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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is today a recognised global public health threat and a ‘silent pandemic’. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), India, has been advocating a global AMR response that aligns with the challenges faced by countries of the Global South and offers executable solutions. Our work and point of view can be seen here.

As the Union Budget 2024 approaches, the anticipation in the education sector is palpable. Stakeholders across the spectrum are hopeful for substantial announcements shaping the future of learning in India.

The Rajasthan government has uncovered a massive fake degree scam linked to OPJS University in Churu. Since 2013, the university has allegedly issued over 43,000 fake and backdated degrees, affecting job aspirants across 19 states and neighbouring Nepal.

In a decisive move, a government school teacher in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been suspended for gross dereliction of duty. Priyam Goel, an assistant teacher, was found spending over five hours on his mobile phone during school hours, engaging in games, calls, and social media, which has sparked outrage among parents and education officials.

Telangana has been transformed into part-time schools, educating over 2,500 children in 50 mosques. This unique program, launched by The Quran Foundation (TQF) in 2021, aims to enhance the education of children from low-income families, offering classes in mathematics, science, English, and Telugu.

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) delegation met with Governor Nallu Indrasena Reddy to address pressing issues in Tripura's education sector. The student union presented an eight-point charter of demands to improve the quality and accessibility of education across the state.