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DRC school year begins amid Ebola, strikes and conflict

Millions of students returned to school across the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, but the new term began amid an Ebola outbreak affecting six provinces, a teachers’ strike call and continuing conflict in the east. In AFC/M23-controlled territories, the movement organised the return to classrooms even as Kinshasa continued…

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School shooting needs answers

School shooting needs answers

As an investigation into the deadly shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School continues, the government has made school safety a national priority. The Education Ministry swiftly issued a wave of urgent measures, including mandatory screening for weapons and drugs at entry points.

Govt moves to make school safety a priority

Govt moves to make school safety a priority

The government is preparing to make school safety a national priority, with the Education Ministry due to submit six measures to the cabinet today following last week's shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School.

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"Gen Z was provoked by the way you handled Education Ministry": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday hit back at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks regarding Gen Z students protesting over NEET-UG paper leaks, rejecting claims that the youth were being misled and declaring that Gen Z was provoked by the management of the Education Ministry over repeated paper…

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Prahlad Joshi assumes charge as Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Prahlad Joshi formally took charge as Union Education Minister on Sunday. His appointment follows Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after NEET exam irregularities protests. Joshi, a six-time MP, will also continue his existing ministerial responsibilities. The Centre accepted protesters' demands, ending a 36-day long agitation. This transition brings a new leadership to…

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Accept responsibility with humility: Pralhad Joshi on appointment as education minister

Pralhad Joshi accepted the new Education Minister role with humility. He takes over from Dharmendra Pradhan who resigned Saturday. Pradhan stepped down following student protests over the NEET paper leak. Joshi will manage the Education Ministry alongside his Consumer Affairs duties. He pledged to perform to his best capacity under…

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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 following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan stepped down after weeks of nationwide protests over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak controversy. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) subsequently…

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Pralhad Joshi gets Education Ministry after Pradhan quits amid 36-day protest

Pralhad Joshi gets Education Ministry after Pradhan quits amid 36-day protest

Pralhad Joshi received additional charge of the Education Ministry on Saturday. This change followed Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after a protest. The President accepted Pradhan's resignation on Prime Minister Modi's advice. Joshi already holds portfolios for Consumer Affairs and New Energy. Pradhan cited preventing exploitation by anti-national forces for his decision.

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Karnataka: Youth Congress protests in Ballari, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET issues

Karnataka: Youth Congress protests in Ballari, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET issues

Hundreds of students and Youth Congress workers staged a protest at Royal Circle in Ballari on Monday, demanding the scrapping of NEET and the reinstatement of the state-level Common Entrance Test (CET) system for medical admissions. They also sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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Russian Schools to Teach Children Drone Skills Under Expanded Military Training Program

Russian Schools to Teach Children Drone Skills Under Expanded Military Training Program

Russia will increase military training in schools from September, with pupils learning drone operations and combat skills. The curriculum aims to enhance national defence education amid rising tensions.

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Modi Cabinet Reshuffle: 7 Young Faces Who May Enter

Modi Cabinet Reshuffle: 7 Young Faces Who May Enter

A major political shake-up may be just around the corner. With the Monsoon Session of Parliament approaching, speculation over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's next Cabinet reshuffle has reached a fever pitch. Every meeting, every political appointment, and every organisational change is now being viewed as a possible clue. While nothing…

Senator sounds alarm over school textbook shortage

Senator sounds alarm over school textbook shortage

Senator Premsak Piayura has raised concerns over a nationwide shortage of school textbooks, alleging irregularities in a 1.4-billion-baht printing project and prompting the Education Ministry to launch an investigation.

OSM portal was not 'thoroughly' tested for functionality and security threats before deployment: IIT panel member

OSM portal was not 'thoroughly' tested for functionality and security threats before deployment: IIT panel member

The IIT panel, constituted following the controversy surrounding the OSM portal, is expected to submit its report to the Education Ministry on its findings and recommendations in the coming days.

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Cockroach Janta Party Protest Dos and Don'ts: CJP lists what to do and what not to do during the planned event at Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janta Party Protest Dos and Don'ts: CJP lists what to do and what not to do during the planned event at Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janta Party protest: Ahead of a planned protest in Delhi, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has stepped up its campaign against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for his removal from office. The group's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, is on his way to the national capital to participate in a…

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Classrooms caught in TikTok contradiction

There is something deeply absurd about the Education Ministry partnering with TikTok to turn teachers into content creators while acknowledging that excessive screen time and short-form videos can harm children's concentration, learning and mental wellbeing.

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"Mantri Pradhan is busy in jod-tod ki rajniti": Jairam Ramesh slams Dharmendra Pradhan

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He alleges the minister is engaged in political games while students face exam issues and data leaks. Ramesh claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi prioritizes power over performance. The CBSE is working to secure its OnMark portal after vulnerabilities were flagged.

TikTok teaching trap

Last week, it was bringing e-sports into schools; this week, the Education Ministry is floating the idea of training teachers to produce short educational videos for TikTok.

Ministry defends TikTok plan

The Education Ministry has defended its plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help teachers produce short educational videos for TikTok, after the initiative sparked criticism from opponents who argued it contradicted global efforts to curb children's social media use.

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Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day visit to Raebareli from May 19

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, starting May 19, during which he will hold meetings with party workers and interact with local leaders.

Supreme Court Slams NCERT Over Class 8 Textbook; Education Ministry Apologises

The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply criticised the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over a newly introduced Class 8 social science textbook that discussed “corruption” and “backlogs” in the judiciary. The top court described the inclusion of such content as a “deep-rooted and well-planned conspiracy” to defame…

International Business Times UK

Israel's Highest Honour Just Went to a Non-Citizen for the First Time — Here's Why and What Exactly Is the Israel Prize

Israel's highest honour, the Israel Prize, will be awarded to a non-Israeli for the first time, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing during a White House visit that President Donald Trump will receive the prestigious award.

Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after public groping incident

Sheinbaum said she felt a responsibility to press charges for all Mexican women, because “If this is done to the president, what is going to happen to all of the young women in our country?”

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Mexico’s president to press charges after man gropes her on street in broad daylight: ‘A line must be drawn’

Claudia Sheinbaum says the harassment she suffered from a man in Mexico City is an assault on all women

Radio France Internationale

Inquiry launched into French teacher’s suicide after homophobic threats

Teachers unions and LGBTQI+ groups in France are pointing to the suicide of a headteacher who had asked for help following homophobic threats as a sign of serious issues in the country’s education system.

Nude school Batman 'probably a teacher'

An investigation will be launched following complaints that a man, believed to be a teacher, was spotted wearing only a mask similar to Batman while posing nude at a school in Uthai Thani, according to the Education Ministry.

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