held for 49 seats The term of the previous senate ended in October of 2024 The Centre then tried to do away with the poll process though that move has since been taken back As per the election schedule for the constituency âPrincipals of Technical and Professional colleges and staff of such colleges from amongst themselvesâ the date of election is September 7 and the results on September 9 For professors in teaching departments the election is on September 14 and the result is on September 16 For associate and assistant professors in teaching departments of the university the election is on September 14 and the result is on September 16 The heads of affiliated arts colleges assistant associate and full professors of affiliated arts colleges and registered graduates the election is on September 20 with the result on September 22 while faculties in the university the election and results will be on October 4 The Centre in a notification of October 28 had reduced the number of Senators and abolished polls for the Graduates constituency This constituency chooses 15 members from among the alumni and the polls are held in Punjab Chandigarh and in neighbouring states IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/students-on-warpath-panjab-university-senate-poll-dates-announced-650654.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/nursery-admissions-in-delhi-private-schools-to-start-on-dec-4-650676.html New Delhi Nov 28 The admission process for nursery classes in Delhiâs private schools will officially begin on December 4 According to the Directorate of Education DoE applications for Nursery KG and Class 1 will open simultaneously in more than 1700 private schools across the national Capital This yearâs process aims to be more structured transparent and convenient for parents who often find the nursery admission season stressful and competitiveThe Directorate of Education has released comprehensive guidelines for the 2026â27 academic year Schools have been instructed to maintain complete transparency during the selection and admission process Whether admissions are conducted through a computerised system or traditional slips the draw of lots must take place in the presence of parentsThe first list of selected candidates will be released on January 23 2026 and a second list will follow on February 9 2026 These rules apply to 75 per cent of seats allotted for the General Category Separate instructions will be issued later for students falling under the Economically Weaker Section EWS and Disadvantaged GroupsSchools are permitted to charge a registration fee of only Rs 25 and purchasing the school prospectus will not be mandatory Institutions must inform parents of draw dates at least two days in advance through their notice board website SMS or emailParents can fill out the application form online by visiting the official DoE website edudelnicin After selecting the Nursery Admission 2026â27 option they can enter required details upload documents and pay the registration fee Once completed parents are advised to download and save a copy of the submitted formDocuments Required for Application Ration card with the guardianâs name domicile certificate of the child or parent Voter ID of the guardian electricity water or phone bill OR the childâs passport Aadhaar card of either parentAge eligibility as of March 31 2026 for Nursery PreSchool is 3â4 years KG PrePrimary is 4â5 years and for Class 1 it is 5â6 yearsThe Delhi government emphasises that this transparent and simplified process will help reduce stress for parents and ensure that admissions are completed fairly and efficientlyWith a minimal fee and clear guidelines parents can now prepare to secure a smooth start for their childrens academic journey IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/nursery-admissions-in-delhi-private-schools-to-start-on-dec-4-650676.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/assam-moves-to-regulate-minority-school-fees-curb-arbitrary-hikes-650445.html Guwahati Nov 26 The Assam government has proposed sweeping changes to the way fees are determined in private minorityrun and ruralbased educational institutions aiming to end unregulated increases and bring greater transparency and accountability to the system Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Wednesday tabled the Assam NonGovernment Educational Institutions Regulation of Fees Amendment Bill 2025 in the state Assembly The proposed legislation seeks to remove the existing exemption that allows minority institutions to operate without obtaining a fee certificate from the competent authority Addressing the House the minister said that more than 200 minorityrun schools in the state currently function outside the fee regulation framework In the absence of oversight he noted these institutions have been setting and collecting fees according to their own discretion âAt present the government monitors the fee structure of private schools covered under the Parent Act However institutions established by religious or linguistic minority groups are not under any such control The new amendment proposes to bring them within a regulated mechanismâ Pegu said The minister further cited complaints that several schools revise their fee structures every year without valid or transparent justification In certain instances he pointed out higher fees are imposed to meet operational expenditures that appear inflated or unreasonable in comparison to actual requirements Pegu also highlighted the significant disparity in fee patterns between rural and urban institutions He said that many remote schools functioning in villages and panchayat areas charge fees on par with those in cities despite considerably lower infrastructure and maintenance costs Under the proposed amendment rural private institutions will be required to maintain fees that are at least 25 per cent lower than those charged by similar schools in urban areas The move is intended to reduce the financial strain on families in rural and economically weaker regions and make education more accessible If passed by the Assembly the bill will pave the way for a more uniform structured and accountable fee system across Assam It will also bring minorityrun institutions previously beyond the purview of state regulation under a common framework aimed at protecting the interests of students and parents The government believes the amendment will help prevent exploitation improve transparency in school administration and ensure that educational costs remain fair and justifiable across all categories of private institutions in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/assam-moves-to-regulate-minority-school-fees-curb-arbitrary-hikes-650445.html Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-govt-announces-winter-vacation-for-schools-in-valley-650270.html Srinagar Nov 25 Alerted by the early setting in of winter with the night temperature dropping several notches below the freezing point the Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered winter vacation for schools in the Valley An order issued by Ram Niwas Sharma IAS Secretary to the School Education Department said that all preprimary Balvatika classes in the Valley will observe winter vacation from November 26 to February 28 2026All classes from 1st to 8th standard will observe winter vacation from December 1 to February 28 2026 Winter vacation for classes 9 to 12 will start on December 11 and end on February 22 2026 the order saidKashmir Valley has been in the throes of a cold wave for the past week The minimum temperature dropped to minus 31 degrees Celsius in Srinagar on TuesdayOther places in the Valley Gulmarg Pahalgam Kokernag Qazigund among others recorded below freezing point night temperaturesChilly winds blowing into the Valley from snowclad mountains make movement of pedestrians and motorists especially schoolgoing children very difficult in the morningNo government school in the Valley has adequate heating arrangements in the classrooms which adds to the hardships faced by childrenSlippery streets lanes and bylanes make passage in densely populated areas even more difficultThe harshest 40 days of winter cold Chillai Kalan begin on December 21 and end January 30 each yearDuring this period all the water bodies in the Valley including rivers streams and lakes freeze either partially or completely as the minimum temperature drops to minus 5 and minus 7 degrees with the gap between day and night temperatures also narrowingSrinagar recorded the coldest night of the season last week with the minimum temperature dropping to minus 28 degrees Celsius IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-govt-announces-winter-vacation-for-schools-in-valley-650270.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/students-participation-in-sir-voluntary-will-not-disrupt-their-studies-kerala-ceo-650298.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 25 After Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty expressed concern over reports that school students were being engaged in electionrelated duties state Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar on Tuesday clarified that the participation of students in SIR activities is purely voluntary and will not affect their academic schedule In an official statement he said students in schools and colleges participate in Electoral Literacy Clubs ELCs which aim to educate them about the democratic process through interactive activities discussions and practical exposureThese clubs help youngsters understand their electoral rights and introduce them to voter registration voting mechanisms and the importance of electoral participation said KelkarHe stressed that the programs are designed to blend learning with engagement using activities and games that foster critical thinking curiosity and democratic awarenessThrough ELCs the Election Commission seeks to strengthen a culture of electoral participation among young and future voters he saidAddressing concerns over reports from the Ellathur region that students were being deployed for Special Intensive Revision work Dr Kelkar said he had personally spoken to the Electoral Registration Officer EROThe ERO had only intended to seek voluntary support from students who have the time and willingness with the consent of teachers and without disrupting academic activitiesAny contrary reports were due to misunderstanding he clarifiedThe school in question also has an active ELCHe further said District Electoral Officers have been seeking voluntary support mainly from trained NSS volunteers civil service aspirants and students enrolled in ELCs to assist Booth Level Officers BLOs in form distribution and digitisation tasksThis participation is completely optional and strictly supervised to ensure it does not interfere with their studies he addedMore than 1700 ELCs are active in schools and colleges across KeralaThe CEO lauded the contributions of ELC volunteers in Agali Attappadi and KozhikodeThe state also honours the bestperforming ELCs with cash awards on National Voters DayDr Kelkar reaffirmed that the electoral process should be seen as an opportunity to learn about democracy not as an obligation IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/students-participation-in-sir-voluntary-will-not-disrupt-their-studies-kerala-ceo-650298.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/students-should-not-be-used-for-election-work-at-the-cost-of-studies-kerala-education-minister-650310.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 25 Keralas General Education and Labour Minister V Sivankutty on Tuesday strongly opposed the practice of assigning students including NSS and NCC volunteers to electionrelated duties that could interfere with their academic schedule The minister warned that such measures would disrupt learning especially at a time when schools in Kerala are functioning at full capacity and crucial examinations including public exams are approachingResponding to reports that some revenue officials had sought to engage student volunteers in tasks related to the revision of electoral rolls data collection and digitisation Sivankutty made it clear that keeping students away from classrooms for more than 10 days for such nonacademic purposes would be unacceptable and would directly affect their right to educationCiting provisions of the Right to Education Act he emphasised that childrens instructional hours must be protectedWhile acknowledging that the NSS and the NCC are encouraged for extracurricular development and social service he asserted that it was inappropriate to assign students office or field work during academic hours particularly when these duties do not support their educational growthUsing children for official responsibilities unrelated to education constitutes a violation of their right to learning Strict instructions have been issued to officials of the Education Department to ensure that no action disrupts classroom learning or prevents students from preparing for upcoming examinations he addedThe Minister also highlighted that the state has already deployed staff from within the education sector to meet electionrelated needsAs part of the ongoing intensive verification of electoral rolls a total of 5623 personnel from the Education Department are currently working as Booth Level OfficersThis includes 2938 teachers 2104 nonteaching staff and 581 other employeesSivankutty clarified that while the department supports national assignments through institutional participation it will not permit any move that compromises studentsâ academic interests IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/students-should-not-be-used-for-election-work-at-the-cost-of-studies-kerala-education-minister-650310.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ajmers-mayo-college-marks-150-years-celebrating-the-legacy-of-indias-eton-of-the-east--650008.html Jaipur Nov 23 Mayo College in Ajmer called as Eton of the East is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year The College opened in 1875 with Maharaja Mangal Singh of Alwar as its first student Surprisingly Singh entered the school premises with a royal cavalcade on a caparisoned elephant with a procession of trumpeters bearers camels and aides on horseback and had a team of 500 servants 12 elephants and 600 horsesIn fact besides Alwar princes from different Rajputana kingdoms came and built lavish buildings during their stay as students here which still can be seen standing tall speaking stories of mighty might of India in those times Basically it was in 1869 when Lt Col FKM Walter proposed establishing a special institution for the allround education of the subcontinentâs young princesA year later Viceroy Lord Mayo refined this vision into the idea of a grand âRaj Kumar Collegeâ in Ajmerâan elite school designed to educate the heirs of princely families But the Viceroy never saw his dream take shape as he was assassinated in Port Blair on February 8 1872 by Afghan prisoner Sher Ali Afridi during an official visit to the Andaman Islands Despite his death the project moved forward Mayo College began operating in 1875Dr Mohit Mohan Mathur Head of the History Department speaking to IANS said that after the 1857 rebellion the British realised the value of Indian princely states as allies Mayo College was created to educate their heirs in a blend of Indian and Western values so that they would support British governance The result was an elite school that produced future rulers military leaders diplomats and politiciansThe foundation stone of the elite schools iconic Main Building was laid on January 5 1878 and completed in 1885 at a cost of Rs 328 lakhâentirely funded by royal family donorsMeanwhile school principal Saurav Sinha told IANS âWe would rather call this 150yearold school as exclusive and not elite as it has been maintaining its rich legacy while moving forward with modern trends This school has a soul where education and traditions meet Students from all parts learn to celebrate each festival which ensures they learn to respect cultures acrossThe school showcases a masterpiece of IndoSaracenic Architecture Several designs were submitted for the college building ranging from Greek to Kolhapur stylesLater Major Charles Mantâs IndoSaracenic designâan elegant combination of Mughal Indian and European elementsâwas finally chosen Interestingly the building appears different from each side when viewed from the centre a unique feature that earned the design a place in the British MuseumThe campus today includes a polo ground golf course museum amphitheatre and lavish boarding houses named after princely states One striking feature is a massive 1936 âOn Air of Indiaâ map depicting the entire subcontinent including presentday Pakistan and Bangladesh Mayo College hosts a rare school museum with over 9000 gifted itemsâno item was purchasedThe museum in charge Dr Kanika Mandal highlights miniature royal paintings ancient coins and currencies manuscripts including the Persian AnwariSohaili an arms gallery 240 varieties of bird eggs sculptures and unique craft items Among its prized possessions is a silverandivory crayon hoelike tool used to lay the foundation stone of the college in 1878 and later used in constructing four major buildingsMayo College has educated royalty from beyond India Besides Indian princes Sayyid bin Taimur the Sultan of Oman studied here in 1922 His nephew Sayyid Fahir bin Taimur Al Said who studied here from 194147 and later became Omanâs Deputy Prime Minister helped construct Oman House and its guest house during a visit in 1985The school has been branded as Eton of the East Actually Lord Lytton Viceroy of India captured the institutionâs spirit during the Annual Prize Day on December 5 1879 âAjmer is Indiaâs Eton and you are Indiaâs Eton boysâ he saidHH Gaj Singh of Jodhpur President of the Mayo General Council says âThe average lifespan of institutions is shrinkingâfrom 64 years to 14 years for Fortune 500 companies Itâs rare for a school to survive 150 years Mayo has endured because of holistic education institutional renewal and stakeholder inclusion This anniversary is a pledge for every Mayo stakeholder to be a good ancestorâby giving time talent and treasure to strengthen the school for future generationsâAmong its alumni are celebrated names such as author Vikram Chandra former diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla and commentator Charu SharmaGaj Singh says âOn Mayoâs 50th anniversary Chief Guest Lord Irwin suggested âsuccess in the examination room has its value but it is not and should never be the sole or indeed the main aim to which those responsible for the college ought to direct their attentionâ âOn our 100th anniversary Chief Guest the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi suggested âReal achievement is not counted in terms of rank or wealth but comes from the pursuit of excellenceâFor our 150th anniversary in November the General Council wanted a powerful role model for our students and chose publicspirited entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani as our Chief guest He not only cocreated our software revolution India now exports more software than Saudi Arabia does oil but also donated hundreds of crores to his alma mater and revolutionised society by providing our citizens with AadhaarâOn its 150th anniversary there will be a fourday event from November 2730 which will feature a special assembly art exhibitions the inauguration of the Kapuriah Centre of Excellence for AI and Robotics the Harvard vs Mayo polo match curated fashion show a vintage car show and live performances by Sonu Nigam Salman Ali and Euphoria among othersAs part of the celebrations the main Prize Giving ceremony will be held on November 29 Nilekani will attend the event as the Chief Guest and inspire the students with his presenceGaj Singh says âA school like Mayo will never move the needle on a population scale for India but it is a lighthouse of holistic education excellence and resilienceâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ajmers-mayo-college-marks-150-years-celebrating-the-legacy-of-indias-eton-of-the-east--650008.html Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/wbssc-to-declare-secondary-teacher-recruitment-results-today-document-verification-made-stricter-650078.html Kolkata Nov 24 The West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC will declare the results of the written examination for the fresh recruitment of secondary Class IX and Class X teachers in staterun schools on Monday with the results set to be uploaded on its official website by the evening The commission also plans to notify the commencement date for document verification of candidates who have qualified for the interview on the same dayThe written examination was conducted in September this year carrying a total of 50 marks The authorities have decided to be extremely strict in scrutinising and verifying the documents of all the interviewqualified candidates a WBSSC insider saidThis includes academic marksheets certificates birth certificates and specifically the experience certificates for those who are claiming the 10mark weightage for prior teaching experience the official saidThe recruitment drive aims to fill 23212 vacant seats in the secondary section classes IX and X across governmentrun schools in the stateThe fresh recruitment process is held after the cancellation of around 26000 school jobs including both teaching and nonteaching posts by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court earlier this yearA division bench of the Supreme Court on April 3 this year had struck down all 25753 school appointments made under the 2016 WBSSC panel covering both teaching and nonteaching postsIt was cancelled because despite repeated directions from first the Calcutta High Court and later the Supreme Court neither the WBSSC nor the state government submitted separate lists identifying genuine candidates and those who secured appointments through illegal meansThe WBSSC had earlier this month declared the results of the written examination for the appointment of higher secondary teachers Class XI and Class XII under the same new recruitment processThe commission had disqualified about 300 interviewqualified candidates from that process after they were found to have submitted forged experience certificates to claim the 10mark weightageWBSSC Insiders revealed that some of these disqualified candidates also furnished forged birth certificates and academic marksheets for the job IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/wbssc-to-declare-secondary-teacher-recruitment-results-today-document-verification-made-stricter-650078.html Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/gautam-adani-announces-rs-100-crore-contribution-to-indology-mission-649737.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Friday announced a Rs 100 crore contribution to the Indology Mission aimed at building the Bharat Knowledge Graph â a firstofitskind digital framework designed to preserve structure and futureproof Indiaâs civilisational knowledge in the age of Artificial Intelligence The Adani Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Educationâs Indian Knowledge Systems IKS is hosting the threeday Global Indology Conclave to revive Indology â the global academic study of Indiaâs civilisation languages philosophies sciences and cultural heritageDelivering the keynote address at the event Gautam Adani said âAs a beginning I am humbled to announce a founding contribution of Rs 100 crore towards building the Bharat Knowledge Graph and supporting the scholars and technologists who will contribute to this Indology mission This is the repayment of a civilisational debtâThe guest of honour at the conclave Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math said âWhen I assumed the position of Shankaracharya I had said that my role would become meaningful only when India becomes the Vishwaguru global teacher And today Gautam Adani jiâs initiative is a major support to that very dream of mineâThe Global Indology Conclave is being held at the Adani Corporate House in Ahmedabad from 20 to 22 November 2025 At a time when Indology departments worldwide are shrinking this effort seeks to reassert Indiaâs ownership of its knowledge systems and present them to the world through an authentic researchdriven Indian lensâIf a civilisation does not actively defend its cultural and emotional frameworks human behaviour will bend not towards culture or tradition but towards the cold logic of the machineâs algorithms This shift will be silent gradual and will reshape how we feel learn and analyse our own countryâ Gautam Adani statedLaunched under the National Education Policy NEP 2020 IKS works to mainstream ancient Indian wisdom across disciplines encouraging interdisciplinary research preservation of texts and practices and practical application in modern contexts such as engineering environmental science linguistics public policy and healthcareIndology has historically shaped the global understanding of India influencing sectors as varied as linguistics astronomy mathematics governance literature and health sciences But decades of declining institutional support have diluted its academic depth To address this challenge the Adani Group and IKS are also leading a fiveyear program to support 14 PhD scholars across leading institutions Their research will span Paninian grammar and computational linguistics ancient astronomical systems indigenous healthcare frameworks sustainability principles in traditional engineering political thought heritage studies and classical literature according to an Adani Group statementThe scholars were selected through a rigorous national consultation involving IITs IIMs IKSfocused universities and eminent scholars By integrating classical knowledge with advanced tools such as data science systems thinking and multimodal archiving the programme seeks to make Indology relevant to contemporary academic discourse and global scholarship the statement explainedRooted in the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam â the ancient Indian ethos of âthe world as one familyââ the initiative reflects the Adani Groupâs commitment to strengthening Indiaâs soft power and civilisational leadership the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/gautam-adani-announces-rs-100-crore-contribution-to-indology-mission-649737.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/4-digital-courses-launched-for-innovation-led-capacity-building-in-public-sector-649724.html New Delhi Nov 21 The Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management AJNIFM an institution under the Department of Expenditure has launched four new digital learning courses aimed at strengthening capacitybuilding efforts in public finance and governance it was announced on Friday These new courses leverage the iGOT Karmayogi platform â the governmentâs flagship digital learning portal for civil service capacity building â to make training more accessible and effectiveThe new courses are âFinTech in India Growth Story and Regulatory Frameworkâ âDisposal of Scrap Goodsâ âCash Flow Statement in Financial Analysisâ and âInvestment Management using Fixed Income SecuritiesâV Vualnam Secretary Department of Expenditure highlighted the governmentâs commitment to innovation in training and continuous professional development for civil servantsThe launch marks a significant step forward in AJNIFMâs mission to promote financial prudence strengthen analytical capabilities and foster transparency in governance through innovative digital learning initiativesVualnam highlighted the importance of continuous professional development and the role of digital learning in strengthening fiscal governanceHe commended AJNIFMâs innovative approach in integrating emerging financial technologies analytical tools and practical applications into its curriculum noting that this aligns with the governmentâs emphasis on innovationled capacity building in the public sectorPraveen Kumar Director of AJNIFM emphasised the commitment to advancing learning in financial management data analytics and governance reformsâBy offering these modules through the digital iGOT Karmayogi platform AJNIFM is promoting a culture of continuous learning and upskilling in line with the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building Mission Karmayogiâ said the statementThe new courses align with the governmentâs emphasis on innovationled capacity building in public sectorThe iGOT Karmayogi platform is a digital learning platform aimed at providing a comprehensive learning ecosystem accessible to civil servants across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/4-digital-courses-launched-for-innovation-led-capacity-building-in-public-sector-649724.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jgu-to-host-prestigious-star-scholars-network-global-conference-2026-649542.html Sonipat Nov 20 Following a competitive bidding process OP Jindal Global University JGU has been selected to host the 2026 STAR Scholars Network Global Conference from 1014 December 2026 This was announced during the 2025 STAR Global Conference hosted last month by Istanbul Aydin University in Turkiye OP Jindal Global University will convene the conference for the second time in India where global scholars will gather to explore how humanity can thrive amid rapid advances in AI and the growing urgency of sustainability The conference will be organised on the theme âFlourishing in the Age of AI and SustainabilityâThe upcoming 2026 conference is expected to draw leading academics policymakers researchers and practitioners from across continents offering a crucial platform to explore how higher education can navigate and shape a world defined by accelerating technological change and urgent sustainability challengesWith AI transforming labour governance culture and communication and sustainability becoming a defining moral and developmental imperative the conference aims to investigate what âhuman flourishingâ looks like in a rapidly shifting global landscapeProf Dr C Raj Kumar the Founding Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University said âThe STAR Global Conference is hosted by a different country every year The annual conference brings together scholars from around the world to foster crossborder collaborations for scholarly and cultural exchange It is considered one of the most influential global forums on higher education internationalisation and knowledge collaboration with over 20000 plus members from 2353 colleges and universities across 115 countries around the world Earlier JGU hosted the 2021 STAR Global conference virtually from India because of the COVID19 pandemicâThe 2026 STAR Scholars Network Global Conference is expected to build on this momentum providing a space for conversations that bridge technology sustainability ethics and humanity Scholars are likely to discuss both the risks posed by artificial intelligence as well as the possibilities it offers for inclusion creativity and global connectivitySimilarly sustainability will be examined not just through the lens of climate action but also through questions of justice equity and the human experience While detailed programming will unfold in the months ahead the choice of JGU as host of the Global Conference for the second time signals a growing recognition of Indiaâs expanding role in global higher education and research cooperationIt also marks an important moment for international academic networks seeking to understand how universities can lead in an age where the future of work the planet and society itself is being rewritten The decision to bring the conference to India again comes at a milestone moment for JGUEarlier this year the university received the â2025 Global Education for Peace Awardâ from the STAR Scholars Network a recognition conferred annually on the United Nations International Day of Peace The award acknowledges institutions that demonstrate outstanding commitment to building cultures of peace through education by creating globally oriented curricula inclusive teaching international collaborations and community engagementJGU shared this years distinction with the American University in the Emirates UAE both institutions were recognised as exemplars of ethical leadership and global citizenship in higher education The award highlighted JGUâs expansive network of more than 450 international partnerships its emphasis on interdisciplinary and valuesdriven education and its sustained engagement with local communities through social responsibility initiativesIt also recognised the universityâs role in preparing students to be active empathetic and globally minded citizens at a time when higher education is being called upon to address increasingly complex crossborder challenges IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jgu-to-host-prestigious-star-scholars-network-global-conference-2026-649542.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/20-pc-of-bengalurus-population-works-in-it-surpasses-california-ktaka-dy-cm-shivakumar-649227.html Bengaluru Nov 18 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who is also the Bengaluru Development Town Planning Minister and Incharge of Bengaluru Urban district on Tuesday hailed the talent and technology as two key cornerstones of Bengaluru California has 13 lakh IT professionals while Bengaluru has 25 lakh he saidSpeaking after inaugurating the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Shivakumar said This shows the strength of Bengaluru There are 14 crore people in Bengaluru of which 20 per cent are IT professionalsKarnataka did not grow as an IT giant as a matter of chance The government and the private sector have worked together to make it happen Karnataka was the first state to introduce an IT policy in the country Karnataka was the first state to introduce the IT Ministry he underlinedOur government has set aside Rs 15 lakh crore for the development of Bengaluru A 41km doubledecker flyovers twin tunnel road elevated corridor buffer roads and 117km Bengaluru Business Corridor are under works Along with this we are planning an IT city in Bidadi We are also working towards building a second airport in South Bengaluru We will also start a new department for NRIs he toldBengaluru has a share of 40 per cent in IT exports from India We have the highest number of engineering medical paramedical colleges in the country No other state has the talent pool that our state boasts All the investors have come to Bengaluru reposing faith in us and hence we are working on a war footing to provide infrastructure Shivakumar saidThe theme of this edition Futurise isnt a statement it is change It is foundation for a better tomorrow I am not standing here in front of you as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state but as a voice to your investments in the state We are trying to cobuild a global future for Karnataka he addedThe IT fair has been taking place in Karnataka since 1998 This is the biggest IT event in Asia For the first time the venue has shifted from Bengaluru Palace to Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre I remember that I had given permission for the Bengaluru Palace as the venue as an Urban Development Minister he saidLeaders from around the world are visiting this event They think that this is the future of IT They have reposed faith in us and we will live up to it A lot of companies are excited to be here in Bengaluru because of its infrastructure The rapid rise in population has put strain on the infrastructure We are working on fixing it We need cooperation from all quarters Shivakumar added IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/20-pc-of-bengalurus-population-works-in-it-surpasses-california-ktaka-dy-cm-shivakumar-649227.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/wbssc-announces-candidates-list-for-slst-interview-for-teaching-jobs-in-bengal-schools-648891.html Kolkata Nov 16 The West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC has released the list of candidates selected for interview who had appeared in the State Level Selection Test SLST exam held in September The list of candidates selected for the interviews for teaching jobs for Classes 11 and 12 was published late Saturday nightAccording to the sources in WBSSC more than 20000 job seekers have been called for interview The process of verifying their documents will begin on November 18State Education Minister Bratya Basu thanked WBSSC for its efforts to complete the recruitment process as per the Supreme Courts orders He also asked qualified job seekers who were not called for the interview to have faithThe West Bengal Central School Service Commission today published a preliminary list of intervieweligible candidates with detailed information of the candidates applying for the posts of teachers of classes XIXII on its website the minister said in a post on XHe informed that the recruitment process will be completed by DecemberThe document verification process of the said candidates is going to be officially initiated from November 18 2025âwhich is another shining example of our commitment to complete the recruitment process by December in a transparent strong and responsible manner as promised by our guardian the Honourable Chief Minister Therefore our sincere message to the job seekersâhave faith let there be faith added the education minister However the list of candidates to be called for interview for Classes 9 and 10 will be announced laterIn September the SSC held the State Level Selection Test SLST in two rounds to recruit teachers for Classes 9 to 12The SLST was held after nine years to fill up 35726 teaching posts for Classes 910 and 1112 Of these vacancies 23212 posts are for Classes 9 and 10 and 12514 are for Classes 11 and 12The fresh examination is being held in the backdrop of a teacher recruitment scam which rocked West Bengal politics for the last few yearsThe Supreme Court on April 3 annulled the appointment of about 26000 teachers and nonteaching staff whose recruitment was carried out following the 2016 selection processThe fresh exams were held following a Supreme Court order which also barred the previous panelâs 2016 tainted and ineligible candidates from appearing in the fresh exam IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/wbssc-announces-candidates-list-for-slst-interview-for-teaching-jobs-in-bengal-schools-648891.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/educated-people-can-pose-a-greater-threat-of-extremism-assam-cm-648280.html Guwahati Nov 12 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a sharp warning on Wednesday in the wake of the recent Delhi blast describing it as a grim reminder that education alone cannot prevent radicalisation Calling the incident a ânew dimension of extremismâ Sarma said the nation must reexamine its assumptions about what drives people towards terror and ideological violence Speaking to reporters Sarma reflected on how the traditional understanding of extremism has evolved âEarlier we believed that lack of education pushed people towards extremist ideologiesâ he said âBut today we see that even highly educated individuals can pose a greater threat If someone cannot sing Vande Mataram from their heart no amount of education can make them loyal to the nationâ The Chief Ministerâs remarks come as investigations continue into the Delhi explosion near the Red Fort that killed and injured several people earlier this week Security agencies have reportedly discovered that some individuals with professional and technical backgrounds were linked to the conspiracy fuelling a larger debate over the role of ideology not just socioeconomic deprivation in the spread of radicalism Sarma emphasised that the root cause of extremism lies not in literacy levels but in distorted beliefs and misplaced loyaltiesâWe were always taught that education brings enlightenment and reduces extremismâ he said âBut the current reality is alarmingâpeople who are doctors engineers or welleducated professionals are sometimes becoming more dangerous because their radicalism is intellectually justified rather than blindâ His comments follow a series of arrests made across Assam for allegedly spreading inflammatory and terrorglorifying content online in connection with the blast Sarma reiterated that Assam Police would continue to act firmly against any attempt to misuse social media or incite hatred The Chief Minister urged citizens to remain alert to both overt and subtle forms of radical influence âTrue education must strengthen love for the nation not weaken itâ he asserted âExtremism is not about ignorance anymoreâitâs about the failure of conviction We must address that before itâs too lateâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/educated-people-can-pose-a-greater-threat-of-extremism-assam-cm-648280.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/chennai-corporation-launches-competitive-exam-coaching-in-81-schools-648019.html Chennai Nov 11 The Greater Chennai Corporation GCC has launched special coaching classes across its 81 schools to help students of Classes X XI and XII prepare for competitive examinations The civic body has also rolled out a parallel support programme for slow learners through subjectwise study booklets and dedicated counselling sessions handled by experienced teachersThe initiative announced during the 20252026 civic budget session aims to equip students with focused preparation in Mathematics Science History and Geography subjects crucial for both board exams and competitive tests such as NEET JEE and civil service entrance examsThe classes are conducted by teachers from the corporations own schools who have undergone training in examoriented teaching methods Each school will receive an incentive grant ranging from Rs 15000 to Rs 15 lakh based on student participation with a total allocation of Rs 4050 lakh set aside for the projectThe scheme forms part of GCCs wider education development plan to improve learning outcomes in governmentrun institutions Classes are conducted daily after lunch breaks and also extend beyond school hoursEach class lasts about an hour and the focus is on one subject per day This schedule allows students to strengthen their conceptual clarity and maintain steady preparation said a senior official from the education departmentGCC has also started coaching students on how to apply for various competitive exams and complete the necessary documentationPreparatory books have been distributed to ensure that all students can access standardised study material another senior official saidFor slow learners the civic body has introduced a special initiative to help them keep pace with others Teachers with a record of producing strong results in board examinations have prepared simplified subjectwise booklets in a questionandanswer formatIf used effectively these materials will help students improve their scores and gain confidence said the senior education department officialThrough these measures the GCC hopes to enhance the academic performance of its students narrow learning gaps and enable them to compete successfully in higher education and professional entrance examinations IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/chennai-corporation-launches-competitive-exam-coaching-in-81-schools-648019.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ahmedabad-international-book-festival-from-november-13-648091.html Ahmedabad Nov 11 The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMC and the National Book Trust NBT India are jointly organising the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 under the Vanche Gujarat 20 initiative The 11day literary extravaganza will be held from November 13 to 23 at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre Paldi to position Ahmedabad Indias first UNESCO World Heritage City on the global literary mapSpread across more than 1 lakh sq ft the festival will host over 300 events cultural performances workshops and interactive sessions Entry is free with complimentary parking provided by AMCThe festivals vision goes beyond books it aims to transform the venue into Gujarats largest open classroom encouraging students educators and citizens to celebrate the joy of learningAMC has appealed to schools colleges teachers and principals to actively participate in the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025Students from Standards 1 to 12 and colleges can register for free and take part in sessions designed to inspire creativity and learning across disciplines The festival is divided into multiple learning zones Childrens Corner NCCL Pavilion will feature storytelling puppet theatre mandala art dancedrama and creative reuse workshopsThe Gyaan Ganga Zone will host daily writing and design studios focused on poetry drama film scripts and biographies along with handson craft sessions like terracotta horsemaking oil painting and metal embossing Meanwhile the School Board Pavilion will serve as the stage for citylevel finals of interschool mega contests including quizzes storytelling fancy dress panel discussions and book reading competitions scheduled from November 13 to 21The event also features a free Childrens Film Festival screening 47 globally awardwinning films daily from 530 pm to 730 pm and evening cultural programs including performances by Kirtidan Gadhvi poetic evenings with Ankit Trivedi Sandeep Christian Orchestra grand mushaira with renowned poets and Shaurya Samvad sessions with Lt Gen Retd KJS Dhillon and IPS Retd K Vijay Kumar College students will also have a chance to meet Acharya Prashant Gurcharan Das Nitin Sethi and Kulpreet Yadav and attend live sessions on AI crime journalism and the GandhiMandela legacy along with onspot internships and contentwriting opportunities with publishersTo participate schools and colleges must fill out a single Google form choose their preferred date and zone and receive bus parking slots and teacher passes via confirmation email Entry is free for students in uniform and accompanying teachers 115 ratio with valid ID cards IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ahmedabad-international-book-festival-from-november-13-648091.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/singing-vande-mataram-will-be-compulsory-in-schools-educational-institutions-cm-yogi--647827.html Gorakhpur Nov 10 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that singing Vande Mataram will be made mandatory in all schools and educational institutions across the statenbspAddressing the Ekta Yatra and Vande Mataram singing event in Gorakhpur CM Yogi said There should be a sense of respect for the national song Vande Mataram We will make its singing compulsory in every school and educational institution of Uttar Pradesh so that a sense of reverence and respect is invoked in everyone towards Bharat Mata and MatrubhoomiThe Chief Minister also mentioned that from 1896 to 1922 Vande Mataram was sung at every Congress session but in 1923 when Mohammad Ali Jauhar became the Congress president he walked out as soon as the song began and refused to participatenbspThat opposition to Vande Mataram became one of the unfortunate causes of Indias Partition he saidIf the Congress had respected Indias nationalism through Vande Mataram by removing Mohammad Ali Jauhar from the post of the party president at that time the partition might not have happened he addednbspHe also called out the Opposition stating On October 31 people do not participate in programmes honouring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patels birth anniversary but shamefully attend events honouring Jinnah We must remember that if our national heroes are not respected what will happen to our nationnbspNo new Jinnah should ever arise within India and if anyone dares to follow in his footsteps they must be stopped before they pose a threat he addedThe announcement came just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a yearlong commemoration of Vande Mataram to mark the 150th anniversary of the national songnbspThe celebration will take place over the course of a year honouring the iconic song that inspired Indias freedom struggle and continues to serve as a symbol of national pride and unitynbspVande Mataram was composed by the legendary poet Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on Akshaya Navami November 7 1875nbspThe song first appeared in the literary journal Bangadarshan as part of Chattopadhyays novel Anandamath https://dailyworld.in/education/singing-vande-mataram-will-be-compulsory-in-schools-educational-institutions-cm-yogi--647827.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tension-in-panjab-university-over-conduct-of-senate-polls--647898.html Chandigarh Nov 10 IANS Tension at the Panjab University campus here prevailed on Monday with minor clashes between protesters and the local police as the students were demanding the conduct of senate elections whose tenure ended last yearnbspThe protest which was supported by farmers and Sikh outfits mainly of Punjab besides political parties was announced by the students days after the Central government had to retract its notification to do away with elections for the governing bodies of the universitynbspEven the police had to resort to a lathi charge to disperse protesting students on the university campus More than 2000 police personnel were deployed across the city with 12 checkpoints set up leading to traffic disruptions particularly on the entry points to Chandigarh from Punjab and HaryananbspStudents under the banner of the Panjab University Bachao Morcha which has been leading the agitation got the support of hundreds of farmers from Punjab who reached the protest site after breaking police barricades set up along the ChandigarhMohali bordernbspThe Union Ministry of Education withdrew its order on November 7 in the wake of the protest by the students and criticism but students continued with their agitation and gave a PU Bandh until the Senate election schedule is announcednbspMeanwhile the Aam Aadmi Party AAP Punjab condemned the lathicharge on peaceful students by Chandigarh Police in coordination with Haryana PolicenbspIt said in a statement that the students were holding a peaceful protest against the dissolution of the Panjab University Senate and demanding fair Senate elections when the BJPled administration responded with violencenbspAAP leader Baltej Pannu said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has repeatedly warned that the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP is trying to impose control over Punjabs institutions and political structure through force and deceitnbspThe BJP wants to capture every democratic platform in Punjab from BBMB to Panjab University by misusing central power and deploying central forces But Punjabis will never allow such an assault on their rights and autonomy the party saidnbspThe statement saithat d under pressure from the students movement the earlier notification dissolving the Senate was withdrawn within minutes exposing the BJPs nervousness and double standardsnbspPannu said AAP stands in full solidarity with the protesting students and supports their rightful and peaceful struggle for the autonomy and democratic functioning of Panjab UniversityCalling the police action a brazen assault on democracy Leader of the Opposition in Punjab Partap Singh Bajwa accused the administration of converting the university campus into a fortress with barricades at every entry point and students forcibly prevented from enteringnbspPeaceful protest is not a crime it is a constitutional right Bajwa said The attempt to crush dissent through brute force is outrageously undemocratic and exposes the BJPs fear of student voices he addednbsp https://dailyworld.in/education/tension-in-panjab-university-over-conduct-of-senate-polls--647898.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ysrcp-to-hold-rallies-on-nov-12-against-privatisation-of-medical-colleges-in-andhra-pradesh-647737.html Amaravati Nov 9 YSR Congress Party will hold constituencylevel rallies on November 12 against the privatisation of medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Sunday urged YSRCP leaders to turn the programme into a strong public movementHe alleged that the coalition government has weakened the healthcare system and stressed the need to amplify peoples growing resentmentIn a teleconference held with Central Executive Committee CEC and State Executive Committee SEC members officebearers of affiliated wings working presidents mandal party presidents ZP chairpersons and vicechairpersons and other public representatives Sajjala said the upcoming rallies must reflect public opinion and trigger nationallevel attentionReddy emphasised involving caste groups voluntary organisations trade unions and all likeminded sections to strengthen the agitationHe directed leaders to focus seriously on completing party committees at the grassroots level and digitising all organisational data Completing these structures he said would help build a 13lakhstrong organisational team and ensure better coordination of future programmesYSRCP Central Office Incharge Lella Appi Reddy appealed to all leaders to ensure that the November 12 rallies powerfully convey public sentiment and clearly demonstrate the partys strength against the coalition governments decisionsMeanwhile YSRCP spokesperson and former MP Gorantla Madhav alleged that Telugu Desam Party leaders have been brutally attacking members of the Kuruba community ever since the coalition government came to powerHe said it was unacceptable for state minister Nara Lokesh to place a garland on the statue of Sri Bhakta Kanakadasu while Kuruba families were living in fear and facing continuous attacksMadhav told the media at the YSRCP central office that during the five years of YS Jagan Mohan Reddys rule Kuruba families were treated with respect and supportHowever after the coalition took charge TDP leaders were allegedly targeting them harassing them and inflicting violenceHe said the same people responsible for the killings were now pretending to show sympathy which he described as an insult to the communityHe mentioned the killings of Kuruba Lingamayya in Rapthadu Bandaru Veeranna in Alur and Murali in Kanaganapalli and held TDP leaders responsible for the crimeHe said even when YS Jagan visited the victims families around 50 Kuruba community members were booked in false cases by the governmentMadhav demanded that Nara Lokesh visit Lingamayyas family offer apologies and pay respects He also demanded the immediate withdrawal of illegal cases filed against Kuruba community members IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ysrcp-to-hold-rallies-on-nov-12-against-privatisation-of-medical-colleges-in-andhra-pradesh-647737.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/arunachal-implements-nep-2020-in-letter-and-spirit-to-ensure-inclusive-quality-education-cm-khandu-647629.html Itanagar Nov 8 Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday said that Arunachal Pradesh is implementing the National Education Policy NEP 2020 in letter and spirit to ensure access equity quality affordability and accountability in education Inaugurating two new blocks one academic and one administrative of the Dorjee Khandu Government College in Tawang Khandu said that with this new infrastructure we take another firm step towards nurturing the next generation of thinkers leaders and changemakers from the mountains of Arunachal PradeshHighlighting the transformative reforms under NEP2020 the Chief Minister said all educational institutions in the state are being strengthened in line with the national frameworkKhandu expressed satisfaction that within a short span Dorjee Khandu Government College has emerged as one of the most disciplined and resultoriented institutions in Arunachal PradeshUrging students to uphold this tradition he said Discipline is the foundation of success I urge all students to carry this value with you beyond this campus and throughout your professional journeyResponding to a memorandum submitted by the college principal the Chief Minister informed that the process for sanctioning additional faculty and ministerial staff is already underwayHe directed the Tawang Deputy Commissioner to coordinate with the principal on the procurement of furniture boundary demarcation and issuance of a land allotment certificate assuring that funds will be provided for the construction of a boundary wallRecognising the importance of sports in education Khandu proposed developing a dedicated playground for the college near the Tawang Stadium He suggested repurposing old structures in the area and assured phased development of additional infrastructure in the coming yearsThe Chief Minister conveyed heartfelt gratitude to the college fraternity for honouring the legacy of his late father after whom the college is named through the Karamveer Dorjee Khandu Merit Scholarship which his family has been sponsoringKhandu announced a major enhancement of the scholarship amounts from the current academic year The awards earlier fixed at Rs 35000 for the first position Rs 23000 for the second and Rs 15000 for the third have now been increased to Rs 5 lakh Rs 3 lakh and Rs 2 lakh respectivelyExpressing pride over the colleges outstanding performance Khandu noted that the institution has consistently maintained over 95 per cent pass percentage achieving 100 per cent results in the last two academic sessionsLauding the efforts of Principal Dr Yeshi Gyetsen the Chief Minister commended the institution for its rapid growth in both academic and infrastructural fronts since its inception in 2016 with a temporary structureThe inauguration ceremony was attended by Advisor Education Mutchu Mithi MLAs Phurpa Tsering Tsering Lhamu and Namgey Tsering along with Education Commissioner Amjad Tak and the Deputy Commissioner of Tawang IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/arunachal-implements-nep-2020-in-letter-and-spirit-to-ensure-inclusive-quality-education-cm-khandu-647629.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/will-not-tolerate-blackmail-telangana-cm-warns-striking-private-colleges-647427.html Hyderabad Nov 7 With the private professional colleges in Telangana continuing their indefinite strike to demand release of pending dues under the fee reimbursement scheme Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Friday that the government will not tolerate their blackmail While making it clear that the government will clear the dues in a phased manner he asked the managements of these colleges not to play with the lives of studentsWe will release funds in phases We will not tolerate students being inconvenienced for this They are talking as if new problems have arisen after Revanth Reddy came and this problem did not exist before the Chief Minister said at a press conferenceThe Chief Minister also stated that the colleges were collecting huge fees in violation of all rules and demanding fee reimbursement from the government Are you blackmailing the government What talks can the government have with those who have shut down colleges I know how much donations the colleges are taking he saidCM Revanth Reddy reminded colleges that education is a service and not a business He also stated that there are many irregularities in granting permissions to colleges You are not so ignorant as to not know which political parties you are siding with he remarkedOver 2000 colleges across the state continued their strike for the fifth day on Friday demanding that the government release funds towards the pending duesAccording to the Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions FATHI the fee reimbursement dues amount to Rs 10000 crore It is demanding that the government immediately release Rs 5000 crore and the remaining Rs 5000 crore in monthly instalments of Rs 500 crore over 10 monthsThe Chief Minister made it clear that the government will pay the dues in phases He said initially the dues pertaining to the present government would be clearedHe pointed out that the states monthly revenues are Rs 18000 crore After paying salaries interests on loans and meeting other expenditure only Rs 5000 crore remains Tell me how you will run the state with this revenue he asked IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/will-not-tolerate-blackmail-telangana-cm-warns-striking-private-colleges-647427.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/private-colleges-in-telangana-call-off-indefinite-strike-647431.html Hyderabad Nov 7 Private professional colleges in Telangana on Friday called off their indefinite strike over the demand for release of fee reimbursement dues The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions FATHI announced that it is calling off the strikeThis came after a breakthrough in the talks between the FATHI representatives and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti VikramarkaThe Deputy Chief Minister who is also the Finance Minister gave an assurance that the government will immediately release Rs 600 crore fee reimbursement dues He also told FATHI that another Rs 300 crore would be released soonFollowing talks held in September the government had released Rs 600 crore out of Rs 1500 crore sought by the FederationAround 2000 professional colleges including engineering pharmacy MBA MCA BEd and nursing institutions across the state were shut since MondayAccording to the FATHI the total arrears under the fee reimbursement scheme are to the tune of Rs 10000 crore It was demanding that the government release 50 per cent of Rs 10000 crore fee reimbursement duesIt had stated that the strike will continue until Rs 5000 crore out of the Rs 10000 crore reimbursement arrears is released It was demanding the remaining Rs 5000 crore in monthly instalments of Rs 500 crore over 10 monthsThe state government on Tuesday constituted a committee for the mobilisation of finances for the feereimbursement schemeThe government said the committee comprising officials and representatives from the FATHI will study a sustainable free reimbursement scheme through the Trust BankWhile welcoming the committee the FATHI said it should be asked to submit the report in one month and not three months as announcedEarlier in the day the Federation approached the High Court after the state government denied permission for a meeting of the faculty of the colleges at LB Stadium in Hyderabad on November 8 About 70000 teachers were scheduled to attend the meetingThe police had refused to give permission citing the Model Code of Conduct which is in force for the November 11 byelection to the Jubilee Hills constituencyDuring the hearing on its petition the Federation mooted an alternate venue but the government counsel said the organisers will have to take permission from the police authorities concernedThe High Court directed the police to take a decision on the Federations request within a week IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/private-colleges-in-telangana-call-off-indefinite-strike-647431.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/wbssc-case-results-of-written-examination-for-fresh-recruitment-of-higher-secondary-teachers-today-647235.html Kolkata Nov 7 The results of the written examination for fresh recruitment of higher secondary teachers in staterun schools in West Bengal will be declared on Friday The West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC conducted the examination on September 14 to fill vacancies created after the Supreme Court cancelled 25753 school jobsThe total number of vacancies for teaching staff in the higher secondary section in staterun schools in West Bengal stands at 12514On September 14 a total of 246653 candidates appeared for the written examination including the untainted teachers who also lost their jobs following the Supreme Courts order earlier this yearOf the 246653 candidates who appeared for the written examination 3120 were differentlyabled candidatesA list of the successful candidates in the written examination will be uploaded on the website of the commission later in the day confirmed an official of WBSSCOn April 3 this year a division bench of the Supreme Court cancelled all 25753 school jobs in the entire WBSSC panel for 2016 The 25753 school jobs cancelled included both teaching and nonteaching staffThe entire panel was cancelled because despite repeated insistence first by the Calcutta High Court and then by the Apex Court neither WBSSC nor the West Bengal government presented two lists segregating the untainted candidates from the tainted who got jobs by paying moneyIn April the division bench of the Apex Court also barred the identified tainted candidates both in teaching and nonteaching categories from participating in the fresh recruitment processThe untainted candidates accused the state government of deliberately not publishing the segregated lists to protect the interests of the tainted ones considering that ruling Trinamool Congress leaders were allegedly the main beneficiaries in the cashforschool job caseAlready the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI and Enforcement Directorate ED which are conducting parallel probes in the multicrore cashforschool job case have identified former West Bengal Education Minister and Trinamool Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee as the mastermind in the alleged scam IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/wbssc-case-results-of-written-examination-for-fresh-recruitment-of-higher-secondary-teachers-today-647235.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/private-colleges-in-telangana-to-continue-strike-over-fee-reimbursement-646955.html Hyderabad Nov 5 The managements of private professional colleges in Telangana on Wednesday made it clear that their indefinite strike will continue until the government meets their demand Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions FATHI president Ramesh Babu said the colleges were continuing their strike for three daysHe revealed at a press conference that the government has invited them for talks but ruled out withdrawing the strike until their demand is metFATHI made its stand clear a day after the government constituted a committee for the mobilisation of finances for the feereimbursement schemeThe government announced that the committee comprising officials and representatives from the FATHI will study a sustainable free reimbursement scheme through the Trust BankWhile welcoming the committee Ramesh Babu said it should be asked to submit the report in one month and not three months as announcedHe said they were demanding that the government release 50 per cent of the fee reimbursement duesAlleging that the vigilance raids on colleges reflect a dictatorial attitude he said a meeting of the faculty of the colleges will be held at LB Stadium in Hyderabad on November 8 About 70000 teachers will attend the meetingRamesh Babu warned that if their demand was not met they would stage a massive protest with 10 lakh studentsAccusing Education Commissioner Devasena of harassing the college managements FATHI demanded her immediate transferThe total arrears under the fee reimbursement scheme are to the tune of Rs 10000 crore Its leaders said that during the talks held in September the government had promised to release Rs 1200 crore in dues before Diwali but only Rs 300 crore has been disbursed so farOn a call given by FATHI around 2000 professional colleges including engineering pharmacy MBA MCA BEd and nursing institutions launched an indefinite shutdown on Monday IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/private-colleges-in-telangana-to-continue-strike-over-fee-reimbursement-646955.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/left-alliance-leading-in-jnu-student-union-elections-abvp-ahead-on-one-seat-647015.html New Delhi Nov 6 The vote counting for the Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU Student Union elections is underway with trends showing the Left parties alliance leading on three out of four key positions The elections held on November 4 saw students cast their votes across the university deciding the fate of the posts of President VicePresident General Secretary and Joint Secretary along with various faculty councillor positionsAccording to the ongoing count the Left alliance comprising parties like SFI AISA and DSF which came together after a long time has taken the lead on the posts of President VicePresident and Joint SecretaryThe ABVP Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad is currently ahead only for the General Secretary position The NSUI backed by the Congress also fielded candidates but has been lagging and is not in contention for any of the four main postsOn the presidential front Left candidate Aditi Mishra is leading For VicePresident Zhakuut Gopika Babu from the Left is ahead In the General Secretary race ABVPs Rajeshwar Kant Dubey is maintaining a narrow but steady lead while for Joint Secretary Left candidate Danish Ali is leadingThe voting process took place across eight polling centres in the university on Tuesday starting at 9 am in two shifts The first shift continued until 1 pm followed by the second shift from 230 pm The total number of student voters this year was 9043 with 67 per cent voter turnout slightly lower than the previous yearABVP candidates included Vikas Patel for President Tanya Kumari for VicePresident Rajeshwar Kant Dubey for General Secretary and Anuj for Joint Secretary ABVP has also secured several faculty council seats across various schools and centersThe election campaign saw student organisations raising a range of issues both national and campusrelated ABVP emphasised issues such as research fellowships for scholars transparent hostel allocation expansion of WiFi facilities and strengthening the academic environmentThe official results are likely to be declared later in the day JNU students can track the live updates and official notifications through the JNU Student Union election committees official website IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/left-alliance-leading-in-jnu-student-union-elections-abvp-ahead-on-one-seat-647015.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-private-colleges-strike-over-fee-reimbursement-enters-fourth-day-647066.html Hyderabad Nov 6 The indefinite strike by private professional colleges in Telangana demanding release of fee reimbursement dues continued for the fourth day on Thursday Around 2000 professional colleges including engineering pharmacy MBA MCA BEd and nursing institutions across the state remained shut to demand that the state government release 50 per cent of the Rs 10000 crore fee reimbursement duesFederation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions FATHI announced the boycott of pharmacy exams under Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University JNTU It demanded that the university postpone the examsFATHI has made it clear that the strike will continue until Rs 5000 crore out of the Rs 10000 crore reimbursement arrears is released It is demanding that the remaining Rs 5000 crore be released in monthly instalments of Rs 500 crore over 10 monthsFATHI president Ramesh Babu said they never went against the government but the nonrelease of pending dues has made it impossible for the management to run the collegesThe government has invited FATHI for talks but it ruled out withdrawing the strike until its demands were metAfter the government constituted a committee for the mobilisation of finances for the feereimbursement scheme the private colleges made it clear that the strike would continueThe government on Tuesday announced that the committee comprising officials and representatives from the FATHI will study a sustainable free reimbursement scheme through the Trust BankWhile welcoming the committee FATHI said it should be asked to submit the report in one month and not three months as announcedThe Federation has announced that a meeting of the faculty of the colleges will be held at LB Stadium in Hyderabad on November 8 About 70000 teachers will attend the meetingRamesh Babu warned that if their demand was not met they would stage a massive protest with 10 lakh studentsFATHI leader said that during the talks in September the government had promised to release Rs 1200 crore in dues before Diwali but only Rs 300 crore has been disbursed so far IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/telangana-private-colleges-strike-over-fee-reimbursement-enters-fourth-day-647066.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/bci-nod-for-keralas-proposal-to-reserve-seats-for-transgender-students-in-law-colleges-647117.html Kochi Nov 6 The Bar Council of India BCI has granted interim approval to the Kerala governments proposal to create two supernumerary seats for transgender students in all law colleges across the state The move is being hailed as a significant step towards inclusivity in legal education The approval follows a directive from the Kerala High Court on October 24 which had asked the BCI to consider and approve the governments requestThe Kerala government had submitted its proposal on August 6 seeking permission to introduce additional seats under the transgender category in both threeyear and fiveyear LLB programmesWhen the matter came up on Thursday Justice VG Arun recorded his satisfaction over the progress madeIt is heartening to note that pursuant to this Courts order dated 24102025 the Bar Council of India has granted interim approval to the proposal of the Government of Kerala for two supernumerary posts in each law college for the transgender category for the academic year 202526 the court observedThe development came during the hearing of a petition filed by a transgender woman who had qualified in the Kerala Law Entrance Examination KLEE 2025 and was ranked eligible for admission to the Government Law College KozhikodeHowever she was denied admission since no separate category or seat existed for transgender candidates in the allotment list prepared by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations CEEThe petitioner argued that the denial violated her fundamental rights as well as the Supreme Courts NALSA judgment and provisions of the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act 2019 which mandate equal access to education and nondiscriminationShe sought the courts direction to secure her admission under the transgender category and to ensure such reservations are implemented across all government law colleges and universities in the stateFollowing the BCIs submission the petitioners counsel informed the court that they would implead all law colleges and universities in Kerala in the case noting that only the University of Calicut had been named so farThe court posted the matter for further hearing on Friday November 7 to issue appropriate directions Let this be helpful to others also Justice Arun orally remarked IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/bci-nod-for-keralas-proposal-to-reserve-seats-for-transgender-students-in-law-colleges-647117.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/a-three-day-journey-into-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-journey-2025-schedule-released-647136.html Moscow Nov 6 The organisers have released the schedule of AI Journey 2025 the 10th International Conference coorganised with the participation of AI Alliance Russia Keynote speakers will include leading experts and visionaries from the global AI community who will showcase an innovative perspective on technology development Presentations are scheduled from experts representing Russia China India Serbia Brazil Bahrain the USA Malaysia and other countriesAlexander Vedyakhin First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board Sberbank said The anniversary conference retains all the best traditions of AI Journey prominent names from the world of artificial intelligence relevant agendas announcements of topnotch designs and international networking in a hybrid format This years program focuses on technology innovation and use cases that demonstrate the potential of generative AI to multiply human capabilities for businesses and society I invite every AI enthusiast to join AI Journey a platform where insights are born and the technological future of the planet is shapedThe first day of the conference November 19 will focus on the use of generative artificial intelligence GenAI in both daily life and national development Sessions include debunking myths about the electricity of the 21st century demonstrations of solutions for everyday tasks and talk shows exploring the global impact of technology on the planet and societyNovember 20 will focus on AI use in economic sectors and business processes The day will start with a speech by First Deputy Chairman Vedyakhin Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin was also invited to participate in the opening Following this Andrey Belevtsev Senior Vice President and head of Sberbanks Technological Development will discuss market trends and new solutions developed at Sberbank Highlights include presentations by keynote speakers from partner technology companies notably Chen Qiufan a renowned Chinese science fiction writer President of the World Chinese Science Fiction Writers Association and coauthor of the bestseller AI 2041 He will deliver a lecture titled The Future of AI From Fiction to Reality Significant events of the day include the second international business forum of BRICS countries on AI a session of the AI Alliance and the award ceremony for recipients of the national AI Leaders prize for contributions to the development of artificial intelligenceOn the same day the special offline track AIJ Deep Dive will commence Running on November 2021 it will include presentations by top AI experts from Russia and around the globe talks by research centres highlighting groundbreaking scientific articles pitch sessions by leading Russian AI startups and presentations of business solutions based on GenAI and multiagent approachesOn November 21st designated as the Day of Artificial Intelligence in Science the event will be opened by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko and Belevtsev One of the key events of the day will be the summary of the AI Horizons foresight sessions which took place in various countries worldwide in 2025 under the auspices of AI Alliance Network an international artificial intelligence alliance The days programme will feature presentations by researchers from around the world Ajith Abraham from Sai University India will speak on Generative AI in Healthcare Nebojsa Bacanin Dzakula from Singidunum University Serbia will discuss the latest advances in bioinspired metaheuristics Alexandre Ferreira Ramos from the University of Sao Paulo Brazil will present a study on transcriptional control regulatory logic at the DNA level using thermodynamic models Anderson Rocha from the University of Campinas Brazil will deliver a speech titled Revolution of Convergence Artificial Intelligence Nanotechnology Biotechnology IoT Robotics and BeyondOn Science Day AIJ will traditionally host AIJ Junior a unique youth track Russian professionals will share handson advice on using AI solutions for learning creativity and selfdevelopment Additionally interviews with winners of international competitions in artificial intelligence and the exact sciences will inspire young audiences to seek new opportunities for growth in this fieldTo conclude the day the conference will honour the winners of the AI Challenge for young data researchers the AIJ Contest for experienced AI specialists and unveil the results of the open selection of scientific papers for AIJ Science The best works will be published in a scientific journal issued jointly with the Russian Academy of Sciences and the best article will receive a monetary awardThe conference will be streamed live on the website in Russian English and Arabic with simultaneous interpretation into Russian Sign Language accompanying the main stage broadcast IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/a-three-day-journey-into-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-journey-2025-schedule-released-647136.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/surrendering-to-islamists-yunus-govt-in-bangladesh-cancels-plan-to-recruit-music-and-pe-teachers-646713.html Dhaka Nov 4 The Bangladesh government has cancelled its plan to create posts for music and Physical Education PE teachers in government primary schools weeks after facing criticism from several radical organisations local media reported on Tuesday Bangladeshs Ministry of Primary and Mass Education released a revised gazette on Sunday changing the Government Primary School Teachers Recruitment Rules 2025 Bangladeshbased The Daily Star reported The revised gazette did not include two new teaching positions which were mentioned in the earlier gazette released on August 28Additional Secretary of the ministrys School Division Masud Akhtar Khan stated A revised gazette has been issued While the earlier version listed four categories of teachers the new one includes only two The posts of assistant teachers for music and physical education are no longer includedHe refused to comment on whether the decision was taken after facing pressure from any particular group saying Please speak to the higher authorities about thatThe earlier gazette had mentioned two new assistant teacher positions for music and physical education along with other assistant teacher posts Educationists had welcomed the decision of the authorities to introduce music and physical education in schools calling it a longoverdue step towards encouraging creativity and allround learning at the primary levelHowever several Islamist organisations including HefazateIslam Islami Andolan Bangladesh JamaateIslami Khelafat Majlish Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish and Bangladesh Khelafat Andolan had criticised the decision of the authorities and demanded its withdrawalSince the collapse of the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 and Muhammad Yunus takeover as the Chief Advisor to the interim government Bangladesh seems to be regressing on multiple fronts including political freedom minority rights economic security and most significantly cultural secularism a report stated in OctoberHighlighting reports from human rights organisations minority advocacy groups and journalists it mentioned a disturbing rise in religious intolerance with secular symbols being targetted folk traditions suppressed and statues and murals integral to Bangladeshs cultural identity defaced or dismantledAccording to a report in Times of Oman the situation has led to a climate of fear and selfcensorship in the country while eroding the vibrant public culture that once embraced diversityData gathered by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council highlights 2442 instances of communal violence from August 2024 to mid2025 encompassing murders sexual assaults attacks on places of worship looting vandalism and property confiscations the report detailedIn just the first half of 2025 there were 258 incidents aimed at religious minorities 27 murders 59 assaults on places of worship and numerous homes and businesses were devastated The victims include men women and young people many of whom have been compelled to abandon their homes in terror it addedThe report stressed that several minority groups accused the Yunus administration of turning a blind eye to the attacks even when the perpetrators are knownWith radical factions like JamaateIslami reemerging in the public sphere there are growing concerns that the state is leaning towards appeasement or failing to curb extremist elements Although formal alliances remain unclear the notable rise in Islamist rhetoric the cancellation of secular cultural events and diminished protections for minority rights indicate a troubling shift it noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/surrendering-to-islamists-yunus-govt-in-bangladesh-cancels-plan-to-recruit-music-and-pe-teachers-646713.html Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/president-murmu-urges-kumaun-university-students-to-join-nation-building-646476.html Nainital Nov 4 IANS Highlighting the nations strides on the economic front President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday called upon students to join nationbuilding and use their knowledge to create an egalitarian societynbspAddressing the 20th convocation of Kumaun University in Nainital the President said The convocation might be seen as the culmination of formal education but all students should keep alive the urge to learn throughout their lifenbspEducation inspires students to serve the nation and society with humility the President saidnbspPresident Murmu said education is the foundation of a countrys development and the education system should not only develop skills and moral values but also strengthen the students characternbspOn Monday the President graced a function to commemorate the 125 years of the establishment of the Raj Bhavan NainitalnbspSpeaking on the occasion the President said that just as the Rashtrapati Bhavan is a symbol of the Republic in independent India Raj Bhavans are a symbol of the democratic system in the statesnbspIn this way after the formation of the state of Uttarakhand this building has become a part of Uttarakhands progress she saidThe President said that in a parliamentary system the Governor is the constitutional head of the states governance systemnbspThe Constitution makers determined the Governors powers and duties after much deliberation The people of the state view the Raj Bhavans as a revered place Therefore all members of the Governors team are expected to embody the ideals of simplicity humility morality and sensitivityThe President also praised Uttarakhands continuous progress and prosperity She expressed confidence that Governor Lt General Gurmit Singh Retd and his team will continue to provide invaluable inspiration to the residents of Uttarakhand and the state will continue to progressnbspPresident Murmu addressed the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly at Dehradun on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the formation of the statenbspShe said the state should move forward on the path of development while preserving natures gifts https://dailyworld.in/education/president-murmu-urges-kumaun-university-students-to-join-nation-building-646476.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/regulatory-panel-should-prioritise-projects-promoting-education-sports-and-social-progress-arunachal-guv-646451.html Itanagar Nov 3 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General KT Parnaik Retd on Monday asked the Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission APPEIRC to ensure quality education and also ensure that the private educational institutes follow the laiddown norms APPEIRC Chairman Tsering Naksang has called on the Governor at the Raj Bhavan in Itanagar and he handed over the annual report of the Commission for the year 202425 to Lieutenant General Parnaik Retd and apprised him of various activities undertaken by the Regulatory CommissionThe Governor said that through a robust system of accreditation inspections and performance audits the Commission should ensure that educational institutions meet national and global standards while fostering innovation inclusivity and employabilityHe also suggested that the Commission undertake projects that should contribute towards the states development and focus on fields of education sports and other social and cultural activitiesLieutenant General Parnaik Retd said that the Commission should align educational outcomes with the nations developmental priorities with special focus on skillbased learning innovation entrepreneurship and digital literacy in contributing towards Viksit Bharat2047He underscored that by fostering partnerships between academia industry and government it can bridge the gap between education and employability preparing youth to be drivers of growth and social transformationThe Governor emphasised that the Regulatory Commission should function as a transparent body committed to upholding academic excellence and equity in all institutionsHe said that it must set and periodically review benchmarks for quality education covering curriculum design teaching standards research output infrastructure and student welfareAPPEIRC members Limo Ete and Joram Aniya and Secretary AK Tripathy were present in the meetingIn a separate development Commanding Officer of the first Arunachal Pradesh NCC Battalion Colonel Samudra Vijay Sarma called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan on Monday and they discussed ways to further strengthen and expand NCC programmes and activities across the stateThe Governor emphasised that the reach of the NCC should extend to every district and institution in Arunachal Pradesh ensuring that the maximum number of students can benefit from itHe said that the NCC is not just an extracurricular activity but an integral part of education that nurtures unity discipline leadership patriotism and the noble spirit of Nation First among young minds IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/regulatory-panel-should-prioritise-projects-promoting-education-sports-and-social-progress-arunachal-guv-646451.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/free-coaching-classes-for-tnpsc-to-begin-in-chennai-from-today-646187.html Chennai Nov 2 Free coaching classes for aspirants preparing for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC Group 1 2 2A and 4 examinations will commence in Chennai on Sunday The initiative launched ahead of the expected announcement of the 2026 TNPSC recruitment schedule aims to provide quality guidance and support to candidates from marginalised and economically disadvantaged backgroundsThe programme is being organised by the Ambedkar Education and Employment Training Centre with support from the All India Insurance Employees Association and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Eradication FrontOver the past 14 years this governmentsponsored initiative has helped more than 1300 candidates secure positions in both state and central government servicesAccording to the organisers the classes are open to aspirants from the Scheduled Castes SC the Scheduled Tribes ST and the economically weaker sections across all communitiesThe sessions will be conducted every Saturday and Sunday from 930 am to 445 pm at the training centre in Chennai The weekend sessions are designed to help candidates systematically cover the TNPSC syllabus and gain a better grasp of the exam structureThe coaching will feature lectures by experienced trainers interactive group discussions and model tests that simulate real exam conditionsThe organisers said these methods have consistently improved candidates confidence and analytical skills helping them perform better in competitive examinationsThe focus is not just on completing the syllabus but on ensuring conceptual clarity and practical understanding the organisers said in a joint statementThey added that the initiative has been particularly beneficial for firstgeneration graduates and those unable to afford private coachingInterested candidates can register directly at the centre by bringing a passportsize photograph and valid address proof Admission will be on a firstcome firstserved basis the organisers saidThe training centre named after Dr BR Ambedkar has been instrumental in promoting education and employment opportunities among underprivileged sections of societyWith the upcoming TNPSC recruitment cycle expected to attract thousands of applicants across Tamil Nadu the organisers expressed hope that this free coaching initiative will provide a level playing field for deserving candidates IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/free-coaching-classes-for-tnpsc-to-begin-in-chennai-from-today-646187.html Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/two-children-killed-dozen-injured-in-school-van-suv-collision-in-kota-645955.html Kota Nov 1 Two schoolchildren were killed and more than a dozen others injured when a school van collided headon with an SUV in Rajasthans Kota district on Saturday morning police said According to police and eyewitnesses the accident near the 132 kV grid station in the Etawa police station area occurred when a tyre of the schools van suddenly burst causing the driver to lose control The van veered into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming SUV The impact of the collision was so severe that both vehicles overturned with the SUV rolling nearly 20 feet away from the road The front portion of the van was completely mangled and school bags and books were scattered across the roadside Locals who heard the loud crash and childrens cries rushed to the sceneSeveral villagers broke the vans windows to pull out the trapped children and passengers Police and emergency teams arrived shortly afterwards and with the help of villagers all injured children and adults were rushed to the Etawah SubDistrict Hospital Two students were declared dead on arrival Hospital officials reported that several of the injured sustained fractures and head injuries and were later referred to Kotas MBS Hospital for advanced treatmentThe deceased children were students of a private school in Etawa The accident site was marked by twisted metal and shattered glass reflecting the intensity of the collision It appears that a tyre burst caused the driver to lose control leading to the headon crash a police officer at the scene said As word of the tragedy spread families of the students gathered at the hospital where scenes of grief and mourning unfolded The cries of parents echoed through the corridors as doctors attended to the injured Police have seized both vehicles and begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash The incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over road safety and vehicle maintenance standards for school transport in the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/two-children-killed-dozen-injured-in-school-van-suv-collision-in-kota-645955.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/govt-to-consider-mandating-kannada-flag-hoisting-in-all-offices-during-november-dy-cm-shivakumar-646055.html Bengaluru Nov 1 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday announced that a proposal to make it mandatory to hoist the Kannada flag at all government and private offices throughout November will be discussed and decided in the next state cabinet meeting Speaking to the media after paying floral tribute to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari near Vidhana Soudha and receiving the parade salute at the Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations organised for school students at Kanteerava Stadium Shivakumar said Karnataka is not just a state it is a cradle of culture Kannada is not merely a language it is the voice of our inner selfFor those who learn it it is nectar for those who walk with it it is shade and light Kannada is a way of life We must protect this Kannada from the onslaught of English and Hindi languages he urgedQuoting poet Gopalakrishna Adiga the Deputy Chief Minister recited Our breath is Kannada our sweat is Kannada our name is Kannada our work is Kannada its all Kannada come join usFrom Adikavi Pampa to Basavanna Allama Prabhu Kanakadasa Purandara Dasa Kuvempu Bendre and Masti we have a great literary legacy Children must inherit and carry forward this treasure of literatureNoting Kannada has a history of nearly 2000 years Shivakumar who is also the state Congress President said There is something unique about this land Those who come here rarely wish to leave Karnataka is peaceful and inclusive People who come from outside have found food shelter and livelihood here That is the greatness of our mother Kannada and this sacred soil The atmosphere and culture here are unmatched anywhere else in the country Our land and water have the power to attract everyoneAll Kannadigas must stand united We must never forget the sacrifices dedication and hard work of those who upheld the honour of this language land and flag No other state in the country has both a state flag and a state anthem but we do We have installed the statue of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari in the premises of Vidhana Soudha We have made it mandatory that at least 60 per cent of the signage in the state be in Kannada We have also made it compulsory for industries factories and commercial establishments in Bengaluru to celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava he saidThis year has been a prosperous one The rains have cooled the soil and the KRS dam in Mandya has filled up three times in a single year Shivakumar addedAs Kannada poet Kuvempu described Karnataka is a garden of peace We must all rise above caste and religion and work together for the progress of Karnataka Bengaluru is shining on the global stage and the world is watching us We must take Kannada and Karnataka to the global level Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is the mother of the entire world the presiding deity of our landReminiscing about his childhood Shivakumar said Watching the school parade today reminded me of my school days I too used to wear the same uniform and march with discipline playing the bass drum I remembered walking in this very stadium during my school yearsSince the time of Emperor Ashoka Kannada has held a position of pride The media has done a remarkable job in showcasing the history of Kannada and Karnataka I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the people of Karnataka on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/govt-to-consider-mandating-kannada-flag-hoisting-in-all-offices-during-november-dy-cm-shivakumar-646055.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jaipur-tragedy-12-year-old-student-falls-to-death-from-school-building-646075.html Jaipur Nov 1 A 12yearold girl Amaira a sixthgrade student at a reputed private institution fell from the fifth floor of her school building on Saturday According to preliminary reports Amairas head struck a wall before she fell into nearby bushes leaving her critically injuredHearing her screams school staff rushed to the area and immediately took her to Metro Mass Hospital where doctors declared her dead on arrival Following the tragedy serious allegations have emerged against the school management with claims that staff tampered with the scene and erased key evidence Members of the Parents Association have questioned the schools safety and security protocols demanding a transparent inquiry Sources allege that blood stains and other traces of the incident were cleaned up shortly after the fall violating standard legal procedure that mandates preservation of evidence at accident sites Amairas parents Vijay Kumar Dev and Shibani Dev are reported to be in critical condition at the hospitalThe mother remains inconsolable repeatedly crying out Please return my daughter while the father is said to be unconscious due to shock The incident took place around 130 pm and a case has since been registered A police team led by the local station in charge reached the scene along with an FSL Forensic Science Laboratory team Officials confirmed that CCTV footage is being reviewed and all possible angles including negligence and foul play are being investigatedHowever the school management has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident The tragedy has once again raised urgent questions about student safety and emergency preparedness in private educational institutions Parents and activists are calling for strict accountability and a full forensic audit of the schools handling of the event IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jaipur-tragedy-12-year-old-student-falls-to-death-from-school-building-646075.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/anands-dropout-crisis-reversed-hundreds-of-students-return-to-classrooms-646104.html Anand Nov 1 Ek Kadam School Ki Ore One Step Towards School initiative has rekindled the light of education in the lives of many children in Anand district of Gujarat Led by the District Development Officer DDO and supported by the education department this campaign successfully encouraged students who had dropped out of school to return to their classrooms and continue their studies During the academic year 202425 approximately 750 students from classes 1 to 8 had left government schools in Anand Recognising the urgent need to address this issue the district administration launched a focused drive to bring these children back into the education systemDevahuti District Development Officer Anand explained that the campaign aimed not only to identify children who had dropped out but also to engage with their families and understand the reasons behind their departure We realised that a combination of social economic and personal challenges was keeping many children away from school Through counselling and community engagement we motivated both students and parents to rejoin the educational journey she saidThe education department played a critical role in this effort Archana Prajapati District Primary Education Officer Anand highlighted that extensive counselling sessions were conducted with children and their parents We spoke to families to understand the hurdles preventing children from attending school and worked to address their concerns Our goal was to make returning to school a smooth and welcoming process she saidAs a result of these coordinated efforts 252 students who had previously dropped out are now back in classrooms interacting with peers and catching up on their studies Mansi Solanki a student shared her excitement saying I feel so happy to be back in school and meet my friends again Im looking forward to learning and finishing my studiesThis initiative serves as a model for other districts in the state demonstrating how persistent administrative and educational interventions can tackle the dropout problem effectively Government schools often face challenges with students leaving midway but Anands campaign proves that targeted action community engagement and counselling can make a tangible difference IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/anands-dropout-crisis-reversed-hundreds-of-students-return-to-classrooms-646104.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/us-lawmakers-urge-trump-to-reconsider-h-1b-visa-crackdown-645910.html Washington Oct 31 US Representative Jimmy Panetta along with four other Congress members has written a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to reconsider his September 19th Proclamation on H1B visas due to its potentially negative impacts on the IndiaUS relationship The H1B visa programme is an important part of why the United States continues to lead in technological innovation and is needed now more than ever with the recent sharp rise of artificial intelligence Panetta said on ThursdayAlthough 75 per cent of current H1B visa recipients come from India the programme still needs to be enhanced and increased rather than limited to a select amount of people or corporations that can pay exorbitant amounts of money to get a visa My Congressional colleagues and I wrote and sent this letter to the Administration so that they not only preserve but also expand the H1B visa programme as a key factor for the United States to remain competitive in the 21st century he addedThe letter was sent to Trump on Thursday and was cosigned by Congressmen Ami Bera Salud Carbajal Derek Tran and Congresswoman Julie JohnsonNo Republican lawmaker signed the letterThey defended the H1B programme highlighting how many of Americas most successful companies were founded or led by former H1B holders who create new businesses job creation and keep the United States at the forefront of technological progressIndianAmericans and other H1B holders also comprise a thriving constituency in each of our districts enhancing our local economies contributing to our academic and civic institutions and strengthening our communities it notedThey also urged Trump to preserve and expand the H1B programme to strengthen Americas technological leadership create jobs for American workers and safeguard our national securityThe letter comes a day after Florida moved to ban H1B visa hiring across state universitiesSpeaking at a press conference at the University of South Florida in Tampa on Wednesday Governor Ron DeSantis said the decision is aimed at ensuring that Florida citizens are first in line for job opportunitiesThe US Department of Homeland Security had also issued new guidance on the H1B 100000 application fee providing a series of exemptions and carveoutsAccording to the new guidelines workers who switch to H1B visa status from other visa categories such as F1 student status wont be subjected to the 100000 application feeThe White House last week reiterated that President Trumps priority in reforming the H1B visa programme is to put American workers first and vowed to fight lawsuits filed against the administrations crackdownThe administrations H1B visa policy has faced legal challenges with two major lawsuits filed in courts including the one by the US Chamber of Commerce the countrys biggest business organisation IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/us-lawmakers-urge-trump-to-reconsider-h-1b-visa-crackdown-645910.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-mbbs-student-commits-suicide-hours-before-his-exam-645912.html Jaipur Oct 31 Aviral Saini 23 a thirdyear MBBS student at Jagannath Pahariya Medical College gave up just hours before his exams on Friday He hanged himself in his PG hostel room Aviral a resident of Alwar was shocked by his actionsFriends described Aviral as cheerful and responsible saying that he had breakfast with his friends Abhishek Sharma Lavesh Vitesh Sahu and Devesh Jain at around 730 am and then went to his room An official said that Aviral asked his friend to wake him up at 830 During the conversation he asked a friend about the rope but no one took him seriously he saidHe added that when his friends knocked on the door some time later there was no response When the door was broken open Aviral was found hanging from a noose He was immediately taken to RBM Hospital where doctors declared him dead he said The official said that upon receiving the information Hospital Superintendent Dr Nagendra Singh Bhadoria CMHO Dr Gaurav Kapoor and police officers arrived at the scene took custody of the bodys custody and kept it in the morgue for a postmortem examination Sewar Police Station incharge Satish Bhardwaj stated that the FSL team investigated the scene As of now no clear clues regarding the cause of suicide have been found he saidAvirals tragic death has raised many questions about the mental state of medical studentsThe long course constant pressure exam anxiety and uncertainty about the future are all factors that often break young people from within IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-mbbs-student-commits-suicide-hours-before-his-exam-645912.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/cpi-leaders-are-close-friends-and-brothers-says-ma-baby-as-cpi-645797.html New DelhiThiruvananthapuram Oct 31 CPIM General Secretary MA Baby on Friday described CPI leaders as close friends and brothers asserting that occasional disagreements between the two Left allies were natural and would not affect the unity of the ruling Left Democratic Front LDF in Kerala Baby said the CPIM had decided to put all further action on the PM SHRI issue on hold and refer it to a subcommittee for detailed examinationThe subcommittee will study the issue and bring clarity Until a final decision is reached no further steps will be taken he saidHe added that his personal intervention in the matter was not unusualI had earlier assured the state leadership that the central leadership would extend all necessary support It is natural for me to step in when needed he notedThe remarks come amid recent unease within the LDF after the CPI publicly expressed its reservations over the state governments stance on implementing the Centres PM SHRI scheme in KeralaHowever Baby dismissed speculation about a rift saying Some media outlets tried to project that the front was weakening but the Kerala leadership acted with maturity and composureEmphasising the coalitions cohesion Baby said differences of opinion within an alliance should be viewed in contextIn some situations certain things may be said but both sides understand and take it in the right spirit he remarkedHe also clarified that there was no need to question whether the state leadership had shown any lapse in cautionThose who earlier said that policy had changed have since clarified their statements he pointed outBaby said the CPIM Polit Bureau had not yet taken up the PM SHRI issue for formal discussion adding that it would soon be reviewed at that levelIncidentally the CPI the secondbiggest ally in the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayanled government was miffed when despite this issue being raised by their cabinet nominees neither Vijayan nor the State Education Minister V Sivankutty addressed their concerns and went ahead by signing the MoU with the Centre IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/cpi-leaders-are-close-friends-and-brothers-says-ma-baby-as-cpi-645797.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/mp-cm-transfers-over-rs-300-crore-in-scholarships-to-over-52-million-students-645555.html Bhopal Oct 30 In a landmark initiative aimed at bolstering educational access and social equity Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday transferred over Rs 300 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 52 million students under the Integrated Scholarship Scheme The ceremonial event was held at Samatva Bhavan Bhopal and was attended by School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh and Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay ShahWith a single digital click CM Yadav initiated the transfer of funds marking a significant moment in the states push for inclusive educationAddressing students and the public virtually the Chief Minister underscored the governments commitment to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder academic aspirationsThe programme was broadcast live to schools across all districts allowing students and educators to witness the occasion in real timeThe Integrated Scholarship Scheme implemented by the School Education Department under the Integrated Social Security Mission encompasses 20 types of scholarships administered by six departments School Education Scheduled Caste Welfare Tribal Welfare Denotified Nomadic and SemiNomadic Welfare Backward Classes and Minority Welfare and Social JusticeThe scheme benefits students from classes 1 to 12 enrolled in both government and nongovernment schools across the stateDistrict and blocklevel celebrations were held simultaneously with eligible students participating in local scholarship distribution programs MLAs and public representatives joined these events reinforcing the schemes reach and significance at the grassroots levelThe Rs 300 crore disbursed includes seven key scholarships from the School Education Department such as the General Poor Class Scholarship Sudama PreMetric Swami Vivekananda PostMetric and scholarships for children of retired government employees fatherless girls and the only daughter in a familyThese scholarships were approved and processed through the states upgraded Education Portal 30 ensuring transparency and efficiency By integrating multiple welfare departments under one umbrella the scheme simplifies access and amplifies impact making it a model for educational support nationwide IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/mp-cm-transfers-over-rs-300-crore-in-scholarships-to-over-52-million-students-645555.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/early-identification-support-can-help-kids-with-dyslexia-achieve-success-official-645193.html New Delhi Oct 28 Dyslexia is a different way of expressing knowledge said Sanjay Kumar Secretary Department of School Education and Literacy noting that with early identification and proper support kids with the condition can achieve success Kumar was speaking at the Walk for Dyslexia 2025 held in the national capital where the Rashtrapati Bhawan and Secretariat were lit up in red The walk was organised across the nation by the Changeinkk Foundation UNESCO MGEIP Orkids Foundation and Soch Foundation to spread awareness on DyslexiaDyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects reading writing and spelling resulting from differences in how the brain processes language October is observed as Dyslexia Awareness MonthKumar stressed the need to create awareness and acceptance around Specific Learning Disabilities SLDs particularly Dyslexia which remains one of the most common yet misunderstood learning differences among childrenEvery child learns differently Dyslexia is not a limitation but a different way of understanding and expressing knowledge With early identification support and empathy children with Dyslexia can achieve remarkable success Todays walk is a walk for awareness for compassion and for inclusion the Secretary saidHe also underlined the crucial role of PRASHAST 20 a mobile appbased screening tool developed by NCERT in helping schools identify children with disabilities including Dyslexia at an early stageEarly detection coupled with greater awareness among teachers parents and the wider community can make a real difference in ensuring that every child with Dyslexia receives the right support and opportunities to learn and thrive within an inclusive education system Kumar saidThe Department of School Education and Literacy under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme has undertaken several measures to strengthen early screening identification and support for children with SLDs including DyslexiaThese include the implementation of PRASHAST 2 the inclusion of dedicated modules on inclusive education in the Integrated Teacher Education Programme ITEP to strengthen preservice teacher preparationFurther the government has also provided customised learning support including teaching learning material necessary aids and appliancesassistive devices texttospeech reading tools etc accommodation and therapeutic support for children with SLD DyslexiaBlocklevel screening and identification camps are also held across States and UTs to ensure timely diagnosis and certificationAccording to global estimates Dyslexia affects one in every five individuals globally In India around 1215 per cent of all children with Special Needs CwSN enrolled in schools have been reported to have SLDs which may include children with Dyslexia as per government data IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/early-identification-support-can-help-kids-with-dyslexia-achieve-success-official-645193.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/80th-un-day-relevance-of-the-united-nations-today-deliberated-at-jindal-varsity-645276.html Sonipat Haryana October 28 The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy JSGP at the OP Jindal Global University JGU organised a seminar on the Relevance of the United Nations on the 80th Anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter also known as the San Francisco Treaty The programme of the seminar featured eminent experts from and on the United Nations faculty from the Jindal School of International Affairs JSIA and the JSGP as also scholars and researchers from different schools of the JGUThe keynote speakers were Dr Deodat Maharaj from the UN Technology Hub for Least Developed Countries and Dr Mitali Nikore from Nikore AssociatesIn his opening remarks Prof Dr Naresh Singh urged speakers to focus on the relevance of the United Nations now rather than dwell on the past aloneDean Ramaswamy Sudarshan provided a detailed narrative of the setting within which the United Nations was created its achievements many of which are unsung and its failures most of which are wellknownProf Ambassador Mohan Kumar explained that member countries need to come forth with funds and human resources instead of blaming the organisation whose core ethos and structure had served quite well and BRICS and G20 can play this role buffering against the skewness in membership of the UN Security CouncilDr Maharaj argued that our perspective regarding the relevance of the UN is determined by where the interlocutor is located geographicallyIn the developed countries the UN is often criticised for the failures of the UN Security Council due to the veto power exercised by the P5 countries and disparaged for its shrinking budget and human resource challenges The emerging economies like the BRICS and G20 have a more nuanced view and can contribute funds and human resources for UN Reform but permanent membership of the UNSC is a sticking pointWhen it comes to other less developed countries it is not feasible to develop without a strong role of the United Nations Hence for nearly 60 per cent of the countries in the world the UN is and will continue to be highly relevantDr Nikore provided an account of her own connect with the UN first as a child growing up inspired by the UN and then her initial engagement with UN Women HQ and subsequent ongoing work with a wide variety of UN agencies the World Bank and Asian Development Bank under the umbrella of Nikore AssociatesShe argued that the UN can stay relevant provided it reflects the Global South not only in terms of projects but even more so in its hiring practices at all levels including senior positions in HQs and regional officesShe argued that the diversity in the composition of leadership at all levels and across regions will make the UN more representative of the world today and therefore more relevantProf Veselin Popowski argued that the continued relevance of the UN can be done not only through the reform programmes such as UN80 but also by creating a new UN Charter with a World Parliament which eliminates the temporary gift of the veto power to the victors of World War II and rejuvenates the language and spirit of the UN Charter for young people and future generations in the 21st centuryProf Silvia Bottega argued that the extensive network of experts and projects of the UN and its funds and programmes and specialised agencies cannot be dismantled without damaging the very development trajectory of the world including the countries critical of the UNShe explained that the reform process needs to certainly include UNSC reform but also the reform of the specialised agencies with the required increase in budget and human resources for the agenciesProf Naresh Singh summarised the points made by the speakers and argued that the frame of thinking about development needed to evolve towards addressing complexity and system interdependency and that this change would also make the thinking about the UN more relevant especially given the challenges of climate change inequality and conflictDuring the interactive QampA scholars and researchers in the audience appreciated the insights from the speakers and raised queries regarding UN reform measures the prospects of UNSC reform and new sources of funding and leadership for the UN The perspectives from them included diverse views regarding the UNs continued relevance but found common ground in the discourse of complexity and spiritualityProf Suraj Kumar stated that the relevance of the UN has been questioned and debated since its very inception and that conversation is renewed virtually every decade if not annuallyEleanor Roosevelt the founding persona behind the creation of the UN and the host country role of the United States has described the United Nations as a dream implemented by a bureaucracy The dream is eternally relevant but the bureaucracy has to adapt and reform not only in terms of the UN80 Initiative but also in the mindset of the constituent organisations funds and programmes and specialised agencies and the mindset of UN staffIndia has 28 UN agencies that find it difficult to coordinate and contribute towards common goals and there is a sharp disjunct between international staff and national staff It is time for UN constituent organisations to give up the Ego and Logo and for UN staff to forego their selfdefinition in terms of nationality and see themselves as UN staff first and foremost IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/80th-un-day-relevance-of-the-united-nations-today-deliberated-at-jindal-varsity-645276.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/final-phase-of-rte-admissions-in-tamil-nadu-to-begin-on-oct-30-644887.html Chennai Oct 25 The School Education Department has announced that the final phase of admissions under the Right to Education RTE Act will commence across Tamil Nadu on October 30 marking a crucial step in ensuring equitable access to education for all children School Education Department Secretary B Chandra Mohan said that 7717 schools have registered under the RTE quota this year receiving 81927 applications for LKG and 89 applications for Class 1 for the academic year 202526The enrolment is being conducted under the 25 per cent reservation mandated by the RTE Act which guarantees free and compulsory education to children from economically weaker sectionsAccording to the schedule eligible students will be admitted on October 30 in schools where the number of applicants does not exceed the available seatsIn cases where the number of applications surpasses the seats a draw of lots will be conducted on October 31 following which the selected students will be enrolledOnce the process concludes all admitted children will be officially tagged under the RTE quota in the Education Management Information System EMIS portal ensuring transparency and monitoring throughout the academic yearChandra Mohan reiterated that schools are strictly prohibited from collecting any form of tuition or admission fees from students admitted under the RTE categoryIf any fees have already been collected they must be refunded within seven working days he emphasisedTo ensure smooth implementation districtlevel monitoring committees have been directed to oversee the process and a State helpline has been set up to assist parents and address grievancesThe state government remains fully committed to upholding every childs constitutional right to free and compulsory education Chandra Mohan saidThe RTE 25 per cent admission process will continue to be conducted in a transparent equitable and childcentred manner across Tamil NaduOfficials added that this years RTE admissions have seen an encouraging response from parents across the state reflecting growing awareness of the schemes benefits and the governments sustained efforts to make quality education accessible to all IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/final-phase-of-rte-admissions-in-tamil-nadu-to-begin-on-oct-30-644887.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-bjp-says-state-now-aligns-with-national-education-policy-644937.html Kozhikode Oct 25 Former state unit BJP president K Surendran on Saturday said that Kerala has finally adopted the correct stance on the National Education Policy NEP a position the BJP has long advocated Surendran noted that both the state government and a few Congressruled states have acknowledged that the BJPs position was right even as implementation lagged over the past four yearsHe criticised the delay in rolling out NEP initiatives pointing out that hundreds of thousands of students missed the benefits of the policys modern educational programsSurendran urged the government to implement the NEP this academic year itself without further delays stressing that children should not be inconveniencedHe added that the Left Front by creating unnecessary controversies had misled the public and is largely responsible for the current debates surrounding education reformsWelcoming the Education Ministers admission that there was no flaw in the NEP and that he had revised his earlier stance Surendran called for an apology to the public for the prolonged inactionHe described the CPIMs claim that the PMSHRI program is merely a tool to earn cash and that policies would not be implemented as laughable emphasizing that directives from the Central Government would be implemented in Kerala as in other statesSurendran further highlighted that curriculum reform falls under concurrent subjects allowing both the Centre and the state to interveneHe said that Prime Minister Narendra Modiled government would correct the historical narratives neglected by Congress encouraging students to learn about figures such as Veer Savarkar Dr Hedgewar and Pandit Deendayal UpadhyayaHe also took pot shots at the CPI noting that the CPI may bark but it wont bite Surendran pointed out that CPI claims including opposition to Maoist hunts and ration reforms have not materialized and even their ministers did not resign over controversial issues like the One India One Ration Card schemeAccording to Surendran the ongoing debates show that both the Left and Congress in Kerala are trying to mislead the public instead of focusing on practical implementation of education reforms IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-bjp-says-state-now-aligns-with-national-education-policy-644937.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/iim-calcutta-srfti-sign-mou-to-foster-collaboration-in-media-management-studies-644632.html Kolkata Oct 23 The Indian Institute of Management IIM Calcutta has informed on Thursday of signing a memorandum of understanding MoU with the Kolkatabased Satyajit Ray Film amp Television Institute SRFTI with the aim to foster collaboration in the area of media management studies The MoU marks the firstever collaboration between a premier business school and a leading institute of media excellence in India creating a pioneering framework for academic research and professional cooperation IIMCalcutta had claimedThe MoU was signed in the presence of the IIMCalcutta director Alok Kumar Rai and Samiran Datta vicechancellor of SRFTIThis collaboration seeks to bring together management principles and creative disciplines to nurture new perspectives in learning leadership and innovation By combining IIMCalcuttas strengths in management education consulting and capacity building with SRFTIs excellence in film media and storytelling the partnership aims to develop impactful programmes that bridge business strategy with creative practice a press statement issued by IIMCalcutta on Thursday readsUnder this framework both institutions will undertake joint research teaching and consultancy initiatives along with capacitybuilding and specialised training programmes that promote crossdisciplinary learning The partnership will also facilitate mutual exchanges and collaborative projects fostering synergy between analytical rigour and artistic expression the statement from IIMCalcutta addedAccording to it the arrangement also aspired to create a unique academic and professional ecosystem that would leverage creativity and media insight through the lens of management thereby contributing to the growth of Indias creative economy and expanding opportunities for students professionals and researchers alikeAlok Kumar Rai said that the MOU also sought to enhance collaboration encourage joint research and offer students increased training and opportunities relevant to the industry This will promote educational interactions between the two institutions and I am sure that the goal of this MoU will be achieved he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/iim-calcutta-srfti-sign-mou-to-foster-collaboration-in-media-management-studies-644632.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/teachers-e-attendance-dispute-reaches-mp-high-court-644704.html Jabalpur Oct 24 A group of 27 aggrieved educators has petitioned the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur challenging the mandatory implementation of the Hamare Shikshak Our Teacher app for electronic attendance marking The case filed by Jabalpur resident Mukesh Singh Barkade and his colleagues from various districts has thrust the contentious eattendance policy into the judicial spotlight highlighting deepseated grievances over technologys intrusion into the profession of teachingThe Madhya Pradesh High Court has demanded a reply from the government The next date of hearing is October 30 with the bench issuing a directive for the state government to furnish a detailed response by that dateAdvocate Anshuman Singh representing the petitioners argued before the court that the apps rollout has engendered a cascade of practical hardships transforming routine duties into bureaucratic ordeals This is not merely an administrative tool it undermines the trust inherent in the profession Singh contendedAt the heart of the dispute lies the School Education Departments decree effective from July 1 mandating all government schoolteachers numbering over 35 lakh across the state to log their attendance via the appUpon arriving at school educators must capture a live selfie with students upload it for GPS verification and repeat the process at dismissal Noncompliance invites salary deductions a penalty that has already ensnared thousandsAccording to teachers association officebearers in Vidisha district alone a staggering 1723 out of 2190 guest teachers 79 per cent have faced pay cuts for failing to comply sparking outrage and fears of financial destitution among lowwage contract staffSimilar scenes have unfolded in Anuppur where zero compliance was recorded in initial audits prompting stern warnings from the Directorate of Public Instruction DPIThe backlash has been volcanic Teacher unions including the Provincial Teachers Union and guest educator federations decry the system as inhuman and impractical a sentiment echoed in rallies across Umaria Chhindwara and IndoreIn Damoh irate faculty submitted memoranda to Collector Sudhir Kumar Kochar vowing street protests unless the order for salary slashes is rescinded Balaghat witnessed a mass strike by thousands of guest teachers who decried the absence of basic infrastructure Rural schools lack network coverage and many of us cant afford smartphones or data packs lamented one demonstratorPrivacy concerns loom large too with the app allegedly exposing personal details publicly breaching constitutional rights to dignity and data protection A female teacher refused to go for eattendance When she was slapped with a notice by the department superiors she replied citing breach of privacy as the mobile phone was not provided by the government but was her personal asset and she cannot give access to a thirdparty appA decade ago in 2014 the High Court dismissed a similar plea against phonebased eattendance deeming it a progressive reform for accountability Yet the current iteration bolstered by the Hamare Shikshak platform launched in June has amplified woesTeachers argue it erodes professional autonomy treating educators as machines rather than mentorsWe build futures not just fill registers This surveillance culture wounds the soul of teaching articulated a union leader from Gwalior where over 22000 educators grapple with the mandateThe governments rationale is unequivocal curbing absenteeism and enhancing punctuality in a sector plagued by irregularitiesDirector of Public Instructions DPI officials cite pilot successes in urban pockets insisting the app fosters transparency However critics counter that without addressing rural digital divides where 40 per cent of schools remain offline the policy is a recipe for inequityGuest teachers often on meagre honorariums of Rs 800012000 monthly bear the brunt with unions threatening provincewide agitation if the High Court does not intervene IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/teachers-e-attendance-dispute-reaches-mp-high-court-644704.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-hc-closes-schools-petition-over-headscarf-issue-644735.html Kochi Oct 24 The Kerala High Court on Friday closed a writ petition filed by St Ritas Public School against a directive from the Deputy Director of Education Ernakulam asking the school to allow a student to attend classes wearing a headscarf The move follows the decision by the parents of the student to discontinue her studies at the school and admit her to another institution that allowed her to wear a hijabDelivering the judgment Justice VG Arun observed After a detailed hearing there is a welcome submission that the 7th respondents parents have decided to discontinue her studies in the petitioners school and to admit her to another institution In view of such a decision I am of the opinion that the contentious issues raised need not be gone intoThe learned State Attorney has also stated that in view of this submission the state has decided not to precipitate the issue This Court is happy to note that better sense has prevailed and ultimately fraternity which is one of the foundational principles on which the edifice of our Constitution is built remains strong The writ petition is accordingly closedSt Ritas Public School a Central Board of Secondary Educationaffiliated institution managed by a minority community had earlier approached the Kerala High Court seeking police protection for its management staff and students citing alleged threats and mob intrusion by people of another minority community after it did not allow the girl student to wear a hijab with the school uniformFollowing this the Deputy Director of Education Ernakulam had issued a directive instructing the school to permit the student to attend classes wearing a headscarfThe school challenged the order arguing that state education officials have no authority over the internal regulations of Central Board of Secondary Educationaffiliated schools which come under the purview of the education BoardWith the parents decision to transfer the student the court deemed it unnecessary to examine the legal and administrative issues raised in the petition IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-hc-closes-schools-petition-over-headscarf-issue-644735.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-hc-orders-bar-council-to-approve-two-seats-for-transgender-students-644743.html Kochi Oct 24 The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Bar Council of India BCI to approve two seats for transgender students in all law colleges across the state Justice VG Arun issued the interim order while hearing a petition seeking to expedite the decision on the proposal which had been pending before the BCIThe court observed that the matter could not be kept waiting indefinitely for the Council to actDuring the hearing the petitioners counsel informed the court that at an earlier session the BCI had been directed to finalise a date for holding its General Council meeting to decide on the matterHowever the BCIs standing counsel told the court that the proposal was placed before the Standing Committee for Legal Education which after deliberation decided that the final call must be taken by the General CouncilThe standing counsel added that it was not possible to say when the next meeting of the General Council would be heldTaking note of this delay Justice Arun remarked In my opinion the issue cannot wait endlessly for the General Council of the Bar Council to meetAccordingly the court issued an interim direction to the BCI to approve the Kerala Governments request communicated through a letter dated August 6 for the creation of two seats for transgender students across all law colleges in the stateThe court also instructed that the approval should be given within ten days of receiving a copy of the orderThe directive came while hearing a petition filed by a transgender woman who was denied admission to Government Law College Kozhikode despite qualifying in the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations Kerala Law Entrance Examination KLEE 2025The petitioner also cited the landmark NALSA v Union of India judgment and the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act 2019 in support of her claim IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/kerala-hc-orders-bar-council-to-approve-two-seats-for-transgender-students-644743.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/hanging-in-room-kota-student-commits-suicide-after-failing-exams--644777.html Jaipur Oct 24 A 21yearold MBBS student of Kota Medical College died by suicide after reportedly falling into depression over failing in her exams The incident took place in Akashvani Colony which falls under the Nayapura police station area of Kota said officials on Friday According to SHO Vinod Kumar the deceased Prachi Meena 21 was a thirdyear MBBS studentHe said that she lived with her father Kamal Prasad and three siblings in a government quarterHer mother had passed away a few years ago and since then Prachi had been living with her family in Kota while pursuing her studies SHO Kumar saidHe said that Prachi had been deeply upset ever since she failed her medical exams adding that her father Kamal Prasad stated that she had been depressed for the past few daysOn Thursday while her elder sister was at home in another room Prachi ended her life by hanging herself from the ceiling fan in her room he saidSHO Kumar added that her sister upon discovering the tragic scene screamed for helpHearing her cries neighbours rushed in untied the noose and immediately took Prachi to a nearby private hospital Doctors there referred her to MBS Hospital where medical staff declared her dead after examination he saidSHO Kumar said that preliminary investigations suggest the cause of the suicide was depression related to academic failureNo suicide note was recovered from the spot However statements from family members and neighbours indicate that she had been mentally disturbed over her exam results he saidHe said that Prachis father Kamal Prasad works at All India Radio Jhalawar and commutes daily from Kota for his job adding that on learning about the tragedy he rushed home immediatelyPolice later conducted a postmortem at MBS Hospital and handed over the body to the family for the last rites he saidThe incident has once again highlighted the growing pressure and mental health challenges faced by students in Kota which is known as the countrys coaching hubThe police have registered a case under Section 174 of the CrPC and initiated further investigation said officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/hanging-in-room-kota-student-commits-suicide-after-failing-exams--644777.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/govt-aims-to-transform-youth-from-employment-seekers-to-job-givers-says-punjab-cm-644578.html Chandigarh Oct 23 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government is making efforts to transform the youth from job seekers to job givers Interacting with students of Shaheed Subedar Mewa Singh School of Eminence in Morinda town the Chief Minister said the government has heralded a new era of education revolution in PunjabHe said this revolution is giving desired results by grooming students for futuristic competitions and enabling them to excel in lifeCM Mann said on one hand unprecedented steps have been taken to provide jobs to the youth and on the other several endeavours have been made to channelise their unbounded energy in the stateThe Chief Minister said that as runways at the airports facilitate an aeroplane in a smooth take off in the same manner the state government is helping the youth to realise their dreamsHe said to help the children of Punjab turn their dreams into reality and reach new heights in life the state launched an education revolution in 2022CM Mann said that looking back at the past it is truly disheartening to see how flawed policies once deprived poor children of their right to educationHe said 118 Schools of Eminence are being established in the state with an investment of Rs 23174 crore These schools are considered a remarkable beginning toward a bright future for underprivileged childrenThe Chief Minister said students in these schools are being provided free uniforms and in particular free bus services have been arranged for girls so that not a single girl is left behind in accessing educationHe envisioned that these schools would serve as temples of the modern era illuminating the lives of thousands of studentsCM Mann said it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that students from private schools are now seeking admission into these Schools of Eminence reflecting the success of this modelLikewise the Chief Minister said that the concept of parentteacher meetings has also been introduced and has received overwhelming support from parentsHe said Punjab currently has 19200 government schools and nearly 25 lakh parents have participated in parentteacher meetings IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/govt-aims-to-transform-youth-from-employment-seekers-to-job-givers-says-punjab-cm-644578.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/andhra-pradesh-plans-indias-first-dedicated-ai-university-nara-lokesh-644445.html Amaravati Oct 23 Andhra Pradesh plans to establish Indias first dedicated Artificial Intelligence AI university state Education IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh said The minister who is currently on a visit to Australia also announced that AI curriculum is being introduced from the high school level supported by new AI and Robotics Labs across government schoolsLokesh held a series of strategic engagements with top universities business leaders and innovation experts across Brisbane and the Gold Coast aimed at strengthening the states global education partnerships investment prospects and sports infrastructure developmentAccording to the ministers office here at the Education Roundtable hosted by Queensland Trade and Investment he emphasised Andhra Pradeshs pioneering education reformsThe minister noted that the state is successfully integrating AI into governance to improve public services in education healthcare and welfare delivery The meeting saw participation from leading universities and government officials representing Queenslands education sectorAt Griffith Universitys Gold Coast campus Lokesh met Vice President Global Marnie Watson and explored the universitys advanced sports infrastructure Watson briefed the Minister on Griffith Universitys achievements since its establishment in 1975 and its international reputation for social justice sustainability and innovation across its five campuses in QueenslandDuring discussions Lokesh proposed the establishment of a Griffith University India Centre in Andhra Pradesh to coordinate student exchanges joint research and academic collaboration He urged the university to partner with Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation APSSDC and leading Andhra institutions such as SRMAP Andhra University and VITAP for dualdegree programs syllabus codesign and skill certification aligned with global standards He also invited Griffith University to participate in the upcoming Partnership Summit 2025 and AP Global Education Forum in NovemberIn Brisbane Lokesh participated in a highlevel Business Roundtable organised by the Consulate General of India and the AustraliaIndia Business Council AIBCAddressing the gathering he highlighted Andhra Pradeshs key role in IndiaAustralia trade especially following the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement ECTA which has doubled bilateral trade to USD 241 billionLokesh underscored Andhra Pradeshs transformation under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu with over Rs 10 lakh crore of new investments in the past 16 months including major commitments from Google and ArcelorMittal He invited Australian investors to explore the states industryfriendly policies and to attend the Partnership Summit 2025 in VisakhapatnamThe minister met Professor Cal Zenger from James Cook Universitys Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture discussing collaboration in aquaculture genetics He sought support in developing diseaseresistant highyield breeds of shrimp and fish as well as training programmes for APs aquaculture farmers and AIbased monitoring systems to enhance productivity and environmental sustainabilityLokesh also met senior representatives from Populous a globally renowned sports architecture firm behind iconic venues such as the London Olympic Stadium Ahmedabads Narendra Modi Stadium and New Yorks Yankee Stadium Lokesh invited the firm to contribute designs and expertise for Andhra Pradeshs ambitious Sports Hub Vision driven by Chief Minister Naidu IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/andhra-pradesh-plans-indias-first-dedicated-ai-university-nara-lokesh-644445.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/iit-madras-joins-applied-materials-india-to-boost-indias-semiconductor-innovation-644468.html New Delhi Oct 23 The Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras on Thursday announced a partnership with Applied Materials India to deploy the AppliedTwin digital twin framework to advance cuttingedge semiconductor research and workforce development The AppliedTwin platform is a sophisticated digital twin solution designed to model and optimise semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes the institute saidOn Thursday a handson workshop on AppliedTwin was conducted at IIT Madras drawing participation from more than 150 students and faculty members IIT Madras and the Tamil Nadu government are planning to establish a semiconductor fabrication facility with integrated reliability and packaging capabilitiesDeployment of AppliedTwin digital framework at IIT Madras marks a major leap toward strengthening Indias semiconductor RampD infrastructure and building an industryready workforce the release saidProf V Kamakoti Director IIT Madras said that the AppliedTwin framework will enable faculty and students to accelerate concept creation prototyping testing and process exploration virtually thereby reducing RampD cost and time significantlyBy integrating advanced digital twin technologies into our curriculum and research we aim to contribute significantly to the countrys goal of becoming a global hub for semiconductor design and manufacturing Kamakoti saidThe foundational software powering AppliedTwin is designed to foster collaboration and build an innovation network across suppliers government customers and RampD institutionssupporting the development of Indias semiconductor ecosystemThe software solution offered to IIT Madras includes a multiphysics modelling tool and TOPO a topography simulatorStudents across institutions and MSMEs can access the software through the IITM platform through Swayam Plus the release notedWith access to virtualised semiconductor process experimentation students and researchers will gain handson understanding of real fabrication workflows before Indias physical FAB infrastructure reaches full scale the institute said IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/iit-madras-joins-applied-materials-india-to-boost-indias-semiconductor-innovation-644468.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/vijayan-govt-saffronising-education-to-please-rss-cong-on-pm-shri-scheme-644508.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 23 Former president of Congress unit in Kerala MM Hassan has accused the Pinarayi Vijayanled LDF government of attempting to saffronise Keralas education system to appease the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS He said the states move to implement the PM SHRI scheme despite opposition from the CPI the secondlargest party in the ruling LDF is a deliberate attempt to align with the BJPs ideological agendaThe government is luring people with the promise of central funds just like leading a goat to the slaughterhouse by showing it green grass Hassan remarkedAccording to him CM Vijayan and Education Minister V Sivankutty are trying to tie Keralas education sector to the RSS fold betraying the states secular and progressive valuesThis is an injustice to our future generations he said alleging that the governments lastminute approval of the scheme was aimed at utilising the Central funds to settle salary arrears and other expendituresHassan said the CPIM was compromising its ideological stance to maintain cordiality with the BJPThe CPIM and the BJP are now bound by a hidden understanding Pinarayi Vijayan alone wants to please the BJP and the Centre but the Education Minister must not yield he saidHe also criticised the CPIM leadership for silencing the Education Minister who had initially opposed the schemeEven the CPI State Secretarys objections to the Centres education policy have been ridiculed by the CPIM leadership Hassan noted adding that the Left was now ready to sacrifice its ideals for the sake of central fundsCiting Karnatakas example Hassan pointed out that even a BJPruled state had framed its own education policy rejecting the unscientific and communal elements of the National Education Policy NEPWhy cant Kerala show the same courage he asked urging the state to follow Tamil Nadus model of legal resistance to the Centres policiesHassan alleged that the Pinarayi government routinely diverts funds from Central schemes for routine expensesHe said the Centres condition that Kerala must accept an RSSinspired education policy to receive funding was an attack on federal principlesThe PM SHRI schemes saffronisation agenda threatens Keralas educational foundations and future generations It cannot be accepted he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/vijayan-govt-saffronising-education-to-please-rss-cong-on-pm-shri-scheme-644508.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/hijab-row-intensifies-education-minister-assures-on-request-admission-to-girl-643797.html Kochi Oct 18 Stepping into the growing hijab controversy at Palluruthy Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday said the government would ensure the affected student is admitted to a staterun school if her parents make a request If the parents of the girl come to us we will make arrangements to admit her to any government school Sivankutty saidHis remarks came after the family of the student decided not to send their daughter back to St Ritas Public School following the recent row over wearing the hijabThe controversy erupted earlier this week when the school barred the Muslim girl from entering the campus wearing a hijab citing a violation of its uniform codeThe family alleged that the child was mentally harassed by the school authorities prompting complaints to the Chief Minister and the Education MinisterSivankutty had earlier criticised the school management for misleading the government on an issue involving fundamental rightsOn Saturday he reiterated that the government would not tolerate actions that affect a students right to educationSenior Indian Union Muslim League leader P K Kunhalikutty described the school managements stand as a reflection of growing intoleranceIt is wrong for one community to dictate what members of other communities should wear in a school This is an issue that should have been resolved through understanding not through rigid rules If everything is reduced to legal technicalities it will only create more problems Kunhalikutty saidHe also criticised the schools press conference on the matter calling it an example of intoleranceA hijab is just a small piece of cloth on a childs head no different from the veil worn by nuns Unfortunately a childs education was disrupted because someone feared a headscarf Such things should not happen in Kerala he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/hijab-row-intensifies-education-minister-assures-on-request-admission-to-girl-643797.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/hijab-row-setback-for-kochi-school-as-kerala-hc-refuses-stay-seeks-states-response-643644.html Kochi Oct 17 The Kerala High Court on Friday has directed the state attorney to obtain instructions regarding a directive issued by the Deputy Director of Education DDE Ernakulam asking St Ritas Public School a CBSEaffiliated Christian management school to allow a Muslim girl student to attend classes wearing a headscarf A bench of Justice VG Arun asked the state to provide guidance on the matter while refusing to grant an interim stayCounsel appearing for the school requested a stay but the judge observed that no coercive steps can be taken because it is a CBSE schoolYou know nothing could be done I am not passing an interim order for the sake of passing one Let the State Attorney get instructions Justice Arun saidEarlier the school had approached the High Court seeking police protection for its management staff and students following alleged threats and a mob intrusion linked to its uniform policyThat request had been grantedIn the current writ petition the school contends that the Kerala government has not enacted any law allowing religious attire in schools and that enforcing such permission would compromise the secular and inclusive ethos of educational institutionsThe management argues that the DDE and other Kerala Education Department officials acted beyond their jurisdiction by directing the school to deviate from its dress code as St Ritas is an unaided minority institution affiliated with the CBSEThe petition also asserts that state education officers have no authority over the internal regulations of CBSE schools which are governed by the Central Board of Secondary EducationIt cites the 2018 Kerala High Court ruling in Fathima Thasneem amp Another v State of Kerala which upheld that individual rights cannot override institutional discipline in matters of uniformsThe school is seeking the quashing of the DDEs notice a declaration that state authorities lack jurisdiction over CBSEaffiliated schools and an interim injunction restraining any coercive action against the institutionThe High Court is expected to hear the matter further after the State provides its instructionsThe Class 8 girl student has not attended classes after the row broke out last week Her parents on Friday said that they are not going to send her to the school again while the Principal went on record to state that they have no problem if she returns IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/hijab-row-setback-for-kochi-school-as-kerala-hc-refuses-stay-seeks-states-response-643644.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/indian-navy-signs-mou-with-iit-delhi-with-focus-on-crew-centred-warship-design-643679.html New Delhi Oct 17 The Indian Navy has signed an MoU with IIT Delhi for the creation of Subject Matter Expertise in crewcentred warship design it said on Friday Signed on October 16 the MoU said The partnership brings a structured processbased approach towards improving habitability onboard enabling the Indian Navy to evolve indigenous crewcentric standards amp reduce reliance on external benchmarksThe MoU was signed by Rear Admiral Arvind Rawal Assistant Chief of Materiel Dockyard amp Refit Indian Navy and Prof Rangan Banerjee Director of IIT Delhi Under the MoU IIT Delhi researchers from its Department of Design will research the safety efficiency and habitability of various ongoing and future new construction projects and provide inputs in ship designsIndian Navy and IIT Delhi will work towards the overarching aim of improving the Quality of Life QoL onboard Indian Naval ships which may also be extended to the mercantile marine and any other Indian ethnicitybased habitability requirement IIT Delhi said in its press noteThe Institute will study existing ship designs by the Indian Navy and will study existing ship designs by the Indian Navy and will conduct comparative analysis of their designs with international standards along with safety user experience comfort and other parametersSpeaking about the MoU with IIT Delhi RAdm Arvind Rawal Asst Chief of Materiel Dockyard amp Refit Indian Navy said This MoU marks a significant step forward in our shared endeavour to make Indian warships not just formidable in combat but also exemplary in terms of crew comfort efficiency and habitability Through this partnership we are joining hands with one of the nations premier academic institutions to build subject matter expertise in crewcentric warship designThe initiative introduces a scientific processbased approach to habitability bringing in the disciplines of ergonomics human factors and design optimisation into naval architecture he addedProf Rangan Banerjee Director of IIT Delhi said We are delighted to be working with the Indian Navy to improve the comfort conditions for our naval officers and crew using the latest scientific design tools and techniques This MoU will broaden IIT Delhis existing links with the Navy in underwater and electronics and postgraduate programmes in naval construction IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/indian-navy-signs-mou-with-iit-delhi-with-focus-on-crew-centred-warship-design-643679.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/we-will-wholeheartedly-welcome-student-if-she-comes-kerala-school-principal-after-hijab-row-643524.html KochiThiruvananthapuram Oct 17 The Principal of St Ritas High School Palluruthy near Kochi on Friday said the educational institution will wholeheartedly welcome the student if she decides to come back For the past week this school was at the centre of a controversy after the father of an eighthgrade student raised concerns about the way his daughter was not allowed to wear a hijabThe private School authorities said that it was against their rules Things turned worse after State Education Minister V Sivankutty asked for an immediate report from the district Education authoritiesBy then the father of the girl student had agreed to abide by the rules but with the Minister speaking tough the girl student had not returned to attend classesSources said that the parents of the girl are not interested in sending their daughter backOn Friday Sivankutty again strongly criticised the school managements handling of the situation accusing it of attempting to politicise the matterThere is a deliberate attempt to blame the government The management should not try to challenge the state he said warning against further provocation and those who were responsible for this have to answerSoon after Sivankuttys statement the Principal of the School told the media that she wished to thank the High Court and their legal expert for helping themWe also wish to thank the Education Minister Our aim is to uplift our students Our thanks also to Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden who intervened in the issue and to our MLA KBabu Shone George BJP leader who came to us when the issue surfaced Our Church higherups also stood with us and the media also said the PrincipalIf the student returns we are all wholeheartedly ready to welcome her and hope the best will happen We offer the Indian way of education to uphold Indian and Kerala culture Beyond the curriculum we teach our students human values and the importance of humanity We also teach them to protect the environment said the PrincipalThere are issues before the Court and hence we will always respect the legal system and the government said the Principal IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/we-will-wholeheartedly-welcome-student-if-she-comes-kerala-school-principal-after-hijab-row-643524.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/even-as-hijab-row-settles-kerala-minister-sivankutty-blames-school-management-643409.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 16 Even as the hijab row at a private school in Palluruthy near Kochi has now settled Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Thursday launched an attack on the school management for what he termed as an organised attempt to politicise the issue and blame the government The controversy had erupted after an eighthgrade student was allegedly barred from entering her classroom for wearing a hijab as it was against the school rulesWhile the girls father initially agreed to abide by the rules things went astray following the alleged intervention of external forcesThe school was closed for two days and in the meantime the issue was amicably settled However after Sivankuttys Facebook post in which he asked for a report on the incident things went out of controlWhile the school management was firm and backed by a 2018 Kerala High Court order giving the school management freedom to formulate rules the Palluruthy School decided to approach the High CourtOn Wednesday fresh talks resolved the issue with the girls father agreeing to abide by the rulesHowever Sivankutty was irked by the firm stand taken by the school authorities that they would take legal recourseOn Wednesday Sivankutty went on record to say that since the issue has been amicably resolved there was no further need for the government to interveneHowever irked by the widespread criticism over his social media remarks the minister minced no words and accused the school management of trying to deliberately escalate the situation for political mileageThere is a clear and calculated attempt to shift the blame onto the government The management is trying to politicise a sensitive issue he said and warned that the government would not tolerate any attempt to undermine its authority in matters concerning education and fundamental rightsHe was particularly critical of the schools principal the PTA president and the legal counselMeanwhile the girl student also did not attend the classes on Thursday IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/even-as-hijab-row-settles-kerala-minister-sivankutty-blames-school-management-643409.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/operation-sindoor-was-symbol-of-countrys-self-reliance-rajnath-singh-643435.html Pune Oct 16 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Operation Sindoor was a symbol of the countrys selfreliance and the Army performed bravely using weapons made in India The Indian youth have taken a big initiative in the production of defence equipment and in the last 10 years our defence equipment production has increased from Rs 46000 crore to Rs 150 lakh crore In this the private sector has contributed about Rs 33000 crore The goal is to increase our production capacity to Rs 3 lakh crore and exports to Rs 50 lakh crore by 2029 he said while speaking at the sixth convocation of Symbiosis Skills and Professional UniversityIndia has always given the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam through its actions While the country is trying to become selfreliant in the field of defence the courses started in institutions like Symbiosis are a commitment to nationbuilding along with education The graduates here will prepare the defence equipment of the new era said the Defence MinisterHe asserted that a capable India will be built through skill development and at this time when the world is changing rapidly and new ideas new systems and new technologies are emerging every moment in such an uncertain world skills will play a crucial role Therefore there is a need for everyone to move the country forward through skills Along with the Central government the Maharashtra government is also setting up skill development training facilities and encouraging them to build a capable and selfreliant India through skill development said the Defence MinisterThe Minister further stated that skill education is important for building a country and a skilled person contributes to creation Creation is an important characteristic of a human being and only a person engaged in creation can give direction to society In todays era not only is knowledge useful but also the art of applying it is important Therefore the aim of todays education should be to instil in the minds of students how to bring the things learned into life he addedAs the country moves towards a new India emphasis is being placed on Skill India Startup India and Make in India The Central government has set up a separate ministry to promote skill development This ministry has tried to convert the challenges in this sector into opportunities Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana skill training has been provided to 163 crore candidates Through Jan Shiksha Sansthas more than 30 lakh candidates from rural tribal and marginalised groups have been trained in sewing embroidery handicrafts fruit processing and health care assistant said the Defence MinisterAccording to Rajnath Singh under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana traditional artisans of the country are being empowered and 22 lakh artisans have been provided with modern tools of trade This has created a conducive environment for skill development in the countryIf the youth of the country have skills no power in the world can stop us Considering the progress in the field of skill development in the country I believe that todays generation will acquire skills and create the technological generation of the next era However it is necessary to be sensitive with skills and use them for society said Minister SinghHe said the whole world will now be like a new university for the graduates who will graduate from the university These graduates should have a broad perspective without worrying about the future The graduates will lay the foundation of a new era by continuously working on the basis of their skilled intellect and with skill determination and hard work he notedChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in his address said Maharashtra will be made a hub of defence technology As the country continues to move forward in the field of defence production the state government is trying to make Maharashtra a hub of defence technology Maharashtra has played an important role in this field In the coming time investment production and manpower generation in this field will take place in the state he added He appealed to the graduates to contribute to the society that has built the education system for usIf the country wants to emerge as a superpower there is a need to provide skills to the youth of the country and transform them into skilled manpower However the number of educational institutions that have created the necessary system for this sector is limited he saidEarlier the Universitys School of Defence and Aerospace Technology was inaugurated by the dignitaries Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Fadnavis visited the Skill Training Centre of Excellence and interacted with needy students sponsored for skill training by various industries IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/operation-sindoor-was-symbol-of-countrys-self-reliance-rajnath-singh-643435.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/religious-tolerance-and-coexistence-is-true-humanity-siddaramaiah-643318.html Mysuru Oct 15 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that if transformation has to take place in a rigid society the ideals and philosophies of Buddha Basava and Ambedkar must reach more people He was speaking after inaugurating the International Buddhist Cultural Confluence Buddha Mahasammelana and Journey of Human Fraternity 2025 organised at Maharajas College Grounds in Mysuru on WednesdayThe event was jointly hosted by the Karnataka State Bhikshu Association Buddhist organisations Ambedkarite associations and Vishvamaitri Buddha ViharaTolerance of other religions and coexistence must be embraced he underlined Inequality exists because not everyone has equal opportunities Ambedkar emphasised that equality is possible only when every individual gains social and economic strength Peace nonviolence and truth can prevail in the country only when every individual embraces tolerance towards other religions and coexistence he saidWe must shed the mindset of slavery he stressed and stated The Congress government has the credit of implementing the SCSPTSP Act Except for Andhra Pradesh Telangana and Karnataka no other state has implemented it Every poor person must be economically empoweredWe must shed the mentality of slavery so that everyone can live as human beings Love must defeat hatred The teachings of Buddha and Basavanna should be incorporated into everyones life laying the foundation for building an equal society CM Siddaamaiah underlinedAn allocation of Rs 42000 crore has been made under the SCSPTSP scheme To build an equal society every individual must gain economic strength Our government introduced reservations in contracts Even though the Supreme Court did not allow reservation in promotions a committee was formed and based on its report reservation in promotions was implemented he saidHe said that along with awareness about equality supporting programs brings social and economic strength To eliminate inequality our government introduced various Bhagya and Guarantee schemes during our tenureBecause of the Shakti scheme during the Hasanamba temple visit in one single day out of 9 lakh devotees nearly 70 per cent were women Women are now independently travelling to temples and workplaces becoming selfreliant he saidThrough the guarantee schemes each family is receiving Rs 4000 to Rs 5000 per month he addedTo remove social inequality people must be empowered educationally socially and economically Great reformers like Buddha Basavanna and Ambedkar worked in this direction The caste system is deeply entrenched in society Because of the conspiracy of certain Manuists real change has not yet been possible The Chief Minister said that Minister Priyanka Kharge had written to the government urging restrictions on organisations conducting their activities in public spaces adding that instructions have been given to the Chief Secretary to submit a report on the steps taken in Tamil Nadu There will always be obstacles to our efforts for social change To curb superstitions and regressive practices our government has enacted laws he addedSiddaramaiah said that Ambedkar never stood for any one caste but believed in equality and the creation of an equal society where all castes were treated as one A stagnant society must be energised with economic empowerment Ambedkar propagated the mantra of education organisation and struggle and through it he envisioned social change In earlier times Shudras and women were denied education he saidRecalling an incident from his student days Siddaramaiah said that despite many efforts at reform castebased discrimination continues to resurface in society IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/religious-tolerance-and-coexistence-is-true-humanity-siddaramaiah-643318.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ras-2023-ajmer-farmers-son-tops-truck-drivers-son-secures-10th-rank-643320.html Jaipur Oct 15 The Rajasthan Public Service Commission RPSC has announced the final results of the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination RAS 2023 Candidates from Ajmer and Nagaur districts dominated the top positions with three from each making it to the top 10 The top three ranks were all secured by candidates from Ajmer district while Jaipur Jhunjhunu Hanumangarh and Bikaner districts had one candidate each in the top 10Topping the RAS2023 exam Kushal Chaudhary hails from Dungaria Kalan village in Ajmer He currently works as a lab assistant at a government school in Tabiji and resides in the police line quarters Kushal said My father is a farmer I studied on my own and succeeded on my second attempt Vikas Siyag from Kolayat Bikaner achieved the 10th position in RAS2023 He works as a junior assistant at the Government Senior Secondary School Ranjitpura under the Education Department Vikas who succeeded in his second attempt shared I cleared the RAS 2021 prelims but could not pass the mains After that I gave my 100 per cent for the 2023 exam I was confident this time to crack the exam and my hard work has finally paid off Vikass father Nathuram Siyag is a truck driver and farmer while his mother Pappu Devi is a homemaker I dedicate my success to my parents whose sacrifices made this achievement possible said VikasAccording to RPSC interviews for 2188 candidates concluded on October 14 and the final results were released on Wednesday night October 15 The recruitment drive announced on June 28 2023 will result in the appointment of 972 new officers across Rajasthan Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma congratulated the successful candidates saying The youth have reaped the rewards of their hard work and dedication They will play a key role in the states development The government is committed to providing timely and transparent employment opportunities to the youth IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ras-2023-ajmer-farmers-son-tops-truck-drivers-son-secures-10th-rank-643320.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/kochi-hijab-row-school-management-rejects-allegations-of-rights-violation-643140.html Kochi Oct 15 The management of St Ritas Public School Palluruthy on Wednesday strongly denied allegations that a Class 8 student was barred from the class for wearing a hijab calling the report submitted to the authorities factually incorrect We received the mail from the government at 915 am to give a report We submitted our report immediately The Education Officer of the government spoke to all of us The report that has been submitted is not factual we have all the evidence to prove it The matter is now before the court and we will let it take its course the Principal said on WednesdayCiting the 2018 Kerala High Court verdict on the issue she stressed We have not denied the right to education She is our student and all students are equal to usThe Principal also pointed out that the matter had been amicably resolved between the school management and the girls father on Tuesday before the Education Minister intervenedThe father had stated to the media that they would abide by the schools rules and made it clear he would not be part of any communal overtures she addedSupporting this stand a teacher said this girl student came to the school on the 7th 8th and 10th of this monthSome Muslim parents have said their children are being pressured to wear the hijab which is very difficult for them The Education Officers report is factually wrong We have done nothing wrong and have not pressured anyone If any order comes that is not correct we will go before the law of the land the teacher saidThe school reopened on Wednesday after a twoday closure following the controversyThe student concerned did not attend the school with her parent citing health issuesA strong police force was present outside the schoolEducation Minister V Sivankutty said the government had intervened after an inquiry by the Ernakulam Deputy Director of Education found serious lapsesThe inquiry concluded that the schools action amounted to a violation of the Right to Education Act and the constitutional guarantee of religious freedomHibi Eden Congress MP who mediated talks between the school and the family said the father had assured he would not allow communal forces to exploit the issue IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/kochi-hijab-row-school-management-rejects-allegations-of-rights-violation-643140.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/work-needed-on-ground-not-just-on-paper-rajasthan-hc-slams-state-govt-over-dilapidated-schools--643316.html Jaipur Oct 15 The Rajasthan High Court has strongly reprimanded the state government over the poor condition of school infrastructure across the state Taking suo motu cognisance of a tragic incident involving the death of students due to a school building collapse in Jhalawar the court emphasised that action must go beyond paperwork and reflect visible improvements on the groundQuestioning how repairs will be done for Rs 5 lakh a division bench comprising Justice Mahendra Goel and Justice Ashok Kumar Jain asked about the adequacy of the funds allocated for school repairs The Advocate General Rajendra Prasad submitted an affidavit stating that Rs 5 lakh had been earmarked for repairs of the most dilapidated schools with the work expected to be completed by March 2026 Repairs in other schools would be completed by November 2026 The bench questioned this move stating How can repairs be done for Rs 5 lakh Lakhs are spent just on whitewashing It seems the budget was allocated without any prior inspection In response the Advocate General said the government was prepared to increase the budget if required He also noted that 1146 per cent of the total school education budget had been approved for infrastructure improvementDissatisfied with the existing oversight mechanisms the High Court directed that repair work should be inspected by an independent agency rather than the Public Works Department PWD citing recurring issues arising from contractor negligence The court asked all parties involved to submit names of potential independent bodies for the task and reiterated the need for impartial monitoring The bench further remarked You talk about work but nothing is visible on the ground Even today students are studying under tin sheds Highlighting the need for a systematic approach the court instructed that schools across all districts be graded based on their condition to ensure repair work is carried out in a prioritised and structured mannerThe bench directed the state government to submit a comprehensive action plan by October 31 including timelines budgets and monitoring mechanisms The Advocate General informed the court that additional funds from the central government are expected in November and requested time to present a full roadmap The matter will be heard again on October 31 with the court stating it will continue to monitor the situation closely keeping the safety of students as the highest priority IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/work-needed-on-ground-not-just-on-paper-rajasthan-hc-slams-state-govt-over-dilapidated-schools--643316.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/3-share-nobel-in-economics-for-innovation-driven-sustained-economic-growth-642860.html Stockholm Oct 13 IANS The final Nobel for Economics of this years prize season went to Joel Mokyr Northwestern University the US Philippe Aghion College de France and INSEAD Paris France and Peter Howitt Brown University the US on Monday for having explained innovationdriven sustained economic growthnbspWhile with one half of the coveted prize went to Mokyr for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress the other half was awarded jointly to Aghion and Howitt for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction said the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences while presenting the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025Over the last two centuries for the first time in history the world has seen sustained economic growth This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity This years laureates in the Economic Sciences Joel Mokyr Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt explain how innovation provides the impetus for further progress said the AcademynbspMokyr used historical sources as one means to uncover the causes of sustained growth becoming the new normalnbspHe demonstrated that if innovations are to succeed one another in a selfgenerating process we not only need to know that something works but we also need to have scientific explanations for whyThe latter was often lacking prior to the industrial revolution which made it difficult to build upon new discoveries and inventions He also emphasised the importance of society being open to new ideas and allowing change according to a statement by the AcademynbspMeanwhile Aghion and Howitt also studied the mechanisms behind sustained growthnbspIn an article from 1992 they constructed a mathematical model for what is called creative destruction when a new and better product enters the market the companies selling the older products lose out The innovation represents something new and is thus creative However it is also destructive as the company whose technology becomes passe is outcompetedIn different ways the laureates show how creative destruction creates conflicts that must be managed in a constructive manner Otherwise innovation will be blocked by established companies and interest groups that risk being put at a disadvantagenbspThe laureates work shows that economic growth cannot be taken for granted We must uphold the mechanisms that underlie creative destruction so that we do not fall back into stagnation said John Hassler Chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic SciencesLast year the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to three US economists for providing new insights into why there are such vast differences in prosperity between nations trying to help solve the puzzle of why some countries are rich and others are poornbspDaron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT and James A Robinson from the University of Chicago in the US were awarded the coveted honour for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity https://dailyworld.in/education/3-share-nobel-in-economics-for-innovation-driven-sustained-economic-growth-642860.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/viksit-bharat-buildathon-is-nurturing-global-innovators-in-school-dharmendra-pradhan-642885.html New Delhi Oct 13 IANS Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday kicked off the countrys largest school hackathon Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 vowing to nurture globallevel innovators in schools to help make Viksit Bharat2047nbspWe can achieve the target of Viksit Bharat2047 in the next 22 years only by using the innovations of children who are in school at present he saidnbspThe countrys economy health services education sector agriculture and environment need new ideas and imagination and only the new generation in school can contribute he saidHe said the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 scheduled between 10 AM and 11 PM on Monday is a means to germinate the idea of becoming jobcreators in the young generationnbspThe commitment to become jobcreators is getting stronger among the new generation and strengthens the economy he saidnbspThis Buildathon is the beginning to prepare the next generation to shoulder the responsibility of global innovation aligning with the priority of the New Education Policy 2025 he saidnbspThis is Indias largestever student innovation initiative and a historic step toward the vision of Viksit Bharat he saidThe Buildathon is an opportunity given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the young generation to dream big about Viksit Bharat I thank all students mentorteachers parents and officials of education departments of States and the Centre for organising this event he saidnbspThe Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 is a nationwide initiative inviting schools and teachers to empower students from classes 6 to 12 to showcase their creativity and problemsolving skillsnbspThe event is aimed at strengthening the culture of innovation at the school level by encouraging students to ideate or build prototypes on four themes Atmanirbhar Bharat Swadeshi Vocal for Local and Samriddh BharatThe Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission NITI Aayog has launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 which has received an overwhelming response from students and is engaging participants from about 3 lakh schools nationwidenbspEarlier giving a major boost to the initiative Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Test Pilot Indian Air Force and Astronaut with ISRO and Brand Ambassador of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon in his video message urged students to join the initiative and contribute to Atmanirbhar BharatAddressing students he highlighted that the Buildathon offers a unique platform for Grades 612 to showcase creativity He said that every idea big or small can help shape Viksit Bharat 2047 Students must think innovatively and develop prototypes addressing reallife challenges including Vocal for Local and harnessing the potential of Swadeshi he addednbspThe Buildathon features a Rs 1 crore award pool which will be distributed among 10 nationallevel winners 100 statelevel winners and 1000 districtlevel winners https://dailyworld.in/education/viksit-bharat-buildathon-is-nurturing-global-innovators-in-school-dharmendra-pradhan-642885.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/nagaland-varsity-study-explores-tea-blossoms-potential-for-wellness-products-rural-growth-642942.html Kohima Oct 13 A Nagaland Universityled multiinstitute research has unveiled the hidden health potential of tea blossoms that are often discarded as agricultural byproducts officials said on Monday According to a varsity official the study shows that these delicate flowers are abundant in potent bioactive compounds positioning them as a natural source for health supplements and functional beverages While tea leaves dominate global research and consumption blossoms remain largely overlooked he said This study is the first systematic effort in Assam one of the worlds largest teaproducing regions to analyse the biochemical richness of tea blossoms from seven premium cultivars rather than the traditional focus on the leaves Nutraceutical companies could harness tea blossom extracts to create natural energy boosters relaxation aids and skinhealth products Beyond consumer health the research offers economic opportunities for smallholder tea farmers by opening new revenue streams through blossom collection and processing As per the study this approach also advances environmental sustainability as utilising blossoms reduces agricultural waste and contributes to a circular bioeconomy With global demand rising for plantbased ecofriendly health products India has the chance to position itself as a leader in functional foods and supplements derived from tea blossoms it said Dr Sagarika Das researcher from the Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at Dibrugarh University fronted this groundbreaking research collaborating with renowned tea biochemist Monoranjan Goswami from Tocklai Tea Research Institute in Jorhat Assam and Prof Tanmoy Karak from the Department of Soil Science at the School of Agricultural Sciences Nagaland University This transformative study also garnered contributions from prestigious institutions including the University of California the ICARIndian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute in New Delhi and the Departments of Horticulture and Soil and Water Conservation from Nagaland University and the Department of Chemistry Dibrugarh University showcasing an extraordinary alliance in the pursuit of scientific excellence The findings were published in a reputed peerreviewed journal Highlighting Nagaland Universitys focus on translational research benefitting the local communities Vice Chancellor Prof Jagadish K Patnaik said This groundbreaking research highlights the potential of innovation originating from our region to effect significant global change By tapping into the oftenoverlooked benefits of tea blossoms our dedicated scientists are pioneering advancements in health and wellness that could revolutionise dietary supplements and natural remedies This effort not only broadens the scope of scientific inquiry but also fosters opportunities for rural entrepreneurship empowering local communities to engage in sustainable agricultural practices and create new economic avenues he added Nagaland University is particularly proud to collaborate with esteemed research organisations both within India and internationally to facilitate this transformative work the VC said Our joint initiatives aim to enhance scientific understanding while simultaneously addressing pressing societal challenges Together we are not just advancing the field of science we are building a more resilient and sustainable future for our communities and beyond The research team plans to advance into clinical trials explore synergies with other nutraceuticals and scale up for industrial applications across the food pharmaceutical and wellness sectors Elaborating on this research Dr Das said that the tea blossoms are known to be abundant in healthenhancing compounds featuring notably higher concentrations of polyphenols catechins terpenoids and Ltheanine while also having lower caffeine levels compared to traditional tea leaves The presence of Ltheanine particularly in combination with caffeine is beneficial for promoting mental clarity relaxation and stress reduction she said By repurposing tea blossoms there is potential to minimise agricultural waste increase rural incomes and diversify the tea industry through the development of nutraceuticals herbal teas and dietary supplements she added Further Prof Karak added that the study highlights the potential of tea blossoms as versatile ingredients that can be transformed into a variety of products including herbal teas infused oils dietary supplements and unique wellness formulations Rich in antioxidants and essential amino acids tea blossoms show great promise as effective solutions for stress relief cognitive enhancement and the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular issues he stated Our research demonstrates that tea blossoms should not be regarded merely as byproducts of tea cultivation rather they represent valuable nutraceutical resources with significant commercial potential With further clinical validation to substantiate their health benefits tea blossoms could play a crucial role in promoting overall wellness Moreover the development of products derived from tea blossoms could stimulate economic growth in rural areas where tea is cultivated supporting local farmers and creating job opportunities Prof Karak pointed out He said that this innovation positions India to strengthen its global leadership in plantbased health products showcasing the countrys rich biodiversity and commitment to sustainable health solutions IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/nagaland-varsity-study-explores-tea-blossoms-potential-for-wellness-products-rural-growth-642942.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-l-g-highlights-importance-of-lifelong-skill-learning-community-engagement-642957.html Srinagar Oct 13 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday highlighted the importance of lifelong learning skill and community engagement for institutions of higher learning The LG chaired the 36th meeting of Executive Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at Raj Bhawan The Executive Council discussed several important academic and administrative issues and gave inprinciple approval to various agenda points presented during the meetingThe Lieutenant Governor directed the University to take a comprehensive review of the various important initiatives and programmes to regularly update the curriculum to meet the objectives of National Education Policy2020 and transforming SMVDU into a premier educational institute at the National levelHe highlighted the need for a dedicated focus on lifelong learning skill and community engagement increasing enrollment industry collaboration and networking Skill enhancement through short term courses research innovation and incubation patents strengthening of faculty and staff and the introduction of new programs from the upcoming academic yearThe Lieutenant Governor directed the University to establish a specialised faculty for languages to offer integrated courses in Hindi Dogri French and GermanHe emphasised on encouraging students enrolled in foreign languages and technical courses to also pursue Hindi and Dogri languages He also instructed the SMVDU to implement the complete digitalisation of all University records The meeting also reviewed the ongoing projects and construction works in the University implementation of NEP2020 important matters pertaining to admissions recruitment faculty career advancement nonfunctional promotions for nonteaching staff end to end digitisation of student life cycle management process and utilisation of eSamarth dashboardThe chair was informed that the university has now been designated as a TCS Priority College by Tata Consultancy Services for a period of three years as part of their campus placement programme Prof Dr Pragati Kumar Vice Chancellor Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University presented various Agenda items before the Executive Council for approval and ratificationThe meeting was attended by Prof Dr Pragati Kumar Vice Chancellor SMVDU Prof Umesh Rai Vice Chancellor Jammu University Prof Nilofer Khan Vice Chancellor Kashmir University Prof Pankaj Chandra Vice Chancellor and Chairman Board of Management Ahmedabad University Prof ASK Sinha Director Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Amethi Prof Manoj Singh Gaur Director IIT Jammu Dr Mandeep K Bhandari Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor Sachin Kumar Vaishya CEO SMVDSB Ajay Kumar Sharma Registrar SMVDU and other members of Executive Council IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-l-g-highlights-importance-of-lifelong-skill-learning-community-engagement-642957.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/viksit-bharat-buildathon-students-showcase-innovation-present-themes-on-prosperous-india-642958.html New Delhi Oct 13 As part of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 Indias largest school innovation movement an event at the Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 in Delhi Cantt saw students and teachers engaging in conversation with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan The students shared their innovative ideas and innovations while the Minister lauded their outstanding contribution and efforts towards achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat Jointly organised by the Ministry of Education and the Atal Innovation Mission NITI Aayog students from across the country showcased their innovative projects based on the themes of Vocal for Local Swadeshi and Prosperous IndiaScores of students also presented several technological initiatives and prototypes that could help solve societal problemsUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan speaking to the press said The countrys largest Buildathon 2025 has been organised So far nearly 23 million students have participated and 1 million teachers have joined as mentors Our goal is to make India a developed nation by 2040The country will progress only through childrens innovation The desire to become job creators is rapidly growing among the new generation which will strengthen Indias economy he addedLater a student from the Ambu Seva team speaking to IANS said Our Ambu Seva initiative is dedicated to building a selfreliant India Ambulances often get stuck in traffic causing delays and sometimes resulting in patient deaths We have developed a solution that alerts people within a onekilometer radius that an ambulance is approaching This allows the lane to be cleared in timeAnother student Sneha said that her group has developed an environmentally friendly project under the Vocal for Local campaignWe have replaced plastic pots in the nursery with biodegradable pots made from coconut shells This will reduce plastic use and benefit the environment We are also creating a website to raise awareness she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/viksit-bharat-buildathon-students-showcase-innovation-present-themes-on-prosperous-india-642958.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jgu-receives-global-education-for-peace-award-2025-for-commitment-to-peace-through-education-642812.html Istanbul Oct 13 OP Jindal Global University was conferred the prestigious 2025 Global Education for Peace Award by the Society of Transnational Academic Researchers STAR at their STAR Global Conference 2025 in İstanbul Turkiye for its role in fostering peace through higher education The Society of Transnational Academic Researchers STAR Scholars Network is an international forum dedicated to empowering scholars as change agents to shape a humane world By advancing global social mobility through innovative research and progressive advocacy STAR builds communities supporting scholars across bordersAccepting the award on behalf of JGU the Founding Vice Chancellor Dr C Raj Kumar said in his Valedictory Address It was in Istanbul the bridge between Asia and Europe where civilisations once intersected that I sought a new global compact for higher education I called for one that gave pride of place to the importance of local knowledge and community wisdom International declarations and slogans do not secure the future of sustainability it has to be brought about through the lived experiences of people especially farmers artisans women and youth Universities must become crucibles where local realities mingle with global research and create an ecosystem of hope and knowledge The Global South must shake off its practice of being just a recipient of information and values it must create these on its own and these must be rooted in ethics inclusion and social justice Universities will become truly sustainable when we listen to the sounds of the earth the voices of communities and lead with empathy When we define excellence we need to emphasise the importance of impact over prestige and put collaboration over competition We must redefine excellence to value impact over prestige collaboration over competition and put purpose ahead of profit The university of the future will be inclusive innovative and in harmony with existenceThe STAR Global Conference is a gathering of scholars practitioners and leaders from across disciplines and professions from across the world This gathering in Istanbul titled Advancing Local Knowledge for a Brighter and Sustainable Future was designed to promote the role of universities in recognizing rewarding and sustaining diverse knowledge ecologiesThe STAR Network aligns together to indicate a brighter future where local knowledge ecology is made stronger and more sustainable while we connect and contribute to global knowledge bases Next year JGU will host the 2026 STAR Global Conference in December 2026Professor Dr Uttam Gaulee President of the STAR Scholars Network said Congratulations to OP Jindal Global University on receiving the prestigious 2025 Global Education for Peace Award As a relatively young institution JGUs remarkable rise and recognition on the global stage are truly exemplary and serve as a beacon of inspiration for universities around the world The leadership at JGU has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering peace through education creating a profound impact that transcends borders We are also thrilled to announce that JGU will host the 2026 STAR Global Conference in December 2026 We look forward to collaborating with their visionary team to further our shared mission of empowering scholars and shaping a more humane world JGUs dedication to integrating local knowledge with global perspectives resonates deeply with the STAR Scholars Networks goals Together we can continue to build ecosystems of hope knowledge and sustainable development Congratulations once again to JGU and its leadership on this welldeserved honourThe Global Education for Peace Award honours and recognizes higher education institutions HEIs around the world that contribute significantly to the promotion of global peace through education It celebrates institutions that integrate global perspectives into their curriculum foster a sense of global citizenship among their students and cultivate a culture of dialogue and empathy that transcends bordersThe award highlights the role of universities as sanctuaries of intellectual freedom intercultural understanding and ethical leadership at a time when humanity faces growing polarization and conflictAcknowledging the significance of the Conference Professor Dr C Raj Kumar said The STAR Global Conference shows us that advancing local knowledge constitutes the bedrock of a robust and sustainable future Our universities must act as the connectors between global science and local wisdom between the classroom and the wider community We need to cultivate an epistemic justice in which indigenous rural and communitybased knowledge systems are on a par with modern science The Global South has the potential to lead from the front in recasting the definition of sustainability through resilience creativity and human solidarity As I have said before knowledge without context becomes mere abstraction but knowledge grounded in community becomes transformative We face a moral and intellectual challenge that of reimagining institutions of learning like universities as the very conscience of society Stretching from India to Turkiye from Africa to Latin America our common mission is to create universities that are beyond just being academic institutions institutions that are of service to humanity that can heal the planet and make knowledge a force of natureThe Conference which focused on justice and inclusion gender identity and culture educational challenges transformative teaching global learning knowledge innovation and more was centred around several key principles It discussed that in an era where universities around the world are increasingly preoccupied with numeric rankings many have inadvertently distanced themselves from the diverse and complex knowledge ecosystems that sustain their local societies and nationsThe conference advocated for a broader more inclusive understanding of knowledge that encompasses more diverse ways in which knowledge is created shared and applied locally while also advancing it globallyThe award recognizes JGUs curriculum grounded in ethical leadership critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning over 550 international collaborations enabling global dialogue and cooperation commitment to community engagement and social responsibility and initiatives that prepare students to become informed responsible and compassionate global citizensThese achievements reflect JGUs vision of making education a force for peace justice and sustainability in society They also highlight the universitys role as one of the most globally connected institutions in India advancing crosscultural dialogue and preparing future leaders to address humanitys shared challenges IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jgu-receives-global-education-for-peace-award-2025-for-commitment-to-peace-through-education-642812.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ey-microsoft-team-up-to-equip-young-indians-with-job-ready-ai-skills-642684.html New Delhi Oct 12 In a major step to bridge the AI skills gap in India EY and Microsoft on Sunday launched the AI Skills Passport a free online programme designed to provide young Indians with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in an AIdriven economy The initiative aimed at individuals aged 16 and above offers equitable access to highquality AI education preparing earlycareer professionals and students with essential jobready AI skillsThe launch in India follows a global rollout earlier this year which has already seen over 40000 participants enroll and more than 13000 complete the programmeWith NASSCOM reporting that only 31 per cent of professionals in India feel wellprepared to use AI tools EY and Microsoft aim to empower youth to upskill and be futureready in an increasingly digital landscapeMonesh Dange Partner and Leader Alliances and Ecosystems EY India said In an era where AI is revolutionising work and redefining career paths the launch of the AI Skills Passport addresses Indias growing demand for skilled AI talentMany professionals remain unprepared to harness AIs full potential Together with Microsoft were committed to ensuring this programme is not only free but impactful at scale providing access for everyone to build essential AI skills Dange addedThe AI Skills Passport is a fully online programme with approximately 10 hours of content available in both English and Hindi to ensure broad accessibilityThe programme combines modular video lessons practical exercises and asynchronous assessments allowing learners to engage at their own paceIt covers fundamentals of AI responsible AI practices and applications of AI across industries such as healthcare finance and technology Realworld case studies handson exercises and career guidance including résumé building interview preparation and networking strategies are integrated to help learners apply their skills and enhance employabilityUpon successful completion participants receive a verifiable digital badge to strengthen their job profiles and career prospects in the AIdriven economyBhaskar Basu Enterprise Partnerships Leader Microsoft India amp South Asia said AI is transforming Indias digital economy with youth at its core The AI Skills Passport launched in partnership with EY reflects our vision of AI for all and our commitment to fostering futureready talent IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ey-microsoft-team-up-to-equip-young-indians-with-job-ready-ai-skills-642684.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/india-must-lead-in-ai-robotics-innovation-govt-642752.html New Delhi Oct 12 India must take the lead in artificial intelligence AI and robotics innovation to strengthen its position as a global technology hub a top government official said on Sunday Speaking at the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 organised at the India Mobile Congress IMC here the official said that empowering young innovators is key to solving realworld challenges and driving sustainable growthInaugurating the event Deb Kumar Chakrabarti Member Services Digital Communications Commission Department of Telecommunications DoT said that India should emerge as a leading innovator in AI and roboticsHe urged the country to solve the innovation paradox by building capabilities and fostering innovation among the youth who are more adaptive to new technologiesThe Food and Agriculture Organisation and ITU together have announced the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge for a noble cause to eradicate hunger from the world he addedThe event cohosted by the Department of Telecommunications and the International Telecommunication Union ITU in collaboration with IIT Delhis IHub Foundation for Cobotics IHFC brought together young talent from across India to design and build roboticsbased solutions for food security and sustainable developmentThe Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 is part of the ITUs flagship AI for Good Impact Initiative which encourages students aged 10 to 18 to create AI and robotics solutions that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDGsThe competition was held under two categories Junior and Senior with winners earning the opportunity to represent India at the Global Grand Finale in Geneva Switzerland in July 2026The national challenge saw participation from 271 young innovators representing 55 teams from across IndiaThe event showcased Indias growing potential in technologydriven problemsolving and its commitment to using AI and robotics for social goodOfficials at the event said that Indias next big leap in technology will depend on its ability to nurture young minds strengthen research capabilities and maintain global collaborationThey reaffirmed that with its strong talent base and supportive ecosystem India can become a global leader in AI and robotics innovation IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/india-must-lead-in-ai-robotics-innovation-govt-642752.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/india-poised-to-become-third-largest-economy-soon-rajasthan-cm-642594.html Jaipur Oct 11 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said that India has become the fourthlargest economy and is now poised to become the thirdlargest soon India will be among the worlds top economic powers in the next two decades Our youth skills and technological capabilities will be unprecedented and institutions like MNIT will play a central role in this transformation he saidAddressing the 19th Convocation Ceremony of MNIT Jaipur the Chief Minister urged the youth to carry forward this legacy and make India not only a consumer of technology but also a creator We must take our ingenuity to laboratories startups industries and classrooms The future belongs to semiconductors quantum computing renewable energy and artificial intelligence Scientists technologists strategists and innovators will be the leaders of tomorrow he said emphasising that technology is the key that unlocks the doors to prosperity security and respectSharma said that nations that lead in new technology and innovation are the ones that shape the future of the world Commending the Malaviya National Institute of Technology MNIT he said the institute has enhanced Rajasthans reputation through innovation entrepreneurship and worldclass research MNIT has today become a symbol of knowledge innovation and national service he addedThe Chief Minister highlighted that MNITs recognition as the top NIT in North India in the NIRF rankings is a matter of pride The institutes research journey includes 249 consultancy projects worth over Rs 13 crore He lauded the MoUs signed with the Indian Armys South Western Command Redox Engineering and the Nuclear Fuel Complex Department of Atomic Energy calling them new milestones for the instituteSharma shared that over 150 students received their doctorates this year while 30 differentlyabled students graduated The institute also admitted 77 international students this session Highlighting MNITs commitment to womens empowerment he noted that it maintains the highest studentstudent ratio among all NITs in the country He further announced that MNIT has begun uploading degrees to the National Academic Repositorys DigiLocker platform keeping pace with digital transformation Sharma said that the states Startup Policy has opened new doors of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/india-poised-to-become-third-largest-economy-soon-rajasthan-cm-642594.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/viksit-up-agriculture-education-emerge-as-lead-focus-areas-642441.html Lucknow Oct 10 The Samarth Uttar Pradesh Viksit Uttar Pradesh 2047 Centenary of Prosperity campaign envisioned to transform Uttar Pradesh into a fully developed state by 2047 is gaining remarkable momentum Across all 75 districts nodal officers and prominent local representatives are actively engaging with students teachers entrepreneurs farmers business leaders voluntary organisations labour unions media representatives and citizens through interactive sessions to discuss the states development journey and gather inputs for its future roadmapSo far the campaign has received over 35 million feedback entries and suggestions with the largest share coming from rural areas approximately 28 million from rural and 075 million from urban regions Youth participation has been particularly encouraging accounting for nearly half of the total feedbackAmong the suggestions the most discussed topics include agriculture education social welfare and rural development Around 800000 suggestions pertain to agriculture 900000 to education and nearly 700000 to rural development along with significant inputs on health livestock IT tourism industry and securityIn terms of districtwise participation Sambhal Jaunpur Bijnor Gorakhpur and Sonbhadra rank among the top five contributors At the same time comparatively fewer suggestions were received from Firozabad Mahoba Etawah Bulandshahr and FatehpurFrom Azamgarh government employee Ramdarsh Yadav proposed developing the district as an agroprocessing and textile hub setting up processing centres for millets pulses and oilseeds and promoting the export of Mubarakpur silk sarees He also recommended introducing a singlewindow system to facilitate industrial investmentsIn Firozabad Rona Sagar emphasised the promotion of adventure and medical tourism suggesting the launch of a global tourism branding initiative for Uttar Pradesh modelled on the Incredible India campaign with greater community participation in tourism activitiesFrom Lalitpur Raja Pratap encouraged farmers to adopt modern agricultural technologies such as drip irrigation and crop diversification while also stressing the importance of agricultural research insurance coverage and expansion of organic farmingTo ensure widespread public involvement thousands of meetings and seminars have been organised at various levels municipal corporations town councils district councils and gram panchayats So far dialogue sessions have been held in approximately 150 municipal corporations over 120 town councils and more than 40 district panchayats Additionally direct community interactions have taken place across 27000 gram panchayats making this campaign one of the largest participatory development initiatives in the states history IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/viksit-up-agriculture-education-emerge-as-lead-focus-areas-642441.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jagan-leads-protest-against-privatisation-of-medical-colleges-642237.html Visakhapatnam Oct 9 Opposition YSR Congress Party is set to launch onecrore signature campaign from Friday demanding a rollback of the privatisation of medical colleges while the party President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday led a huge protest at Narsipatnam in Anakapalli district Addressing the gathering with the semifinished medical college in the backdrop he said that while the YSRCP government had taken the initiative to bring 17 medical colleges to make medical care and education accessible to the people the coalition government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is privatising the medical colleges and driving poorer sections away from these facilitiesDescribing hospitals as modern temples Jagan Mohan Reddy said that private players would exploit the poor and public health would be at risk due to Chandrababu Naidus decisionOf the 17 medical colleges five were completed in our term and classes began in Pulivendula and Paderu Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has even issued a memo to stop the construction of the medical colleges with the intention of privatising them he addedThe former Chief Minister said that the total medical seats would have gone up to 4910 with 2360 of them available free of cost to poor students and the rest at much lower fees than private colleges ensuring crores of families could access affordable medical education and free healthcareJagan Mohan Reddy said that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is ready to spend Rs 2 lakh crore on Amaravati but lacks the will to spend Rs 500 crore on each medical college for public healthThis shows where his Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus priorities are With the lack of proper medical facilities patients have to go to King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam The recent incident at the Kurupam hostel where tribal students fell ill due to contaminated water also shows the utter neglect of the government he addedDetailing the protest programme Jagan Mohan Reddy said that Rachabanda outreach programmes would be held from October 10 to November 22 where the neglect and failures of Chandrababu Naidu would be highlighted and one crore signatures would be collectedThere would be dharnas at constituency and district headquarters on October 28 and November 12 he addedThe signatures would reach Vijayawada by November 23 and the representation would then be given to the Governor S Abdul NazeerHe said that signature papers would move from constituencies to district centres on November 23 and from districts to Vijayawada in lorries on November 24 before being submitted to the GovernorMeanwhile at the YSRCP Central office in Amaravati the one crore signature campaign poster was unveiled by YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna ReddyHe said that the campaign will continue for more than 45 days starting with the Rachabanda programme in all 175 constituencies on Friday where posters will be released simultaneouslyAs part of the agitation plan huge constituencylevel rallies will be organised on October 28 followed by districtlevel rallies and memorandum submissions on November 12 IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jagan-leads-protest-against-privatisation-of-medical-colleges-642237.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/bengal-school-service-commission-notifies-recruitment-for-group-c-amp-group-d-posts-642244.html Kolkata Oct 9 The West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC on Thursday issued the recruitment notification for GroupC and GroupD posts officials said As per the notification applications can be received from November 3 to December 3This time the exam for recruitment of nonteaching staff is going to be heldThe notification said that there are 2989 vacancies in Group C postsAt the same time there are 5488 vacancies in Group DFor both the posts candidates of the general category will have to pay Rs 400 for the applicationCandidates of the Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes and differentlyabled categories will have to pay Rs 150However tainted and ineligible candidates will not be able to apply for the examState Education Minister Bratya Basu in a post on his official X account informed about the new notificationThe West Bengal Central School Service Commission has published a notification for recruitment to Group C and Group D posts in schools in West Bengal This is another step taken by the School Education Department of the state government under the advice and active monitoring of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the employment of the jobseeking youth of Bengal My heartfelt wishes to all the jobseeking youths applying for these posts Basu wroteLast month the SSC held State Level Selection Test SLST in two rounds to recruit teachers for Classes 9 to 12The SLST was held after nine years to fill up 35726 teaching posts for classes 910 and 1112Of these vacancies 23212 posts are for Classes 9 and 10 and 12514 are for Classes 11 and 12The fresh examination is being held in the backdrop of a teacher recruitment scam which rocked the West Bengal politics for last few yearsSeveral people including former State Education Minister Partha Chatterjee Trinamool MLA Jiban Krishna Saha and a large number of officers of the State Education Department were arrested by central investigation agencies for indulging in massive corruption to help candidates get teaching jobs in exchange for money and also by manipulation of OMR sheetsThe Supreme Court on April 3 annulled the appointment of about 26000 teachers and nonteaching staff whose recruitment was carried out following the 2016 selection processThe fresh exams are being held following a Supreme Court order which also barred the previous panels 2016 tainted and ineligible candidates from appearing in the fresh examOn August 30 the WBSSC as per the Supreme Courts order published the list of names of 1806 tainted candidates who had bagged teaching jobs through the recruitment scam IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/bengal-school-service-commission-notifies-recruitment-for-group-c-amp-group-d-posts-642244.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/west-bengal-school-service-commission-notifies-recruitment-for-group-c-amp-group-d-posts-642245.html Kolkata Oct 9 The West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC on Thursday issued the recruitment notification for GroupC and GroupD posts officials said As per the notification applications can be received from November 3 to December 3This time the exam for recruitment of nonteaching staff is going to be heldThe notification said that there are 2989 vacancies in Group C postsAt the same time there are 5488 vacancies in Group DFor both the posts candidates of the general category will have to pay Rs 400 for the applicationCandidates of the Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes and differentlyabled categories will have to pay Rs 150However tainted and ineligible candidates will not be able to apply for the examState Education Minister Bratya Basu in a post on his official X account informed about the new notificationThe West Bengal Central School Service Commission has published a notification for recruitment to Group C and Group D posts in schools in West Bengal This is another step taken by the School Education Department of the state government under the advice and active monitoring of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the employment of the jobseeking youth of Bengal My heartfelt wishes to all the jobseeking youths applying for these posts Basu wroteLast month the SSC held State Level Selection Test SLST in two rounds to recruit teachers for Classes 9 to 12The SLST was held after nine years to fill up 35726 teaching posts for classes 910 and 1112Of these vacancies 23212 posts are for Classes 9 and 10 and 12514 are for Classes 11 and 12The fresh examination is being held in the backdrop of a teacher recruitment scam which rocked the West Bengal politics for last few yearsSeveral people including former State Education Minister Partha Chatterjee Trinamool MLA Jiban Krishna Saha and a large number of officers of the State Education Department were arrested by central investigation agencies for indulging in massive corruption to help candidates get teaching jobs in exchange for money and also by manipulation of OMR sheetsThe Supreme Court on April 3 annulled the appointment of about 26000 teachers and nonteaching staff whose recruitment was carried out following the 2016 selection processThe fresh exams are being held following a Supreme Court order which also barred the previous panels 2016 tainted and ineligible candidates from appearing in the fresh examOn August 30 the WBSSC as per the Supreme Courts order published the list of names of 1806 tainted candidates who had bagged teaching jobs through the recruitment scam IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/west-bengal-school-service-commission-notifies-recruitment-for-group-c-amp-group-d-posts-642245.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ma-yoga-course-to-commence-at-bhus-department-of-vedic-philosophy-641594.html Varanasi Oct 4 Banaras Hindu University BHU is set to introduce a twoyear postgraduate course in Yoga MA Yoga under the Department of Vedic Philosophy within the Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan The course will span four semesters and aims to provide an indepth study and teaching of the theoretical practical and experimental aspects of the Indian Patanjali Yoga system The curriculum will cover important texts such as the Patanjali Yoga Sutras the Bhagavad Gita and other classical yoga scriptures Students will also receive practical training in various yogic practices including asanas postures pranayama breath control mudras gestures bandhas locks and satkarmas cleansing techniquesAccording to Professor Rajaram Shukla Head of the Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan the fee structure for this course has been kept considerably lower compared to other universities aligning with the vision of Malaviya Ji to provide highquality education at affordable feesAdmission and reservation policies will follow the guidelines set by the Government of India and the university He said that the Yoga has received global recognition nowThe introduction of this course comes after sustained demand from both faculty members and students The Academic Council of BHU unanimously approved the proposal during a meeting held on September 27 The Head of the Department highlighted that this type of course is currently unavailable in any other university in the Purvanchal regionSince the University Grants Commission UGC conducts the National Eligibility Test NET for Yoga this course will greatly benefit students aiming for academic and professional advancement in this fieldProfessor Rajaram Shukla Head of the Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan and Professor Shashikant Dwivedi from the Vedic Department have been instrumental in designing the curriculumThe course is designed to give equal importance to both theoretical knowledge and practical training so that students not only understand the principles of Yoga but are also able to apply them in their personal lives and society at largeShivam Tiwari an alumnus of BHU and research scholar Sunakshu Tiwari have expressed optimism about the course highlighting its potential to nurture a deeper understanding of Yoga in the academic community IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ma-yoga-course-to-commence-at-bhus-department-of-vedic-philosophy-641594.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/school-children-in-gujarats-kherva-participate-in-story-writing-competition-under-mission-bal-varta-641595.html Mehsana Oct 4 To recognise and nurture the talents of school children the Gujarat government is running the Mission Bal Varta programme As part of this initiative a storywriting competition was organised among students at government schools in the Kherva cluster of Mehsana district Students from nine schools participated in the competition and many of their stories were selected bringing great joy to the young writers Students were quite excited after they were informed about their stories being selected They were also informed that their stories would be published in the form of a bookKrishna Garhvi a student told IANS A Bal Varta competition was held at my school and my story was appreciated It will be published in a childrens literature book which makes me very happyThe students expressed that Mission Bal Varta has been a great source of inspiration for them and has encouraged them to explore creative writing more seriously Several other students who participated in the competition expressed similar joy and happinessDiya Gadia a student said The programme has motivated me a lot and helped me improve my storytelling skillsDuring the competition 21 stories met the required standards and have been selected by the education department for publication in a bookHetalben Mehta CRC Coordinator of Mehsana stated The education department will publish these stories as a book very soon providing a platform for young writers and encouraging literary talent in schoolsAlongside the competition a dialogue session with the participating children was held at Kherva Primary Kumar School where teachers provided guidance to help students improve their writing skills The Gujarat governments Mission Bal Varta programme has proven to be very effective in honing the skills of students at the school level and promoting a culture of reading and writing among young learners IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/school-children-in-gujarats-kherva-participate-in-story-writing-competition-under-mission-bal-varta-641595.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ghaziabad-school-girls-take-charge-of-traffic-in-awareness-drive-under-mission-shakti-abhiyan-641416.html Ghaziabad Oct 3 School girls took charge of traffic management in Ghaziabad on Friday raising awareness about traffic rules among local residents Organised under the Mission Shakti Abhiyan the campaign saw young girls managing traffic at the busy Hapur Chungi intersection and issuing challans to drivers violating traffic laws Girls from various city schools enthusiastically participated in the campaign working alongside traffic police to ensure smooth traffic flow They monitored compliance with traffic rules helped prevent disruptions and issued onthespot challans to rulebreaking drivers while educating the public on road safetyThe campaigns primary goal was to promote womens safety and empowerment As part of the broader Mission Shakti initiative this traffic operation marked an important step toward empowering young girls and fostering a culture of safety and lawfulness The students highlighted that such campaigns not only empower women but also contribute to improved law and order in the communityLocal residents lauded the initiative calling it a positive development Many expressed hope that continued awareness efforts would lead to better traffic conditions in GhaziabadIANS spoke with some of the participating students about their experienceTanushree Yadav said We got the opportunity to become traffic police for the day and we are grateful for it We also taught people that when there are two people on a motorcycle both must wear helmetsShreya added Through this experience I learned how important helmets are We issued traffic tickets to violators some people followed our rules but others ignored themAnshi shared We issued tickets to those not wearing helmets and stopped car drivers not using seat belts We also informed people about the significance of obeying red and green traffic signalsMission Shakti is a flagship government scheme aimed at strengthening womens safety security and empowerment It seeks to realise the governments commitment to womenled development by addressing challenges throughout a womans life cycle and making women equal partners in nationbuilding through convergence and citizen ownershipThe scheme includes two subprogrammes Sambal and Samarthya The Sambal subscheme focuses on womens safety and security by integrating existing initiatives such as the One Stop Centre OSC Women Helpline WHL and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao BBBP with enhancements and the addition of a new component Nari Adalata womens collective IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ghaziabad-school-girls-take-charge-of-traffic-in-awareness-drive-under-mission-shakti-abhiyan-641416.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/delhi-based-neet-aspirant-studying-in-kota-found-dead-father-senses-foul-play-641184.html Jaipur Oct 2 The father of a 20yearold NEET aspirant from Delhi who was found hanging in his paying guest PG room in Kota has alleged foul play in his sons death The deceased identified as Lucky Chaudhary was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in his room in the Vigyan Nagar area on Wednesday His sudden death has left his family devastated with his father insisting that Lucky was not someone who would die by suicideOn Thursday Luckys father Dilip Chaudhary broke down while speaking to reporters after collecting his sons body I sent him to Kota two years ago to prepare for NEET First he stayed in a hostel then shifted to a PG He was my only son and he always said Papa I am not weak enough to commit suicide he recalled According to the family Lucky had recently been facing financial pressure A week before his death he told his sister that he had borrowed Rs 40000 from a friend He had transferred Rs 10000 to her account and promised to repay the remaining amount soon Raising further suspicion Luckys mobile phone wallet and bag were missing from the roomPolice confirmed that Rahul a youth from Bihar who lived in the adjacent PG room has been missing since the incident He had not been attending coaching classes and was absent from the PG after the tragedyNeighbours informed Dilip that Lucky and Rahul had a heated altercation two to three days before the incident Rahul consumed alcohol and had a girlfriend studying here He often quarrelled with my son He must have been harassing him Dilip allegedVigyan Nagar police station incharge Mukesh Meena said Lucky had not enrolled in a coaching institute this year but was studying on his own The family insists he was not a child who would take such a step A case has been registered and we are investigating from every angle he said Police recovered NEET notes cigarettes and an alcohol bottle from the room After the postmortem at MBS Hospital the body was handed over to the family Investigations were underway till the time of filing this report IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/delhi-based-neet-aspirant-studying-in-kota-found-dead-father-senses-foul-play-641184.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/mp-guv-appoints-milind-dandekar-as-kulguru-of-bhoj-open-university-641026.html Bhopal Sep 30 Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has appointed Milind Dattatreya Dandekar as the Kulguru of Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University at Bhopal the government said in a statement on Tuesday Dandekar has been appointed as Kulguru of the states Open University for a term of four years from the date of assuming charge until attaining the age of 70 yearsAs per the issued order his service conditions and regulations will be governed by Ordinance 1A of the universityDandekar from the Department of Industrial Production Engineering at Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science in Indore has been appointed Kulguru of Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University the statement saidBhoj Open University in Bhopal has been in controversy over the alleged irregularities in appointment of professors and other staff for the last few yearsIt was alleged that experts from other subjects were called for the selection of some subjects which was illegalThe matter related with alleged irregularities in appointment during 2015 had reached before the Madhya Pradesh High CourtIn April this year the Madhya Pradesh High Court had ordered the cancellation of appointments made in 2015 to several posts including professors at the Bhoj Open UniversityThe court has said that the selection committee did not thoroughly scrutinise the academic records of each applicantSome columns of marks were left blank by the committee without any explanationThe High Court found the selection process to be highly flawedThe division bench overturning the single bench order directed the issuance of fresh advertisements for the appointmentsThe court had also noticed that by giving top marks to candidates in the interview other eligible candidates with better academic records were ignored showing favouritism IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/mp-guv-appoints-milind-dandekar-as-kulguru-of-bhoj-open-university-641026.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-bomb-threat-at-jaipur-school-premises-evacuated-as-police-conduct-search-641003.html Jaipur Sep 30 A bomb threat at My Own School in Jaipurs Bhankrota region sent shockwaves through Jaipur on Tuesday prompting a swift response from the citys police The alert came in the form of a phone call to the Jaipur Police Commissionerate control room in which the caller claimed that a bomb had been planted at the school and could detonate at any momentFollowing the call senior officers and DCP West Hanuman Prasad Meena were immediately informed Bhankrota police station personnel were dispatched to the school and the premises were evacuated to ensure the safety of staff and students Fortunately the school was largely empty due to a holiday with only a few staff members present These remaining staff were also safely evacuated A thorough search of the school was conducted by the bomb squad AntiTerrorism Squad ATS and dog squad Authorities combed the school building classrooms and surrounding areas for any explosive devices or suspicious items The search revealed no explosives or hazardous materials and the school was declared safe Authorities have now launched an investigation to trace the caller using the phone number from which the threat was madePolice are examining call records and other evidence to identify and apprehend the person responsible Jaipur Police officials noted that threatening calls and emails targeting schools and institutions have been received multiple times in recent months though the perpetrators have not yet been caught These hoax threats not only cause alarm but also divert significant police resources from other critical duties DCP Meena urged the public to remain vigilant report any suspicious activity immediately and cooperate with law enforcement to maintain public safety He also assured parents and the community that the Jaipur Police are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the security of schools across the cityThis incident underscores the challenges posed by repeated false threats and the importance of preparedness and rapid response in protecting citizens and educational institutions IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/rajasthan-bomb-threat-at-jaipur-school-premises-evacuated-as-police-conduct-search-641003.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/haryana-shocker-principal-driver-tie-class-2-student-upside-down-both-arrested-640742.html Chandigarh Sep 29 Haryana Police on Monday arrested the school principal and a driver on charges of assaulting a Class 2 student of a private primary school in Panipat town and tying him upside down with a window The sevenyearold allegedly suffered physical abuse at the hands of the school bus driver at Srijan Public SchoolThe child was seen tied upside down to a window and the bus driver was seen beating him up In another video the school principal can be seen slapping two students continuously and pulling a students ears in front of their classmatesPanipat Deputy Superintendent of Police Satish Vats told the media that the principal and the driver have been arrestedHe said the incident took place on August 13 and the victims family came to know about the crime on September 27 after the bus driver shared a video on social media in which the boy was seen tied upside down with a windowThe school principal Reena and bus driver Ajay have been booked under sections 115 voluntarily causing hurt 1272 wrongful confinement 3512 criminal intimidation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS Act and Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice ActOn being asked about taking the law into her hands the principal told the police that they were slapped for misbehaving with two sisters and she had apprised their parents about the incident the same dayThe principal admitted she had called the driver to scold the student for not completing the homework but she got to know about the corporal punishment after his parents visited the school on Saturday and raised the issueShe claimed that when she came to know that driver Ajay behaved inappropriately with the child whose legs were tied with a rope and was hung from the window in a school uniform she had terminated him from service on August 30 However some parents alleged the principal used to ask students to clean the floor of the classroom and toilets as corporal punishment IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/haryana-shocker-principal-driver-tie-class-2-student-upside-down-both-arrested-640742.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/10-000-new-medical-seats-next-step-towards-india-achieving-universal-healthcare-640557.html New Delhi Sep 27 The addition of over 10000 new medical seats by the Union Cabinet recently is another step towards India achieving universal healthcare according to an official statement on Saturday On September 24 10023 new medical seats across existing government colleges and hospitals were approved by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an investment of Rs 15034 croreThe move is part of a broader vision to create 75000 additional medical seats within the next five yearsApproval of PhaseIII of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme will add significant PG and UG medical seats This will improve our healthcare system and enhance the medical education infrastructure It will ensure that every part of India has the availability of skilled doctors PM Modi said in a post on XWhile the country with a population of 14 billion has significantly expanded its medical infrastructure over the past decade the demand continues to outpace supplyTo make quality healthcare accessible to all particularly the rural tribal and hardtoreach communities the Cabinet approved an additional 5000 postgraduate and 5023 undergraduate medical seats in existing government colleges and hospitals by 202829The total investment for this expansion is Rs 15034 crore covering the period from 202526 to 202829 Of this 685 per cent amounting to Rs 1030320 crore will be funded by the Union government while the remaining Rs 473130 crore will be contributed by the states The investment per seat stands at Rs 15 crore the statement saidWith the addition of medical seats underserved communities will benefit from a skilled medical workforce particularly specialists This will also help aspiring medical students to get more opportunities to pursue a medical education in India the quality of medical education will be enhanced and will meet global standardsWith more doctors and specialists India can become a prime destination for providing affordable healthcare and boost foreign exchange It will also enable underserved rural and remote areas to get accessible healthcareNew direct and indirect jobs will be added such as for doctors faculty paramedical staff researchers administrators and support servicesIndia has the highest number of medical colleges 808 and has been expanding its medical educational infrastructure for yearsThe ripple effects will be profound enhanced medical education standards increased employment opportunities across healthcare sectors and most importantly improved health outcomes for crores of citizens who have historically lacked access to quality medical care the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/10-000-new-medical-seats-next-step-towards-india-achieving-universal-healthcare-640557.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/cm-yogi-distributes-scholarships-to-nearly-4-lakh-students-says-discrimination-in-scheme-has-ended-640472.html Lucknow Sep 26 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday distributed scholarships to nearly 4 lakh students He said that the era of discrimination in the scheme has now come to an endnbspA total of Rs 8997 crore was deposited in the bank accounts of 396602 students in the statenbspThe distribution of scholarships is aimed at enhancing the educational environment as well as ensuring that children focus on studies without worrying about financesnbspSpeaking at the event Yogi said that earlier scholarships were often delayed and restricted with many students deprived of their duenbspToday scholarships are directly credited to students accounts through DBT In the past thousands were left out but now with verification through technology and Artificial Intelligence the system has become transparent and inclusive Minority students too are being provided with advanced facilities he saidnbspCM Yogi underlined the importance of education as the foundation of social upliftmentnbspBabasaheb used to say that no government can ensure welfare without good education We must use the best facilities provided by the government to move forward instead of becoming dependent on the government he saidnbspHe said the government is continuously expanding the scope of scholarshipsnbspCM Yogi also invoked Indias journey towards 2047 This year marks the Centenary Resolution Year We are moving ahead with the 2047 Resolution Campaign to lay the foundation of a developed India and a developed Uttar Pradesh he saidnbspHe further warned against divisive forces that he said once enslaved the country and are now trying to obstruct development under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadershipThey are working to divide society Our efforts should be to unite people to ensure that every child especially the deprived gets access to quality education he addednbspThe Chief Minister also recalled that before 2017 there was discrimination in the distribution of scholarships When our government came to power in 2017 we cleared scholarships for 201617 and 201718 simultaneously he saidnbspOn the occasion the Chief Minister symbolically handed over scholarship cheques to selected students https://dailyworld.in/education/cm-yogi-distributes-scholarships-to-nearly-4-lakh-students-says-discrimination-in-scheme-has-ended-640472.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jharkhand-hc-stays-fresh-teacher-recruitment-directs-govt-to-hold-jtet-by-march-2026-640372.html Ranchi Sep 25 The Jharkhand High Court has stayed all fresh recruitment and advertisements for assistant teachers in the state until the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test JTET is conducted A bench headed by Justice Ananda Sen passed the order on Thursday while hearing a petition filed by 402 JTET candidatesThe court directed the Education Secretary who was present during the hearing to ensure that the exam is conducted by March 2026 through the Jharkhand Academic CouncilThe bench clarified that candidates already appointed as assistant teachers will not be affected by this order However the recruitment process for the remaining posts will remain on hold until the declaration of JTET resultsExpressing strong displeasure over the nonconduct of the exam for nine years the court also barred the state from issuing any fresh advertisements for teacher recruitment until JTET is heldAppearing for the petitioners advocates Aparajita Bhardwaj and Kushal Kumar argued that the prolonged delay in holding the exam has deprived thousands of aspiring teachers of employment opportunities with many candidates crossing the upper age limit for eligibilityIn the 25 years since Jharkhands formation the JTET has been conducted only twice once in 2013 when 68000 candidates qualified and again in 2016 when 53000 cleared itAn advertisement for the exam was issued in 2024 with applications invited in JulyAugust Around 365 lakh candidates had appliedBut in June 2025 the process was abruptly scrapped after a committee of the Education Department recommended amendments to recruitment regulationsThe department had assured that the exam would be held under revised rules but no steps have been taken since thenThe court on Wednesday while terming the situation as serious negligence had directed the Education Secretary to personally appear on Thursday and clarify the governments position on the issue IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jharkhand-hc-stays-fresh-teacher-recruitment-directs-govt-to-hold-jtet-by-march-2026-640372.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jindal-global-university-awarded-5-stars-in-global-qs-ratings-2025-at-house-of-lords-london-640403.html London Sep 25 At the exclusive IndiaUK Roundtable on The Innovation Corridor UKIndia Higher Education held at the House of Lords Palace of Westminster on September 24 OP Jindal Global University JGU was conferred the prestigious Global QS 5 Stars Rating Certificate The certificate was presented to Professor Dr C Raj Kumar Vice Chancellor JGU by Jessica Turner CEO of QS in the distinguished presence of The Lord Patel of Bradford OBE and Dr Ashwin Fernandes Regional Director QS Dr Pankaj Mittal Secretary General Association of Indian Universities and Professor Padmanabha Ramanujam Dean Academic Governance JGU among other distinguished dignitaries including more than 25 Vice Chancellors and Presidents of leading UK and Indian universitiesThe QS Stars system evaluates universities on over 50 indicators and JGUs outstanding performance was recognised for teaching online learning employability arts amp culture sustainability governance research and law and legal studiesThis recognition reaffirms JGUs global standing as a comprehensive worldclass institution of higher education committed to innovation quality and international collaborationReceiving this accolade at such a historic venue symbolises not just JGUs achievements but also its pivotal role in strengthening IndiaUK academic ties and shaping the future of higher education worldwideOP Jindal Global University JGU has been awarded 5Star Excellent Ratings overall in the Global QS Stars Ratings 2025 a prestigious global system that evaluates universities across multiple dimensions of teaching research employability governance sustainability and moreJGU has been recognised with an overall 5Star Excellent Rating affirming its position as one of the worlds leading universitiesQS Stars uses a comprehensive framework to rate and showcase university performance across a range of criteria offering a multidimensional perspective of excellence in higher educationIn addition to this overall distinction the QS evaluation recognised JGU with5 Stars Teaching Online Learning Employability Environmental Impact Arts amp Culture Good Governance Global Engagement4 Stars Law amp Legal Studies ResearchWelcoming this global honour Naveen Jindal Chancellor amp Benefactor of JGU said This proud recognition reflects our vision of building a worldclass institution in India It reaffirms JGUs commitment to excellence innovation and global engagement values that are deeply aligned with the aspirations of our nationProfessor Dr C Raj Kumar Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU added This achievement underscores the breadth of our strengths and the holistic nature of our academic ecosystem This recognition is not the product of one effort but the lived ethos of our community Over 16 years we have grown from an aspiration into an Institution of Eminence defined by academic excellence vibrant culture sustainability innovation and global engagement It is a testament to the visionary leadership and generosity of our Chancellor and Benefactor Naveen Jindal whose commitment and philanthropy laid the foundation for JGUs journey It belongs equally to our faculty members who inspire and mentor our administrative staff who ensure operational excellence our students who embrace challenges with resilience and creativity and our alumni who carry forward JGUs values into the worldCommenting on this distinction achieved by JGU Dr Ashwin Fernandes Executive Director QS observed JGUs 5Star Excellent Rating is a clear recognition of its holistic strengths across teaching research employability sustainability governance and global engagement Very few institutions in the world achieve this distinction and JGUs accomplishment reflects both its academic vision and its commitment to global benchmarks It is also a signal of Indias growing presence on the global higher education map with universities like JGU leading the wayProfessor Padmanabha Ramanujam Dean of Academic Governance JGU remarked The QS Stars recognition is a validation of our commitment to institutional integrity accountability and global benchmarks It reflects JGUs resolve to consistently strengthen its governance systems and uphold the highest standards in higher educationKey Highlights of the QS Stars EvaluationTeaching 5 Stars From a small founding faculty to over 1100 professors scholars and practitioners JGUs growth in human capital reflects its unwavering commitment to academic quality This year alone 129 new worldclass faculty members joined JGU representing what experts call a historic leap in Indian higher education High student satisfaction personalised mentoring and impressive retention rates reflect the universitys culture of nurturing talent and fostering intellectual growthOnline Learning 5 Stars Through JGU Online learners access worldclass degree programmes and certifications with the same academic rigour as oncampus offerings Features such as live and recorded lectures COILbased global collaborations inclusive design career support and 247 student services have set new benchmarks in digital learning excellenceEmployability 5 Stars JGU graduates are recognised worldwide for their impact leadership and practical skills This rating validates JGUs focus on preparing students not just for their first job but for sustained success and leadership across their careersEnvironmental Impact 5 Stars Sustainability is embedded in JGUs operations through responsible funding procurement and climateconscious practices The Office of Sustainability tracks and reduces emissions minimises waste and advances community engagement while the Jindal School of Environment amp Sustainability JSES drives research and innovation aligned with the UN Sustainable Development GoalsArts amp Culture 5 Stars JGU fosters a thriving ecosystem where creativity and learning coexist Initiatives like Indias first Constitution Museum and the Rights and Freedoms Academy deepen cultural awareness civic learning and global citizenshipGood Governance 5 Stars The rating acknowledges JGUs transparent accountable and inclusive governance practices that ensure excellence across both academic and administrative spheresGlobal Engagement 5 Stars With 575 collaborations across 80 countries JGU has created one of the worlds most globalised academic ecosystems Dual degrees exchanges and research partnerships make international education accessible structured and impactfulLaw and Legal Studies 4 Stars Jindal Global Law School JGLS has been ranked Indias No 1 law school for six consecutive years in the QS World University Subject Rankings With global collaborations innovative curricula and experiential learning JGLS continues to strengthen Indias legal education landscapeResearch 4 Stars JGU has established dynamic research centres and think tanks addressing global challenges through interdisciplinary approaches By balancing teaching and research faculty remain at the forefront of knowledge creation while enriching student learning IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jindal-global-university-awarded-5-stars-in-global-qs-ratings-2025-at-house-of-lords-london-640403.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/cabinet-okays-rs-15-03450-cr-scheme-to-expand-pg-ug-seats-to-boost-medical-education-640281.html New Delhi Sep 24 IANS In a bid to strengthen the overall availability of doctors in the country the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the scheme to increase 5000 PG seats and 5023 MBBS seats for a total outlay of Rs 1503450 crorenbspThe approval of Phase III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme CSS aims to strengthen and upgrade existing state government and central government medical colleges standalone PG institutes and government hospitalsnbspThe seats will be increased with an enhanced cost ceiling of Rs 150 crore per seat according to a Cabinet CommuniqueThe total financial implications of these two schemes are Rs 1503450 crore for a period from 202526 to 202829 Out of Rs 1503450 crore the central share is Rs 1030320 crore and the state share is Rs 473130 crore it addednbspThe new scheme comes as PM Modi during his Independence Day address in 2024 stated that the Central government will create 75000 new medical seats over the next five years as part of the governments move to augment the countrys healthcare infrastructureCurrently India has 808 medical colleges the highest in the world with a total intake capacity of 123700 MBBS seatsnbspIn the last 10 years the country has added over 69352 new MBBS seats registering a growth of 127 per centnbspDuring the same period 43041 PG seats were also added showing an impressive growth of 143 per centnbspYet in certain regions there is a need to enhance capacities to match the demand access and affordability of healthcarenbspThe new initiative will significantly boost the undergraduate medical capacity availability of specialist doctors and enable introduction of new specialties across government medical institutions and thus improve access to quality healthcare especially in underserved areas the Cabinet saidIt will promote balanced regional distribution of healthcare resources while being costeffective by leveraging existing infrastructurenbspIt also aims to provide more opportunities to the students to pursue medical education in India enhance the quality of medical education and training to meet global standards and boost the availability of doctors and specialists to help position India as a prime destination for providing affordable healthcare and thus boosting foreign exchangenbspNotably the initiative is also expected to generate direct and indirect employment opportunities in terms of doctors faculty paramedical staff researchers administrators and support services strengthen the health systems resilience and contribute to overall socioeconomic development promote equitable distribution of healthcare infrastructure across StatesUTs https://dailyworld.in/education/cabinet-okays-rs-15-03450-cr-scheme-to-expand-pg-ug-seats-to-boost-medical-education-640281.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/sc-to-hear-plea-challenging-allahabad-hc-stay-on-ramlila-in-school-playground-tomorrow--640240.html New Delhi Sep 24 IANS The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to urgently list a plea challenging an Allahabad High Court order restraining the use of a school playground in Uttar Pradeshs Tundla for holding Ramlila celebrationsnbspA Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh agreed to urgently list the matter for hearing on Thursday September 25 after it was mentioned for urgent hearingnbspThe special leave petition SLP filed by the Ramlila Committee contended that the Allahabad High Court passed an ex parte order without giving it an opportunity to be heardnbspIn its interim order passed on Monday a Bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra of the Allahabad High Court while hearing a PIL alleging misuse of a school playground by an unnamed person purported Ramlila Committee had observed serious irregularities in the manner the event was being allowed inside a government schoolThe Allahabad High Court noted submissions that the entire playground had been covered with cement interlocking tiles to permanently convert it into a venue for such events thereby depriving school children of a space to playnbspFurther the main gate of the school itself has been converted into a Sita Ram Gate and various swings etc have been put at the main gate of the school further noted the CJ Bhansaliled BenchnbspThe PIL also highlighted concerns about the disruption of academic activitiesnbspThe teaching activities for a period of over eighteen days during which the Ramlila would be performed would be badly affected inasmuch as a huge stage etc have been put up along with furniture for the purpose in the school premises the order notedThe Uttar Pradesh government as well as the Executive Officer of the Nagar Palika Parishad had filed identical instructions claiming that the interlocking tiles were laid due to waterlogging in the ground However when the Allahabad High Court specifically asked whether any sports activities could still take place on the tiled surface the response was an unequivocal NonbspIt further questioned the justification offered by officials that the event had been held for over a centurynbspPermitting of holding Ramlila is sought to be justified in the name that the same was being performed for over 100 years and that the same would be performed during the period 7 pm to 10 pm and that the educational activities at the school are not getting affected the CJ Bhansaliled Bench notedFrom the instructions produced it is not known as to who is organising the Ramlila and who has granted permission for the holding of the Ramlila within the school premises The attempt appears to be to convert the land of the school into a permanent place for holding activities of the nature which are sought to be objected which action cannot be permitted the order addednbspRestraining the use of school premises for holding the Ramlila the Allahabad High Court observed that permitting such activities by unknown personspurported Ramlila Committee was ex facie illegalnbspThe respondents authorities are restrained from permitting the use of school premises for holding the Ramlila ordered the CJ Bhansaliled Bench https://dailyworld.in/education/sc-to-hear-plea-challenging-allahabad-hc-stay-on-ramlila-in-school-playground-tomorrow--640240.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/global-education-for-peace-award-honours-jgu-for-championing-world-peace-through-higher-education-640150.html Washington DC Sep 23 OP Jindal Global University JGU has been conferred with the 2025 Global Education for Peace Award by the STAR Scholars Network This prestigious international recognition celebrates higher education institutions that exemplify an unwavering commitment to advancing peace through education The announcement was made on the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Peace 21 September underscoring the significance of education as a cornerstone for building a more just inclusive and sustainable worldThe Global Education for Peace Award honours and recognises higher education institutions HEIs around the world that contribute significantly to the promotion of global peace through education It celebrates institutions that integrate global perspectives into their curriculum foster a sense of global citizenship among their students and cultivate a culture of dialogue and empathy that transcends borders The award highlights the role of universities as sanctuaries of intellectual freedom intercultural understanding and ethical leadership at a time when humanity faces growing polarisation and conflictSubmissions were evaluated by a distinguished global committee based on the depth breadth and impact of each institutions efforts in promoting global education and peace The rigorous selection process considered the innovative nature of courses the effectiveness of pedagogical approaches and the extent of international collaboration and community engagementAccording to Professor John C Weidman Emeritus Professor University of Pittsburgh and Chair of the Award Selection Committee JGUs work represents a model for how universities worldwide can integrate peace justice and sustainability into the heart of their educational missionThis year OP Jindal Global University shares this global honour with the American University in the Emirates UAE Together the two institutions stand as beacons of hope and inspiration showcasing the transformative role of universities in fostering global citizenship intercultural understanding ethical leadership and a culture of peaceThe award recognises JGUs Curriculum grounded in ethical leadership critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning Over 550 international collaborations enabling global dialogue and cooperation Commitment to community engagement and social responsibility Initiatives that prepare students to become informed responsible and compassionate global citizensThese achievements reflect JGUs vision of making education a force for peace justice and sustainability in society They also highlight the universitys role as one of the most globally connected institutions in India advancing crosscultural dialogue and preparing future leaders to address humanitys shared challengesProfessor Dr Uttam Gaulee President of the STAR Scholars Network said In honouring these exemplary institutions we celebrate the transformative power of education as the most peaceful revolution the world has ever known Their dedication shows us that the surest path to peace begins in classrooms that dare to imagine a more just and compassionate worldNaveen Jindal Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University remarked This award is a testament to JGUs unwavering belief that education is the greatest catalyst for peace Our vision has always been to build a university that transcends borders fosters harmony and equips future generations to solve humanitys most pressing challenges I am deeply proud of our community for making JGU a symbol of hope and global solidarityProfessor Dr C Raj Kumar Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University observed This recognition is not only a profound honour but also a powerful reaffirmation of the ideals upon which JGU was built At a time when humanity faces polarisation and conflict universities must stand as sanctuaries of dialogue empathy and collective wisdom This award belongs to our faculty students staff alumni and partners who embody the spirit of education as a force for peace On this International Day of Peace we rededicate ourselves to advancing knowledge nurturing compassion and shaping leaders who will contribute to a more just inclusive and sustainable world IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/global-education-for-peace-award-honours-jgu-for-championing-world-peace-through-higher-education-640150.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/multiple-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threat-students-evacuated-639546.html New Delhi Sep 20 Several schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Saturday forcing authorities to evacuate students and staff as precautionary measures Officials confirmed that Delhi Public School Dwarka Krishna Model Public School and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya were among the institutions that received threats according to the Delhi Fire Services DFSSome schools in Najafgarh also received similar threats around the same time when examinations were underway heightening panic among students and parentsTeams from the Delhi Police Fire Services bomb disposal squads and dog squads were swiftly deployed Students and staff were evacuated but no suspicious items have been recovered so farSearches are still underway according to the officialsThe repeated nature of such incidents has triggered concerns across the city disrupting classes and exams Authorities said they are investigating the origin of the threats and whether there is a coordinated pattern behind themSaturdays bomb threats follow a string of similar hoaxes that have plagued Delhi in recent weeksOn September 13 a threatening email claimed that 16 Improvised Explosive Devices IEDs had been planted at the Taj Palace Hotel in Chanakyapuri Security agencies combed the premises thoroughly but the threat was declared a hoaxJust four days earlier on September 9 bomb threats were issued to the Delhi Chief Ministers Secretariat and Maulana Azad Medical College accompanied by warnings that explosives would detonate at 245 PM and 330 PM respectively Both threats proved to be a hoax after exhaustive searchesLast month too the city faced multiple similar scaresOn August 28 over 20 colleges were put on high alert after receiving bomb threats while on August 21 six schools received warnings of impending dangerIn both instances premises were evacuated and scanned with sniffer dogs but all turned out to be fake threatsThe growing frequency of such false alarms has raised concerns among the parents and staff regarding the safety of students IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/multiple-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threat-students-evacuated-639546.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/another-student-found-dead-at-iit-kharagpur-in-west-bengal-suicide-suspected-639641.html Kolkata Sep 20 The death of another student allegedly by committing suicide was reported at IIT Kharagpur in West Bengal on Saturday police said The body of a researcher student was recovered from the BR Ambedkar Hall at IIT KharagpurThe police of Hijli outpost under Kharagpur Town police station recovered the bodyAccording to police sources the name of the deceased is Harsh Kumar Pandey 24He was pursuing PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the instituteHe hailed from JharkhandThe police have started an investigation into the matter trying to ascertain how it happened and what is the reason behind itA hanging body of a student was recovered from the institute It has been sent for an autopsy Prima facie it looks like a case of suicide But the cause of death will only be ascertained after we get the autopsy report and whether any foul play was involved a senior officer of Kharagpur Town police saidThe family members of the student have been informed about the tragic deathAccording to sources the institute will soon issue a statement in this regardThis is the sixth death reported from IIT Kharagpur this year a premier institute of excellence in the countryOut of the six five were found hangingIn January a thirdyear student of electrical engineering Shaon Malik died in an apparent death by suicideIn April a finalyear student of Ocean Engineering Aniket Walker was found dead in similar conditionsIn May 22yearold thirdyear civil engineering student named Mohammad Asif Qamar was found hangingIn July a fourthyear Mechanical Engineering student named Ritam Mondal 21 was found hanging in his hostel room He was a resident of Regent Park in south KolkataIn the same month Chandradeep Pawar a 19yearold Electrical Engineering student had choked on a normal cough and cold tablet he tried to gulp after dinner in the Nehru Hall messThis was only instance in the last five deaths which was not a suicide case IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/another-student-found-dead-at-iit-kharagpur-in-west-bengal-suicide-suspected-639641.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/aim-to-make-universities-in-delhi-world-class-cm-rekha-gupta-639650.html New Delhi Sep 20 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the government aims to develop all universities in Delhi including Dr BR Ambedkar University as centres of worldclass education and excellence so that not only students from the country but also from abroad prioritise studying here Inaugurating the newly constructed Swami Vivekan Bhawan at the Karampura campus of Dr BR Ambedkar University CM Gupta said Every resource modern infrastructure qualified faculty and stateoftheart facilities will be provided so that every student can experience a best university and stand confidently on the global stageShe said the new building of the University was being opened as part of the fortnightlong Seva Pakhwada from September 17 to October 2 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthdayEducation Minister Ashish Sood highlighted that the birthday of PM Modi is being celebrated across the country as Seva PakhwadaPM Modis entire life has been dedicated to the service of the nation the welfare of society and public wellbeing For him every day and every moment has been solely and exclusively for the welfare of the country he saidThat is why the most appropriate way to celebrate his birthday is not through grand festivities but through service activities so that smiles can be brought to the faces of the needy and positive changes can be brought about in society he saidEarlier on the fourth day of the fortnightlong Seva Pakhwada the Chief Minister inaugurated a biogas plant in West DelhiCM Gupta hit out at former Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for blocking Centrefunded projects in the city over the past decade highlighting that a biogas plant opened on Saturday in West Delhi was delayed since 2018Inaugurating the national capitals first largescale compressed biogas plant of the MCD at Nangli Dairy she said Kejriwal had failed to execute development projects funded by the PM Narendra Modi government Sometimes he used to say he could not sign the file sometimes he claimed that he was not being given a free handNow the governance of excuses has ended with the construction of this plant which will not only make energy out of cow dung but also prevent the waste from flowing into the Yamuna said the Chief MinisterShe said that work on the biogas plant began in 2018 but was never completed under the AAP governmentAfter the BJP government came to power it was swiftly completed in 2025 and handed over to the MCD When people asked Kejriwal about the delay he would blame Modi for not allowing it But the truth is they lacked the intent to work she saidCalling the new plant a dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi CM Gupta said the city generates 2500 tonnes of cow dung daily and the government plans to build similar biogas plants in all 11 districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/aim-to-make-universities-in-delhi-world-class-cm-rekha-gupta-639650.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/dusu-election-results-2025-to-be-declared-today-639345.html New Delhi Sep 19 The muchanticipated results of the Delhi University Students Union DUSU Election 2025 will be declared on Friday marking the culmination of a highstakes student political contest that witnessed a turnout of over 155 lakh voters The Delhi High Court ahead of the announcement has imposed a strict ban on any victory rallies by the winning candidates The court has directed the Delhi Police university authorities and local administration to ensure stringent measures are in place to prevent any untoward incidentsThis years DUSU election was held on Thursday drawing participation from over 275 lakh eligible voters across more than 50 colleges affiliated with Delhi University Voting took place across 52 centres and 195 booths utilizing 711 Electronic Voting Machines EVMs The overall voter turnout was recorded at 3945 percentA total of 21 candidates are contesting for the four key positions in the student union President Vice President Secretary and Joint Secretary Notably nine candidates are vying for the Presidents post alone while 12 others are in the race for the remaining positionsThe polling was conducted in two phases The morning phase began at 830 am and concluded at 1 pm while the evening session was held from 3 pm to 730 pm in eight colleges Although the morning witnessed a slow start voting picked up momentum later in the dayThe elections however were marred by allegations of violence and malpractice The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad ABVP the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS accused incumbent DUSU President and National Students Union of India NSUI leader Raunak Khatri of being involved in a scuffle at North CampusABVP Delhi State Secretary Sarthak Sharma alleged that Khatris supporters manhandled a female student outside Kirori Mal College causing her injuryDespite the tensions both the ABVP and NSUI have claimed they are headed for victory The ABVP asserted that it is on track to sweep all four union posts dismissing NSUIs allegations as baseless and indicative of political panicSecurity has been heightened across university campuses to ensure law and order during and after the result announcement IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/dusu-election-results-2025-to-be-declared-today-639345.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/dusu-polls-counting-underway-abvp-ahead-in-key-posts-639377.html New Delhi Sep 19 Counting for the Delhi University Students Union DUSU elections 2025 is underway on Friday at the Multipurpose Hall in the University Sports Stadium of North Campus After the first round of counting ABVP DUSU presidential candidate Aryan Maan is ahead with 1196 votes ABVPs candidate for the post of DUSU secretary Kunal Chaudhary is leading with 1410 votes and its Joint Secretary candidate Deepika Jha is ahead with 1315 votesHowever the NSUI DUSU vice presidential candidate Rahul Jhansla is ahead with 1606 votesThe counting of votes began at 8 am and the results are expected later in the dayOver 600 police personnel including 160 officers have been deployed and CCTV surveillance is in place to ensure a smooth and secure polling processThe DUSU election was held on Thursday in two phases recording a voter turnout of 3945 per cent Voting was held across 52 centres and 195 boothsA total of 21 candidates are contesting for the four key positions in the student union president vicepresident secretary and joint secretaryNotably nine candidates are vying for the Presidents post alone while 12 others are in the race for the remaining positionsRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSSaffiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad ABVP and the Congressbacked National Students Union of India NSUI are locked in a direct contest with the Left alliance AISASFI also playing a significant roleAryan Maan from ABVP Joslyn Nandita Choudhary from NSUI and Anjali from the SFIAISA alliance are in the fray for the DUSU Presidents post The poll campaign focused on affordable travel fee hikes and better facilities for students among othersAllegations of violence and malpractice marred the electionsThe ABVP the student wing of the RSS accused DUSU President and NSUI leader Raunak Khatri of being involved in a scuffle at North CampusABVP Delhi State Secretary Sarthak Sharma alleged that Khatris supporters manhandled a female student outside Kirori Mal College causing her injury Both the ABVP and NSUI have claimed that they will emerge victoriousNotably the Delhi High Court has imposed a strict ban on any victory rallies by the winning candidates The court has directed the Delhi Police university authorities and local administration to ensure stringent measures are in place to prevent any untoward incidents IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/dusu-polls-counting-underway-abvp-ahead-in-key-posts-639377.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/if-trump-doesnt-allow-indian-students-us-varsities-will-come-to-india-cm-revanth-reddy-639469.html Hyderabad Sep 19 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said that if the US President Donald Trump does not allow Indian students in the US universities those institutes will come to India He revealed that he spoke to Harvard and Stanford for an initiative in this regard He also claimed that the London School of Economics wants to come to TelanganaThe Chief Minister was addressing the 12th annual conference of the Public Affairs Forum of India in New DelhiIf Trump does not want to allow Indians those universities are going to come We have a place for the best of the best American universities and manufacturing he saidCriticising Trump for imposing a 50 per cent tariff and his other decisions Revanth Reddy said these decisions would affect the US economy and not the Indian economyOne day he says Modiji is my friend and the next day he says I will impose 50 per cent taxes on India Such arbitrary decisions dont work he saidTelangana too had a Trump but he was removed by the people he remarked in a veiled attack on his predecessor K Chandrasekhar Rao KCRThe Chief Minister stated Trump dreams something and the next day he tries to implement it This doesnt work The problem may be there for a few daysHe remarked that governance cannot be based on impulsive decisions but requires vision planning and sustained effortThe Chief Minister stressed that political will is essential for effective governance and emphasised the governments responsibility to create opportunities for future generationsHe said to ensure allround progress of Telangana his government has prepared the Telangana Vision Document 2047 which will be formally released on December 9 2025Elaborating on the governments developmental roadmap he stated that Telangana has been classified into core urban semiurban and rural regions for balanced developmentNearly one crore people live in core urban areas where polluting industries are being shifted outside the city Semiurban zones are being designated as manufacturing hubsCM Revanth Reddy said that Hyderabad Metro Rail will be expanded from 70 km to 150 km with daily ridership targeted to grow from 5 lakh to 15 lakh He exuded confidence that the Musi River Rejuvenation Project will transform the riverfront on the lines of the Sabarmati Riverfront Elevated corridors are under construction to ease urban mobility By 2027 Hyderabad will be dominated by electric vehicles supported by government incentives he saidThe Regional Ring Road and Bharat Future City projects will shape longterm infrastructure needs with connectivity planned to the airport and to Machilipatnam Port through a Greenfield Expressway and parallel railway lineHe mentioned that Telangana produces 40 per cent of Indias bulk drugs and Hyderabad is a global leader in vaccine production Telangana stands first in the country in its efforts to eradicate the drug menace The government is committed to promoting organic farming and extending full support and security to investorsHe invited global and domestic investors not only to invest in Telangana but also to become brand ambassadors of the StateOn human capital development CM Revanth Reddy said the government has announced the establishment of the Young India Skill University to equip youth with industryready skills inspired by Mahatma Gandhis Young India spirit Young India Sports University is being launched with the vision of enabling Indian athletes to achieve success at the Olympics drawing inspiration from countries like South Korea IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/if-trump-doesnt-allow-indian-students-us-varsities-will-come-to-india-cm-revanth-reddy-639469.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/pm-shri-scheme-transforms-government-school-in-chhindwara-639313.html Chhindwara Madhya Pradesh Sep 18 The launch of the PM SHRI Schools Scheme has sparked a wave of positive change in the infrastructure and quality of education in schools across the country One such example is the Bhaisadand Government School in Chhindwara district now recognised under the PM SHRI PM Schools for Rising India initiative The school is affiliated with the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education It has undergone a transformation leading to empowerment of students and teachers alikeThe PM SHRI Scheme a centrally sponsored initiative of the Government of India aims to develop over 14500 schools across the nation into model institutions aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy NEP 2020 The scheme focuses on providing holistic education improved infrastructure and skill development that equips students to meet future challenges with confidenceTaruna Kayande Principal of Bhaisadand Government School soke about importance of the school under PM SHRI scheme She told IANS The school has undergone significant improvements in both educational standards and facilities We are now better equipped to shape responsible and skilled citizensEchoing her thoughts Manisha Rajput a teacher at the school said With updated resources and new teaching methodologies we can now offer a more engaging and modern learning environment Another teacher Vinay Kumar Mandloi added We are seeing real growth in students participation confidence and performance thanks to the PM SHRI upgradesStudents too are feeling the impact Sonali Chandrawanshi a student said Earlier we didnt have access to proper career guidance But now subject experts and guest faculty are helping us explore career paths with clarity Monika Vanshkar another student highlighted the increased access to resources We now have the support we need to dream bigThe PM SHRI Scheme has also introduced advanced sports equipment and infrastructure encouraging participation in extracurricular activities A male student summed it up best Now learning isnt just confined to bookswere growing in every directionThrough such initiatives the PM SHRI Scheme is not just enhancing education but building a foundation for innovation leadership and holistic development in government schools like Bhaisadand IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/pm-shri-scheme-transforms-government-school-in-chhindwara-639313.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/sc-orders-cbi-probe-into-advocates-forged-degree-639319.html New Delhi Sep 18 The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI to probe the authenticity of a bachelors degree held by an advocate following allegations that it was forged The direction was passed by a bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Ujjal Bhuyan after the pleadings challenging the Bar Council of India Disciplinary Committees order included a letter from Magadh Universitys Controller of Examinations stating that the advocates mark sheet and degree certificate were forged and not issued from the University Annexure A3 is a letter issued by Controller of Examination Magadh University Bodh Gaya wherein it is stated that copy of Marksheet and Degree certificate in favour of Naresh Dilawari RollPAT16335 Regd No 287088 BCom Accounts Hons Examination 1991 upon verification was found forged and not issued from the University noted the order passed by the apex court on Monday On the other hand the petitioneradvocate placed on record a photocopy of the degree claimed to have been issued to him for passing the Bachelor of Commerce Honours threeyear course held in August 1991 by Magadh University He further argued that the records at Magadh University had been torn and therefore the authenticity of the degree could not be verified from the available files After hearing the submissions the Supreme Court opined that the matter required an independent probe Be that as it may as an issue regarding veracity of a degree has arisen we deem it appropriate to require the Central Bureau of Investigation Delhi to do the investigation and ascertain whether the degree set up by the petitioner of having passed the BCom examination from Magadh University in the year 1991 is genuine or forged said the order passed by the Justice Misraled Bench The apex court directed that a copy of its order be sent to the CBI Director in Delhi who must depute an officer to investigate the matter and submit a report by November 30 The case will be heard next on December 9 IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/sc-orders-cbi-probe-into-advocates-forged-degree-639319.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/trinamool-panchayat-member-caught-on-video-assaulting-school-headmaster-in-bengals-kakdwip-639117.html Kolkata Sep 17 A video has gone viral showing a Trinamool Congress leader allegedly assaulting and humiliating the acting headmaster of a staterun school inside the campus in Kakdwip South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal The incident took place at Birendra Vidyaniketan on Tuesday The accused Trinamool leader said he only put up resistance as the headmaster was trying to beat himThe clash reportedly broke out over the collection of money from students for school trips The CCTV footage shared by the school showed the acting headmaster Milankanti Pal being attacked by the president of the schools management committee and local Trinamool panchayat member Tridib Barui asking why money was being collected from students for trips without informing the management committeeIn the video the Trinamool leader is seen pushing and shoving the headmaster in front of the studentsThe Trinamool leader brought a paper where several false accusations were made against me He wanted me to sign that document He said I was collecting money from students without informing the management committee After I refused to sign the paper he hit me on the neck He pushed me outside my office and continued to shove me and hit me said the headmasterHe said he sustained an injury to his hand and neck He has been admitted to Kakdwip Superspecialty Hospital for treatmentThe Trinamool leader meanwhile accused the acting headmaster of the attack and said he acted in selfdefence Tridib Barui said He was taking money without informing the management committee When I went inside his office to show him a receipt he folded the paper and threw it away When I picked up the paper and asked him to sign it he pushed me He was going to beat me I was stopping himBJP state president Samik Bhattacharya has condemned the incident This terrorism in the states education sector is exposing the true face of the Trinamool Congress he wrote on his X handle while sharing the CCTV footage that went viralAfter the matter came to light Kakdwip Trinamool MLA Manturam Pakhira said The matter has come to our attention Everything is being investigated If the allegations against the president of the management committee Tridib Barui are proven the party will take strong action The role of the acting headmaster of the school will also be investigated IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/trinamool-panchayat-member-caught-on-video-assaulting-school-headmaster-in-bengals-kakdwip-639117.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/recruitment-delay-leaves-nearly-8-000-guest-lecturers-running-tn-colleges-639137.html Chennai Sep 18 The recruitment of Assistant Professors in government Arts and Science colleges across Tamil Nadu has remained stalled for more than seven years creating a vacuum of nearly 4000 sanctioned posts The prolonged delay caused by legal hurdles has forced the Higher Education Department to rely heavily on guest lecturers to meet classroom requirementsAt present close to 8000 guest lecturers are working in 171 government Arts Science and Education collegesTheir numbers have steadily risen as the state has been unable to appoint permanent facultyThe recent sanctioning of 15 new government Arts and Science colleges added to the demand prompting the appointment of more than 570 new guest lecturers of whom over 560 have already joined dutyThe issue can be traced back to a 2010 commitment by the Higher Education Department to regularise the services of existing honorary lecturers a promise that remains unfulfilledAlthough the department has completed all formalities for fresh recruitment including the conduct of the State Eligibility Test the results are still pending before the courts preventing appointmentsPay disparity is another major concern Guest lecturers in Tamil Nadu draw the lowest remuneration in the country far below the standards ensured in neighbouring and northern statesWhile states such as Kerala Puducherry Punjab Haryana and Delhi offer salaries between 40000 and 57700 a month in line with University Grants Commission norms Tamil Nadus lecturers continue to receive significantly lessThe prolonged uncertainty has pushed more than 500 lecturers to file about 54 cases in the Madras High Court and its Madurai Bench seeking regularisationThough several favourable rulings have been delivered the state has continued to file appeals leaving the matter unresolvedEducation experts caution that excessive reliance on temporary staff may eventually affect the quality of teaching and research in higher education institutionsThey stress the need for immediate recruitment to fill the sanctioned Assistant Professor posts regularisation of qualified lecturers already in service and longterm measures to prevent such disputes from recurring IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/recruitment-delay-leaves-nearly-8-000-guest-lecturers-running-tn-colleges-639137.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/kite-distributes-robotics-kits-to-lakshadweep-schools-639194.html Kochi Sep 18 In a major step towards strengthening education in the island territory the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education KITE the technology arm of Keralas Department of General Education has distributed robotics kits to schools across the nine islands of Lakshadweep The initiative aims to enhance robotics learning and provide handson experience for Class 10 students following the Kerala curriculumThese kits will help students learn science technology engineering and maths STEM in a fun and practical wayA total of 100 robotics kits have been supplied with one kit allocated for every three students to enable practical and interactive learningAlongside the distribution KITE has launched a fiveday training programme for high school ICT teachers and District Institute of Education and Training DIET faculty from LakshadweepThe sessions commenced on Thursday at KITEs Regional Resource Centre here Keralas Minister for General Education V Sivankutty inaugurated the programme online and reaffirmed the governments commitment to bridging educational gaps in the islandsThe Kerala government is committed to providing all necessary resources including the latest technology to ensure the students of Lakshadweep receive the best possible education he saidKITE CEO K Anvar Sadath formally handed over the robotics kits to school representativesThe kits are designed to support the new World of Robots chapter in the Class 10 ICT textbook allowing students to explore concepts such as circuit building sensors actuators and programming to control devicesThe initiative follows KITEs recent AI training programme for postgraduate teachers in LakshadweepSadath also announced that the next phase will focus on training primary and upper primary teachers Within Kerala KITE has already distributed 29000 robotics kits with arrangements in place for schools requiring additional kits to purchase them directlyFrom this year robotics has become a subject in the ICT curriculum for more than four lakh Class 10 students in KeralaThe new kits are powered by an ESP32 Devkit v1 microcontroller IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/kite-distributes-robotics-kits-to-lakshadweep-schools-639194.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/abvp-nsui-accuse-each-other-of-rigging-in-dusu-elections-both-claim-victory-639221.html New Delhi Sep 18 Voting for the Delhi University Students Union DUSU elections was underway on Thursday but the polling process has been marred by allegations of violence and rigging Both students unions ABVP and NSUI have accused each other of rigging Reports of minor scuffles and pushing were received from some polling venues in the North CampusThe Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad ABVP accused incumbent DUSU President and NSUI leader Raunak Khatri of involvement in a scuffle that allegedly left a student injured in North CampusABVP Delhi State Secretary Sarthak Sharma alleged that Khatris supporters manhandled a student outside Kirori Mal College causing her to fall and get injuredThe ABVP has also claimed it is poised to sweep all four union posts dismissing the NSUIs charges as signs of panicJust as the Congress blames EVMs for its defeat in every election the NSUI is following the same pattern Sharma saidABVP National General Secretary Virendra Solanki added that NSUI is fighting for third place and is resorting to baseless allegationsThe NSUI on the other hand has demanded the cancellation of ABVPs presidential candidates nomination accusing its rival of rigging and vote manipulationNSUI National President Varun Chaudhary alleged that incidents of malpractice had been reported from Kirori Mal College Hindu College and Hansraj CollegeCalling the developments an attempt to undermine democracy he said These undemocratic practices will not be tolerated Students will respond to ABVPs dishonesty through their votesPolling is being held in two shifts for over 275 lakh eligible students from more than 50 colleges of Delhi University The first phase began at 830 am for morning colleges while students of evening colleges will cast their votes in the second shiftVoting will continue till 730 pm Counting will start at 9 am on Friday and results are expected by late evening IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/abvp-nsui-accuse-each-other-of-rigging-in-dusu-elections-both-claim-victory-639221.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/ahmedabad-to-host-dharmadhamma-intl-dialogue-at-babasaheb-ambedkar-open-university-639116.html Ahmedabad Sep 17 Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University in collaboration with India Foundation will host a threeday international dialogue on the theme of DharmaDhamma from September 18 to 20 2025 at the universitys Jyotirmay campus The event will commence on September 18 at 4 pmThe dialogue will see the participation of distinguished dignitaries including the Governor of Gujarat Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Dr Mahendra Gondia from Mauritius ministers from the Bhutanese government Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel spiritual leader Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj India Foundation President Ram Madhav and Prof Ami Upadhyay ViceChancellor of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University along with other eminent scholars and representatives from across the globeFocused on the DharmaDhamma theme the dialogue aims to provide a platform for intensive spiritual and cultural study while highlighting Gujarats rich traditions and heritage on an international stage Delegates from 16 countries will participate and over 100 research papers are expected to be presented according to an official university bulletinThe DharmaDhamma Conference DDC an annual international dialogue organized by the India Foundation explores the shared philosophical principles of Hindu Dharma and Buddhist Dhamma civilizations to help shape frameworks for a new world orderThe conference provides a platform for global leaders religious scholars and thinkers to promote cultural harmony and examine how these ancient philosophies can offer insights into contemporary global challengesDr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University BAOU established in 1994 in Ahmedabad Gujarat is a public university named after the principal architect of the Indian Constitution Dr BR AmbedkarRecognized by the University Grants Commission UGC and accredited by NAAC BAOU specialises in distance and open education offering over 80 programmes across undergraduate postgraduate diploma certificate and doctoral levels The university is organized into four main schoolsHumanities amp Social Sciences Computer Science Commerce amp Management and Education amp Educational Technologycatering to students who may not have access to traditional classroom learning IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/ahmedabad-to-host-dharmadhamma-intl-dialogue-at-babasaheb-ambedkar-open-university-639116.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/five-bangladeshi-students-suspended-by-nit-silchar-for-hostel-violence-deported-638732.html Guwahati Sep 16 Five Bangladeshi students who were suspended by the authorities of National Institute of Technology NIT in Assams Silchar were sent back to their homes officials said on Tuesday Dilip Kumar Baidya the director of NIT told IANS We have taken strict actions against five students from Bangladesh studying under Indian Council for Cultural Relations ICCR scholarships after they were found involved in violent clashes on campus earlier this month Following their suspension all five students were sent back to their homes in Bangladesh as they will not be able to attend classes hereThe students all in their third year were also found in possession of narcotic substances officials saidThe institutes director Prof Dilip Kumar Baidya confirmed that they have been suspended for two semestersWe have adequate evidence to establish their involvement in the violence They have been suspended for one academic year and expelled from the hostel Since they cannot continue their studies here they have been repatriated Baidya saidThe incident took place on the night of September 8 when a group of Bangladeshi students allegedly attacked their compatriots Eyewitnesses said the accused reportedly under the influence of drugs went on a rampage armed with rods knives and screwdrivers leaving several students injuredThe assault which lasted nearly half an hour resulted in two students being admitted to the Silchar Medical College and Hospital with serious head injuriesSS Dhar dean of students welfare said narcotic substances were recovered from the rooms of the accusedThe primary reason for disciplinary action was the campus violence but suspected drug use was also considered he notedAccording to students the attackers first targeted peers from their own batch before turning on senior students who tried to interveneWitnesses alleged the lights were deliberately switched off during the assault to intensify the attack The institute carried out an internal inquiry while an ICCR officer from the Guwahati zonal office also visited the campusWe are satisfied with the investigation and the disciplinary measures taken The ICCR director who came down was also convinced so there was no need to involve the police Dhar said IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/five-bangladeshi-students-suspended-by-nit-silchar-for-hostel-violence-deported-638732.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/campus-hiring-sentiment-improves-as-73-pc-indian-firms-expect-growth-638818.html New Delhi Sep 16 The outlook for campus hiring in India has brightened with 73 per cent of organisations expecting moderate to high business growth a new report said on Tuesday The data compiled by Aon notes that optimism is strongest in sectors such as financial services life sciences and consumer goods and is translating into a stronger intent to hire fresh graduates compared to 2024The Campus Study Report 202526 based on responses from over 220 organisations shows that sectors like information technology industrials materials and healthcare are also driving demandMore than 40 per cent of companies surveyed plan to expand their workforce by over 10 per cent in FY26 pointing to a wider job market recovery even as global economic challenges persist the report saidDespite this rebound in hiring sentiment compensation growth for fresh graduates remains modestMBA and engineering graduates have seen only slight increases in their total cost to company TCC with the rise largely fuelled by joining bonuses and performancelinked pay rather than fixed salary hikesOrganisations are focusing on incentivisation with variable pay ranging from 10 to 12 per centThe report found that 67 per cent of employers provide shortterm incentives to MBA graduatesIndias campus hiring is evolving said Roopank Chaudhary partner and head of data solutions for Aon in IndiaOrganisations are moving from mass recruitment to focusing on candidates with the right skills early engagement and longterm retention Chaudhary statedThe report also underscores a growing focus on workplace culture and diversity More than half of the organisations surveyed believe culture alignment directly impacts performance and nearly 90 per cent now assess cultural fit during hiringGender diversity has also become a priority with half of the firms setting gender ratio targets across talent poolsOver 30 per cent of employers are even expanding beyond their usual list of colleges to achieve these targets as per the reportCampus hiring is no longer just about filling roles its about shaping the future of the organisation said Saachi Verma associate director of Talent Solutions for India at Aon and lead author of the reportVerma stressed that building a strong learning and development programme along with a compelling employee value proposition will be key to attracting and retaining top talent IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/campus-hiring-sentiment-improves-as-73-pc-indian-firms-expect-growth-638818.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/5-000-advanced-robotics-kits-to-boost-learning-in-kerala-schools-638858.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 16 Robotics education in Kerala schools is set for a major upgrade with the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education KITE the technology arm of the General Education Department inviting tenders for 5000 advanced robotic kits The initiative will benefit all high schools with active Little KITEs units further expanding handson STEM learning for studentsKITE had earlier distributed 29000 basic robotics kits containing around 15 components to schoolsBuilding on that success the new advanced kits will provide students with more powerful tools to design innovative projectsFrom this academic year robotics has been formally included in the ICT curriculum for over four lakh Class 10 studentsThe upgraded kits come with an ESP32 Devkit v1 board as the microcontroller alongside a wide range of sensors such as ultrasonic distance soil moisture PIR motion and linetracking sensorsEach set also includes a 4WD smart car chassis kit a submersible mini water pump and a rechargeable Liion battery pack enabling students to create projects that combine electronics coding and realworld applicationsStudents will be able to develop complex models such as Rover Robots automatic plant watering systems motionactivated security alarms blind assistive walking sticks mini weather monitoring systems and air quality checkersThe kits also help students gain practical experience in circuit design troubleshooting and programming in block coding Python and CThe prebid meeting for the tender concluded on Monday and the last date for submission through the Kerala etender portal is September 25 2025The enthusiasm shown by students and teachers for our robotics curriculum has been overwhelming This new tender for advanced kits is a direct response to that success and reflects our commitment to nurturing future innovators said K Anvar Sadath CEO of KITEHe added that the new Little KITEs curriculum which will integrate the advanced kits is expected to roll out by December 2025 with a separate training module to be developed IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/5-000-advanced-robotics-kits-to-boost-learning-in-kerala-schools-638858.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/hyderabad-school-turned-into-drug-unit-probe-underway-638497.html Hyderabad Sep 14 Telanganas Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement EAGLE on Sunday continued its probe into how a private school in Secunderabad here was turned into a narcotics manufacturing unit The premises of Medha High School in the Bowenpally area were being used to produce Alprazolam EAGLE officials saidDuring the raid on Saturday the EAGLE team seized 35 kg of Alprazolam 43 kg of semifinished Alprazolam Rs 21 lakh in cash large quantities of raw material and manufacturing equipmentThe cash seized by the team is said to be the earnings from two days sales of the drugEAGLE team arrested three accused including mastermind Malela Jaya Prakash Goud 39 a resident of Mahabubnagar and director of Medha High SchoolGoud was running the school meant to educate children up to Class 7 About 130 children were enrolled in the school The investigations revealed that the school was only a cover to avoid suspicionWhile the cellar of the building houses classrooms the ground floor accommodates a bank and part of the first floor is also used for teachingGoud who had previously run a toddy shop in Mahabubnagar came in contact with Guruva Reddy who introduced him to Alprazolam manufacturingHe had set up a production facility in the back portion of the building and began distributing narcotics to toddy depots in Boothpur and the surrounding areas of the Mahabubnagar district for mixing with toddyHe had even paid Rs 2 lakh to Guruva Reddy for the manufacturing formula Police said Goud was aided by his employees in running the tradeP Uday Sai 23 a driver and G Murali Sai a transporter were also arrested along with GoudThe drug manufacturing facility was allegedly in operation for the last one yearActing on credible intelligence the EAGLE team raided the premises apprehended the accused and seized evidenceEAGLE officials were questioning the accused to identify and arrest other individuals involved in the network An official said efforts were on to identify those who were supplying chemicals to GoudAlprazolam and other dangerous sedatives are mixed with toddy to give a kick Alprazolam was found in the samples of toddy after adulterated toddy claimed the lives of nine persons and left 50 others ill in the Kukatpally area of Hyderabad in July IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/hyderabad-school-turned-into-drug-unit-probe-underway-638497.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/the-unending-saga-of-telanganas-group-1-exam-638398.html Hyderabad Sep 14 The ordeal of unemployed youth who have been toiling for years to secure Group1 government jobs in Telangana appears to have no end as the process to issue appointment letters to 563 selected candidates has hit a fresh legal roadblock The singlejudge benchs order directing Telangana State Public Service Commission TGPSC to annul the results of Group1 Mains and manually reevaluate answer scripts has landed the selected candidates in a quandaryThough TGPSC has decided to file a review petition challenging the singlejudge order a fresh round of legal battle is adding to the anxiety of selected students who were waiting to receive the appointment lettersThe candidates who were selected from among 21000 candidates who appeared in the Mains fear that they may lose out in the reevaluation processThe selected candidates when the results were announced in March were happy that their years of hard work was finally paying offCertificate and medical verification processes were also completed I was eagerly waiting for the appointment letter but now I feel that the six years I put into preparing for the exams may go to waste said a candidate who did not wish to be namedThe selected candidates feel that a fresh ranking list after reevaluation may lead to an end to litigationThe candidates say they made it to the rankers list after many sacrifices years of toiling and career shifts and if the reevaluation results in them losing out altogether it could be the end of the road for themWe were selected after a fair process and now annulling the results and going for reevaluation is a huge blow for us said another candidateThe High Court on September 9 directed TGPSC to reevaluate the answer sheets of the GroupI Main examinationJustice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao delivered the verdict on a batch of writ petitions challenging the evaluation process The court even warned that it would not hesitate to cancel the GroupI exam and order a reexam if the orders were not followedThe petitioners alleged many irregularities in the entire selection process They mentioned that about 71 people got selected from just two centres in Hyderabad They also raised doubts about the recounting method They cited the case of a candidate who scored 485 marks but the same was reduced to 422 after she applied for a recountTGPSC counsel P S Rajasekhar however argued the petitioners made baseless allegations According to him of the 20 petitioners 19 are government employees who approached the court with an objective to stall the recruitment processFive lakh aspirants had appeared in the GroupI preliminary examination on June 9 2024 The results were declared on July 7 and a total of 21000 candidates were selected for the Mains conducted between October 21 and 27 The results were announced on March 10 2025After completing the recounting process the general ranking list was released on March 30As some candidates approached the High Court alleging irregularities in the recruitment process the High Court directed TGPSC in April not to issue appointment letters to the selected candidates till adjudication of a batch of petitions challenging irregularities in the selection processThe GroupI exam has been mired in a series of controversies long before the current phase of litigationThe notification for the exam was originally issued in 2022 Nearly 286 lakh candidates had appeared in the Prelims held on October 16 2022 This was the first Group1 exam after the formation of Telangana State in 2014However TGPSC cancelled the exam in March 2023 following question paper leakage that rocked the Commission It had to cancel several other recruitment exams due to the scam allegedly involving some of its own employeesThe TGPSC conducted the Group1 Prelims again on June 11 2023 in which over 232 lakh candidates had appearedHowever the High Court cancelled the exam in September after some candidates filed petitions alleging gross violations in the conduct of the examination They complained that biometric attendance was not implemented and OMR sheets did not carry hall ticket numbers and photographs of the candidatesThe cancellation of the exam twice had sparked massive protests by government job aspirants The main opposition at that time Congress and BJP had supported the protests and accused the then Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS government of betraying unemployed youth with its inefficiency in conducting the recruitment process transparently and fairlyThis had also become a major issue in the Assembly elections held in November 2023 The Congress party had promised to cleanse TGPSC and to conduct the job recruitment exams without any loopholesDuring the election campaign Rahul Gandhi had met the job aspirants and promised two lakh government jobs The Congress in its manifesto included a job calendarHowever the latest episode has provided ammunition to the main opposition BRS and BJP to attack the Congress governmentThe BRS has come out in support of GroupI candidates who alleged irregularities and demanded that the government conduct a reexamThe main opposition party is also demanding a judicial probe into the allegations that bribes were taken by ministers and officials from GroupI candidatesBRS Working President KT Rama Rao accused the government of betraying the aspirations of unemployed youths by selling GroupI postsThe government auctioned the jobs in the open market thereby dashing the hopes of lakhs of aspirants who spent years preparing for competitive examinations investing their valuable time and their parents hardearned resources said Rama RaoHe demanded the constitution of a judicial commission to investigate the largescale malpractice and to bring to light those who sold government jobsKTR also called for a special Assembly session to debate the GroupI scam and hold the Congress government accountable He said that only a thorough judicial inquiry and a transparent reexam could deliver justice to unemployed youth and prevent the recurrence of such scandals in the futureTelangana State BJP President N Ramchandra Rao termed the High Court order a slap in the face to the Congress governmentIt vindicates the BJPs longstanding stance on the irregularities and mismanagement in the GroupI recruitment process From the release of the notification to the flawed evaluation process the Telangana Public Service Commission has failed at every step The government with its incompetence is playing with the futures of thousands of aspirants he saidHowever Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy hit back at opposition parties saying they were deriving sadistic pleasure from the courts orderHe alleged that the only intention of the BRS is to stall the GroupI at any cost as they could not conduct it in their 10year ruleBRS couldnt even conduct DSC Group1 Group2 or Group4 exams Was it not during the BRS rule that the GroupI papers ended up at photocopying centres he asked IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/the-unending-saga-of-telanganas-group-1-exam-638398.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-launches-pilot-ai-robotics-programme-in-govt-schools-638429.html Chennai Sep 14 Exposure to Artificial Intelligence AI robotics and digital tools is no longer confined to private schools In a significant step towards bridging the technological divide the Tamil Nadu government has rolled out a pilot programme this academic year to train government school students in AI applications coding and interactive online tools The initiative titled Tamil Nadu Schools Programme for AI Robotics and Knowledge of Online Tools TN SPARK is currently being implemented for Classes 6 to 9 It aims to create a techsavvy generation that can keep pace with emerging trends irrespective of socioeconomic backgroundIn Coimbatore district alone 85 government schools have been included in the first phase These comprise 78 middle schools four high schools and three higher secondary schools Dedicated bilingual textbooks in English and Tamil have been prepared for the new curriculum and trained mathematics and science teachers are handling the sessionsEach school has allocated one or two periods a week for TN SPARK classes Around 880 hitech lab computers are being used to deliver the programmeWhile the modules began with introductory sessions the syllabus will move into full swing from October after quarterly examinationsThe curriculum introduces students to the foundations of computer science including algorithms flowcharts word processing and data visualisation It also integrates online educational tools that offer interactive lessons across subjects such as science geography anatomy and languagesArtificial Intelligence modules familiarise students with creative applications like texttoimage generation texttospeech doodling digital art translation and animationCoding is introduced through beginnerfriendly platforms such as Blockly Turtle Art and Scratch along with basics of HTML and lessons in cyber safety Teachers report that students are showing keen interest in these classes often preferring them to conventional lessonsHitech labs are being effectively utilised to nurture curiosity and improve learning skillsThe programme officials said is designed not only to provide access to advanced technology but also to equip children with problemsolving abilities and digital literacy that will prepare them for future academic and career opportunitiesWith TN SPARK Tamil Nadu is setting a model for integrating advanced technology training into government schools ensuring that students from all sections of society gain equal exposure to the tools that will shape tomorrows world IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-launches-pilot-ai-robotics-programme-in-govt-schools-638429.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/professional-colleges-in-tgana-to-shut-down-indefinitely-over-fee-reimbursement-arrears-638160.html Hyderabad Sep 12 Private professional colleges in Telangana will be shut down indefinitely from September 15 if the state government fails to release fee reimbursement arrears the managements of the colleges announced on Friday All institutions including engineering pharma nursing MBA MCA and BEd colleges will be closed indefinitely from September 15 if the government does not release the arrearsThe Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education FATHI on Friday submitted a notice in this regard to Telangana Council of Higher Education Chairman Prof V Balakista ReddyAccording to the Federation fee reimbursement arrears to the tune of Rs10000 crore are pending It said if the government releases Rs 1200 crore pertaining to already generated tokens they will reconsider their decision to indefinitely close the collegesFATHI Chairman N Ramesh said due to nonrelease of the huge fee reimbursement arrears the managements were unable to run the institutions The salaries of faculty and staff had remained unpaid for several monthsThe Federation called for observing black day on September 15 which is celebrated as Engineers Day to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya It said if there is no assurance from the government to release Rs 1200 crore by September 30 they would indefinitely close the collegesDegree and Post Graduate colleges will also observe a bandh on September 16 to demand release of fee reimbursement arrearsThe Federation leaders found fault with the government for not taking steps to resolve the issue of pending arrears They instead of resolving this issue the government has convened a meeting with university vicechancellors to discuss implementation of a facial recognitionbased attendance system linked to the fee reimbursement schemeStudents are also suffering due to the delay in release of fee reimbursement arrears They complained that colleges are refusing to give them certificates unless the government clears the arrearsAt few places students staged protests demanding the colleges to return their certificates In a related case the Telugu High Court directed Malla Reddy Engineering College Autonomous Maisammaguda to return the original educational certificates of a student without insisting on payment of tuition fees IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/professional-colleges-in-tgana-to-shut-down-indefinitely-over-fee-reimbursement-arrears-638160.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jadavpur-university-female-student-found-dead-in-mysterious-circumstances-637986.html Kolkata Sep 12 The body of a female student of Kolkatas iconic Jadavpur University JU was recovered under mysterious circumstances beside a water body within the university campus late Thursday night The victim is a thirdyear student majoring in English Literature at the university While the body was recovered a little after 10 pm on Thursday a cultural programme was ongoing within the university campus by the members of Students Federation of India SFI the students wing of the CPIMAlthough the cultural programme was stopped immediately after the information surfaced about the recovery of the students body questions are being raised about whose permission the same programme was continuing within the campus after 10 pmAfter the body of the student was recovered it was immediately rushed to the nearby KPC Medical College amp Hospital where she was declared deadThe body has been taken for postmortem purposes following which the real reason for her death could be ascertained Now questions are being raised on what prompted the deceased student to reach the deserted place beside the water body within the campus during those late hours and that too when a cultural programme was taking place within the campusThe police have started an investigation into whether she went near the water body after being called by someone or went voluntarily to meet someoneSince microphones were used during the cultural event and the students and alumni present were dancing and singing even if the student had shouted it could not have been audible to others said an insider at JUMeanwhile Trinamool Chhatra Parishad TMCP the students wing of the ruling Trinamool Congress had blamed the lackadaisical approach of the JU authorities in ensuring proper internal security arrangements within the university campus as one of the main reasons behind the mysterious death of the said studentThe University has not had a permanent vicechancellor for a long time Various antisocial activities take place on the Jadavpur campus until late at night evading the surveillance of the authorities We had been constantly demanding the installation of CCTV machines and permanent police posting within the campus for a long time Those who are against the installation of CCTV and police posting cannot avoid responsibility for this unfortunate and unnatural death said TMCPs state president in West Bengal Trinankur Bhattacharya on Friday morningSFIs national general secretary Srijan Bhattacharya said that they were shocked by the incident Only Trinamool can have a mentality like this and talk about political scheming on this unfortunate incident and that too at this moment There was CCTV at RG Kar Medical College amp Hospital But did it prevent the rape and murder of the lady junior doctor there There were CCTV cameras at Kasba Law College But it did prevent the rape of a student there Were the Leftist students responsible for the RG Kar and Kasba Law College mishaps Bhattacharya questioned IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jadavpur-university-female-student-found-dead-in-mysterious-circumstances-637986.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/more-than-80-school-children-hospitalised-due-to-food-poisioning-in-karnataka-638084.html Vijayanagar Sep 12 More than 80 school children were admitted to the hospital due to suspected food poisoning in Belagavi and Vijayanagar districts of Karnataka on Friday About 60 students residing at the governmentrun Morarji Desai Residential School at Hirekodi village in Belgavi district have been hospitalised after the students suddenly fell ill after having breakfast at the hostelThe students both boys and girls complained of stomachaches and uneasiness They were immediately shifted to the government hospital in Chikkodi town The doctors have begun the treatment and sources confirmed that all students are out of dangerCongress MLC Prakash Hukkeri visited the hospital and monitored the treatment of school children More details are awaited regarding the development The health and school authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of food poisoningAnother incident has been reported from the Government Primary School in E Bevinahalli village Harapanahalli taluk Vijayanagar district in the north Karnataka regionAccording to authorities more than 25 children fell sick after eating hot food at the school Some children vomited while eating and were subsequently hospitalised Residents alleged that a lizard had fallen into the food which went unnoticed by the cooks leading to the tragedyMany children suffering from various symptoms were admitted to Harapanahalli Government Hospital and are being treated Most of the children have recovered Doctors stated that no child is showing serious symptoms and all are out of danger Further investigation is underwayEarlier on March 18 two died and more than 40 fell ill after consuming food that had been prepared for a Holi fest in T Kagepura in Malavalli in Mysuru district Among the students who fell ill 22 were from Meghalaya Two deceased students also hailed from MeghalayaThe students of the hostel had consumed the contaminated food served to them after it was prepared for a Holi feast in the village for the members of a Rajasthani business communityApart from the student community 60 people belonging to the Rajasthani community also fell ill due to food poisoning The patients complained of vomiting and diarrhoea The authorities had registered an FIR in connection with the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/more-than-80-school-children-hospitalised-due-to-food-poisioning-in-karnataka-638084.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-govt-warns-teachers-against-caste-bias-in-schools-strict-action-ordered-637797.html Chennai Sep 11 In a bid to curb castebased discrimination within educational institutions the Tamil Nadu School Education Department has issued strict directives warning teachers of stern action if they promote caste or communal sentiments among students or within school premises The move comes amid concerns over rising instances of casterelated violence among students in both schools and collegesJustice K Chandrus oneman committee had earlier submitted a detailed report to address such issues prompting the government to implement corrective measuresAs per the latest circular Chief Education Officers CEOs across districts have been instructed to adopt measures that encourage equality social justice and unity among studentsThe guidelines specifically mandate immediate intervention in cases where teachers are found to be advocating caste or communal bias CEOs have been directed to investigate such complaints without delay and if found valid ensure the teachers transfer A detailed report on such incidents must also be submitted to the departmentThe circular further emphasises confidentiality while handling scholarshiprelated matters for students from marginalised communitiesSchools have been advised to call eligible students individually when collecting details or disbursing scholarships and to avoid maintaining or displaying such records in the public domainTo foster leadership qualities and teamwork among children schools have also been instructed to implement the Magizh Mutram programme This initiative aims to develop skills for coexistence and collective responsibility through structured school activitiesIn addition the department has reiterated the ban on mobile phones within school campuses Any confiscated phones must be handed over to parents by the school headThe circular also directs schools to continue Araneri classes based on the Thirukkural to instil values of discipline and morality among studentsTo further safeguard student welfare all schools are required to maintain complaint boxes outside their premises These will serve as a confidential channel for students to report grievances whether arising within school or at home thereby ensuring timely support and interventionThe School Education Department has made it clear that ensuring a discriminationfree environment and promoting inclusivity remain top priorities in Tamil Nadus education system IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/tn-govt-warns-teachers-against-caste-bias-in-schools-strict-action-ordered-637797.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/iim-ahmedabads-dubai-campus-a-leap-towards-globalisation-of-indias-education-minister-637919.html New DelhiDubai Sep 11 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday hailed the inauguration of IIMAhmedabads Dubai campus as big leap towards globalisation of the countrys education A great honour to have the IIM Ahmedabad Dubai campus inaugurated by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai This is another big leap towards globalisation of Indias education as envisioned by PM narendramodiji said Pradhan on XIIM Ahmedabads Dubai campus will take the best of India to the world Dubai today has provided the perfect launchpad to the ethos of Indian in spirit global in outlook by hosting the IIM Ahmedabad international campus Grateful to HH HamdanMohammed for adding a glorious leaf to IndiaUAE knowledge collaboration he saidIn keeping with the vision of National Education Policy 2025 we have to internationalise the education system in India which is a vibrant economy today he said in a video on his X handleHe described a fruitful his meeting with principals of all Indian educational institutions functional in the Gulf and hope the cooperation in the region will growMinister Pradhan also highlighted that met Sara Musallam Chairperson Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge ADEK on WednesdayDuring his visit to IITDelhis Abu Dhabi Campus he inaugurate the Atal Incubation Centre First foreign Centre and launch the PhD and B Tech programmesEarlier as part of tour of the United Arab Emirates the Minister offered prayers at the BAPS Hindu temple on ThursdayThe Union Minister described the BAPS temple as an impossible miracle and showered praise on its stunning beauty creativity and inclusivenessHe also expressed deep respect for the selfless service of BAPS saints and Swaminarayan Sanstha for the civilisational achievement on foreign soilPradhan said that the temple stands as a beacon of Indias timeless values of harmony peace and spirituality on the global stage and also expressed deepest respect for the selfless seva of BAPS SwamisHe noted that the temple not only showcases extraordinary craftsmanship but also embodies the collective devotion and sacrifice of countless volunteers and devoteesHe further said that this Mandir will forever remain a symbol of Indias cultural pride and spiritual strength connecting hearts across nations and reminding the world of the enduring power of faith and service He also stated that the temple will serve as a source of inspiration for the younger generation IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/iim-ahmedabads-dubai-campus-a-leap-towards-globalisation-of-indias-education-minister-637919.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/army-flags-off-national-tour-for-tribal-students-of-assams-tinsukia-dist-637752.html Guwahati Sep 10 The Indian Army on Wednesday flagged off a National Integration Tour for tribal students from Assams Tinsukia district under its civic outreach programme Operation Sadbhavana officials said The initiative organised by the Red Shield Division under Spear Corps aims to expose students from remote areas of Upper Assam to the nations rich cultural heritage and modern institutions while fostering a spirit of unity and confidence According to officials the tour commenced on September 10 and will cover three major destinations The students will first travel to New Delhi where they are scheduled to meet the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visit several prominent heritage landmarks in the national capital The second leg of the tour will take them to Mumbai where they will board Indian Navy warships and explore cultural sites that showcase the citys diversity and vibrancy In the final leg the group will proceed to Ahilya Nagar to visit the Armoured Corps Centre and School ACCampS Here the students will witness the training of Agniveers learn about the functioning of battle tanks participate in interactive activities and even experience exhilarating tank rides At the flagoff ceremony Army officials interacted with both students and their parents The parents expressed happiness and gratitude calling it a onceinalifetime opportunity for their children The students brimming with enthusiasm shared their excitement about meeting the President and experiencing military life up close The National Integration Tour will not only broaden the horizons of these young minds but also instill pride in the countrys heritage and inspire them to grow into responsible citizens an Army official saidThe initiative under Operation Sadbhavana is part of the Armys sustained outreach to bridge distances between remote communities and mainstream India Officials said such exposure trips have consistently helped strengthen bonds between the armed forces and people in farflung regions of the Northeast IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/army-flags-off-national-tour-for-tribal-students-of-assams-tinsukia-dist-637752.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/after-17-days-of-weather-disruptions-schools-in-jammu-reopen-637564.html Jammu Sep 10 After remaining closed for 17 days since August 24 schools in Jammu division reopened on Wednesday bringing relief to parents and joy on the faces of children as they met classmates after the forced recess The Director of School Education Jammu had announced preparations for the reopening of schools and staff were asked to report on duty on September 8HeadmastersPrincipals of various educational institutions were asked to conduct a thorough safety and security audit of the buildings before offline classes resumeChief education officers had been asked to oversee daytoday activities and submit compliance reports to ensure readinessThe closure of schools in the Jammu division was a consequence of heavy rains flash floods mudslides and landslides since August 24Unprecedented rainfall and cloudbursts caused huge damage to life and infrastructure both public and private With the overall improvement in weather the focus of the authorities has now returned to normal academic activitiesHowever abundant precautions had been ordered to be taken towards structural safety checks before welcoming students backThe reopening of schools in Jammu marks an important step towards recovery after days of disruption with the administration underlining its commitment to safeguarding children while ensuring that the academic calendar stays on trackMeanwhile the Yatra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra town of Reasi district remained suspended for the 16th day on WednesdayThe yatra had been suspended on the day the landslide hit the route of the shrineMost of the Yatris had returned to Katra base camp on August 26 but many had taken shelter at Ardhkunwari on the route where the landslide struck killing 35 pilgrimsThe strategic JammuSrinagar highway remained closed for the last seven days although it was partially restored before that by laying a bypass along the damaged highwayThe closure has adversely affected the supply of essential supplies into the Valley while apple growers are worried as the nonavailability of transport to the markets outside JampK will rot most of this years crop for want of transportation IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/after-17-days-of-weather-disruptions-schools-in-jammu-reopen-637564.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-board-postpones-class-10-11-exams-after-doda-district-restrictions-637580.html Srinagar Sep 10 The JampK Board of School Education JKBOSE on Wednesday postponed the scheduled Class 10 and 11 exams in the union territory following the restrictions imposed by the authorities in Doda district As per an official statement issued by JKBOSE restrictions on public movement and transport in Doda made it difficult to hold the exams as scheduledThe statement issued by JKBOSE said the decision was taken to ensure the safety of students and the smooth conduct of examinations Fresh dates for the postponed papers will be announced separatelyRestrictions were imposed in Doda on Tuesday after protesters demanding the release of MLA Doda Mehraj Malik clashed with policeProtesters used stones to target the security forces following which the district administration announced restrictions on public movement in the district whereby an assembly of four or more people has been declared unlawfulMehraj Malik was arrested on Monday in Doda town and detained under the Public Safety Act PSA The Act empowers the executive to detain a person for a maximum period of two years without judicial interventionMaliks detention has been condemned by all political leaders in JampK except the BJPChief Minister Omar Abdullah met the father of the detained MLA on Tuesday The CM said the issues pertaining to the concerned MLA could have been resolved in the Assembly and the detention of an elected representative under the PSA undermines democracyThe detention order issued by the District Magistrate of Doda said that the detention was necessary to maintain order in the districtThe District Magistrate informed the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly about the MLAs detention under the laiddown procedure A statement issued by the Speakers office said the information was part of the laiddown procedure and it does not mean that the Speaker had endorsed the MLAs detentionAn order issued on Wednesday by the Additional District Magistrate said that it has become expedient to take precautionary measures for safeguarding the lives and property of civilians within the territorial jurisdiction of District DodaThe order bans the assembly of four or more persons declaring such an assembly to be unlawful The order prohibits resorting to provocation speechesslogans gestures which may disrupt peace and harmony The order also prohibits carrying of lathis and sharpedged weapons IANS https://dailyworld.in/education/jampk-board-postpones-class-10-11-exams-after-doda-district-restrictions-637580.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:14:00 +0530