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Shreya Bhardwaj Receives One-Year Extension as Deputy Secretary in India’s Higher Education Department

New Delhi, India |: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a one-year extension of the central deputation tenure of Shreya Bhardwaj, a 2012-batch Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) officer, allowing her to continue serving as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Higher Education until December 25, 2027, or until further orders, whichever … Read more

Ground Report: Children Forced to Study Under a Tree as School Building Crisis Exposes Gaps in Rural Education in Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh |: While governments across India continue to promote initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education, a troubling situation has emerged from Ghutku village in Takhatpur Assembly Constituency of Bilaspur district, where students at a Government Primary School have been forced to attend classes under a tree due to the absence of a … Read more

BYJU’S Lenders Seek 30% Stake in Aakash in Bid to End Legal Disputes: Report

BENGALURU, India — BYJU’S, once India’s most valuable edtech startup, is reportedly engaged in settlement negotiations with its US-based lenders, who are seeking a 30% ownership stake in Aakash Educational Services in exchange for dropping all legal cases against the bankrupt company and its founder, Byju Raveendran, according to a Reuters report. The proposed settlement … Read more

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Results Announced: 13,343 Candidates Advance to Mains for 1,016 Civil Services Vacancies

New Delhi, India — The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the results of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE) 2026, marking a major milestone for thousands of aspiring civil servants across India. According to the commission, 13,343 candidates have successfully qualified for the next stage—the prestigious Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. The … Read more

CBSE Moves Answer-Sheet Data to Its Own Servers, Retains COEMPT Eduteck Amid OSM Controversy

New Delhi  — The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a significant change in the management of its examination data, deciding to transfer all answer-sheet records and related digital data from the servers of COEMPT Eduteck Pvt. Ltd. to CBSE-controlled servers. The move comes after weeks of debate and concerns surrounding the implementation … Read more

Supreme Court Pulls Up Chhattisgarh Government Over Delay in Hiring Special Educators, Orders Recruitment Process to Be Completed Within Two Months

New Delhi/Raipur, May 23, 2026:In a significant development aimed at strengthening inclusive education for children with disabilities, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Chhattisgarh government to expedite the recruitment of special educators and complete the process within two months. The directions were issued in the matter titled Rajneesh Kumar Pandey & Others vs … Read more

Kota Coaching Pays Off as Two Students Score Perfect 100 Percentile in JEE Main 2026

Kota, Rajasthan: Two students who prepared in Kota have achieved a rare milestone in India’s highly competitive engineering entrance exam, the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026, by scoring a perfect 300 out of 300 marks, securing 100 percentile. The top scorers, Kabir Chillar and Arnav Gautam, credit their success to disciplined preparation, strong … Read more

RTE Reimbursement Stalled for 13 Years: Private Schools Issue Ultimatum to Chhattisgarh Government Despite High Court Order

Raipur : The Chhattisgarh government is facing mounting pressure over its prolonged delay in reimbursing private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, with school managements warning of a statewide non-cooperation movement if an immediate decision is not taken. The Chhattisgarh Private School Management Association has submitted a final memorandum to the State Education … Read more

SRM Law School Launches Master of Public Policy Programme

Chennai SRM School of Law, part of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), has officially launched a new Master of Public Policy (MPP) programme aimed at training future leaders in governance, public administration and policy research. The formal inauguration took place on 8 January 2026 at the Law School’s Seminar Hall in the … Read more

Delhi Private Schools Suffer Setback as High Court Refuses to Stay Government Order on Fee Regulation

New Delhi | Education Desk Private schools in the national capital have received a major setback from the Delhi High Court, which has refused to stay the Delhi government’s order aimed at regulating school fees. The issue, which has sparked intense debate among parents, school managements, and authorities, has now reached the judiciary. A division … Read more

Mungeli District Once Again Makes the State Proud, Shines in Police Constable Recruitment

Mungeli district has once again made the entire state of Chhattisgarh proud by delivering outstanding results in the recently concluded Police Constable Recruitment Examination. Talented student Vikram Thakur from Mungeli secured Rank 1 across the entire state, bringing great honor to the district. At the same time, Mayank Singh Thakur achieved the first rank within … Read more

Delhi High Court Questions Fairness of CCI Proceedings in Case Involving Major Logistics Firms

New Delhi — The Delhi High Court on Tuesday raised serious concerns over the fairness and procedural conduct of proceedings before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) while hearing a writ petition filed by the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) in a case involving major logistics and courier companies. A Division Bench headed by the … Read more

Life Lessons From a Bestseller: How a Japanese Children’s Book Turns Mistakes Into Moments of Growth

In a year dominated by fantasy epics and literary mysteries, Japan’s bestselling book of 2025 tells a surprisingly simple story — children making everyday mistakes. Dai Pinchi Zukan 3 (“The Big Pinch Encyclopedia 3”), the latest installment in Noritake Suzuki’s popular illustrated series, has captured the nation’s imagination by celebrating childhood mishaps rather than heroic … Read more

Raipur: Education Minister Gajendra Yadav listens to the 128th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at his Nava Raipur residence

Raipur, Chhattisgarh Education Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popular monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ (128th episode) today at his residence in Nava Raipur, along with senior citizens and community leaders. Calling the episode highly inspirational, he said the Prime Minister’s message instills motivation in every citizen. Innovations and achievements … Read more

Raipur: Education Department Holds the Key to Building a Golden Future for Children — Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai stated that “the responsibility of shaping a golden future for children lies primarily with the Education Department.” He was addressing a high-level review meeting at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan on the strategic roadmap of the Chhattisgarh Anjor Vision 2047 for the education sector. The meeting included an in-depth discussion … Read more

Education Ministry charts roadmap for AI & computational thinking in schools from 2026–27

In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Education stated that the department is supporting institutions such as CBSE, NCERT, KVS, and NVS, along with states and union territories, in designing the course through a consultative process. In a bid to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) as core components of future-ready education, … Read more

11 lakh plus students take National Scholarship Exam ANTHE 2025

The ANTHE 2025 received tremendous support and appreciation from the school community and parents in the state, with more than 50,000 students participating in the exam from West Bengal. akash Educational Services Ltd. (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services for aspiring doctors and IITians, with more than 415 centres across the country, conducted … Read more

CG BREAKING | Chhattisgarh High Court Questions Unrecognized Schools, Warns State Government to Frame New Policy Soon

Bilaspur:  The Chhattisgarh High Court has raised serious concerns over the functioning of unrecognized pre-primary and nursery schools across the state. During a hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) related to the recognition of such schools, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal questioned the state government’s decision … Read more

Dedication, Discipline, and Time Management Are the Keys to Success: Governor Ramen Deka

Bilaspur | October 17, 2025 Governor Ramen Deka attended the second convocation ceremony of Dr. C.V. Raman University in Kota, where he awarded PhD degrees to 195 scholars and Gold Medals to 189 students for their academic excellence. On this occasion, he also unveiled the convocation souvenir and other university publications. In his inspirational address, … Read more

Guv approves Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill 2025, now affiliation with Board a must for Madrasas

The Madrasa Board in Uttarakhand is set to become history as Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025. The Madrasa Board in Uttarakhand is set to become history as Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025. With the implementation of this … Read more

Convocation at NDC: Officers of 64th course receive Executive MBA in Leadership and Public Policy

A convocation ceremony to award Executive MBA degree in ‘Strategic Leadership & Public Policy’ under the aegis of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) was held at National Defence College, here on Saturday. Aconvocation ceremony to award Executive MBA degree in ‘Strategic Leadership & Public Policy’ under the aegis of Indian Institute of Technology … Read more

UPI in schools: Education Ministry pushes for secure, transparent digital fee payments nationwide

In a major move, the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, has emphasized encouraging the adoption of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across all States and Union Territories (UTs). In a major move, the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, has emphasized encouraging the adoption of the Unified Payments … Read more