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    School Admission Dispute: Delhi HC Limits Student's Choice

    New Delhi, April 4 A child's right to education does not include the right to choose a particular school, the Delhi High Court has ruled.A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the Right to Education (RTE) Act was a beneficial legislation, enacted to achieve the...
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    Seeking Equal Rights in Education - A BJP MP's Proposal

    New Delhi, April 1 Rajya Sabha MP and former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma on Wednesday demanded a uniform legal framework governing all religious educational institutes in the country, while alleging that those managed by Hindu-run institutions face discrimination.Raising...
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    Smart Meter Installation: Himachal CM Promises Rectification of Discrepancies

    Shimla, March 27 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the Vidhan Sabha on Friday that any discrepancies in higher electricity bills received after the installation of smart meters will be rectified.Responding to a supplementary question from Congress MLA Ram Kumar, the chief minister...
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    Demand for Fee Transparency and Regulation in Private Schools

    New Delhi, March 23 Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil raised concerns on Monday about exorbitant school fees, which are causing a financial burden on parents, and urged the government to implement strict regulations on fee increases.During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the Congress MP said...
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    Amendment Bill Aims for Better Infrastructure and Regulation in Maharashtra Schools

    Mumbai, March 17 The Maharashtra assembly passed the Self-Financed Schools Amendment Bill on Tuesday, with Minister Dada Bhuse stating that the law aims to improve regulation, expand access, and ensure better infrastructure for students.The Maharashtra Self-Financed Schools (Establishment and...
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    Maharashtra Govt. Owed BMC ₹10,931 Crore

    Mumbai, March 16 – The Maharashtra government owes the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) a total of ₹10,931 crore in outstanding dues, the Legislative Council was informed on Monday, with the state assuring that the amount will be released in phases.The outstanding payments include...
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    Eastern Nagaland: New Bill Proposed, Ongoing Peace Talks Continue

    Kohima, March 3 The Nagaland government will introduce the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill in the ongoing session of the Assembly, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announced on Tuesday.He expressed hope that the legislation would be passed during the current session.Concluding...
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    Kharge Calls for Action Against 'B-Team' in Punjab, Highlights Law and Order Concerns

    Barnala, February 28 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday criticised the AAP government in Punjab for not taking action to curb "increasing incidents of extortion threats, drug trafficking, and arms smuggling along the border".The AAP is the "B-team" of the BJP, Kharge said...
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    New Schools Focus on Quality Education and Holistic Development in Haryana

    Chandigarh, February 25 Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda said on Wednesday that the state government will soon start 'CM Shri Schools' similar to 'PM Shri Schools', and these schools will follow the CBSE pattern.Launched in September 2022, the PM SHRI scheme is a centrally sponsored...
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    Teachers Assigned Non-Academic Tasks Amidst Concerns

    Mumbai, February 24 – The second day of the Maharashtra State Legislature's budget session saw a heated debate over the increasing burden of non-academic duties imposed on school teachers.NCP legislator Vikram Kale raised a "Calling Attention" motion in the state Legislative Council on...
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    No Certificates Issued on Day of Ajit Pawar's Death: Maharashtra Minorities Dept.

    Mumbai, February 24 The Maharashtra Minority Development Department has stated that no new files were digitally signed and no minority status certificates were distributed on January 28, the day Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash.This clarification comes amidst a...
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    Rajasthan HC Questions Prolonged Vacancies in Child Rights Commission

    Jaipur, February 21 – The Rajasthan High Court has expressed serious concerns over the prolonged absence of the chairperson and members of the Rajasthan State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (RSCPCR), the apex statutory body responsible for safeguarding children's rights in the state...
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    Kerala Addresses K-TET Impact with Pay Scale Approval and Staff Fixation Review

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 18 The Kerala government has decided to grant temporary pay scale approval to nearly 20,000 teachers affected by a recent Supreme Court verdict mandating K-TET qualification, Minister V Sivankutty said on Wednesday.Addressing a press conference, Sivankutty said...
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    Gujarat Announces Record Education Funding for Schools, Higher Education, and Student Support

    Gandhinagar, February 18 – Gujarat has allocated Rs 63,184 crore for the education sector in the 2026-27 State Budget, with significant allocations directed towards strengthening school infrastructure, enhancing student welfare, and expanding higher and technical education across the state...
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    Investigation Launched After Rush of Minority Status Certificates

    Mumbai, February 18 A senior official from the Maharashtra government has been removed after his name came up in connection with the alleged hasty granting of minority status to 75 educational institutions following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, officials said on Wednesday.The...
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    Investigation Launched into Alleged Irregular Minority Status Approvals

    Mumbai, Feb 16 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a stay on the minority educational institution status granted to 75 schools following reports that the approvals were issued in the immediate aftermath of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's demise, officials said on Monday...
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