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Karnataka plans to introduce AI training in govt schools from Class 6

Karnataka plans AI training in government schools from Class 6

October 06, 2026 6:24 pm

Shivakumar also directed officials to identify land for establishing an AI university in the state. Steps are being taken to recruit 956 teachers on an outsourcing basis, it said.

Empty plots, no water: CJP demands action on 'neglected' Rajasthan tribal schools

September 20, 2026 12:08 pm

Inspecting government schools in Kherwara, the Cockroach Janta Party questioned the Rajasthan government over missing basic amenities and the alleged lapse of a Rs 1,500 crore Tribal Area Development budget.

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NHRC asks Punjab to explain ‘non-observance’ of I-Day in state govt schools

August 20, 2026 3:53 am

Following complaint, Human Rights Commission seeks district-wise report from Punjab chief secretary on number of schools that observed Independence Day on August 15, those in which National Flag was unfurled and National Anthem was observed, and extent of student participation. Punjab says allegations ‘baseless’, ‘wrong’

Quantity of education is growing in India — but with asymmetries

August 09, 2026 12:58 pm

The AISHE 2026 present a broadly positive picture of India's higher education sector, characterised by expanding enrolment, improved gender parity, growing STEM participation, and wider institutional coverage. However, the expansion of educational capacity should not be confused with improvement in educational quality

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CAG flags high dropout rates, teacher shortage in Bengal schools

August 02, 2026 8:22 pm

Report finds 520 schools without teachers, up to 42% transition loss after secondary level under the Samagra Shiksha scheme

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Private school teachers entitled to Child Care Leave at par with government ones, rules Delhi High Court

June 05, 2026 1:27 pm

The Delhi High Court held that recognised private school teachers are entitled to Child Care Leave benefits available to government school teachers under DSE Rules.

India’s heatwave sparks school closures, revised timings in multiple states

Patna, Dehradun, Odisha & more: Heatwave sparks school closures, revised timings in multiple states

April 27, 2026 8:15 pm

From Patna, Dehradun, Odisha, Rajasthan, here is the list of Indian states who announced heatwave related restrictions in schools.

Maharashtra school physical verification

Maharashtra orders fresh student enrolment verification in govt school

April 10, 2026 10:40 pm

Maharashtra teachers and principals are questioning the need for a new physical enrollment audit when nearly all student records are already authenticated through centralized digital systems.

Karnataka introduces law to protect properties where state schools have existed for 12 years

March 30, 2026 6:36 pm

School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa, who piloted the Bill, says that even donated school land is sometimes contested by the donors' successors, often after the land's value increases.

AI in the classroom: Is the space meant for teachers shrinking?

February 12, 2026 5:15 pm

In many schools, they find themselves managing AI platforms more than guiding students. With AI now capable of producing essays, giving feedback, and even responding to emotional cues, students often turn to machines for help and reassurance. The concern is not whether AI can replace teachers, but whether the space for teachers to do what only they can do is slowly being reduced or redefined