Palakkad schools and colleges close on Oct 26, exams to continue as scheduled
Kerala's Palakkad district will observe a holiday on October 26, but any pre‑arranged examinations will still be held, according to The Hindu.
25 Oct 2026
Education
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World
South Africa's College of Magic equips disadvantaged students with stage confidence
The College of Magic uses sleight‑of‑hand lessons to boost confidence and creativity among schoolchildren from under‑served communities.
25 Oct 2026
India
Government initiates review of Ambedkarite texts in university syllabi after online criticism
The Prime Minister's Office has ordered a review of Ambedkarite literature in higher‑education curricula following an anonymous post labeling the material as harmful, prompting debate over academic autonomy.
29 Sept 2026
World
School doors reopen for Iranian pupils amid ongoing conflict
After months of disruption linked to the US‑led war, Iranian children are back in classrooms, though the shadow of fighting still looms.
28 Sept 2026
India
Over 630,000 adults sit for Telangana's ULLAS literacy test
The state’s latest literacy assessment draws a record‑high number of participants as officials push to raise adult reading and writing skills.
28 Sept 2026
India
Police confirm NH-44 traffic resumes after LPU student protest
Authorities halted classes for ten days and delayed exams as police cleared the highway and restored order.
28 Sept 2026
India
BITS Pilani tops Hyderabad leg of NTPC Electron Quiz competition
A BITS Pilani team emerged victorious in the Hyderabad round of the NTPC Electron Quiz, underscoring the campus's strength in technical knowledge.
27 Sept 2026
India
Punjab private university students block highway after disputed rape claim
Students of a private college in Punjab halted traffic to demand action on an alleged assault that police say lacks evidence.
27 Sept 2026
India
UPSC prelims under fire as 27 questions called ambiguous or wrong
Candidates and legal experts question the clarity of UPSC prelims items on topics ranging from the Rigvedic era to modern legal procedures.
26 Sept 2026
Business
Graduates Face New Hiring Landscape as AI Becomes a Core Credential
AI tools now shape recruitment, prompting recent graduates to rethink résumés and skill development, CNBC reports.
25 Sept 2026
India
Arunachal Pradesh capital stalls as school infrastructure protest erupts
A bandh over inadequate school facilities brought Itanagar to a standstill, with isolated incidents of violence and vehicle damage, The Hindu reports.
24 Sept 2026
India
Tamil Nadu BJP chief denounces alleged breakfast contamination in schools
Nainar Nagenthran blames the TVK administration for lax hygiene checks after reports of students falling ill from school meals, The Hindu reports.
24 Sept 2026
US
Federal education staff reassigned to multiple agencies amid efficiency concerns
Employees say the reshuffling of Department of Education personnel across other federal bodies is creating extra layers of bureaucracy and hindering student services.
24 Sept 2026
India
Mount Carmel College drops student panel after alleged ABVP intimidation
AISA says the Bengaluru college scrapped a discussion on campus politics following a threat from the right‑wing student group ABVP.
23 Sept 2026
India
IIT Bombay student’s death sparks allegations of caste harassment and campus protest
Parents of the late Sahir Wakode claim he endured casteist slurs, while student leaders say demonstrations are not a shield for alleged faculty misconduct, The Hindu reports.
23 Sept 2026
World
Eight Injured as Gunman Fires Near Western Turkey High School
Police detained the suspect after a shooting near a high school in western Turkiye left eight people wounded, according to Al Jazeera.
22 Sept 2026
India
IIT‑Bombay professor says SC/ST cell never got a complaint from student Sahil Wakode
The faculty member clarified that the institute’s SC/ST cell did not receive any grievance before the tragic death of the student.
22 Sept 2026
India
Sacred Heart School Leads Kerala in CBSE Science Fest
The school secured first place with 302 points, surpassing competitors in the state-level CBSE science competition.
20 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka students protest 50% rise in pre‑university exam fees
AIDSO demands the state roll back a proposed half‑price increase for PU examinations, warning of hardship for low‑income learners.
20 Sept 2026
India
Rahul Gandhi presses Modi on missing hostels for women students
In Parliament, Gandhi highlighted safety and cost concerns for female learners lacking dedicated accommodation.
20 Sept 2026
India
BSNL executive urges engineering undergrads to adopt AI, robotics and quantum studies
BSNL’s deputy general manager advises students across all engineering disciplines to start certificate programs in emerging tech from their first year.
20 Sept 2026
India
IIT Bombay faculty charged in caste‑related harassment and suicide case
A second‑year engineering student was found dead, prompting police to book a professor for alleged caste abuse and abetment of suicide, The Hindu reports.
20 Sept 2026
India
Kerala launches 500 school-based Kathiru farming clubs in first phase
The state agriculture department is rolling out 500 Kathiru farming clubs across schools, inviting students to design the clubs' logo.
19 Sept 2026
India
IIM Jammu imposes penalties on students who skip Modi birthday ceremony
The institute announced a ₹500 fine for any student who fails to respond after missing the mandatory Deepak Lighting event on September 17.
19 Sept 2026
India
IIT Bombay student dies in hostel after alleged phone cheating incident
The institute confirmed the student was caught using a mobile during an exam, while police probe the motive behind the death.
19 Sept 2026
India
Tamil Nadu to reclaim 40 unfilled super‑specialty medical seats
The state will recover vacant postgraduate positions, boosting specialist training and healthcare capacity.
18 Sept 2026
World
Two Killed and Multiple Injured as Teen Gunman Opens Fire at Philippine School
A 16‑year‑old suspect shot dead two pupils and wounded several others during a violent incident at a school in the Philippines, according to Al Jazeera.
18 Sept 2026
World
Philippines mourns after school shooting leaves three dead and eight injured
A gunman killed two students and himself while wounding several others, marking the third fatal school shooting in the country this year.
18 Sept 2026
India
Sri Sivani College signs collaboration agreement with University of South Wales
The Hindu reports that the Indian institution has entered a formal partnership with the UK university to expand academic ties.
17 Sept 2026
India
Supreme Court trims NEET‑SS cutoff, restores 40 medical seats to Tamil Nadu
The apex court lowered the qualifying percentile for the special stray vacancy round to 30%, letting Tamil Nadu reclaim 40 in‑service seats.
17 Sept 2026
India
Madras Sanskrit College launches AI-powered model to preserve Sanskrit texts
The new AI Sanskrit Heritage Model aims to digitise and make ancient literature accessible globally, officials said.
16 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka chief secretary calls for overhaul of engineering education to match industry demand
The state’s top bureaucrat urges a curriculum revamp so engineering graduates are better equipped for current market needs.
15 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka’s SDM University launches student leadership training initiative
The institution hosted a multi‑day programme aimed at sharpening leadership skills among its undergraduate cohort, The Hindu reports.
15 Sept 2026
India
Supreme Court summons School Education Secretary over alleged inaction in contempt case
The apex court has issued a notice to the School Education Secretary after a lawyer claimed the official ignored a prior representation concerning school regulation.
15 Sept 2026
UK
Royal couple relocates kids to different school citing safety worries
Prince Harry and Meghan have transferred Archie and Lilibet to a new school shortly after term began, citing heightened security concerns.
14 Sept 2026
UK
England to tighten language on student loan repayments after policy clash
The Department for Education will publish clearer guidance on how loan terms can change and how career paths affect repayment amounts.
13 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka forum spotlights women steering public schools
A community dialogue in Karnataka highlighted the growing influence of female educators and administrators in the state’s public education system.
11 Sept 2026
World
French father sentenced for beheading threat against primary school teacher
A court in the Toulouse region handed down a prison term after a father threatened to decapitate his child's teacher.
11 Sept 2026
India
Philanthropists Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Endow $20 Million AI College at UNT
The University of North Texas will host the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics, funded by a $20 million gift.
10 Sept 2026
India
Indian philanthropists fund $20 million AI college in the United States
Anuradha and Vikas Sinha’s $20 million gift will create a new AI and analytics school named after them.
10 Sept 2026
