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Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona has announced plans to merge government schools with low enrollment to revitalise the state's public education system. This initiative aims to optimise resources, address teacher shortages, and improve the overall quality of education across the state.
The Karnataka Consumer Court has made headlines by imposing penalties on a Dharwad-based institute for failing to deliver promised distance education services to teachers.
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition highlighting the issue of teacher absenteeism, a problem the court deems detrimental to primary education in the country. Justice Ajay Bhanot, presiding over the case, stated that absenteeism must be strictly curbed by the competent authorities, emphasizing its severe implications for educational standards.
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a sharp rebuke to the Karnataka government for conducting board exams across Classes 8, 9, and 10, placing a stay on the declaration of half-yearly exam results until further notice. A bench comprising Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma questioned the state's approach to education, calling it burdensome for students.
A group of 35 Kashmiri students at Mewar University in Rajasthan has been suspended indefinitely for allegedly causing a "nuisance" while seeking accountability from the university administration regarding the legitimacy of their BSc Nursing course.
The University of Mumbai’s Centre for Distance and Online Education has announced changes to its exam schedule for the 2024 online and distance learning programs, citing the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Despite India's overall declining unemployment trend in 2023-24, its religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians, are facing a troubling rise in unemployment. Recent data highlights the stark contrast between the national employment progress and the struggles of these communities, indicating growing economic disparities that require urgent attention.