Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that saffron shawls will not be permitted in schools, covering education up to Class 12. He said existing religious practices such as hijab, turbans, rudraksha beads, and sacred threads can continue. Siddaramaiah also weighed in on the NEET controversy, adding to the political debate around campus regulation of religious symbols.
In Haryana’s Nuh, children at 19 government primary schools are taught in cattle sheds, open fields, and village chaupals because proper school buildings are missing. Reports say students face severe gaps in basic facilities including toilets and safe drinking water, alongside shortages of teachers. Land for new schools has been identified, but construction remains stalled, prolonging unsafe learning conditions.
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SpeEdLabs is taking test preparation out of standalone coaching centers and embedding it directly into school systems. The approach targets students in smaller towns by aiming to deliver quality competitive-exam support at more affordable costs. By working through schools, the startup hopes to widen access, reduce barriers, and make structured exam readiness a part of everyday learning.
Gurugram’s private school community panicked after fresh bomb threats were received via email, prompting mass evacuations and a district-wide security response. At least 10 institutions, including Shri Ram and Amity, were reportedly alerted. Gurugram Police later declared the threats a hoax and launched an investigation to identify the sender and prevent repeat incidents.
A viral video from Sunbeam School in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, shows principal Mamta Mishra shouting “shut up, get lost” at parents during a fee dispute. Online backlash followed on X. Mishra later apologized for the language, saying she was provoked because parents kept pressuring for concessions even during a vaccination drive, fueling debate on fee pressure and accountability.
Jammu and Kashmir authorities have assumed control of 58 schools previously linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and its Falah-e-Aam Trust. The takeover followed intelligence inputs and the expiry of the schools’ management tenures. Officials say the step is meant to protect students’ academic interests while ensuring consistent education standards across the Union Territory.
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AITS has raised $4 million in a pre-series A round led by Big Capital and Redbrook Fund to expand the Rysen School network across India. The funding is aimed at accelerating growth while reinforcing the startup’s future-ready, technology-integrated learning approach. The deal underscores rising investor interest in scalable education platforms.
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