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The report crossed the crore mark at 1.01 crore in 2024-25

India now has over 1.02 crore teachers, school dropout rate falls: Government data

Education | Jul 08, 2026, 04:20 PM IST

The country has also nearly 24.72 crore (24,72,19,766) students, and the dropout rate declined from 2.3 per cent in 2024-25 to 1.8 per cent in 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Education’s UDISE report

Heatwave forces Kashmir schools to shut for two weeks from July 6, classes to resume on this date

Education | Jul 01, 2026, 08:40 AM IST

The Directorate of School Education Kashmir has announced a two-week summer vacation for all government and recognised private schools up to the higher secondary level from July 6 to July 19 due to the ongoing heatwave. Schools will reopen on July 20.

Three Delhi schools receive bomb threats; probe underway

Delhi | Mar 02, 2026, 10:16 AM IST

Three schools in Delhi received threat emails on Monday morning. The schools that reported threats include, Army Public School, Delhi Cantt, Salwan Public School and Meera Public School, Janakpuri.

Trump signs law returning whole milk to school lunches, overturns Obama-era nutrition rules

World | Jan 15, 2026, 06:55 AM IST

The US government has restored whole and 2 per cent milk in school cafeterias after Trump signed a law overturning Obama-era restrictions. Backed by new dietary guidelines that favour full-fat dairy, the shift affects nearly 30 million schoolchildren and reignites debate on childhood nutrition.

Now, newspaper reading is mandatory in UP govt schools.

Why UP government mandates newspaper reading in schools - Explained

Education | Dec 27, 2025, 09:56 AM IST

This initiative aimed at developing reading interest, logical thinking, expression skills, and the values of aware citizenship among children, Department of Basic Education, Uttar Pradesh in a post on X mentioned.

Maharashtra govt directs all schools to sing full version of Vande Mataram for 7 days, here's why

Education | Oct 30, 2025, 07:39 PM IST

The Maharashtra government has directed all schools to sing the complete Vande Mataram from October 31 to November 7 to mark 150 years of the song. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi opposed the move citing religious reasons.

Puducherry grapples with heavy rainfall; schools and colleges closed, traffic disrupted

India | Oct 21, 2025, 11:41 PM IST

Local authorities, led by Minister K Lakshminarayanan, are coordinating emergency measures to manage the situation, with machinery and response teams on standby.

J-K school holiday: Schools to remain closed for five days in Jammu division due to festivities

Education | Oct 15, 2025, 11:35 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared a five-day holiday for all schools in the Jammu division from October 19, while Jammu University has postponed exams scheduled for October 20, 22 and 23 due to the festive season.

Speed News: Vijay Karur rally stampede death toll rises to 40; CBI probe sought

Originals | Sep 28, 2025, 06:58 PM IST

Vijay Karur rally stampede death toll rises to 40; CBI probe sought. PM Modi cites Lata Mangeshkar and Zubeen Garg in Mann Ki Baat. Bomb threats at Delhi airport and schools prompt a security alert. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

Mumbai rains: Are schools and colleges open or closed today amid heavy rainfall?

Maharashtra | Sep 16, 2025, 06:39 AM IST

With unpredictable weather conditions, parents across Maharashtra are on edge. The safety of children travelling through rain-hit areas remains the biggest worry, especially for those living in low-lying parts of Mumbai and Pune.

Schools to reopen in Punjab on September 9

Punjab floods: Schools, colleges set to reopen in state from this date | Check here

India | Sep 07, 2025, 02:05 PM IST

Punjab schools, colleges and universities set to reopen for students after being closed due to floods. The government has mandated cleanliness drives and building inspections before reopening, while private institutions have also been directed to ensure complete safety for students.

Delhi govt revises schedule for CM Shri School admission test, check new dates here

Education | Sep 05, 2025, 07:20 AM IST

CM Shri Schools are a new initiative of the Delhi government aimed at strengthening public education and providing students with access to modern, well-equipped institutions. These schools are designed on the lines of the Centre's PM Shri Schools and aligned with the National Education Policy 2020.

School holiday: Schools closed in multiple states, cities amid incessant rains | Check full list

India | Sep 02, 2025, 08:53 AM IST

Heavy rains have disrupted normal life across several states, prompting school closures in multiple cities. Authorities cited student safety and waterlogging risks as the main reasons, with further decisions dependent on weather updates.

Delhi NCR rains, Gurugram, offices, schools

Delhi-NCR rains: Schools, offices closed in Gurugram today? Check latest advisory

India | Sep 02, 2025, 06:45 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an Orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gurugram for Tuesday.

Punjab extends closure of colleges, universities till September 3 amid heavy rains

India | Sep 01, 2025, 01:54 PM IST

Punjab has shut all colleges, universities, and polytechnics till September 3, following earlier orders closing schools due to floods. The ongoing heavy rainfall has worsened the flood situation, particularly in northern districts where swollen rivers have breached danger levels.

Jammu rain havoc: Will schools, colleges remain closed in region on Aug 28 due to bad weather?

Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 27, 2025, 11:45 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, universities and offices, excluding essential services on August 28 due to heavy rainfall. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for the Jammu division, where rivers are already at warning levels.

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