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India’s education spending falls behind other SAARC nations’ like Bhutan & Maldives, notes House panel

Parliamentary standing committee on education, women, children, youth and sports urges a rise in education spending to 6% of GDP, noting it was just 4.12% in 2021-22.

House panel says Centre withholding funds because states not adopting PM SHRI is unjustifiable

Panel recommends immediate release of pending Samagra Shiksha scheme funds to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal. The states have refused to sign MoU with Centre to implement PM-SHRI.

Suspended by Ambedkar university over criticism of V-C speech, student says—’Muslim woman, soft target’

Delhi's Dr B R Ambedkar University defends decision to suspend student for 6 months saying disciplinary actions taken impartially & in accordance with established procedures.

Teachers are shifting gears, turning YouTube into free classrooms, and coaching centres can’t keep up

Hundreds of educators have embraced YouTube as a teaching platform, revolutionising education, especially for students preparing for competitive exams.

61.6% of India’s schools in 3-language club. Gujarat & Punjab lead, TN & Arunachal rank among lowest

Amid Tamil Nadu-Centre row over NEP's three-language formula, the Union Education Ministry presented state-wise data in Parliament, responding to a query by DMK MP Kanimozhi.

Haryana govt says Centre has approved plans for state’s 1st IIT, MPs lobby for their constituencies

BJP MP Naveen Jindal was the first to raise a demand for an IIT in his parliamentary constituency, Kurukshetra, during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha last week.

80 German universities visit India in bid to enhance educational collaboration

Key events include high-level visits to Indian universities, inauguration of German School of Technology, the APAIE Conference 2025.

Fewer hospital visits, improved learning metrics. TN’s primary schools breakfast scheme passes test

TN State Planning Commission survey of nearly 5,300 students from govt-run primary schools credited breakfast scheme for increase in percentage of them completing written work assignments.

Why Kerala’s University Bill has the opposition seeing ‘red’

Kerala’s Left Democratic Front govt faces backlash from Congress-led UDF over the bill that seeks to expand powers of university pro-chancellors, pro-vice-chancellors & registrars.

Home to Kota education hub, Rajasthan looks to regulate coaching centres. What its new bill mandates

State has introduced Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill. If passed, Rajasthan will become 1st state to have a comprehensive legislation regulating coaching centres.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.