Education Sector

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
14 May, 2026

NTA, govt. did not want to cancel NEET in 2024, cited student welfare in the SC, Pg11

NEET-UG cancellation contrasts Centre's prior SC stance citing student welfare, fairness, and exam sanctity concerns, raising questions on governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
14 May, 2026

Why did NTA’s ‘Zero Error’ policy fail?, Pg8

NEET-UG 2024 marred by paper leak allegations, NTA's 'zero error' policy fails, raising concerns over exam integrity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE Governance
14 May, 2026

Why NEET is more prone to paper leaks than JEE, Pg9

NEET faces higher paper leak risks than JEE due to offline format and logistical vulnerabilities, impacting lakhs of students.

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

Karnataka scraps hijab ban order, students can wear limited faith symbols, Pg1

Karnataka government revokes hijab ban, permits limited religious symbols in schools, balancing religious freedom and uniform regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
14 May, 2026

NEET whistleblower first went to police, no FIR, so wrote to testing agency, Pg1

NEET paper leak investigation intensifies as CBI arrests five, political links surface amidst multi-state raids and detentions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 May, 2026

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after question paper leak, Pg1

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after paper leak; CBI investigates under the Prevention of Corruption Act, re-exam in 7-10 days.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
13 May, 2026

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

Centre urges West Bengal, Kerala, and T.N. to implement PM SHRI scheme, aiming to transform 14,500 schools by NEP 2020.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 May, 2026

We have to call their bluff, says NTA chief after NEET-UG cancellation, Pg9

NEET-UG cancelled after malpractice allegations; NTA vows zero tolerance, CBI probe initiated, and re-exam announced amid heightened security concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
9 May, 2026

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes, Pg12

NITI Aayog reveals alarming school dropout rates and learning deficits, advocating for composite schools and infrastructure upgrades to improve education quality.

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

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Education Ministry mandates School Management Committees (SMCs) nationwide, empowering local bodies with financial and operational control aligning with NEP 2020.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
6 May, 2026

Silencing academia, weakening democratic space, Pg8

Report reveals India's declining academic freedom due to political interference, impacting democratic values and critical thinking, raising concerns about institutional autonomy.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
2 May, 2026

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
29 Apr, 2026

The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms RTE Act's Section 12(1)(c), emphasizing social inclusion through 25% private school reservation for disadvantaged students.

Education SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
27 Apr, 2026

Information asymmetry in higher education, Pg9

Article highlights information asymmetry in Indian higher education, impacting student choices and overall quality, despite NIRF efforts.

Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
22 Apr, 2026

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
21 Apr, 2026

Puzzle of missing urgency around learning, Pg11

Despite policy push, foundational learning crisis persists due to lack of salience and accountability, hindering educational outcomes nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
20 Apr, 2026

CSR push: Listed firms' spending jumps 23% in FY25 on robust profits, Pg15

Listed companies' CSR spending surges 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25, driven by robust profit growth.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
11 Apr, 2026

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

VBSA Bill faces scrutiny over centralization, autonomy, and equity concerns; Joint Parliamentary Committee reviews proposed amendments for inclusive higher education governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
10 Apr, 2026

Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture, Pg8

Article advocates integrating scholarships into India's academic culture to boost higher education enrollment and social mobility, addressing access and affordability challenges.

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