Education

Rewa Medical College Ends Dr. Sonal Agrawal’s Tenure After 3.5-Year Recommendation

Rewa Medical College terminated the services of Dr. Sonal Agrawal on 16 September 2026, following a recommendation for investigation and action that was made about three and a half years earlier.

19 Sep 2026

One‑Quarter of Youths in 250 Indian Districts Neither Studying Nor Working, Survey Finds

A Times of India survey covering 250 districts reveals that 25% of young people are neither enrolled in education nor employed. The finding highlights a sizable gap in youth engagement across the country.

19 Sep 2026

Chhattisgarh school principal sacked after video shows him slapping student

A video of a school principal slapping a student went viral, prompting education officials in Chhattisgarh to remove him from his post.

19 Sep 2026

Teacher Carries Infant Across Swollen River to Reach School in Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, a teacher transported an infant across a swollen river to ensure the child could attend school.

19 Sep 2026

KSSMART secures ₹127 crore order for Punjab’s digital education programme

KSSMART has been awarded a contract worth ₹127 crore to implement digital education initiatives across Punjab, as reported by Business Standard.

19 Sep 2026

Kerala PSC Test Malpractice Probe Gains Momentum as Investigators Win Power to Summon Panel

Investigators handling the Kerala Public Service Commission exam cheating case have obtained the authority to summon the inquiry panel for questioning.

19 Sep 2026

Rising Gold Prices Strain Gujarat Universities' Gold Medal Awards

Soaring bullion prices are making the traditional gold medals awarded to top students in Gujarat universities increasingly costly, prompting institutions to reassess the practice.

19 Sep 2026

Drishti IAS Publishes Daily Odisha Current Affairs for OPSC Exam – 19 Sep 2026

Drishti IAS released its daily current affairs briefing for Odisha’s OPSC exam dated 19 September 2026, aimed at aspirants preparing for the state civil services test.

19 Sep 2026

Rajasthan medical interns extend protest, demand written guarantee on SC stipend order

Medical interns in Rajasthan have continued their demonstration, pressing the Directorate of Medical Education for a written assurance that the Supreme Court's directive on stipend payments will be implemented.

19 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu to Receive 40 Vacant Super‑Specialty Medical Seats

The Tamil Nadu government will be allocated 40 previously unfilled super‑specialty seats in medical colleges, according to a report by The Hindu.

19 Sep 2026

Udhayanidhi Stalin backs Tamil Nadu's two-language rule, rejects Navodaya school plan

Udhayanidhi Stalin defended Tamil Nadu's two-language policy and criticised the proposal to introduce Navodaya schools in the state.

19 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu approves six new nursing colleges, expands allied health seats

The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned six new nursing colleges and will increase the number of seats in allied healthcare programmes across the state.

19 Sep 2026