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In a heartfelt tribute to Tamil Nadu's history of social reform, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister, credited women's education progress to the state's visionary leader Periyar E.V. Ramasamy.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has voiced strong support for government school education, emphasising its role in shaping future leaders. According to Mann, students from government schools have the potential to become outstanding leaders because they encounter a wide range of experiences and real-world challenges that shape their character and resilience.
Driven by emerging trends and opportunities, growing appeal of international education continues to draw Indian students in large numbers, with a remarkable 35% increase in study abroad enrollments in 2023 compared to the previous year. As the 2024-25 academic year begins, experts anticipate this trend will persist, fueled by India’s expanding middle class and rising demand for high-quality education.
Belarusian authorities have intensified their crackdown on teachers, accusing them of ties to extremist groups, according to a report by the Human Rights Center "Viasna." Since 2020, at least 140 educators have been arrested, dismissed, or fined, sparking an international outcry.
Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall and the overflowing Ganga River has forced the closure of 76 schools across Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh, leaving several districts battling the deluge. The rising water levels have inundated vast areas, displacing thousands and leading to ongoing rescue operations.
Himachal Pradesh is taking a big step to improve its education system by recalling teachers and officers who are working in other states. Education Minister Rohit Thakur recently announced that these educators will return to help boost the quality of education within the state. This decision is part of a larger plan aimed at improving schools and providing better opportunities for students.
On September 20, Kolkata will be the epicentre of a major protest rally, uniting various groups to demand justice for the horrific rape and murder that took place at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. The demonstration will feature a relay torch march, beginning at 4 pm from Hiland Park and stretching 42 kilometres to Shyambazar.