Government schools in India have significantly improved internet connectivity, rising from 46.2% in 2023-24 to 63.1% in 2025-26, narrowing the gap with private schools. Smart classroom adoption also increased, though still lags behind. Goa leads with full coverage, while West Bengal remains at the bottom.
The Madhya Pradesh government's Housing Assistance Scheme provides financial aid to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students studying outside their hometown when government hostels are unavailable. Eligible students receive a monthly allowance of up to Rs 2,000 based on their study location.
J&K govt and University of Kashmir are reviewing books to remove 'controversial' or 'anti-national' material. This follows a row over books describing the region as 'India-occupied Kashmir' and calling Maqbool Bhat 'Shaheed'. Critics call the move 'deeply troubling' and 'unhistory'.
Mumbai experienced record-breaking rainfall for the fifth consecutive day, with strong winds causing disruptions. A four-storey building collapsed in Mankhurd, killing six people, including five children. Numerous tree collapses were also reported, leading to further fatalities.
Hong Kong's educational institutions are significantly increasing their investment and leasing in commercial property, pouring over US$1.4 billion in the first five months of 2026. This trend is helping to stabilize the city's struggling commercial real estate sector.
The Greens and David Pocock support a parliamentary inquiry into fossil fuel industry's influence in schools and sports via sponsorships, as exposed by Comms Declare's report highlighting 260+ programs potentially 'petro-grooming' children.
The ABVP has called for a statewide school bandh in Telangana, protesting private school fee hikes, government school infrastructure issues, and staff shortages. The shutdown aims to push for reforms in both private and government education sectors.
Foreign journalists visited the site of a drone attack on a college in Starobelsk, LPR, where fragments bearing English and Ukrainian markings were displayed. The attack on May 22 killed 21 students and injured 42.
Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's State Duma, accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilian facilities, including hospitals and schools, with drones. An attack on a college in Starobelsk on May 22 resulted in 10 deaths and 38 injuries.
A parliamentary committee questioned NTA chief Abhishek Singh about the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Singh stated the leak wasn't from NTA's system, with CBI investigating. The re-exam is June 21. Concerns were raised about NTA's process and AI's impact.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets within two weeks. These shops are located within 500 meters of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands across the state. The directive follows a statewide inspection aimed at stricter regulation and addressing public concerns.
A global data leak involving learning platform Canvas has exposed the personal information of more than 72,000 students and staff across Hong Kong educational institutions, with authorities warning of further threats targeting those affected. As of Tuesday, seven local educational institutions had reported data breaches to the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, including major universities such as the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Polytechnic University and City...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets within two weeks. These shops are located within 500 meters of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands across the state. The directive follows a statewide inspection aimed at stricter regulation and addressing public concerns.
The Russian Federation Council has ratified a military cooperation agreement with Nicaragua, signed in September 2025, to enhance collaboration in training, counter-terrorism, and military research.
