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Indians studying in the US are rethinking plans to travel back home during holiday breaks as they grapple with the uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Some colleges have even warned students that tightening?norms could delay their return, according to experts. https://lnkd.in/gPsdN9xG

The Teachers Joint Action Committee, comprising members from various teachers' associations, has demanded a thorough investigation into recent cases filed under the #POCSO Act against teachers on exam duty. https://lnkd.in/g7s9kBBM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday informed the Assembly that teacher shortage in elementary education stands at 4,187. Replying to a question by CPI(M) MLA Nayan Sarkar, the CM, who holds the Education portfolio, said the state needs 10,391 Under Graduate Teachers (#UGTs) and 8,546 Graduate Teachers (GTs) in accordance to the revised state norms. https://lnkd.in/g7KwpJMe

?As many as 89 faculty members at Jawaharlal Nehru University (#JNU) are awaiting promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme (#CAS), with 62 cases pending beyond the stipulated processing period, the Ministry of Education informed Parliament. https://lnkd.in/gdkjSjAY

The #CalcuttaHC on Thursday directed the Jadavpur University not to invite any political functionary to programmes organised by the institution. It stated that functions should be held with the participation of academicians only. https://lnkd.in/gFMrUsYe

#CBSE students not found attending regular schools will not be allowed to appear for Class 12 board examinations, officials said and added that the onus of taking admission in "dummy schools" lies with students and parents. In its ongoing crackdown on "dummy schools", the Central Board of Secondary Education is contemplating amending examination bye-laws to disallow such students from appearing in the board exams and will have to take the National Institute of Open Schooling (#NIOS) test. https://lnkd.in/gzEMTp_R

#Police have registered a case against an #IITDelhi professor for alleged negligence following the death of a woman PhD student last year during excavation work near the archaeological site of Lothal in Gujarat, officials said on Thursday. While the incident took place on November 27 last year near the Harappan-era archaeological site, the First Information Report (FIR) was registered on March 23 at Koth police station in Ahmedabad district following a complaint by the student's father, sub-inspector PN Gohil said. https://lnkd.in/gZqWYaNh

In this exclusive interview, VN Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of higher education, the impact of #NEP2020, and the integration of technology in learning. He discusses the future of interdisciplinary education, sustainability in curricula, and the role of universities in shaping well-rounded global citizens. https://lnkd.in/g5MD3BVM

As technology, skills, and learning evolve, how can we reshape higher education to meet the demands of tomorrow? Stay tuned for this exclusive Virtual Leadership Discussion on Advancing Higher Education in India, where top education leaders share their insights on digital transformation, innovation, and the future of learning. ?? Date: 20th March 2025 ?? Featuring Prashasti Rastogi (Director, Coursera for Campus) Dr. Dhruv Galgotia (CEO, Galgotias University) Shilpa Rathnam (Moderator, The Economic Times). Stay tune for epsiode !! Megha Dhawan Jigyasa Thapar #ETEducation #BrandConnectInitiative

Education minister Sunil Kumar has ruled out #domicile policy in the #recruitment of teachers in Bihar. https://lnkd.in/gw2EdyBa