A new study reveals a strong parental preference for private schools in Chandigarh, citing better infrastructure and English medium. Discover the key reasons and data behind this educational shift.
Karnataka faces a severe education crisis with thousands of single-teacher schools and empty classrooms. The government has hired 51,000 guest teachers this year. Read the full report on the state of government schools.
Kerala High Court sees 6% rise in case disposals, clearing over 1.09 lakh cases. However, a massive backlog of 2.58 lakh pending cases highlights urgent need for judicial reforms. Read the full analysis.
Kerala govt extends PwD rank list validity to May 31, 2026 for backlog vacancies in aided schools. High Court adjourns hearing after state's submission. Details inside.
Nilamber Pitamber University in Daltonganj considers major exam reforms as backlog disrupts academic sessions. VC Dinesh Kumar Singh reveals plan for Exam Board resolution. Read more.
A proposal to merge 79 low-enrolment government primary schools with Karnataka Public Schools in Chamarajanagar district faces backlash. Activists allege a covert shutdown, while officials cite demand for English-medium education. Read the full story.
Pune's Mission City Chakra transforms 655+ schools, banning plastic tiffins & bottles. Over 80,000 students adopt sustainable habits, aiming for a zero-waste India. Join the change!
Educational institutions across Punjab and Haryana embraced the festive spirit, organizing vibrant Christmas celebrations filled with carols, plays, and messages of peace and harmony. Read more about the joyous events.
Gujarat's new policy linking grants to student attendance faces fierce opposition from school managements, who warn of potential closures and data manipulation. Read the full story.
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools cancelling Christmas events, upholding state's secular ethos. Read the full report.
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools blocking Christmas celebrations, upholding the state's secular ethos. Read more.
Panjab University VC Renu Vig writes to Chandigarh administration demanding implementation of UGC 2018 regulations for aided college teachers' promotions, a move welcomed by teachers' association.
Karnataka's Education Minister announces a major recruitment drive for 12,000 teachers and the establishment of 900 Karnataka Public Schools to address staff shortages and improve access. Read the full plan here.
Major US visa delays up to 12 months due to enhanced screening. Google & Apple warn H-1B holders against travel. Indian professionals among the worst affected. Read more.
H-1B and H-4 visa applicants face over a year's delay in US interview slots, causing travel and family disruptions. Lawyer advises monitoring portals and avoiding non-essential travel. Read more.
Chandigarh Aided College Teachers Association protests delayed UGC benefits, threatens intensified agitation. Over 125 teachers held a candle march. Demands include CAS promotions and DA release.
Over 125 aided college teachers in Chandigarh were detained during a peaceful protest demanding UGC benefits. Cacta accuses UT administration of delaying implementation despite central funding.
Gujarat's new grant policy for aided schools links funding to attendance but provides special relief for rural single-class institutions. Learn about the revised slabs and criteria.
Google cautions US-based employees on H-1B, F, J visas against international travel due to severe visa stamping delays of up to 12 months at embassies, including India, linked to new social media vetting rules.
Delhi govt announces plan to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms to improve indoor air quality for students. Education Minister Ashish Sood says it's a long-term solution to pollution.
A severe shortage of non-teaching staff in Dakshina Kannada government schools forces teachers and students to handle cleaning duties, impacting education. Read the full report.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses petitions by retired aided school staff seeking pension parity with government employees. Court rules pension not automatic under grant-in-aid. Details inside.
Karnataka grapples with a severe teacher shortage of 45,590 in primary schools. Minister Madhu Bangarappa reveals plans for 51,000 guest teachers. Learn about the crisis and the state's response.
A list of states where schools are closed due to smog, cold wave, and holidays. Check the latest updates on revised timings and winter vacations across India.
The Supreme Court has taken steps to utilise retired High Court judges to tackle the massive backlog of 63.6 lakh pending cases. New guidelines address seniority concerns to facilitate appointments. Read more.
A staggering backlog of 3,228 illegal construction cases is crippling Goa's panchayat judicial system. Experts blame flawed rules and deliberate weakening of local governance. Read the full investigation.
Mumbai police detained several activists, including a former MP, during a protest against the closure and redevelopment of BMC-run Marathi-medium schools. Read the full story on the civic body's response and the model code of conduct hurdle.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
Ten Varanasi teachers, trained at IIT Kanpur, will now teach AI, cybersecurity, and coding to students in government schools. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and empower young minds with future-ready skills. Discover how Uttar Pradesh is
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.