Schools see better retention but transition to higher grades remains difficult: Report
Monday, 1 September 2025 () India's school education system demonstrates progress with near-universal elementary access, but faces challenges in secondary enrolment, especially among boys. Dropout rates, though declining, remain high in states like West Bengal and Assam. The UDISE+ 2024-25 report highlights rural-urban and north-south divides, alongside teacher shortages and digital infrastructure deficits, hindering the National Education Policy's next phase.
Jagdeep Dhankhar, after resigning as Vice President citing health issues, has applied to resume his pension as a former legislator in Rajasthan. He previously.. IndiaTimes
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks labeling her party, TMC, as "thieves." Banerjee defended.. IndiaTimes
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha and his relatives concerning alleged irregularities in West Bengal school hiring. Saha,.. IndiaTimes
Union home minister Amit Shah affirmed BJP's commitment to remove infiltrators from India, highlighting PM Modi's demography mission to identify them. Speaking.. IndiaTimes
The Supreme Court has provided journalist Abhisar Sharma with four weeks of protection from arrest regarding an FIR filed by Assam Police. The case stems from a.. IndiaTimes
The Assam government will now scrutinise land transfers between people of different faiths, focusing on legality, funding sources, social impact, and national.. IndiaTimes
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised activist Sayeeda Hameed for supporting illegal infiltration. Sarma accused Hameed of trying to make Assam.. IndiaTimes
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