Education Sector

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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
20 Jan, 2026

SC backs fee-cap law, says pvt schools fees 'phenomenally high', Pg3

Supreme Court upholds Delhi's fee-cap law for private schools, cautions against hurried implementation affecting school viability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEducation Sector
19 Jan, 2026

Fill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation Sector
19 Jan, 2026

Crisis in education, Pg6

Supreme Court intervenes in student suicide crisis, mandates HEI reforms, faculty appointments, and suicide tracking for enhanced student well-being.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jan, 2026

Delhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5

Delhi-NCR reimplements GRAP IV as AQI hits 'severe' 428; schools switch to hybrid mode, construction halts, truck entry restricted.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
16 Jan, 2026

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh, Pg14

Government considers raising SC scholarship income limit to ₹4.5 lakh, potentially benefiting more students from marginalized communities.

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

UGC brings out new rules against caste discrimination, Pg12

UGC strengthens anti-caste discrimination rules in higher education, mandates equity committees and includes OBCs, addressing previous criticisms.

Health SectorEducation Sector
15 Jan, 2026

18,000 seats remain vacant, NEET-PG cut-off lowered after second round of counselling, Pg12

NEET-PG cut-off lowered to zero after 18,000 seats remain vacant, raising concerns about medical education standards.

Women and Women's OrganizationsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
15 Jan, 2026

Why India needs a mentoring movement, Pg7

India poised to launch national mentoring movement, bridging education-employment gap, empowering youth with skills and networks for success.

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

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE Governance
13 Jan, 2026

A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation, Pg6

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 introduced to overhaul higher education regulation, aiming for transparency and outcome-focused governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
13 Jan, 2026

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

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

Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre's panel, Pg1

Central panel proposes capping coaching hours, aligning curricula with JEE/NEET to reduce student dependency and strengthen school education system.

Population and Associated IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
12 Jan, 2026

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
10 Jan, 2026

High-quality education needs trust between state and institutions, Pg10

NEP 2020 drives higher education reforms: ANRF, RDI scheme, 4-year UG courses, and Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
7 Jan, 2026

Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes, Pg10

India's skilling ecosystem faces accountability crisis despite substantial investment; reforms needed for industry integration and effective skill council functioning.

LiteratureEducation Sector
7 Jan, 2026

Education Minister releases 55 volumes of literary works, Pg14

Education Minister unveils 55 classical Indian literature volumes, including Tirukkural in sign language, promoting linguistic heritage and inclusivity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
7 Jan, 2026

India’s academic openness under strain, Pg9

Academic freedom in India faces challenges as critical scholars encounter visa issues, impacting intellectual diversity and global research collaboration.

Education SectorIT and Computers
7 Jan, 2026

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council proposes 'adaptive' JEE Advanced exam and mental health professional posts to reduce student stress and improve assessment.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation SectorLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
6 Jan, 2026

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Maoist surrenders surge in Dandakaranya; government focuses on development, tribal rights, and rehabilitation to fill the void.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
4 Jan, 2026

UGC sets up panel to look into assault, ragging allegations, Pg7

UGC and NCW intervene after alleged suicide due to ragging and sexual assault at Dharamshala college; probe initiated.

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