Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said a new generation of children was beginning to question the condition of government schools and demand basic facilities, describing the development as a sign that young citizens were increasingly unwilling to accept poor public services as normal. In an Independence Day message, Kejriwal said that after...
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has launched a sharp attack on the Maharashtra government, alleging that more than 2,000 government schools have been shut down in the state and accusing the administration of failing to protect the education system. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Raut claimed that the closure of...
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...
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed a high-level inquiry into the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) following allegations that the organization delayed initiating legal proceedings against one of its printing vendors despite serious concerns over contractual obligations and operational irregularities. The minister’s intervention comes after questions were raised regarding why the...
In a significant administrative development for India’s education sector, senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The appointment places an experienced civil servant at the helm of one of the country’s most influential educational institutions, responsible for regulating...
The Odisha government has initiated a detailed investigation into mistakes found in school textbooks after concerns were raised regarding inaccuracies in educational material being provided to students. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the concerned authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry and identify the reasons behind the errors, emphasizing that educational content must meet...
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) implementation of a three-language requirement for students entering Class 9, a move that has reignited debate over language policy, educational autonomy, and constitutional rights in India’s school system. The case has attracted national attention as it touches upon...
Tamil Nadu has registered an impressive overall pass percentage of 94.3% in the Class 10 board examinations, marking one of the strongest performances in recent years. The results reflect consistent academic improvement across districts, better institutional support, and enhanced student participation throughout the State’s school education system. The School Education Department announced the results amid...
In a major move aimed at strengthening the state’s education system, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to recruit 10,000 new teachers across government-run schools. The decision is expected to address long-standing staff shortages, improve classroom learning, and enhance the quality of education in both urban and rural regions of the state. The recruitment...
The West Bengal government has issued a directive making the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory during morning assemblies in all state-run and state-aided schools across the state. The order, which has come into immediate effect, has sparked fresh political and cultural discussions surrounding nationalism, education, and identity in the state. According to the official communication...