Over 1 lakh schools covered under UIDAI’s Aadhaar biometric update drive; 1.2 crore children benefited

March 3, 2026 1:26 PM

Over 1 lakh schools covered under UIDAI’s Aadhaar biometric update drive; 1.2 crore children benefited

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has saturated more than 1,03,000 schools across the country under its special drive for Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) in Aadhaar, benefiting nearly 1.2 crore schoolchildren so far. The large-scale mission, launched in September 2025, aims to facilitate hassle-free biometric updates for children aged 7 to 15 years by conducting camps directly within school campuses. The drive gained momentum following UIDAI’s technological integration wi...

Schools in Gautam Buddha Nagar shut for four days amid cold wave and dense fog

December 29, 2025 2:48 PM

Schools in Gautam Buddha Nagar shut for four days amid cold wave and dense fog

The Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration has ordered a four-day closure of all schools in the district due to dense fog and plunging temperatures. According to a directive issued late Sunday night by the office of the District Basic Education Officer (DBEO), on the instructions of the District Magistrate, all recognised schools - affiliated to CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board or any other board - will remain closed from December 29, 2025, to January 1, 2026. The order applies to all classes fro...

AI curriculum to be introduced in all schools from Class 3 onwards

October 30, 2025 8:14 PM

AI curriculum to be introduced in all schools from Class 3 onwards

In a move to prepare students for the future, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education, has announced that a curriculum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) will be introduced in all schools from Class 3 onwards. The initiative aims to equip young learners with essential 21st-century skills and foster responsible and ethical use of technology from an early age. Aligned with the National Curriculum Framework for School Educati...

Dharmendra Pradhan launches Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

September 23, 2025 6:37 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan launches Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide innovation movement aimed at engaging school students across India. Organized by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and AICTE, the initiative seeks to cultivate a culture of creativity and problem-solving among young learners. During the launch, Minister Pradhan unve...

Classrooms of change: How National Education Policy 2020 is transforming learning

July 29, 2025 1:09 PM

Classrooms of change: How National Education Policy 2020 is transforming learning

Five years ago, on July 29, India embarked on a journey to overhaul its education system with the launch of the National Education Policy 2020. Today, its impact is increasingly visible in classrooms across the country - reshaping how children learn, how teachers teach, and how schools function. NEP 2020 marked a paradigm shift from rigid, exam-centric education to a more flexible, inclusive, and learner-focused model. Anchored in India’s cultural heritage and aligned with global goals like S...

Trump sued by US states over withholding $6.8 billion for schools

July 15, 2025 11:51 AM

Trump sued by US states over withholding $6.8 billion for schools

A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging a move by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to withhold about $6.8 billion in congressionally approved federal funding for K-12 schools. Attorneys general or governors from 24 states and the District of Columbia sued in federal court in Providence, Rhode Island, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget threw schools nationwide into chaos by unconstitutionally...

Holiday for schools in TN’s Nilgiris, Coimbatore amid adverse weather

June 16, 2025 11:20 AM

Holiday for schools in TN’s Nilgiris, Coimbatore amid adverse weather

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall at isolated locations across parts of Tamil Nadu, including the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Tiruppur districts on Monday. The weather department has also cautioned residents about the possibility of waterlogging and slippery road conditions in the affected regions. According to the IMD, light to moderate rain is also likely at one or two places across the southern districts of Theni, Dindigul, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Kann...

International flights bound for Amritsar diverted to Delhi, schools along Pak border in Punjab shut

May 7, 2025 8:48 AM

International flights bound for Amritsar diverted to Delhi, schools along Pak border in Punjab shut

In view of the prevailing situation, two international flights en route to Amritsar were diverted to Delhi on Wednesday, and educational institutions along the Pakistan border shut. Air India, in a statement, said it has cancelled all its flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot till noon. Authorities in Punjab have announced that all schools, colleges and educational institutions in regions along the international border with Pakistan h...

UAE schools to teach AI starting in kindergarten

May 5, 2025 11:20 AM

UAE schools to teach AI starting in kindergarten

The United Arab Emirates will introduce artificial intelligence as a mandatory subject across all government schools beginning next academic year, positioning the nation at the forefront of educational innovation in preparation for an increasingly technology-driven future. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the comprehensive curriculum initiative on social media, emphasizing the country's commitment to equipping its ...