NEW DELHI: More than one lakh schools — government, government-aided and private — are functioning with a single teacher, with Andhra Pradesh alone accounting for over 16,000, government data has revealed, highlighting severe deployment gaps despite the country’s overall pupil-teacher ratio remaining within national norms.The education ministry cited national pupil-teacher ratios of 19 at primary…
She started from home with local tailors. Now her Jaipur fashion brand earns ₹14 lakh a month. (Photo: X post) For many professionals, quitting a stable job after marriage can feel like an uncertain decision. For Nishtha Rawat, however, it became the turning point that changed her life.Instead of searching for another corporate role, the…
File photo: BJP MP Anurag Thakur and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: BJP on Wednesday sought to turn Rahul Gandhi‘s “idiot” jibe on him, saying it objects strongly if he has used the disparaging term for students but welcomes it if he was describing himself.“Rahul Gandhi has raised an issue for Congress and INDI…
Fresh data tabled in Parliament shows that while girls’ school retention has improved significantly at the primary level, secondary education continues to witness a worrying dropout rate. Although the figure has declined to 8% in 2025–26, experts point to financial pressures, domestic responsibilities, social barriers and limited access to schools as persistent obstacles to completing…
KANPUR: A candidate who was denied admission to BTech in cyber security at IIT Kanpur claimed to have hacked the institute’s website seeking a “fair chance”, which he managed to get.“The site is hacked, and all I need is a fair chance,” the candidate said in a message posted on a social media platform. He…
After two UPSC interview setbacks, Deepak Baghel secured AIR 602 and continues chasing IAS. (Photo: X Post) Every year, thousands of UPSC aspirants reach the interview stage believing they are just one step away from becoming civil servants. But for many, that final hurdle proves to be the toughest.Deepak Baghel knows that feeling better than…
JP Nadda reviews preparedness for NEET UG counselling 2026 NEW DELHI: In a major reform, the Centre has introduced one-time physical reporting for NEET-UG counselling, ending repeated visits to allotted medical colleges for candidates seeking a seat upgrade.Aspirants allotted a seat in the first or second round can now complete subsequent reporting and document verification…
The Centre has strengthened its anti-paper leak framework through the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Lok Sabha. The legislation introduces dedicated fast-track courts, stricter penalties, fixed timelines for investigations and tougher action against organised rackets, aiming to curb examination fraud and reinforce the integrity of public recruitment and…
File photo: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Wednesday plunged into bedlam after leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi blamed home minister Amit Shah for police’s alleged excesses against protesters, including firing, riling up treasury benches as Union minister Kiren Rijiju demanded that he either furnish proof…
Bihar TRE 4 teacher recruitment: 32,388 vacancies proposed as BPSC notification awaited The Bihar Education Department has sent a requisition to the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for the recruitment of 32,388 teachers under the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4). The announcement was made by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in…
