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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: Education

US Education Dept to cut half its staff as Trump administration moves to downsize federal agencies

The terminations are part of the dept's 'final mission,' which oversees $1.6 tn in college loans, enforces civil rights laws in schools & provides federal funding for needy districts.

Kerala has an education crisis. Student migration has doubled since 2020

A supplement dedicated to the Invest Kerala Summit had to share space with a half-page ‘Study Abroad’ advertisement—a fair depiction of the predicament the state finds itself in.

Who is raising Indian children? Wokeism, UN & Americans, says this panel

According to authors Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya Viswanathan, global forces want to break India. They recruit liberal children and take them away from Vedic ideas.

Unpacking the Digital Transformation of India’s Education Sector

AI improves multiple-choice grading accuracy and essay evaluations, freeing teachers to spend more time addressing students' questions and concerns.

Modi gives students and parents tips on exams, leadership & more during Pariksha Pe Charcha

This year's event saw a departure from its traditional town hall format & was held at Sunder Nursery in Delhi with 36 students from various states & UTs.

How Vocational Education Can Bridge the Skill Gap in India’s Workforce

Vocational education offers an effective way of providing the kind of practical training the industry requires.

Why banning social media for children wouldn’t save them from online harm

Young people live a lot of their social lives online, and shielding youth entirely could disconnect them from peers and affect their social wellbeing.

The Economist sees ‘maverick’ Gadkari as Modi’s successor, and India’s top-down approach to education

International media also examines how India can achieve its industrialisation dreams, only if it would just get out of its own way.

ADB approves $25 million loan for Georgia’s VET programs

The policy-based financing aims to enhance quality, and accessibility of vocational education in Georgia.

Watch CutTheClutter: SC ends ‘bulldozer justice’, enforces due process & India-China educational gap

In Episode 1553 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the SC judgment on 'bulldozer justice' practice and a report on educational strategies of India & China.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.