The Supreme Court directs states to create enforceable rules for the 25% RTE quota, mandates NCPCR monitoring, and addresses systemic barriers in education access for underprivileged children.
Supreme Court reaffirms RTE Act's 25% quota for disadvantaged students, but Noida and Ghaziabad struggle with high vacancy rates due to distance limits and admission hurdles.
The Supreme Court has instructed all states and union territories to establish clear rules for implementing the 25% EWS quota in private schools under the RTE Act, ensuring compliance.
Government data reveals thousands of reserved seats for Economically Weaker Sections go unfilled yearly in Delhi's private schools, highlighting gaps between policy and implementation.
The Supreme Court directs authorities to implement 25% free seats for poor children in schools, emphasizing fraternity through shared education spaces as per RTE Act.
Rajasthan's School Education Minister Madan Dilawar announces a major shift in RTE admission criteria from municipal wards to districts, expanding school choice for thousands of children.
Uttar Pradesh simplifies RTE Act admissions for underprivileged kids. Now, only one parent's Aadhaar is needed. Learn how this change removes barriers and ensures 25% quota compliance.
Uttar Pradesh government removes mandatory Aadhaar for child in RTE admissions, introduces age-specific criteria & two-stage lottery. New rules aim to ease enrolment for underprivileged families.
Uttar Pradesh simplifies RTE admissions for underprivileged kids. Now, only one parent's Aadhaar is needed for application, easing the process for disadvantaged families. Learn about the new age criteria and online lottery system.
Ahmedabad DEO directs private schools to submit shift-wise approval documents by June 17. Action follows complaints of hiding second shifts to avoid allocating mandatory RTE seats. Read for details.
Punjab education department launches a portal for mandatory registration of private schools to implement the 25% RTE quota for disadvantaged groups. Deadline is January 12.
More than 200 complaints reveal alleged discrimination against RTE students in Ahmedabad's private schools, prompting DEO-led hearings. Parents report segregation and hidden fees.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules a child's school records must include the biological father's name, citing the RTE Act. The court said parental rights cannot be undermined by marital disputes. Read more.
Hundreds of private schools in Tamil Nadu await RTE Act reimbursements for over two years. Despite govt sanctioning ₹875 crore, fund disbursement delays cripple school infrastructure. Details inside.
A Supreme Court order on stray dog safety leads to confusion, teacher suspensions, and protests in Delhi and Mumbai. Learn how a viral rumor about dog counting escalated the issue.
40 private schools in Jamshedpur plan to move court against Jharkhand govt for not reimbursing costs for 25% BPL student quota under RTE Act. State claims schools are 'aided' due to leased land. Read details.
Maharashtra's tribal development department mandates TET for in-service Ashram school teachers with over 5 years left. They must clear the exam by September 2027 or face termination.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Haryana government to submit updated district-wise data on RTE Act compliance in government schools. This follows concerns over the implementation of the 25% EWS quota.
The Border Security Force (BSF) invites applications for 549 Constable (GD) posts under the Sports Quota 2025. Apply online from Dec 27, 2025, to Jan 15, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and key details here.
Another Bangladesh student leader, Asif Mahmud, was shot in the head during anti-quota protests. This follows the shooting of Hadi Hossain, escalating tensions in Dhaka. Read the full report.
Protests in Bangladesh intensify following the death of student Sharif Osman Hadi. Clashes in Dhaka leave 3 dead, over 100 injured. Get the latest developments and analysis.
The death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Bangladesh has triggered widespread protests. Explore the details of the incident, the government's response, and the escalating political crisis.
Oman agrees to raise the employment cap for Indian workers from 20% to 50% under the new trade pact, securing jobs and boosting remittances. Read the full details.
Karnataka Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to include 56% internal reservation hike in Constitution's 9th Schedule for legal protection. Historic move for SCs, STs, and OBCs.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year jail term in a 1995 EWS housing scam. Nashik police move to execute arrest warrant. Read the full story.
Bangladeshi student leader critically injured during protests dies in Singapore. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus pledges a thorough investigation into the incident. Read the full story.
Maharashtra minister Bawankule says the Mahayuti government is not linked to NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate's conviction in a 1995 EWS quota case. Kokate has approached the High Court for relief.
A Surat sessions court has discharged BJP MLA Hardik Patel and three others in a 2015 sedition case, accepting the state government's application to withdraw prosecution. Read the full details.
Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court sentences him in a 1995 EWS housing quota fraud case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, portfolios reallocated.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate divested of all portfolios after Nashik court issues arrest warrant in a 1995 EWS housing quota cheating case. CM Fadnavis recommends portfolios go to Ajit Pawar. Full details inside.