Education Policy

Bihar Lok Bhavan has announced that vice-chancellors of six universities have been prohibited from taking policy and financial decisions. The move raises questions about university administration, institutional accountability and the division of authority in higher education.

Student union elections in Odisha have renewed competition between organisations linked to the BJP, Biju Janata Dal and Congress. Results reported from universities and colleges offer a snapshot of campus-level political organisation, but they should not be treated as a direct prediction of future state or national election outcomes.

The Odisha Cabinet has approved free textbooks for Class IX and X students in government and government-aided schools. The five-year scheme is estimated to cost ₹284.07 crore and is expected to benefit around 28.7 lakh students.

A reported reshuffle of parliamentary committee chairpersons has highlighted changes in the leadership of several department-related committees. The proposed arrangements involve members of the BJP, Congress and Trinamool Congress.

Maharashtra is taking a fresh step towards bringing back student union elections on college and university campuses after more than three decades. The state government has formed a 12-member committee headed by former Mumbai University Vice-Chancellor Suhas Pednekar to work out a framework for peaceful, transparent and inclusive student elections while addressing concerns over political interference, money power and campus violence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in government are highlighted in a BJP-linked opinion piece focusing on youth empowerment, development, entrepreneurship and nation-building. The article traces his Gujarat tenure and national policies covering startups, education, sports, digital infrastructure, space and defence.

The latest scholarship disbursement highlights the state's continued use of DBT and automated systems for education-related financial assistance. The key focus is ensuring that eligible students receive scholarship and fee-reimbursement funds directly and with fewer administrative delays.

Uttar Pradesh has opened applications for 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts under Super TET 2026, with the recruitment examination scheduled for December 3 and 4.

Koppal district in Karnataka witnessed a bandh on October 31 as residents, farmers, environmental organisations and several social groups intensified their opposition to the proposed Baldota Steel and Power Limited (BSPL) project. The bandh marks one year since the movement against the industrial project began on October 31, 2025.

Andhra Pradesh is preparing for an important political contest as municipal elections are scheduled to take place on November 1, 2026. The elections are expected to become a major test of political strength between the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA alliance and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).