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Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for October 22: Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for October 22. Key updates include political strategist Prashant Kishor accusing BJP leaders of intimidating his candidates in Bihar and the Maharashtra education board opening TET applications for in-service teachers. Internationally, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving his five-year prison term, and more.
Modi govt plans scheme to woo back Indian-origin ‘star faculty’ abroad
Facing steep US tariffs, Andhra Pradesh’s seafood exporters are shifting focus to Australia as they find exports to the US increasingly “unviable”.
Amitabh Kant said the Supreme Court’s decision on fire-cracker use after Diwali appeared to prioritise the fireworks industry over citizens’ “right to breathe” amid hazardous air quality levels.
Prashant Kishor alleges BJP leaders pressured candidates to withdraw: Political strategist Prashant Kishor has accused top BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan, of intimidating his candidates in Bihar, leading some to withdraw nominations. The BJP has not yet responded to the allegations.
Former French President Sarkozy begins five-year jail term: Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving his five-year prison sentence after being convicted in a campaign finance case. The former French president is the first in the country’s history to face a custodial sentence.
US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee policy under Trump administration: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued detailed guidelines on the new H-1B visa fee, including exemptions, eligibility, and application procedures, following confusion over implementation.
India’s DRS usage sparks debate during Women’s World Cup: India’s reliance on the Decision Review System (DRS) in key Women’s World Cup moments has drawn criticism, with experts questioning players’ familiarity with the technology and its strategic use.
Alyssa Healy ruled out of England clash in Women’s World Cup: Australian captain Alyssa Healy will miss the crucial match against England after sustaining an injury, marking a major setback for the defending champions.
Dip in Indian tourists visiting Turkey and Azerbaijan: Indian tourist arrivals to Turkey and Azerbaijan have fallen after both countries supported Pakistan in Operation Sindoor, according to recent travel data.
Nestle announces job cuts amid cost-cutting measures: Global food major Nestle has initiated a round of job cuts as part of a broader restructuring and cost-saving campaign.
RBI governor says timing not right for policy rate cut: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated that while there is scope for a rate cut, the current economic conditions are not suitable for such a move, emphasizing inflation control as a priority.
NMC approves 10,650 new MBBS seats, 41 new medical colleges: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved over 10,000 new MBBS seats and sanctioned 41 new medical colleges across India, aiming to enhance medical education capacity ahead of NEET 2026.
133 million girls still out of school globally, says UNESCO: A new UNESCO report reveals that 133 million girls worldwide remain out of school, underscoring persistent gender gaps in education and access to learning resources.
Nearly 70% of NIOS Class 10 students failed in last four years: Official data shows that around 70% of Class 10 students at the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) have failed in the last four academic sessions, raising concerns about the system’s effectiveness and student support mechanisms.
