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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Education Sector

Importance of sex education in academia, Pg7

Supreme Court pushes comprehensive sex education for open discussions on intimacy and sexual health, addressing mental health and discrimination in academia.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Education Sector

17 Mar, 2026

Importance of sex education in academia, Pg7

Supreme Court pushes comprehensive sex education for open discussions on intimacy and sexual health, addressing mental health and discrimination in academia.

17 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Reforming choice-based education, Pg9

Analysis reveals choice-based education reforms in Kerala face implementation challenges due to systemic rigidities and inadequate teacher preparedness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

12 Mar, 2026

Reforming choice-based education, Pg9

Analysis reveals choice-based education reforms in Kerala face implementation challenges due to systemic rigidities and inadequate teacher preparedness.

12 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Why India’s ‘leaky pipeline’ in research is unlike rest of the world, PgII

Despite high STEM graduation rates, Indian women face 'leaky pipeline' due to socio-cultural barriers hindering research careers advancement.

Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

9 Mar, 2026

Why India’s ‘leaky pipeline’ in research is unlike rest of the world, PgII

Despite high STEM graduation rates, Indian women face 'leaky pipeline' due to socio-cultural barriers hindering research careers advancement.

9 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

The knowledge economy of the future is powered by nari shakti, Pg11

India's 'Nari Shakti' drives knowledge economy with rising female STEM enrollment; initiatives boost women in research and technology sectors.

Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Mar, 2026

The knowledge economy of the future is powered by nari shakti, Pg11

India's 'Nari Shakti' drives knowledge economy with rising female STEM enrollment; initiatives boost women in research and technology sectors.

9 Mar, 2026

Education Sector

Why India needs to radically rethink its doctoral education programmes, Pg II

India urged to overhaul Ph.D. programs, mirroring China's 'practical Ph.D.' model, focusing on real-world impact over publications.

Education Sector

4 Mar, 2026

Why India needs to radically rethink its doctoral education programmes, Pg II

India urged to overhaul Ph.D. programs, mirroring China's 'practical Ph.D.' model, focusing on real-world impact over publications.

4 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

3 Mar, 2026

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

3 Mar, 2026

Art Forms Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

India-Canada CEPA by year-end, defence dialogue established, Pg1

India and Canada reset relations, targeting CEPA by year-end, enhanced defence cooperation, and $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

Art Forms Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

3 Mar, 2026

India-Canada CEPA by year-end, defence dialogue established, Pg1

India and Canada reset relations, targeting CEPA by year-end, enhanced defence cooperation, and $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

3 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

How UGC rules prioritise quick justice, Pg7

Supreme Court halts UGC's equity regulation implementation due to vagueness, raising concerns about potential misuse and impact on justice delivery.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

2 Mar, 2026

How UGC rules prioritise quick justice, Pg7

Supreme Court halts UGC's equity regulation implementation due to vagueness, raising concerns about potential misuse and impact on justice delivery.

2 Mar, 2026

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Skill India as herculean challenges, Galgotian blunders, Pg6

CAG report reveals financial irregularities in Skill India scheme; experts propose skill loans, vouchers, and levies for effective implementation.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

2 Mar, 2026

Skill India as herculean challenges, Galgotian blunders, Pg6

CAG report reveals financial irregularities in Skill India scheme; experts propose skill loans, vouchers, and levies for effective implementation.

2 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

NCERT asks public to return Class 8 textbook, delete posts, Pg8

NCERT recalls Class 8 textbook after Supreme Court objection to content on judicial corruption; directs deletion of online posts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

28 Feb, 2026

NCERT asks public to return Class 8 textbook, delete posts, Pg8

NCERT recalls Class 8 textbook after Supreme Court objection to content on judicial corruption; directs deletion of online posts.

28 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

SC bans Class 8 textbook, orders seizure of copies, Pg1

Supreme Court bans NCERT Class 8 textbook for portraying judiciary negatively, initiates contempt action and orders seizure of copies.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

27 Feb, 2026

SC bans Class 8 textbook, orders seizure of copies, Pg1

Supreme Court bans NCERT Class 8 textbook for portraying judiciary negatively, initiates contempt action and orders seizure of copies.

27 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

VBSA Bill 2025 proposes single higher education commission, sparking debate over autonomy and federalism concerns in educational governance.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

26 Feb, 2026

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

VBSA Bill 2025 proposes single higher education commission, sparking debate over autonomy and federalism concerns in educational governance.

26 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

Will not let anyone defame institution: CJI on NCERT book, Pg1

CJI condemns NCERT textbook section on judicial corruption; Supreme Court initiates suo motu case, book sales halted.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

26 Feb, 2026

Will not let anyone defame institution: CJI on NCERT book, Pg1

CJI condemns NCERT textbook section on judicial corruption; Supreme Court initiates suo motu case, book sales halted.

26 Feb, 2026

The Freedom Struggle Education Sector

Congress leaders accepted Partition as only way forward: New NCERT book, Pg12

NCERT textbook revision claims Congress leaders accepted Partition as the only solution, sparking debate on historical narratives and political accountability.

The Freedom Struggle Education Sector

24 Feb, 2026

Congress leaders accepted Partition as only way forward: New NCERT book, Pg12

NCERT textbook revision claims Congress leaders accepted Partition as the only solution, sparking debate on historical narratives and political accountability.

24 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's Class 8 book unveils judicial challenges: corruption, backlogs, and accountability mechanisms, alongside discussions on Electoral Bonds and IT Act.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

24 Feb, 2026

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's Class 8 book unveils judicial challenges: corruption, backlogs, and accountability mechanisms, alongside discussions on Electoral Bonds and IT Act.

24 Feb, 2026

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI Impact Summit: 85 countries, 3 bodies sign New Delhi Declaration, Pg9

85 nations adopt New Delhi Declaration at AI Impact Summit, emphasizing equitable AI benefits and knowledge sharing globally.

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Science and Technology in Everyday Life

22 Feb, 2026

AI Impact Summit: 85 countries, 3 bodies sign New Delhi Declaration, Pg9

85 nations adopt New Delhi Declaration at AI Impact Summit, emphasizing equitable AI benefits and knowledge sharing globally.

22 Feb, 2026

Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Microsoft to train 20 lakh teachers in AI by 2030, launches initiative, Pg9

Microsoft Elevate initiative aims to train 20 lakh Indian teachers in AI by 2030, enhancing classroom teaching methodologies.

Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

21 Feb, 2026

Microsoft to train 20 lakh teachers in AI by 2030, launches initiative, Pg9

Microsoft Elevate initiative aims to train 20 lakh Indian teachers in AI by 2030, enhancing classroom teaching methodologies.

21 Feb, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

‘Bhasha’ matters in India’s multilingual moment, Pg8

UNESCO's 'Bhasha Matters' report advocates for mother-tongue-based multilingual education, emphasizing its role in equity and learning outcomes in India.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

21 Feb, 2026

‘Bhasha’ matters in India’s multilingual moment, Pg8

UNESCO's 'Bhasha Matters' report advocates for mother-tongue-based multilingual education, emphasizing its role in equity and learning outcomes in India.

21 Feb, 2026

Education Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers