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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

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced portfolio allocations for the newly expanded Council of Ministers, retaining key departments like Home and Power. Major ministries including Finance, Health, and Education were distributed among cabinet colleagues to streamline governance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 134th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday at 11 am, broadcast on AIR, DD News and digital platforms. The programme is expected to highlight national initiatives, achievements in education, technology, and cultural heritage

Telangana’s Rs 3.24 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27 prioritises welfare, agriculture, housing and youth schemes while maintaining fiscal discipline. However, concerns persist over rising borrowings nearing Rs 80,000 crore and relatively modest infrastructure allocations for Hyderabad

St Francis Girls’ High School, Secunderabad, is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a Gratitude Day on Tuesday and an Annual Day on Thursday. The events include a Holy Mass led by Cardinal Poola Anthony and performances in the presence of Governor Jishnu Dev Varma

New Delhi [India], November 24: In today’s manufacturing industry, we’re experiencing fast-paced advancements in operations technologies, design for manufacturing, data management, etc. This is coupled with the incorporation of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and machine learning technologies.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called for establishing the collective singing of Vande Mataram in all classrooms, describing it as a powerful tradition. Addressing Delhi University students, he said it could evolve into a mass movement to inspire future generation