Education
Himachal CM Sukhu sets Sep 30 deadline for CBSE school teacher recruitment
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the recruitment of teachers for CBSE‑affiliated schools in Himachal Pradesh will be completed by 30 September.
27 Aug 2026
Teachers march in Ludhiana supporting Punjab bandh for reforms
Teachers in Ludhiana took to the streets to back a Punjab-wide bandh demanding reforms, according to local reports.
27 Aug 2026
Uttarakhand Students Protest Outside DFO Office Over Hazardous Trees
Students in Uttarakhand marched outside the District Forest Officer’s office, drumming loudly to demand removal of dangerous trees that lie on the route to their schools.
27 Aug 2026
Haryana faces 18,500 vacant school posts, education minister urges swift hiring
The Haryana education department reports 18,500 teaching and support positions remain unfilled, and the state education minister has called for accelerated recruitment.
27 Aug 2026
LPST Rank Holders Mark 52‑Day Protest with Pookkalam on Thiruvonam Day in Thiruvananthapuram
After a 52‑day sit‑in outside the Kerala Secretariat, lower‑primary school teacher rank‑holders staged a symbolic protest on Thiruvonam Day, arranging a traditional floral carpet (pookkalam) on the street.
27 Aug 2026
AP ICET 2026 Counselling Portal Opens Today, Process Details on Shiksha
The Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 counselling web portal went live today, and candidates can follow a step‑by‑step guide published on the Shiksha website.
27 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi flags exam paper leaks as Bihar students protest
During a protest by Bihar students over alleged exam irregularities, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded a probe into paper leaks and called for stricter oversight.
27 Aug 2026
UPTET 2026 Results Released: 5.71 Lakh Qualify in Primary, 7.59 Lakh in Upper Primary
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 results have been published, showing 5.71 lakh candidates clearing the Primary paper and 7.59 lakh clearing the Upper Primary paper.
27 Aug 2026
Student death after teacher’s slap sparks renewed debate on corporal punishment in India
A school teacher in India slapped a student, who later died, reigniting nationwide discussions on the legality and ethics of corporal punishment in educational institutions.
27 Aug 2026
NDTV releases school assembly news roundup of top national, international stories (Aug 27)
On August 27, NDTV published a school‑assembly‑focused bulletin that compiled the day’s leading national and international headlines.
27 Aug 2026
Balwant Thakur presents new books to Dr Karan Singh in meeting
Balwant Thakur met Dr Karan Singh to hand over his latest publications, as reported by Daily Excelsior.
27 Aug 2026
NITI Aayog Team Calls for Better Schools and Infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir
A NITI Aayog delegation visited Jammu & Kashmir and highlighted the urgent need to raise learning outcomes and upgrade school infrastructure across the region.
27 Aug 2026