Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the political party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has reiterated its demand for the complete scrapping of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), urging the Tamil Nadu government to maintain a firm and uncompromising position on the medical entrance examination. The party’s latest stand comes amid the continuing political and public...
The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Central government over the ongoing fast by environmentalist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk, while also raising serious concerns about recent examination-related issues and the proposed Higher Education Bill. Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal accused the Union government of ignoring democratic voices and failing to...
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has called for a complete overhaul of India’s education system, asserting that piecemeal reforms are no longer enough to address the deep-rooted issues affecting millions of students. Speaking during an interaction with students as part of the Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign, Gandhi said the country’s education framework needs to...
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) implementation of the three-language policy, observing that the issue falls within the domain of educational policy and is not a matter requiring judicial intervention at this stage. The decision reinforces the judiciary’s long-standing approach of exercising restraint in...
India’s premier engineering institutions are grappling with a significant shortage of faculty members, with more than 38 percent of sanctioned teaching positions lying vacant across all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The alarming figures have reignited concerns about the long-term impact of staffing shortages on academic quality, research productivity, and the global competitiveness of...
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced significant revisions to its Class 9 Political Science textbook, bringing renewed focus to the period of the Emergency while restructuring portions related to the Constitution, including references to the Preamble and the concept of secularism. The changes have sparked debate among education experts, political...
In a significant development for public education in California, Alberto Carvalho has announced his resignation as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), stepping down from one of the most influential educational leadership positions in the United States. The decision comes nearly four months after federal authorities conducted searches connected to an ongoing...
In a striking intervention amid continuing concerns over examination integrity in India, the self-described “Cockroach Janta Party” has issued an open letter to the Prime Minister, demanding substantial compensation for families of students whose deaths have allegedly been linked to the NEET paper leak controversy. The group has called for financial assistance of ₹1 crore...
The West Bengal government has issued a directive making the singing of “Vande Mataram” compulsory in all madrassas across the state during official ceremonies and institutional events. The move has triggered widespread political discussion and public debate, with supporters describing it as a step toward strengthening patriotism, while critics have raised questions regarding inclusivity and...
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo strongly criticized PDP President Mehbooba Mufti for questioning the government’s decision to take over the management of schools run by the Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT). Speaking to ANI, Itoo emphasized that political leaders should not play with the careers of students. “This confusion is being created in the public...