With over 13,000 student suicides reported annually, India still has no dedicated statutory framework for suicide prevention in higher education, highlighting a systemic failure that demands urgent reform
The Telangana Social Welfare Residential Education Institutions Society (TSWREIS) has announced revised college timings, reducing academic hours from 8.45 am–4.45 pm to 9.30 am–4 pm from the 2026-27 academic year.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, at the 11th Niti Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighted education and healthcare as the pillars of national development.
The Suvendu Adhikari government has appointed separate ministers for school and higher education, aiming to improve specialised oversight, budget management, policy formulation and administrative efficiency. The move revives a system previously followed under the Left Front government
The Telangana Public Schools proposal promises better education and infrastructure, but its competitive model may deepen educational inequality and weaken neighbourhood schools
The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has unveiled sweeping reforms in the examination system effective from 2026‑27. Practical exams will now be held in both years for science subjects, internal assessments introduced in mathematics and humanities, and MEC students will get separate papers.
Just as firm enforcement transformed examinations, traffic discipline, and anti-corruption efforts, a similar approach can reinvigorate classroom teaching and restore public trust in government schools
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lauded Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s centenary celebrations, highlighting his enduring contributions to healthcare, education, rural development, and water security. He emphasised Baba’s belief that compassion translates into meaningful service for society’s welfare
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch initiatives worth over Rs 62,000 crore on Saturday, with Bihar in focus. The projects span education, skilling, entrepreneurship, credit support and scholarships, aiming to empower youth and strengthen India’s workforce in line with NEP 2020
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Indian forces acted against terrorists in Operation Sindoor based on their deeds, not religion. Lauding Modi’s education reforms, he highlighted India’s progress, cultural heritage, and the need for spiritual growth in children’s education
