The Bihar government plans to ban open meat and fish sales near schools, claiming it may reduce “violent tendencies” in children, but experts question the scientific basis of this link. Key Highlights • Bihar government plans to prohibit open sale of meat and fish near educational institutions• Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary linked the move…
Free government school textbooks meant for students were found in a scrap shop in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, triggering an official inquiry. Four Basic Education Department officials now face disciplinary action over alleged lapses in the free textbook distribution scheme. Key Highlights What the Incident Is About In simple terms, textbooks that the Uttar Pradesh government…
Eleven Class 10 students in Gurgaon missed their CBSE exams after Educrest International School failed to provide admit cards and had fake affiliation. Police filed an FIR against the school officials, and the district administration launched an inquiry. Eleven Class 10 students missed their Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) mathematics board examination after the…
Thirty-five UK women entrepreneurs, led by Emma Sayle, are driving a 1,000km Chennai-to-Goa rickshaw rally to raise funds for education, women’s health and empowerment projects in India. A unique cross-country road rally organised by UK women entrepreneurs is set to roll out on March 3 from Chennai and head to Goa. The 1,000-kilometre journey has…
Early financial literacy for children in India builds lifelong money skills, promotes saving and budgeting habits, reduces debt risk, and strengthens family financial health. I In many Indian homes, the first money lesson happens unintentionally – a child is given pocket money or plays with a parent’s coins. Yet financial literacy is the knowledge, skills,…
Transporters in Maharashtra have announced an indefinite strike from March 5 against the e-challan system, citing heavy digital traffic fines and financial stress. The protest may disrupt supply chains and board examinations across the state. Transporters across Maharashtra have warned of an indefinite statewide strike beginning March 5 over unresolved concerns related to the e-challan…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai to elevate India-France ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, focusing on defence, AI, innovation, trade, and technological cooperation. Key initiatives include Rafale jets, Hammer missiles, the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, and collaborative efforts on responsible AI and global stability. Prime Minister Narendra…
Delhi has launched the CM SHRI Schools Project to modernise government education, aiming to convert 7,000 classrooms into AI-enabled smart classrooms by 2026. The initiative aligns with National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) and focuses on digital learning, skill development, career guidance, and inclusive education. New Delhi has formally entered a new phase of public…
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, officials stressed that India can become a global AI leader only through education reform, upskilling, and coordinated policy to ensure inclusive growth and prevent job displacement. Experts highlighted that AI will reshape jobs, not eliminate them, making skills development, vocational training, and strong public-private collaboration crucial for sustaining…
Maharashtra government approves a full exam fee waiver for higher and technical education students in 282 disaster-hit talukas for 2025–26, benefiting 1.5–2 lakh students and ensuring uninterrupted education despite floods and natural calamities. Key Highlights • Maharashtra Cabinet approved a complete examination fee waiver for higher and technical education students in disaster-hit talukas.• The waiver…
