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In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, Indian President Droupadi Murmu has called for deeper educational ties with New Zealand. This statement, reported by RNZ, boosts the already strong relationship between the two countries.
A Class 9 student from southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh has been detained for allegedly stealing gold from his mother to buy an iPhone for his girlfriend.
Approximately 30 teachers suspended from their duties have been reinstated in a significant development. According to Kalimpong online news reports, this decision follows a comprehensive investigation and review of their cases, resulting in their clearance from all charges.
The central government has called on four states—Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Kerala—to enforce the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which mandates that private unaided schools reserve 25% of their seats for children from disadvantaged and economically weaker sections.
Delhi University has announced that guest faculty appointments will now be restricted to cases of leave vacancies. This decision ensures a more structured and accountable process for hiring guest faculty.
Chevening, the UK government’s prestigious scholarship program, has officially opened its application process for the 2025/26 academic year. Aspiring scholars have until November 5, 2024, to submit their applications for this highly competitive opportunity.
Despite growing concerns from stakeholders, the University Grants Commission (UGC) panel has not taken action against institutions admitting students beyond their approved capacity under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This inaction has led to many issues, including strained resources and compromised quality of education due to an imbalanced student-teacher ratio.