Indian engineering colleges, including IITs and BITS Pilani, are experiencing a significant rise in applications for electronics and core engineering courses. This surge is driven by new processor architectures, government semiconductor initiatives, and the convergence of AI/ML with hardware, leading to strong placements in interdisciplinary roles.
A CalMatters investigation found widespread failures by California's public colleges and universities to comply with a 2021 law requiring public oversight and transparency over military-grade equipment, including AR-15-style rifles and stun grenades, used by campus police.
Mumbai schools, colleges, and offices are expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 8, as authorities have downgraded the weather alert to Yellow. While heavy rains caused disruptions, no official holiday has been declared. Residents are advised to await official notifications.
Mumbai and Maharashtra are experiencing severe disruptions due to heavy rainfall and strong winds for the third consecutive day. Palghar district is the worst-hit, with widespread waterlogging, stranded trains, and landslides. Schools and colleges have been declared holidays, and essential services are impacted.
Despite heavy monsoon rains and an alert for Pune, schools and colleges in the city will remain open on Tuesday, July 7. The district administration confirmed normal operations, unlike Mumbai which announced closures. Residents are advised to monitor weather advisories.
Bad Girl Books, the UK's first dedicated romantasy bookshop, has opened in Oxford, drawing large queues of predominantly female fans. The genre, blending fantasy and romance, has seen massive commercial success, driven by online communities and authors like Sarah J Maas, despite facing stigma.
Mumbai and surrounding districts are under an IMD Red Alert for intense rainfall, leading to the closure of schools and colleges on July 7, with potential extensions. Heavy rains have caused building collapses, tree falls, and significant transport disruptions, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay indoors.
Mumbai schools and colleges closed today following an orange alert for heavy rainfall from the India Meteorological Department. The holiday, aimed at student safety, also covers Thane and Palghar districts. Offices remain open, but residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel due to ongoing disruptions.
Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed the final 70 members of the new 210-seat People's Assembly, including 15 women and 13 former political prisoners. This move aims to address imbalances in representation following initial elections and paves the way for the parliament's first session next week.
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, is recognized as the world's most generous philanthropist, donating over $26 billion since 2012. Her trust-based approach focuses on speed and flexibility, with significant contributions to HBCUs and honoring Toni Morrison.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will commence the KCET 2026 counselling web option entry process on June 13. This crucial step allows candidates to select and rank their preferred colleges and courses for engineering, pharmacy, and other professional programs. The process follows the release of the KCET 2026 verification slip.
Mackenzie Scott has donated $26.4 billion in less than seven years, including $7.2 billion in 2025, making her one of the biggest individual donors globally. She was recognized on Forbes' Iconoclast 50 list for her significant contributions, particularly to HBCUs.
16 US colleges now exceed $100,000 in annual attendance costs. While sticker prices rise, many institutions offer significant discounts and financial aid, especially for high-sticker-price schools.
France's Educfi strategy, launched in 2016 to improve financial literacy, will be extended to all middle schools by 2026 and other high schools by 2027. The "passeport Educfi" program, already implemented for 845,000 middle schoolers and 99,600 high schoolers, aims to educate youth on budgeting, savings, and financial risks.
The Ryazan region plans to renovate 20 educational institutions this year, including 10 schools, 6 kindergartens, and 4 colleges. Governor Pavel Malkov stated that the renovations are funded by national projects and will include repairs to buildings, facades, engineering systems, and the purchase of new equipment and furniture.
Chosun University has received final approval from the Ministry of Education to integrate with Chosun Nursing University. The new integrated nursing college, with an enrollment capacity of 232 students, will be the third largest in the nation and the largest in the Honam region. This integration aims to address the growing demand for healthcare and care services due to an aging population and to expand the regional health industry.
The UK government plans to introduce social media restrictions for under-16s by the end of the year, with options including a potential ban being considered. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed action will be taken following a public consultation.
Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is considering allowing technical colleges (Kosen) to establish non-industrial departments, including agriculture and content-related fields like manga and anime, to foster diverse specialized human resources.
Australia's charities regulator suspended Dr Sharmila Chandran, president-elect of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), until September 20. The suspension stems from alleged contravention of a SafeWork NSW directive not to contact RACP staff, posing risks to their psychological health.
Instructure, the maker of Canvas software, has paid hackers to not publish stolen data after a cyber-attack affected 9,000 institutions in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK
Across the country, schools and colleges postpone year-end tests.
India’s higher education expansion looks impressive on paper: more students, more colleges, more seats. But behind the growth story sits a stubborn faculty shortage that exposes a deeper fault line. Recruitment delays, state-level bottlenecks, contractual hiring and weak academic infrastructure are leaving classrooms overcrowded and teachers stretched, raising a sharper question: Is access expanding faster than education itself?
The prime minister said universities will be held to account on tackling antisemitismIn his speech Keir Starmer also said that, if arts organisations platform antisemitism, the Arts Council “must act using its powers to suspend, withdraw and clawback funding”.And he announced a review into whether this is happening properly. He went on:And today we’re mandating an independent audit of how allegations are handled. This will be a hard-edged review of where systems are failing and where they need to be strengthened.We will not and cannot accept complacency, delays or weak enforcement.We’re rolling out antisemitism training for staff and in our schools, colleges and universities. We’re investing £7m to tackle antisemitism while making sure Holocaust education is taught in all schools.And today, we’re going further. Continue reading...
