October 2026
National
CJP, Left Groups Allege Detentions Ahead of October 10 Protest
CJP and Left groups allege nationwide detentions of activists ahead of October 10 Delhi protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, raising concerns over democratic accountability.
Education
Gujarat Raises Pre-PTC Admission Age Limit to 30, Adds EWS and Disability Quotas
Gujarat raises the Pre-PTC admission age limit from 24 to 30, increases seats from 50 to 62 per class and introduces EWS and disability reservations.
Education
Why British Schools Are Expanding into India: Beyond the Brand Name
Leading British schools are expanding into India through new campuses and partnerships, targeting premium K-12 education while bringing their teaching traditions and global outlook.
National
TVK Leads in Tamil Nadu; AINRC Wins Puducherry Bypoll
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu bypolls, AINRC wins Puducherry, while Bengal’s Nandigram and Rejinagar contests highlight shifting political mood after BJP replaced TMC.
National
U.P. Cabinet Renames Jewar Airport After PM Modi
U.P. Cabinet renames Jewar Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, praising PM Modi’s role in highways, expressways, and aviation growth, positioning U.P. as India’s hub.
Education
Sikkim Government Partners with Google to Promote AI in Higher Education
Sikkim partners with Google to introduce the AI Educator Series across 15 government colleges and Khangchendzonga State University.
Education
Delhi Schools Told to Ensure 100% Aadhaar Linking for Student DBT Benefits
Delhi schools must ensure 100% Aadhaar seeding of student bank accounts to prevent delays in scholarships and other financial benefits under four DBT schemes.
Education
West Bengal Names Government Nominees to Governing Bodies of Aided Colleges
West Bengal has named 140 government nominees to governing bodies of around 70 aided colleges across several districts, including Kolkata.
Education
Mangalore University Adds New Courses, Approves Tulu as Optional Degree Subject
Mangalore University approves new courses for 2026–27, including Tulu as an optional degree subject, digital marketing programmes and career-focused courses.
Education
University of Toronto Expands India Ties Through Jio Institute Partnership, AI Research and PhD Scholarships
The University of Toronto is expanding academic and research ties with India through Jio Institute, AI and healthcare collaboration, and a C$100 million PhD scholarship programme.