Indore Records Sharp Rise in RTE Seats, Tops State

Indore district has recorded a sharp and unexpected rise in Right to Education (RTE) seats for 2026-27, offering 9,029 seats across 1,525 private schools, the highest in Madhya Pradesh. The increase is attributed to ground-level checks correcting under-re

NEET-UG May Adopt Percentage-Based Admissions System

The National Medical Commission is considering a proposal to replace the percentile-based NEET-UG eligibility with a percentage system to enhance medical education quality and ensure minimum academic competency among candidates.

Chennai School Exams Moved to April 1-16 for Elections

Annual exams for Classes I-IX in Chennai's government, aided, and private matriculation schools have been advanced to April 1-16 from the original April 10-24 schedule to accommodate the April 23 assembly elections.

Ahmedabad DEO Orders Transparency in School Textbook Sales

The Ahmedabad District Education Office issues strict directives to Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School to ensure transparent textbook distribution, prohibiting profiteering and mandating parent meetings with publishers.

Iowa Senate Halts Bill Targeting Private College DEI Programs

A proposed Iowa bill restricting DEI initiatives at private colleges has been halted by a Senate subcommittee. The legislation would have tied state financial aid to DEI office presence, raising concerns about student impact and institutional autonomy.

LPG Shortage Stops Mid-Day Meals in Gurdaspur Schools

A severe LPG cylinder shortage in Gurdaspur has forced government schools to suspend mid-day meal services, raising concerns about increased student dropouts, especially among economically vulnerable families.

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