UP Board Mandates Vocational Education from 2026
Uttar Pradesh Board mandates vocational education for Classes 9 and 11 starting 2026 to enhance employability. Curricula approved for IT, electronics, apparel, beauty and wellness.
Uttar Pradesh Board mandates vocational education for Classes 9 and 11 starting 2026 to enhance employability. Curricula approved for IT, electronics, apparel, beauty and wellness.
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has approved a compulsory vocational education curriculum for classes 9 and 11 starting 2026. The new syllabus focuses on IT, electronics, and beauty sectors.
A Karnataka prison committee reveals severe staff shortages up to 47%, causing prisoner-staff ratios to exceed norms. Implementation of reforms is now critical.
A high-level committee reveals severe staff shortages, weak surveillance, and outdated jammers at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. The report warns of systemic failure and recommends urgent reforms.
Police register case against T P Chandrasekharan murder convict Sunil Kumar alias Kodi Suni for allegedly threatening a prison joint superintendent in Kerala's Tavanur Central Prison.
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary chaired NCVET's first general body meeting, approving a research division and discussing frameworks to integrate skilling with education, sports, and international languages.
Over 1,651 participants from 75 districts compete in Uttar Pradesh's state-level skill competition. Winners will advance to India Skills 2026 and World Skills Shanghai.
Inside El Salvador's mega-prisons, inmates work in textile factories producing state uniforms. The programme, expanded in 2025, offers structured work and potential sentence reductions. Explore the details and global implications.
Rajasthan Police's SOG arrests director of Chennai-based Bharat Sevak Samaj for selling backdated diplomas to candidates for Indian Navy fire technician exam. Investigation reveals nationwide fraud network.
The Patna High Court has directed Bihar's Chief Secretary to align state prison laws with the central Model Prison Manual within nine months. Read the full details of the PIL and judicial order.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru prison authorities seized 25 mobile phones and 30 SIM cards from inmates. The surprise raid highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
India's school education undergoes a multi-faceted transformation in 2025 with a new 5+3+3+4 structure, two board exams, and a push for skills. Explore the key changes and challenges.
A viral video from Kalaburagi Central Prison shows inmates drinking & gambling, sparking a major security review. DGP Alok Kumar conducted a surprise inspection. Full details inside.
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner in Parbhani district jail died by suicide, using a shawl. He was facing murder charges and was under psychiatric care. The incident raises serious questions about prison oversight and mental health protocols.
NIA files a second chargesheet in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to LeT, naming a psychiatrist, a suspended cop, and a mother. Total accused now 12. Read the full details.
In Vadodara, a unique café run by autistic teenagers is transforming lives. Led by educator Lata Iyer, the initiative teaches culinary skills, fostering independence and hope for families. Discover their inspiring journey.
A violent clash erupted in Chennai's Puzhal prison between two undertrials in the K Armstrong murder case. An assistant jailer was injured while intervening. Details inside.
A high-level investigation is underway at Kalaburagi Central Prison following serious allegations of gambling, bribery, and a viral video. DG Alok Kumar to visit on Jan 3. Details inside.
A violent clash erupted inside Chennai's Puzhal Central Prison between two undertrials linked to BSP leader Armstrong's murder. An assistant jailer was injured. Read the full details.
The NIA has charged three more individuals, including a police officer and a doctor, in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read the full details of the conspiracy.
Ranchi University launches a free financial literacy course with Arthniti. XLRI students present industrial policy ideas for Jharkhand. CUJ professors secure ICSSR grant for women's autonomy research.
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
UP Board mandates vocational education from class 9 in 2026-27, adding a 7th subject. Students must choose skills like IT, plumbing, or agriculture. Read about the new academic structure.
Karnataka DGP Alok Kumar reveals prison main gates are the primary breach point for banned mobiles. Over 100 phones seized in recent drives. Read about the crackdown plan.
A Fortune report reveals 15 high-salary US jobs requiring no bachelor's degree. Discover lucrative careers in trades, aviation, and management offering stability and strong income.
A major security operation at Mandya District Prison involving 84 police and prison staff found no banned substances. The 1.5-hour search ensures inmate safety. Read the full report.
Over 400 vocational students in Jakarta completed the 2025 VFS Global Career Advancement Programme. The initiative, led by YMMI and FUEL India, enhances employability with internships offered. Read more.
Odisha's skill development department launches a scheme to upgrade 25 state-run ITIs into Centres of Excellence with high-tech labs and new-age trades like AI & robotics by 2026-27.
Jharkhand Education Project Council's state-level skill competition saw 264 projects from 24 districts. 33 students were awarded, showcasing vocational education's role in entrepreneurship.