Education
6-year-old student dies after teacher slaps him in Andhra classroom, video goes viral
A six‑year‑old boy died following a slap by his teacher in an Andhra Pradesh school, a video of the incident that spread online sparked public outrage, and a state minister promised swift action.
22 Aug 2026
Alleged Misuse of ₹40 Crore Central Grant at Gujarat University, Says Bhaskar
Dainik Bhaskar alleges that former Gujarat University Vice‑Chancellor Neerja Gupta misused a central grant of ₹40 crore, prompting calls for a probe.
22 Aug 2026
Audit Finds 611 Rajasthan Schools Operating Without Buildings
A recent audit in Rajasthan uncovered that 611 government schools are functioning without proper school buildings, prompting criticism from the Chief Justice of India.
22 Aug 2026
Audit Finds 611 Rajasthan Schools Lacking Buildings Amid ‘School Thik Karo’ Drive
A recent government audit disclosed that 611 schools in Rajasthan do not have any permanent structures, a finding highlighted during the Chief Justice of India’s ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign.
22 Aug 2026
Two Bihar teachers selected for 2026 National Teacher Awards
Pushpa Prasad of Gopalganj and Khushbu Kumari of Banka have been chosen for the 2026 National Teacher Awards for their innovative, activity‑based teaching and community engagement in government schools.
22 Aug 2026
Damoh Students Block Road with Bicycles in Rain, Demand Paved School Route
Schoolchildren in Majhua Patol, Damoh, parked their bicycles on a rain‑soaked road, halting traffic and pressing officials for a paved route to their school.
22 Aug 2026
Jabalpur High Court Quashes Order, Says Higher‑Merit Candidates Cannot Be Overlooked in Teacher Recruitment
The Jabalpur High Court’s division bench ruled that administrative reasons cannot deprive higher‑scoring candidates of teacher posts, overturning a prior single‑bench order.
22 Aug 2026
600+ Rajasthan govt schools lack buildings; thousands miss toilets, water
A state survey finds 611 Rajasthan government schools without any building, while 2,047 lack toilets and 1,049 have no drinking‑water supply.
22 Aug 2026
Elder’s vulgar remarks at Bagru school inspection spark outrage; CJP activist reacts
During a school inspection in Bagru, an elderly resident shouted offensive remarks, prompting condemnation and a response from CJP activist Rekha Sharma, who recounted her own experience.
22 Aug 2026
Orientation Workshop on Report Writing for Vision Sikkim 2047 Launched
An orientation workshop on report writing for the Vision Sikkim 2047 document was held, aiming to equip participants with skills to draft the long‑term development plan.
22 Aug 2026
Sikkim Teacher Sushma Tamang Selected for National Teachers’ Award 2026
Sushma Tamang, a teacher from Sikkim, has been named among the recipients of the National Teachers’ Award for 2026, as reported by Northeast Today.
22 Aug 2026
Police clash with assistant professor hopefuls during Patna march, Bailey Road jam
During a Lokbhavan march in Patna, candidates for assistant‑professor posts confronted police, leading to a clash and a traffic bottleneck on Bailey Road.
22 Aug 2026