Education

Teachers working under threat of criminal cases against them, notes Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court, quashing a case against a school teacher for allegedly beating a student in her class, pointed out that teachers are now working under threat of a criminal case being registered against them.

Nov 8, 2024

SC refuses to entertain PIL for appointment of 'Yoga Mitra' in all schools

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction for the appointment of a 'Yoga Mitra' in all schools across the country.

Nov 8, 2024

Physics Wallah's losses surge 346 pc at Rs 375 crore in FY24

Edtech company Physics Wallah saw its losses widen to Rs 375 crore in the last fiscal (FY24) compared to Rs 84 crore in FY23 – a whopping 346 per cent increase.

Nov 7, 2024

PM Vidyalaxmi scheme will ease financial barriers to higher education: Students

The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme - PM Vidyalaxmi, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious yet needy students in pursuing higher studies at top-ranking institutions across the country.

Nov 7, 2024

Cabinet okays PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial aid to meritorious students

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students in a mission mode.

Nov 6, 2024

UK to raise university tuition fees for first time in 8 yrs

UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced that university tuition fees in England will increase by 3.1 per cent next year, the first rise since 2016.

Nov 5, 2024

NEET PG 2024 hearing in Supreme Court today for result transparency plea

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) PG 2024 hearing in the Supreme Court is scheduled to be held on Friday.

Oct 25, 2024

Enrollment for PM Internship Scheme kicks-off, youth to get Rs 5,000 per month

PM Internship Scheme for empowering Youth Employment

The Indian government launched the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to address youth unemployment and skill gaps.

Oct 23, 2024

3 share Nobel in Economics for explaining why some countries are rich and others poor

3 share Nobel in Economics for new insights into rich and poor divide among nations

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to three US economists for providing new insights into why there are such vast differences in prosperity between nations, trying to help solve the puzzle why some countries are rich and others poor.

Oct 14, 2024

Defying the odds: Daughter of fruit seller in Bihar becomes BSF constable

Riya Kumari, the daughter of a fruit seller from Amarpur of Bihar's Banka district, has become a constable in the Border Security Forces (BSF).

Oct 14, 2024

TN releases board exam schedule for Classes 10, 11, 12

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, on Monday, released the schedule for the public examinations of Classes 10, 11, and 12 state boards in Coimbatore.

Oct 14, 2024

Telangana Skills University to offer first set of courses from Nov 4

Telangana Skills University announces first set of courses, to begin from Nov 4

The Young India Skills University (YISU) on Friday announced that it is all set to launch its first set of courses from November 4.

Oct 12, 2024

PM Internship Scheme officially kicks-off with registrations on Dussehra

Enrollment for the Modi government's PM Internship Scheme began on Saturday the day of Dussehra. The scheme is aimed at benefiting around 10 million young people over the next five years.

Oct 12, 2024

Review petition filed in SC against NEET-UG verdict

NEET-PG 2024: Supreme Court defers hearing to post-Dussehra holidays

The Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing of a petition challenging the transparency of the NEET-PG 2024 examination.

Oct 5, 2024

2,500 new Indian sign language terms helping persons with disabilities

India Introduces 2,500 New Sign Language Terms

India has taken a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment by introducing 2,500 new Indian Sign Language (ISL) terms. These terms, which span across various academic fields such as mathematics and science, aim to enhance the existing ISL dictionary and support education for the deaf community.

Sep 29, 2024

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