As the world grapples with a staggering 272 million children out of school, India faces its own daunting education crisis, with 1.17 million children identified as Out-of-School Children (OoSC) for the 2024-25 academic year, according to the Union Ministry of Education. The #UNESCOGlobalEducationMonitoringReport 2024–25 underscores a global stagnation in reducing out-of-school numbers, with a mere…
The remarks have ignited a political firestorm, with the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) accusing the Congress-led Telangana government of endorsing “anti-poor” and “anti-Dalit” policies. BRS leader and former TGSWREIS Secretary Dr. R.S. Praveen Kumar condemned the directive, questioning whether Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s children would be expected to clean school toilets.
In a heartbreaking revelation, nearly 1.85 lakh students across the state of Telangamna failed to qualify in the intermediate examinations, falling short by just one mark, according to sources. Many of these students missed success in one subject, while others struggled in two.
Since Donald Trump took office in 2017, the U.S. government intensified visa scrutiny, leading to the cancellation of over 1,200 student visas, with Indian students making up nearly 50% of these revocations.
Many students have reported being forced to abandon their studies and return home abruptly, often without clear explanations.
The disputed 400-acre parcel, located on the eastern edge of the HCU campus, has been a flashpoint since the auction was announced. Students have staged demonstrations, burning effigies of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and raising slogans like “Save HCU” to protect what they call a biodiversity-rich zone, home to rare flora, fauna, and the iconic Mushroom Rock
The Supreme Court emphasized the responsibility of educational institutions to ensure the safety and well-being of students. It directed institutions to promptly lodge FIRs in cases of suicides and urged law enforcement agencies to act diligently.
“It is a made-up world. Don’t get carried away by what you’ve seen on social media. They are away from reality, and you should make use of your time to acquire new skills,” Ashrita advised. She also praised homemakers, calling them the real heroes of the world.
In total, 30 student suicides were reported this year. Additionally, nearly 53 students died in welfare hostels due to various reasons, highlighting the grim reality faced by the student community.
The MLA praised the efforts of the Bright Child Foundation and Cirrus Labs for their support in enhancing the educational infrastructure. He specifically acknowledged the contributions of Krishna Podishetti, Venkatesh, and Prem Kumar from the organizations.
Previously, the main gates near the NCC side and Police Station side were closed at 8 PM. The new decision extends this by an additional hour, allowing more time for vehicular movement.
