UK Drops Mandatory Digital ID Cards for Workers
The British government has scaled back plans for compulsory digital identification cards, abandoning a key requirement for workers to show them to get jobs.
The British government has scaled back plans for compulsory digital identification cards, abandoning a key requirement for workers to show them to get jobs.
The new Digital India Act and Data Protection Act 2023 raise crucial questions about privacy, consent, and government access. Here's what every Indian needs to know about their digital rights now.
Punjab Cabinet greenlights India's first policy for private digital universities, aiming to boost flexible, affordable higher education and position the state as a digital learning hub.
Punjab Cabinet greenlights pioneering policy for private digital universities, aiming to make state a hub for flexible, affordable online higher education. Learn how this historic reform bridges the skills-degree gap.
India's higher education is transforming with NEP-led reforms, a booming research ecosystem, and changing global mobility. Experts highlight the need for trust and experiential learning for a Viksit Bharat.
Punjab cabinet approves groundbreaking policy for fully digital degree programs. Learn how AI, virtual labs, and online learning will transform education for professionals and students.
Punjab Cabinet greenlights a new government medical college in Lehragaga and a progressive Digital Punjab Open Universities Policy to boost higher education access.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces a new state education policy in line with NEP. Plans include Young India Integrated Residential Schools, pre-primary education boost, and upgraded ITIs. Details inside.
Uttar Pradesh introduces a transparent, digital school evaluation system, SQAaF, focusing on self-improvement and holistic development, in line with NEP 2020.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan & Odisha's Nityananda Gond meet to strategize NEP 2020 implementation & a complete education overhaul for a 'Prosperous Odisha' by 2036. Details inside.
Jharkhand minister announces expansion of Palash multilingual programme to all districts, inclusion of 4 regional languages. Over 35,000 students currently benefit. Read more about the state's language policy.
Uttar Pradesh's education sector transformed over 8 years with digital access, infrastructure, higher enrolment, and skill education growth. Explore the data-driven reforms.
Discover how India's humanities stream is integrating digital skills like data analytics and AI to create future-ready graduates. Learn about the new curriculum and career paths.
In Ahmedabad, visually impaired students are breaking barriers by choosing mathematics, aided by innovative labs and new exam rules. Discover how tactile models and policy changes are creating new opportunities.
India's school education undergoes a multi-faceted transformation in 2025 with a new 5+3+3+4 structure, two board exams, and a push for skills. Explore the key changes and challenges.
Uttar Pradesh's data centre policy, launched in 2021, has exceeded its initial target. The state is now scaling up to 900 MW capacity, attracting massive investments and becoming a key digital hub. Discover how UP is powering India's data economy.
Education experts argue against blanket school shutdowns for pollution, call for infrastructure upgrades and a serious review of NEP's impact on academic overload. Delhi's new fee regulation law also under scrutiny.
Karnataka's Pre-University Board expands digital exam facility to II PU students from 2024-25, offering a choice between pen-paper and online tests. Learn about the new initiative.
Explore why nations like Bulgaria, Spain & Japan are launching digital nomad visas to attract remote professionals. Learn how this trend benefits economies and what it means for India's 1.9 million digital nomads.
Education experts warn the new Vikshit Bharat Shiksha Bill 2025 will centralize higher education, erode state autonomy, and demand withdrawal of NEP 2020. Read their key resolutions.
Union Budget 2025 allocates ₹1,28,650 crore to education, focusing on digital schools, AI, and expanding IITs & medical seats. A strategic shift to build future-ready infrastructure.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
Gujarat's new policy linking grants to student attendance faces fierce opposition from school managements, who warn of potential closures and data manipulation. Read the full story.
UNESCO's 2025 report lauds Odisha's mother tongue-based multilingual education for tribal students as a national model, showing improved learning outcomes. Discover how the state's pioneering approach works.
Maharashtra govt mandates a uniform curriculum for 500+ schools for intellectually disabled children, ensuring structured learning and parental involvement. A landmark move for inclusive education.
4,000 students in Jewar's 46 government schools will access digital libraries by March 2026, a ₹1.5 crore CSR project to bridge the rural-urban education gap. Discover how tech-based learning is transforming education.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes a centralized higher education regulator, replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE. Critics warn it undermines federalism and institutional autonomy. Read the full analysis.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE with a new apex body and three councils. Mint explains its impact on universities, autonomy, and students.
Telangana Education Department unveils massive 2-year plan: 10,000+ teacher posts filled, free electricity for schools, AI literacy from class 1, and new universities. Read the full report.