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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at opposition-linked activists inspecting government schools, defending his government's education initiatives in tea garden areas. He highlighted 218 model schools, student enrolment, upgraded facilities and free transport to improve educational access

The CBSE has clarified the examination scheme for students appearing for Class 10 boards in 2028. Five subjects will be compulsory for board exams, while vocational education remains mandatory, with students choosing between Kaushal Vikas and 22 notified skill subjects

Odisha will hold students’ union elections on October 15 after an eight-year gap. The polls were last held in 2017. The new guidelines bar political funding, printed posters and AI-generated fake content, while imposing spending and eligibility restrictions on candidates

More than 13,000 schools are being upgraded under the PM SHRI Scheme, expected to benefit over 20 lakh students. The initiative aims to develop 14,500-plus schools as NEP 2020 exemplar institutions with a total outlay of Rs 27,360 crore

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma sparked debate on Teachers’ Day with a lengthy post arguing that true learning involves questioning and unlearning. He criticised conventional education, claimed teachers produce followers rather than leaders and said he did not wish anyone Happy Teachers’ Day.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government will invest Rs 50,000 crore over five years under ‘Viksit Assam: Infra Vision’ to develop infrastructure across sectors, including healthcare, education, roads, power, housing, markets and flood protection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India added nearly 650 universities over the past decade and more than doubled medical colleges since 2014. He highlighted the new education policy, foreign universities, Atal Tinkering Labs and growing opportunities for young entrepreneurs and startups

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will participate in the Pune edition of the party’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign on August 22. The student outreach programme, launched in Kota in June, aims to highlight education-sector concerns and issues faced by students

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday reviewed matters related to the National Testing Agency with senior Education Ministry officials. The meeting focused on strengthening institutional mechanisms, streamlining examination processes and improving responsiveness to students while building a transparent and credible examination system

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called India’s youth its greatest strength at a student interaction in Prayagraj, highlighting unemployment, paper leaks, declining manufacturing and AI-driven job concerns. He urged students to confront challenges without hatred or violence and work towards systemic change

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Prayagraj on Saturday for a student interaction focused on education, unemployment and recruitment exam issues. His programme comes amid student protests over paper leaks, with posters around the venue highlighting jobs, education and accountability

A US study found schools are more likely to contact mothers than fathers, even when both parents are equally available. Researchers say this reinforces unequal caregiving responsibilities, adding to mothers' mental load and affecting work-life balance despite efforts to share parenting duties

President Droupadi Murmu said Bastar is witnessing a transformation as people move away from violence towards education, employment and development. She highlighted improved infrastructure, revived schools and the growing role of tribal youth in nation-building while preserving cultural heritage

Rahul Gandhi accused the RSS of controlling India's education system and influencing educational institutions, alleging that students were being discouraged from independent thinking. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he claimed the organisation wanted young people to become "Andhabhakts" instead of critical thinkers

Rajasthan lost over eight lakh school students in two academic years, with government schools accounting for most of the decline, according to UDISE+ data. Experts attribute the trend to demographic changes, migration and parents increasingly prioritising better learning outcomes and school quality

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP government of mismanaging education after UDISE+ data showed school enrolment fell by over 8.4 lakh in two years. He blamed poor infrastructure, teacher diversion and weakened reforms, while the state government has not responded

The Congress accused the Centre of weakening India's education system and demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, a probe into alleged paper leak links, and comprehensive reforms. The party also announced plans to prepare an Education Charter based on nationwide student consultations

CBSE has exempted the current Class 10 batch from its revised three-language policy and granted a one-time relaxation for Class 9 students. The board also confirmed existing Classes 7-9 will not face third-language board exams upon reaching Class 10

Rahul Gandhi launched the "Chhatron Ki Goonj" signature campaign, urging students to raise concerns over paper leaks, exam issues and high fees. He described it as a platform to demand affordable education, fair examinations and employment opportunities

Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of failing India’s youth, citing paper leaks, exam mismanagement and rising fees. Ahead of his Kota student convention, he called for a nationwide student movement, with Congress planning large-scale youth outreach across the country