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Berasia (Madhya Pradesh): The government has given the English medium status to some primary and middle schools in Berasia, but it forgets to send the required books, sources said. As a result, the books are not available to the students, though the academic session for 2025-26 has begun from April. The government has given English medium status to some schools on the pattern of some private institutions. The purpose is to include the students who could not take admission to private schools under the right to education. The government provides the books, but the students are not getting the English books. When the issue was raised before the block resource coordinator Balendra Singh, he said he had written to the education department. But the books were not received for some reason, he said, adding that letters will be sent to the department again. On the other hand, headmaster of Sarojini Naidu PM Shri Girls School, RC Goyal, said he had tried to find the reasons for not receiving the books. The person in charge of books in the BRC office said the demand had been sent from the Berasia block, but it did not reach the state education centre, according to the person concerned. Goyal further said when he had discussed the issue with the Textbook Corporation for buying books, they said they did not receive any demand for English medium books from the Berasia block.
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Medak: Telangana State BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Friday appealed to the people to give the committed party an opportunity to meet the aspirations of the poor and downtrodden. Addressing a large gathering of party workers in Medak, the BJP chief remarked that citizens have experienced the rule of the BRS and the Congress party and have had bitter experiences with the deceitful practices of both. He urged people to support the BJP wholeheartedly in the upcoming local body elections as a way to teach the ruling Congress party a lesson for its unfulfilled promises. Rao emphasized that t ...Read More >
Kochi (AsiaNews) - The controversy began after St. Rita's Public School in Palluruthy, run by the Latin Catholic Church, refused to allow a student to wear the hijab. In the days that followed, referring to Muslim organisations, an editorial in the Catholic daily Deepika said: 'Those who asked for prayer rooms in Christian schools have now come forward to claim the right to wear the hijab.' This has led to harsh criticism, a sign of the interreligious tension that the affair is causing in Kerala. The student at the centre of the hijab controversy in Kerala has finally decided to leave school. ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu has launched a pilot programme in government schools to teach students AI, coding, and digital tools, aiming to bridge the tech divide and prepare youth for a digital future. Chennai: Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital tools is no longer confined to private schools. In a significant step towards bridging the technological divide, the Tamil Nadu government has rolled out a pilot programme this academic year to train government school students in AI applicat ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Aug 22 (PTI) The principal of an Ahmedabad-based private school, where a Class 10 student was stabbed to death allegedly by a fellow pupil, has been booked for not informing police or education authorities about the incident, said an official of crime branch on Friday. In a related development, the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) has sent the accused teen, also a Class 10 student, to an observation home upon his production by the crime branch, which is investigating the case, said Assistant Commissioner of Police (crime branch) Bharat Patel. The stabbing incident occurred over some i ...Read More >
A similar trend has been observed across Maharashtra - a total of 2,89,591 applications have been received this year, which is around 15,000 less than last year's 3,05,151. Incidentally, the decline has come despite an increase in the number of schools and available seats this year. In the 2026-27 academic year, 8,701 schools are offering 1,14,826 seats, compared to 8,086 schools with 1,09,102 seats last year. The reason for the decline, said Mukund Kirdat, RTE activist, is linked to changes in ...Read More >
Gujarat RTE admissions 2026: Online applications for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Gujarat commenced on April 4, 2026, opening access to Class 1 seats in private schools for children from economically weaker and middle-income families. The application window will remain open until April 17, with submissions accepted until midnight on the final day.In the current year, the number of seats in private schools comes to above 84,000 against 94,000 in the previous year. As per the RTE rule, 25% seats will be reserved for weaker sections of society in all private schools, based ...Read More >
New Delhi: A child's right to education does not encompass the right to select a particular school for it, the Delhi High Court has held. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the Right to Education (RTE) Act was a beneficial legislation, enacted to achieve the objectives of social inclusion and ensuring that schools become a common space which was not differentiated by barriers of caste, ethnic group or caste lines. "However, such a right to education cannot be translated into right to select a particular school," the court ruled on March 25. The court's verdic ...Read More >
Maharashtra RTE Lottery Result 2026 Released: The results have been made available in PDF format on the official website, student.maharashtra.gov.in. The School Education and Sports Department of the Government of Maharashtra has announced the Maharashtra RTE Lottery Result 2026 for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Candidates who applied for seats under the 25% reservation quota can now view the Maharashtra RTE Merit List 2026 online. The results have been made available in PDF format on the official website, student.maharashtra.gov.in. This announcement is a crucial milest ...Read More >
RTE Maharashtra result 2026: The RTE result 2026 Maharashtra has been officially released by the School Education and Sports Department. Parents and guardians who applied under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, can now check their child's selection status on the official website student.maharashtra.gov.in. The lottery result determines admission to 25% reserved seats in private unaided schools for children belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups. Applicants must log in using their credentials to view the allotment details and proceed with the admission p ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Are growing financial concerns pushing the education sector in the state into chaos? The situation indicates that the State government is facing scrutiny from the State High Court for failing to implement the 25 per cent reservation for underprivileged students in private schools, as mandated by Section 121 (C) of the Right to Education Act 2009. Meanwhile, private school management has expressed their inability to bear the financial burden that comes with implementing this scheme. In an interview with The Hans India, Yadagiri Sheshagiri Rao, honorary president of the Telangana Rec ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth title. From Dressing Room To Field of Play, Check Raw Emotions As Team India Beat Pakistan To Compl ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: Private English medium schools in Steel City will now have to display details of the members of the school fees determination committee at prominent locations on the premises so that parents can contact them for information pertaining to admission, academics or lodge complaints, if any, officials said.East Singhbhum deputy commissioner Karan Satyarthi has directed authorities to undertake surprise inspection of schools to ensure compliance."In the fee book, schools must mention the specific heads for which fees are being demanded, such as tuition and development fees. This provides ...Read More >
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Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital tools is no longer confined to private schools. In a significant step towards bridging the technological divide, the Tamil Nadu government has rolled out a pilot programme this academic year to train government school students in AI applications, coding, and interactive online tools. The initiative, titled Tamil Nadu Schools Programme for AI, Robotics and Knowledge of Online Tools (TN SPARK), is currently being implemented for Classes 6 to 9. It aims to create a tech-savvy generation that can keep pace with emerging trends irres ...Read More >
Panipat, Sep 29 (PTI) A Class 2 student was hung upside down from a window and beaten up at a private school here allegedly by a bus driver at the behest of the school principal, police said on Monday. The two were nabbed after a video of the incident made rounds on social media. According to the police, the boy was subjected to corporal punishment for not doing his homework. The school principal had called the bus driver to scold the child. The driver took the boy to a room in the school and tied him upside down with a window and slapped him, they said, adding that the accused also recorde ...Read More >
Kochi/T'puram: St Rita's Public School, Palluruthy, on Wednesday rejected the report submitted by the deputy director of education (DDE) Ernakulam which found "serious lapses" by the school in allegedly denying an eighth-standard student entry to class because of wearing a hijab.The school, which opened after remaining closed for two days, termed the report "false and misleading" and said it had sufficient evidence to prove its position. Education minister V Sivankutty, who had directed the schoo ...Read More >
RTE Admission 2026: 1,465 seats have been offered in the 73 RTE schools of Mumbai. The School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra, has published the result for Maharashtra Right to Education (RTE) lottery 2026. Parents and guardians can access the lottery results from the Maharashtra Education Portal at student.maharashtra.gov.in. The RTE lottery ensures access to education for children from economically weaker sections (EWS) or disadvantaged groups, securing free, 25 per ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 19 (PTI) The Bihar government on Saturday said that more than 12,000 new polling stations have been created in the state as per the recommendation of the Election Commission, as part of special intensive revision (SIR). According to a release issued by the election department, the total number of polling stations has risen to 90,712 from 77,895, after the establishment of 12,817 new ones. Of these, 12,479 polling stations have been set up "at the same building or premises housing the existing ones", while the remaining ones are "in the vicinity". A "district-wise list" of the new ...Read More >
Chandigarh: It has been three months since the beginning of the new school session and summer break is also over. However, Class V and Class VIII students in government schools across Chandigarh are still waiting for several updated NCERT textbooks. Despite repeated assurances and advance payments by the education department, the books are yet to arrive in many schools, forcing teachers and students to rely on stopgap arrangements.This delay is not new to the city's school system. In March-April 2024, parents and students in Chandigarh struggled to find NCERT books for Classes III and VI. Ther ...Read More >
Kakinada: The Andhra Pradesh social welfare residential girls high school and junior college is competing with corporate colleges in providing best education in advanced technology methods. Its students, along with their studies, are also engaged in cleaning the surroundings, thereby bagging the Swachch state award. The school provides education to girls from Class V to X and Intermediate with full-fledged teaching faculty and good discipline. All the students hail from rural backgrounds and from poorer sections but are now competing with the corporate schools in English medium. The school ...Read More >
Gurgaon: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is preparing to introduce significantly revised textbooks for Classes IX and XI, starting from the current academic session."Class IX textbooks are ready and are currently in the process of being printed. They will be released by April 10-15 at the latest," said an NCERT official. Students entering Classes IX and XI this April will be the first to study under the updated framework, while those in Classes X and XII will continue with the existing syllabus for one more year before transitioning in the next session.Education e ...Read More >
UP RTE Admission 2025-26: The Basic Education Department of Uttar Pradesh has started the UP RTE admission 2025-26 online registration procedure for the academic year 2025-26. This initiative under the Right to Education (RTE) Act provides access to children from disadvantaged and economically weaker sections who seek admission to pre-primary classes in private schools. Parents who wish to enroll their kids on pre-primary classes can do so through the official website, rte25.updsc.gov.in. Parents applying for pre-primary admission through UP RTE 2024, are required to submit their application ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Atishi, senior AAP leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, has written a letter to Education Minister Ashish Sood demanding immediate action to start admissions in three fully constructed Delhi Government schools located in Sector 27 Rohini, Sunder Nagri, and Kirari. Despite being completed between November 2024 and January 2025, the buildings remain locked and non-functional as the new academic session has already begun. Sharing a couple of photos of the newly constructed school buildings, senior AAP leader and former Deputy CM Manish Si ...Read More >
TIRUCHY: A government school in Tiruchy, which once counted its students on its fingers, has successfully increased strength from 20 to 300 students in the past four years. The Municipal Primary School in Puthur was rewarded with three Tamil Nadu state education awards on Sunday for its remarkable turnaround and academic innovation. P Amsavalli, headmistress of the school, was honoured with the Arignar Anna Award for school leadership (Rs 10 lakh), the Professor Anbazhagan Award for overall school performance, and the 100-Day Reading Challenge Award for ensuring 100% reading proficiency among ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in BH block Janta flats of Shalimar Bagh will benefit from the scheme, which will also improve the aes ...Read More >
Bengaluru: As many as 375 private schools in Karnataka migrated from state syllabus to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) between 2022 and 2024.According to data provided by the state govt in the legislative assembly, 62 schools converted to CBSE in 2022. The number increased drastically to 169 in 2023 and dropped marginally to 144 in 2024."We see an increasing preference for central boards among private schools. Infrastructure norms for central boards are much more realistic, while those of state board are very rigid," said D Shashi Kumar, secretary, Associated Managements of Primary ...Read More >
MP RTE Lottery Result 2026: Reporting begins from April 3. (Representative Image) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Madhya Pradesh RTE Lottery Result 2026 was released on April 2 at rteportal.mp.gov.in * Parents can check results and download allotment letters online from the RTE portal * The application window for MP RTE Admission 2026-27 was from March 13 to March 28, 2026 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode MP RTE Lottery Result 202 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Atishi, senior AAP leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, has written a letter to Education Minister Ashish Sood demanding immediate action to start admissions in three fully constructed Delhi Government schools located in Sector 27 Rohini, Sunder Nagri, and Kirari. Despite being completed between November 2024 and January 2025, the buildings remain locked and non-functional as the new academic session has already begun. Also Read | Kodaikanal Shocker: Doctor in Debt Administers IV Fluids To Himself in Car, Dies; Expresses Apology to Lov ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Online registration for admissions under the Right to Education Act for the 2026-27 academic year will begin on Saturday and continue until April 17, opening Class 1 admission opportunities for economically weaker and middle-class families.More than 84,000 seats will be available in private schools across the state this year, down from around 94,000 seats offered last year. Under RTE norms, 25% of seats in private schools are reserved for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, based on the total admissions granted in the previous year. Officials from the Directorate of Primary Edu ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to a proposal for setting up 18,996 smart boards in govt school classrooms. Announcing the decision, education minister Ashish Sood said another proposal to install 2,466 smart boards in 75 'CM Shri Schools' was already at the tendering stage, while 18,996 boards would be set up in phases during the five-year term of govt."The work to install 18,996 smart blackboards will be carried out in five phases. A teachers' training module to teach using the blackboards has also been passed in the meeting," Sood said. He added that the cabinet, chaire ...Read More >