Mental health in focus as China vows crackdown on school bullies amid rising underage crime, suicide rates

There would be added focus on strengthening the mental health of pupils, the statement said, with an upgraded system to monitor their psychological well-being and stronger collaboration between schools and hospitals. The move comes as China tackles a rise in juvenile crime, including alleged murders by schoolchildren, as well as suicides attributed to mental health … Read more

Board exams to be held twice a year? Education ministry asks CBSE to work out logistics | Education

The Ministry of Education has asked the CBSE to work out logistics for conducting board exams twice a year from the 2025-26 academic session, PTI reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources. The ministry and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will hold consultations with school principals next month for conducting board exams twice a … Read more

Indonesian delegation visits India to learn best practices in mid-day meal scheme & digital inclusion

Indonesia, following its recently concluded elections, wants to usher in new socio-economic initiatives under President-elect Prabowo and has approached India to adopt best practices in mid-day meal scheme and digital inclusion. Notwithstanding the Ramadan period and election process in India, Mochammad Firman Hidayat, Deputy Coordinating Minister of Maritime Resources, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and … Read more

CUET UG 2024: UGC requests state boards to encourage students to register | Competitive Exams

University Grants Commission (UGC) in an official notice requested the chairpersons of all state boards to encourage students to apply for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG). University Grants Commission (UGC) in an official notice requested the chairpersons of all state boards to encourage students to apply for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG).(HT File … Read more

MoE invites applications for the post of Director in IIT Hyderabad & IIT Kharagpur

The Ministry of Education (MoE) in an official notification invited applications for the post of Director of Indian lnstitute of Technology [llT) Hyderabad and Indian Institute of Technology (llT) Kharagpur. The appointment will be made on a contractual basis for a period of five years or till the attainment of 70 years of age, whichever … Read more

In full: Chan Chun Sing responds to questions in interview on MOE’s CCE lessons on Israel-Hamas conflict

Though this conflict may be geographically further away, we work very hard to not let this divide us, nor allow it to fragment our social fabric and hard-earned harmony. We have seen examples of people, including younger ones, getting into heated conversations. We have seen a lot of unverified information, images, and misinformation being circulated … Read more

Teachers don’t impose personal views, advocate for any party in school lessons about Israel-Hamas war: MOE

SINGAPORE: Responding to some concerns online about what schools are teaching on the Israel-Hamas war, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said that teachers do not impose their personal views, “nor do they advocate for the interests of any particular parties involved in the conflict”. For younger students, the lessons hone in on empathy for the … Read more

IIMC Attains Deemed University Status, Empowering Academic Advancements

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), a renowned institution in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication, has recently achieved the prestigious status of a deemed university. This significant development now empowers IIMC to confer degrees, including doctorates, to its students. The official statement highlighting this transformative change underscores the institute’s commitment … Read more

Republic of Turkey announces scholarships for Indian students: Check important dates, eligibility and other details

Turkey Scholarship 2024: The Republic of Turkey has opened online applications for Turkiye Scholarships 2024, inviting eligible students for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral courses. Prospective applicants who meet the eligibility requirements can register on the official Turkiye Scholarships website at turkiyeburslari.gov.tr, by February 20, 2024.In the official notice released by the Ministry of Education stated … Read more

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: MoE clarifies on draft UGC guidelines | Education

The Ministry of Education (MoE) on Sunday clarified that no reserved posts can be de-reserved after draft guidelines by the University Grants Commission (UGC) proposed that any vacancy reserved for SC, ST and OBC candidates can be declared unreserved if enough candidates from these categories are not available. No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Education … Read more