Education Sector

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
31 Jan, 2026

Menstrual health in schools is integral to right to life: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court declares menstrual health a fundamental right, orders schools to provide sanitary napkins and hygiene facilities.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
31 Jan, 2026

​Stay the course, Pg6

Supreme Court stays UGC's anti-discrimination rules in higher education, deeming them 'too sweeping' amidst concerns of dilution and protests.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
31 Jan, 2026

SC: Menstrual health is a part of fundamental right to life (Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in all govt and private schools), Pg1

Supreme Court mandates menstrual hygiene measures in all schools, recognizing menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
30 Jan, 2026

SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 campus equity rules, deeming them 'too sweeping' and potentially divisive for neglecting general category students.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesEducation Sector
30 Jan, 2026

Economic Survey highlights uneven distribution of secondary schools, Pg14

Economic Survey reveals uneven school distribution, hindering NEP 2020's goal of 15 years of schooling, especially for rural students.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
30 Jan, 2026

PISA-like Class 10 assessment proposed, Pg6

Economic Survey proposes PISA-like assessment for Class 10 to identify learning gaps and improve education quality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
30 Jan, 2026

Definitions to action: The differences in 2012 and 2026 UGC rules, Pg17

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 equity regulations, questioning exclusion of general category and separate definitions of discrimination.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
30 Jan, 2026

'Need to focus on AI applications rather than frontier models', Pg15

Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes 'AI-OS' initiative, advocating sector-specific AI applications and decentralized development, shifting from resource-intensive large language models.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
30 Jan, 2026

Supreme Court stays new UGC rules on caste bias: 'Will divide society' (Asks govt to set up panel of top jurists to study issue), Pg1

Supreme Court halts UGC's 2026 equity regulations fearing societal division, mandates review panel and reinstates 2012 rules.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation Sector
28 Jan, 2026

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

SC hears plea challenging UGC's Regulation 3(c), alleging discrimination against upper castes by limiting caste-based discrimination protection.

Health SectorEducation SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
28 Jan, 2026

Meghalaya's AI story is a template for inclusive tech (Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfu..., Pg12

Meghalaya emerges as AI hub, reduces maternal mortality by 50% using data-driven governance, attracting central support for AI development.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation Sector
28 Jan, 2026

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

SC hears plea challenging UGC's 2026 regulations defining caste bias, alleging 'reverse discrimination' and violation of Article 14.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
28 Jan, 2026

No discrimination against anybody: Govt after protests on new UGC norms ('EQUITY REGULATIONS'), Pg3

UGC's new 'equity regulations' face protests over potential misuse and discrimination against general category students, prompting government reassurance and resignations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
27 Jan, 2026

Uproar intensifies against new UGC equity regulations, Pg12

UGC's 2026 equity regulations face backlash over caste discrimination definition and alleged bias against general category students.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
26 Jan, 2026

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

Art FormsHealth SectorEducation Sector
26 Jan, 2026

VS and Dharmendra among five Padma Vibhushan awardees, Pg3

Padma Awards 2024 conferred upon VS Achuthanandan, Dharmendra, and unsung heroes for exceptional contributions across diverse fields.

Health SectorEducation Sector
25 Jan, 2026

CBSE initiates policy reform to aid students’ mental health, Pg12

CBSE mandates socio-emotional and career counselors in all affiliated schools following Rajasthan HC PIL to address rising mental health challenges.

Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
22 Jan, 2026

Nation's future starts with child's early learning, Pg13

India prioritizes early childhood education and foundational literacy through anganwadis, balvatikas, and NIPUN Bharat mission for enhanced human capital.

Education SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
21 Jan, 2026

Enhancing China-India youth ties, Pg9

China emphasizes youth engagement for stronger Sino-Indian ties amidst growing trade and cultural exchanges post-pandemic, aiming for mutual growth.

Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
21 Jan, 2026

UK govt plans to increase education exports, India among five focus countries, Pg6

UK aims to boost education exports to £40 billion by 2030, focusing on India and four other nations.

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