Education Sector

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

PM steps in: Fast-track courts to punish exam leak guilty, tough new law on way, Pg1

PM Modi announces fast-track courts in four High Courts and a new tough law to swiftly punish exam paper leak offenders, ensuring justice for students.

Parliament and State LegislaturesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

PM reaches out to students; Sonam Wangchuk ends fast, Pg1

PM Modi vows strict action against paper leaks, announces new Bill in Parliament, as Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike over NEET irregularities; Higher Education Secretary reshuffled.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
24 Jul, 2026

An education system’s collapse, young India’s trauma, Pg8

Student protests against rampant exam paper leaks and education system collapse escalate, facing brutal police crackdown and government's authoritarian response, sparking national outrage.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROGRESS OF INSPIRE PROGRAMME

Parliament reveals INSPIRE program's success, nurturing 1.5 lakh young scientists annually with significant funding, expanding outreach to rural and remote districts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

Prime Minister announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases to safeguard the future of youth

PM Modi announces fast-track courts to ensure swift, stringent punishment for paper leak culprits, safeguarding youth's future.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
23 Jul, 2026

Beyond the protests, three education initiatives, Pg10

Amidst exam leak outrage, India's education debate pivots to NCERT curriculum, CBSE three-language policy, and K Radhakrishnan examination reforms.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
23 Jul, 2026

Are children with special needs enrolled in schools in India?, Pg9

Stagnant CWSN enrollment in schools, with only 22% of estimated 98.8 lakh children attending, reveals a critical failure in inclusive education.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Jul, 2026

IMPLEMENTATION OF AI-ENABLED ACADEMIC SUPPORT IN EMRSs

Tribal Affairs Ministry rolls out Medha AI digital platform across all EMRSs by 2026, revolutionizing tribal education with AI-powered personalized learning and teacher support.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEducation SectorIT and Computers
23 Jul, 2026

Promotion of AI and digital platforms in cooperatives

Union Minister Amit Shah confirms government's push for AI and digital platforms in cooperative training institutions, boosting tech-driven pedagogy and capacity building.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 Jul, 2026

Washout in both Houses amid Opp uproar over paper leaks, police action, Pg8

Opposition forces Monsoon Session washout, demanding urgent debate on NEET paper leak, minister's resignation, and police crackdown on student protesters.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting
22 Jul, 2026

Education's falling share in Budget over 12 years, Pg16

Education's share in Union Budget halved over 12 years amidst NEET leak protests, raising concerns over government priorities and accountability.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 Jul, 2026

From IAC to paper leaks, anti-system movements pose a unique challenge, Pg12

Student protests over NEET paper leaks, echoing the IAC movement, pose a unique anti-system challenge to government's promise of transparent governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
22 Jul, 2026

For the first time, undergraduate enrolments decline in India, Pg9

India's higher education faces unprecedented crisis as undergraduate enrolments decline 0.27% for first time, impacting male students and major states like UP, Maharashtra.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
16 Jul, 2026

Panel defers final meeting on higher education Bill amid objections from A.P., Pg11

Parliamentary panel defers Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill meeting as Andhra Pradesh objects to centralisation, citing federalism concerns and state legislative competence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Jul, 2026

Empowering India's Skill Ecosystem

India launches comprehensive 'whole-of-life' skill ecosystem, integrating education, employment, and entrepreneurship, empowering a future-ready workforce for Viksit Bharat 2047.

Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
16 Jul, 2026

NCVET and ASQA Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training as Part of the Outcomes of the Prime Minister's Visit to Australia

India's NCVET and Australia's ASQA sign landmark Letter of Intent to bolster vocational education quality, fostering global skill standards and mutual recognition.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
15 Jul, 2026

Can’t English be considered an Indian language, asks top court, Pg14

Supreme Court questions CBSE's 'non-native' English tag in three-language scheme, highlighting its 300-year Indian presence and official use.

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