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Starting August 15, 2024, Haryana schools will replace the customary “Good Morning” with “Jai Hind” as the daily greeting between students and teachers. This initiative, announced by the Haryana Directorate of School Education, aims to deepen students' sense of nationalism and patriotism.

The State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT) in Lucknow has released the initial merit list for UP ITI 2024, which covers diploma courses. Applicants who have applied for the SCVTUP ITI admission session for August 2024 can review the merit list in PDF format.

Odisha is set to establish India’s first university dedicated to blind students, offering a range of educational and technical programs. With over 50 lakh blind individuals nationwide, including more than 5.21 lakh in Odisha alone and about 2 lakh youths among them, this initiative aims to address their educational needs.

The Indian defence forces have been making commendable progress in increasing the representation of women in their ranks, yet the road to gender parity remains long and challenging. While including women in various roles within the Army, Navy, and Air Force marks a significant step forward, the overall numbers still reflect a gender imbalance that needs addressing.

In a bold and progressive step towards curbing child marriages and promoting girls' education, the Assam government has announced a new financial assistance scheme targeting female students across the state. As per Indian Express reports, this initiative is designed to encourage girls to pursue higher education and achieve economic independence, thereby reducing the incidence of child marriages in Assam.

The Gujarat government has launched an investigation into Bhavna Patel, a government schoolteacher from Panchha village in Banaskantha district, who is alleged to have remained on the payroll despite residing in the US and being absent from duty for nearly eight years.