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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicRight To Education Act

Topic: Right To Education Act

With ‘serious doubts’ over 2014 ruling, SC questions minority institutions’ ‘blanket exemption’ from RTE

Seeking the judgement's reconsideration, top court says reservation for children from disadvantaged backgrounds doesn't erode minority status of institutions protected under Article 30(1).

Denial of education to Rohingya kids ‘cheap politics,’ says lawyer arguing for their rights in SC

Lawyer Ashok Agarwal has moved SC challenging Delhi HC’s dismissal of PIL seeking directions to allow kids of Rohingya refugees to enroll in local schools near place of residence.

Centre amends RTE rules, allows states & UTs to end no-detention policy for classes 5 and 8

At least 16 states & two Union territories have decided to scrap no-detention policy established under Right to Education Act of 2009, while 16 others have opted to retain it.

EWS seats in pvt schools: Can’t use deadline to deny admission to shortlisted student, says Delhi HC

Court rules that children shortlisted via draw of lots would be entitled to admission as a right. Under RTE Act 2009, private schools are required to reserve 25% seats for weaker sections.

Madrasas violate students’ fundamental rights, impart inadequate education, NCPCR tells Allahabad HC

Apex child rights body has, through an impleadment application, sought to assist the court in matter regarding use of state funding for religious minority education.

‘EWS is still EWS’— a tale of 2 siblings in Delhi’s elite private schools, only one thrived

Mohd. Hanzala, 18, enjoyed studying at a posh Delhi school and hopes to start a salon business, but his sister Khulela feels burdened by EWS tag and ‘pressure’ that comes with it.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

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.