New Delhi: The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, marking a major step towards strengthening the security and credibility of public examinations across the country. Pic Credit: https://x.com/DrJitendraSingh The legislation aims to tackle the growing challenge of examination malpractice, including paper leaks…
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Meghalaya Pushes Education Reform with School Rating Framework
Shillong, July 25: The Meghalaya government has launched a new school grading framework covering nearly 11,000 educational institutions across the state, marking a significant step towards improving education standards, strengthening school performance, and creating better learning opportunities for students. The newly introduced framework aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of…
Continue ReadingEThames Business School announces TeenOrator Challenge 2026…
EThames Business School announces TeenOrator Challenge 2026, a first-of-its-kind inter-school communication skills championship for students of Classes IX to XII across Telangana and seek entries from the school Hyderabad, July 21: EThames Business School, Hyderabad’s premier AI-Native Business School, has launched the TeenOrator Challenge 2026, a first-of-its-kind inter-school communication…
Continue ReadingRajasthan Records Highest Female Presence in Higher Education
Jaipur, July 11: Rajasthan has recorded the highest female participation rate in colleges while overall college admissions in the state have declined for the second consecutive year, reflecting a significant trend in women’s access to higher education. The latest data highlights the growing presence of female students in higher education…
Continue ReadingJharkhand to Conduct ‘Chunav Pathshala’ at All Polling Booths for Electoral Roll Verification
Ranchi, July 10: The Jharkhand government will organise ‘Chunav Pathshala’ at all polling booths across the state on July 14 to facilitate electoral roll verification and assist citizens in updating their voter details. The initiative, aimed at strengthening the accuracy of electoral rolls, will provide voters an opportunity to verify…
Continue ReadingNew Initiative Seeks to Empower India’s Next Generation of Scientists
New Delhi, July 10: RSI-India, supported by the Adani Group, has announced efforts to encourage scientific learning and nurture the next generation of Indian scientists through advanced educational opportunities and research exposure. The initiative aims to identify and support talented students by providing them with access to mentorship, innovation platforms,…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Sydney awarded Australia-India grant for landmark music partnership
Musicians from Sydney Conservatorium of Music with musicians from India’s Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts at the 2024 Australia-India Youth Dialogue: l-r, Lu Liu (Sydney Con), Vladimir Gorbach (Sydney Con), Bindu Subramaniam (CEO of SaPa), Ambi Subramaniam (CCO of SaPa), Pirashanna Thevarajah (Sydney Con), and SaPa Academy students Aditya Ravidas and Sakethram Phani Vedala. Photo: Tim Dwyer/University of Sydney. July…
Continue ReadingAssam Govt Flags Teacher Shortage and Low Student Enrolment in Assembly
Guwahati, July 10: The Assam government has informed the state Assembly that more than 60,000 teaching positions remain vacant across schools, while over 30,000 schools have an enrolment of around 30 students each. The government said the figures highlight key challenges facing the state’s education sector, including teacher availability and…
Continue ReadingNew Technology to Help Predict Landslide Risks in Himalayan Region
Mandi, July 8: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) have developed an operational landslide early warning system to improve disaster preparedness in the Indian Himalayan region. The newly developed system will help monitor landslide risks and provide timely alerts, allowing authorities and communities to take preventive…
Continue ReadingMizoram University Museum Gains National Recognition for Biodiversity Conservation Efforts
July 7: The Natural History Museum of Mizoram University has been awarded the Designated Repository status, recognising its contribution towards preserving and documenting the region’s rich biological diversity. The recognition allows the museum to function as an authorised facility for the conservation, storage, and management of biological specimens collected during scientific…
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