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    Delhi Govt Boosts Tech in Schools with Laptops and Smartboards

    New Delhi, March 28 Citing initiatives such as the establishment of over 100 drone clubs in government schools, the Delhi government on Saturday emphasized its focus on technology-driven education.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta felicitated meritorious students and athletes at 'Yashotsav...
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    India's Competition Commission Clears Coursera-Udemy Merger

    New Delhi, March 25 The Competition Commission of India approved the proposed merger of Coursera's subsidiary, Chess Merger Sub, with Udemy Inc., on Wednesday.US-based Coursera is a global education technology company that operates a leading online learning platform. Its operations in India...
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    Thane District Schools Install CCTV Systems for Student Protection

    Thane, March 7 In an effort to improve student safety, the administration in Thane district of Maharashtra has installed CCTV systems in 524 Zilla Parishad schools, and the process will be completed in the remaining 805 schools by April, an official said on Saturday.The initiative, being...
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    Kerala's Scholar Connect Initiative Gains Sri Lankan Interest

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 The Sri Lankan government has expressed interest in understanding Kerala's model for engaging the diaspora of scholars, the KSHEC said on Friday.In light of this interest from Sri Lanka, a knowledge-sharing session was held on Friday between officials of the Sri...
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    Savishkar Startup Sangam Conclave Highlights Edtech Innovation

    Lucknow, March 1 A two-day national conclave titled 'Savishkar Startup Sangam 2026' was held at the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University here, during which various education technology startups shared their insights with the participants.On the final day of the conclave organized by...
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    NHRC Issues Notices Over Risks to Children's Data in Pratham-Anthropic Collaboration

    New Delhi, February 27 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Department of School Education and Literacy, the Department of Higher Education, and all states and union territories, regarding concerns...
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    Partnership to Equip High School Students with STEM, AI, and Robotics Skills

    Chennai, February 26 CENTA, based in Bengaluru, which is involved in teacher certification and professional development, announced a partnership with L&T EduTech on Thursday to launch an innovation and future technologies immersion program aimed at training 3,000 high school students.Larsen &...
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    Investment Boosts Digital Literacy in Punjab Public Education

    Chandigarh, February 26 Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced on Thursday a ₹400 crore digitalization project that will replace outdated hardware and phase out obsolete computer systems from government schools.Bains said the initiative, under ‘Punjab Sikhya Kranti’ (Punjab...
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    AI and Education: Pradhan and Krishna Collaborate on Future

    Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Mr. Pradhan stated that they discussed emerging technological trends, the adoption of AI in India, and leveraging AI to advance education and skills development. He also added...
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    New Hybrid Learning System Aims to Enhance Education in Budgam

    On Sunday, Deputy Commissioner Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat inaugurated a hybrid learning system at BHSS Kanir to promote digital education.February 23, Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Budgam Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat inaugurated a newly installed hybrid learning system at BHSS Kanir on...
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    Ashwini Vaishnaw on India's AI Leadership and Innovation

    On Wednesday, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that educational institutions across the country will be equipped with AI technology-based devices to help students create solutions and gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies.Speaking...
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    Delhi Govt to Transform 7,000 Classrooms into 'Smart' Schools

    New Delhi, February 17 The Delhi government inaugurated an artificial intelligence-enabled CM SHRI School in Sarojini Nagar on Tuesday, announcing plans to make 7,000 classrooms "smart" by March 31.Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the school and formally launched the...
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    Combating AI-Generated Misinformation in Education and Beyond

    New Delhi, February 16 Union Minister Jitin Prasada urged caution in the use of AI tools on Monday, saying that misinformation generated through artificial intelligence has the power to undermine democratic systems.Speaking at a session at the AI Impact Summit here, the Minister of State for...
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    Punjab Board to Implement Digital Marking System for Exams

    Chandigarh, February 13 The state government is set to introduce a major reform in the evaluation process for board examinations, with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) preparing to roll out an on-screen marking system for the March 2026 examinations.Announcing the initiative, Education...
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    New-Age Edtech Startups Explore AI's Role in Transforming India's Education System

    New Delhi, February 11 Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a roundtable on Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the founders of 10 new-age Indian edtech startups on Wednesday, according to officials.The roundtable, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi...
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