Should ministers have domain expertise? Gen Z protests revive an old debateThe recent wave of protests from Gen Z has sparked significant government actions, leading to both transfers and resignations among officia...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
‘Dialogue, not batons’: CM Hemant Soren promises justice, transparency to Jharkhand exam protestersJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has assured students protesting exam irregularities of government dialogue. He stressed that dialogue...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
India’s education spending share drops below UNESCO’s 15% standardIndia's education funding remains below UNESCO's public expenditure benchmark. Lower secondary completion rates lag significantly behind th...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
"Gen Z was provoked by the way you handled Education Ministry": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan's remarksShiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday hit back at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks regarding Gen Z students protesting over N...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Student loans, GoI reading this rightIn a groundbreaking move, the government is set to double education loan disbursals across the country, enabling greater access to higher e...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
The rankings debate misses India's real higher education challengeUniversity rankings spark debate over their fairness and relevance globally and in India. Indian institutions show strength in research imp...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
'Huge question mark over judiciary': CJP's Dipke on SC nod to FIRs against protestersAbhijeet Dipke questioned the judiciary's role in safeguarding democracy. He alleged that agencies are used to destabilize opposition parti...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
NEET UG counselling 2026: Centre introduces one-time physical reportingNEET-UG counselling now permits candidates to physically report once for seat upgrades. The process includes online document verification, ...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
'Rot in India's education system deep; Pradhan's resignation only beginning': CongressIndia's education system, according to the Congress party, is riddled with deep-rooted challenges. They assert that the resignation of the ...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Course correction: Govt readies plan to double education loan disbursalsThe government plans a nationwide push to expand education lending significantly. Faster approvals and campus outreach will improve student...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
'No shots fired, only tear gas used,' says Jitendra Singh in Lok SabhaUnion Minister Jitendra Singh clarified no shots were fired during a recent incident. He stated tear gas was used, and the question of issu...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation superficial, RSS runs India's education ministry: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi stated Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was superficial as the RSS controls the education ministry. He claimed RSS influences ...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan receives welcome in Odisha after stepping down as education minister over NEET rowSenior leader Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm welcome in Odisha after his resignation. He stepped down as Union education minister takin...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Education Ministry’s 2025 notes to states flagged learning-jobs gapsThe Education Ministry's latest data highlights deep structural challenges in India's education and employment landscape, with nearly three...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Meet India's new education minister Pralhad Joshi: Who is he, which Cabinet ministries does he hold, and what are his educational qualifications?New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education follow...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Accept responsibility with humility: Pralhad Joshi on appointment as education ministerPralhad Joshi accepted the new Education Minister role with humility. He takes over from Dharmendra Pradhan who resigned Saturday. Pradhan ...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Pralhad Joshi gets Education Ministry after Pradhan quits amid 36-day protestPralhad Joshi received additional charge of the Education Ministry on Saturday. This change followed Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST