Education Sector

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Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
14 Jul, 2026

Universities call for clear framework for disbursal of grants under VBSA Bill, Pg11

Universities and JPC members demand clear grant framework for VBSA Bill, fearing funding uncertainty as Centre divorces UGC's disbursal powers, impacting state institutions.

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

In Kashmir, scrutiny of academic material moves from schools to colleges, Pg8

J&K government orders comprehensive audit of academic material in colleges, universities, and libraries, sparking academic freedom concerns in the Union Territory.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Jul, 2026

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

India's universities must urgently reset curricula, integrating AI and future skills, to combat low graduate employability and avoid an obsolete workforce.

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

IITs, IIMs push back against VBSA norms, Pg1

Elite IITs and IIMs challenge Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025, demanding exemption from proposed regulatory framework overhaul.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesEducation Sector
11 Jul, 2026

Over and above, Pg8

Record 2.24 crore Indian women now in higher education, but face stark employment gaps, STEM disparity, and patriarchal institutions, demanding urgent policy action.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
10 Jul, 2026

NDA-ruled States, universities object to centralisation provisions in VBSA, Pg13

NDA-ruled states, universities object to VBSA Bill 2025, warning parliamentary panel of excessive centralisation in higher education and federal overreach.

Education Sector
10 Jul, 2026

Share of universities that participated in NIRF, Pg10

Only 55% universities participated in NIRF rankings, while 56% adopted four-year undergraduate courses, reveals recent AISHE report by Ministry of Education.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismEducation Sector
9 Jul, 2026

Over 42% rise in female enrolment in higher education since 2014: report, Pg12

India's higher education witnesses a remarkable 42.2% surge in female enrollment since 2014, reaching 2.24 crore, alongside significant gains for SC/ST/OBC students.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEducation Sector
8 Jul, 2026

Expression Of Interest (EOI) Under PM-SETU, Pg19

Jharkhand invites industry partners for PM-SETU scheme, upgrading ITIs with modern infrastructure and industry-aligned courses to boost youth employability.

Education SectorE Governance
8 Jul, 2026

School dropout rate falls across key stages: report, Pg14

UDISE+ 2025-26 report reveals significant drop in school dropout rates, with secondary level dipping to 7.0%, alongside improved infrastructure and gender balance.

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

PM announces IIM-B campus in Indonesia, Pg12

PM Modi announces IIM-B's first international campus in Indonesia's Singhasari SEZ, boosting educational ties and ASEAN student opportunities.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
4 Jul, 2026

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

Health SectorEducation Sector
29 Jun, 2026

Govt. schools covered in Rajasthan’s mental health programme, Pg8

Rajasthan pioneers mental health program in all government schools, becoming first state after successful 2024 pilot in Sirohi and Banswara.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
29 Jun, 2026

How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition, Pg7

NFHS-6 exposes India's adolescent malnutrition crisis, a double burden of stunting and rising obesity; schools emerge as critical battlegrounds for prevention and policy intervention.

Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
29 Jun, 2026

‘Investment is casualty when industry concentration rises’, Pg7

Expert reveals India's private investment flatlines for 15 years due to rising industry concentration, skill gaps, and poor connectivity.

Education SectorIntellectual Property Rights, IPRChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
28 Jun, 2026

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

Shocking report uncovers 'fake patent' racket selling UK design registrations to Indian academics, manipulating research integrity and academic promotion systems.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
27 Jun, 2026

CBSE relaxes three-language formula for students, Pg1

Ministry of Education clarifies CBSE's three-language formula, allowing foreign languages until Class 10 amidst intense diplomatic pressure and student protests.

Education SectorIndian Diaspora
27 Jun, 2026

IIT Bombay announces its first-ever overseas sub-campus in US, Pg15

IIT Bombay launches its first overseas sub-campus in US, collaborating with SUNY Old Westbury for advanced engineering and AI courses from 2027.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Jun, 2026

Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8

Lucknow fire tragedy exposes India's regulatory failures, unplanned urban growth, and inadequate fire safety, questioning the 'Viksit Bharat' vision amidst rising aspirations.

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