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India lifted record 273 million out of poverty in 10 years, says UN report

The report says India recorded largest reduction in number of people living in poverty in that period

CBSE class 12 result: Students scoring over 95% marks double in a year

This year, students were evaluated as per an alternative assessment scheme, after the pending exams were cancelled in view of the spike in Covid-19 cases

180 US academic institutions join lawsuit against student visa restrictions

Some 180 academic institutions in the US have joined a lawsuit against President Donald Trump administration's decision to ban foreign students taking only online courses

Covid-19: Some Delhi govt universities have already conducted their exams

Even as Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has announced the scrapping of final year exams by state universities, some under the Delhi government have already conducted examinations

Don't make college exams ego issue: Devendra Fadnavis to Maharashtra govt

The Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra should not make college examinations an "ego" issue, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Devendra Fadnavis said here on Thursday. Some ministers in the state government are opposed to holding university examinations in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at a press conference here, the BJP leader said, "Guidelines of the University Grants Commission (on holding exams) are not for one state but for the entire country. So the Maharashtra government should not make it a political ego issue. "No state has raised objection to these guidelines except Maharashtra," he said. "If other states conduct exams and we don't, then what will be the value of degrees (conferred on the basis of earlier semesters' scores) by educational institutes in Maharashtra," he asked. Asked about controversy about the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research Training and Human Development Institute (SARTHI), Fadnavis alleged that the

Syllabus reduction by up to 30% a one-time measure only, clarifies CBSE

A day after revising the syllabus for classes 9 to 12 for 2020-21 academic session in the wake of the coronavirus situation, CBSE issued a clarification stating it was just a one-time measure

Telangana HC issues notice to govt over policy decision on online classes

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Telangana Education Department and state government asking about the policy decision on online classes.

Covid-19 impact: Finance Commission discusses new tools for education

The Finance Commission discussed the impact of the new tools of education, including online classes and use of other technology amid the coronavirus pandemic

FinComm meets HRD ministry to discuss impact of new tools in COVID-19 times

An official statement said that the Commission had called for this meeting more specifically for the purpose of making its recommendations in its report for FY21 and FY26 on the subject of education

HC stays Maha order for academic institutions on no fee hike

The Bombay HC granted an interim stay on a Maharashtra government resolution directing educational institutions in the state not to hike fees for 2020-21 academic year in view of the Covid-19 crisis

Lockdown has hurt education of 247 mn school kids in India: UNICEF report

According to the report, at least 600 million South Asian children have been threatened by the impact of Covid-19 pandemic

Class X, XII students get exam or internal assessment options: ISCE to HC

The Maharashtra government had, however, opined that holding examinations given the current scenario was not viable

Odisha issues SOP for admission in schools for 2020-21 academic session

School and Mass Education Department, Odisha has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for admission into elementary, secondary and higher education classes during 2020-21 academic session in view of COVID-19."Government in School and Mass Education Department, Odisha have already issued instructions regarding promotion of students of Government and Aided Elementary and Secondary schools of the State vide notification dated May 15, 2020, (Class I to VIII) and notification dated May 15, 2020 (Class IX to X) respectively relating to the academic session 2019-20," Government of Odisha stated in a letter.Subsequently, instructions have been issued for taking up new admissions in Elementary and Secondary schools vide Department Letter dated June 5,2020.These instructions will be applicable to all government/aided and unaided recognized schools, Madrasa and Sanskrit Tols under S & ME Department, Odisha, the letter read.Now government have been pleased to modify the same to the ...

Education shifts online, leaving behind a disadvantaged segment of students

According to a National Statistical Office (NSO) survey, only 23.8 per cent households in the country have internet connectivity and only 10.7 per cent have access to computers

Edimpact helps community to fight against COVID-19 pandemic

Edimpact helps community to fight against COVID-19 pandemic

GBS Online donates proceeds from student enrollments to PM Cares

GBS Online donates proceeds from student enrollments to PM Cares

Edufair by Eduguy connects over 2000 students, 200 courses in 40 virtual auditoriums to their dream careers and colleges

Edufair by Eduguy connects over 2000 students, 200 courses in 40 virtual auditoriums to their dream careers and colleges

CBSE issues notification for class 10, 12 exams scheduled to be held from July 1-15

In the notification, CBSE has said that because of the prevailing condition of the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, special efforts are required for conducting examinations in a safe manner

Govt allows universities to start online courses, but where is the infra?

Issue of quality control in this mode of teaching-learning, faculty development programmes and student placement are key hurdles in the move towars this form of education

India making attempt to reduce learning poverty via foundational education

India's learning poverty levels are at new highs, according to World Bank estimates