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The Karnataka government has launched an innovative online platform for school teachers to make education more accessible and inclusive. Unveiled by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, this platform is set to benefit 1.5 lakh government schoolteachers and 50 lakh students across the state.

On September 5, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers' Awards on 82 outstanding educators. These dedicated teachers have made significant contributions to the field of education, implementing innovative initiatives that have positively impacted their students and communities.

A shocking allegation has rocked the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, with a former professor claiming that the institution is shielding employees with bogus degrees. Dr. Rajeev Kumar, who taught at IIT Guwahati for 20 years, has blown the whistle on the scandal, alleging that employees holding fake or forged degrees are being protected by the institution.

A massive uproar has erupted in Kerala over the flawed Public Service Commission (PSC) exam question paper for Higher Secondary Malayalam teachers. Over 1 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam were shocked to find errors, outdated syllabi, and irrelevant questions, sparking widespread protests.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell and the Higher and Technical Education Department have issued a stern warning to colleges in Pune, emphasising the need for institutional and management admissions to be carried out strictly as per rules. The directive comes ahead of the 2024-25 academic year admission process.

As the new academic year commences, colleges and universities across the United States grapple with the far-reaching consequences of recent affirmative action rulings. These decisions have led to a noticeable decrease in diversity among freshman classes, prompting institutions to reassess their admissions policies and procedures.