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The ministry of education organised the Bharat Innovates 2026 pre-event roadshow in Paris, aimed at connecting Indian start-ups with global investors, universities and research institutions ahead of the main event scheduled in Nice, France from June 14 to 16. The initiative focuses on deep-tech innovation and international collaboration across key technology sectors.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the ministry of education, CBSE and all states over complaints that private schools are prescribing expensive books from private publishers. The commission has sought reports on compliance with RTE norms and asked authorities to review textbook practices and school bag policies.

UAE schools are merging the Eid Al Adha holidays with the mid-term break. This creates an extended holiday for students and families. Schools are adjusting revision plans and exam schedules. Many students could get up to nine days off. This period is expected to see a travel rush.

The Government Engineering College in Bhojpur kicked off an innovative six-day faculty development workshop centered on AI-enhanced pedagogies, collaborating with IIT Patna and the ministry of education. A staggering 850 educators from across the country joined forces, delving into AI applications for developing educational content and groundbreaking research.

Singapore's Education Minister Desmond Lee clarified that caning in schools is a last resort, strictly regulated, and applied only to boys in serious cases. This measure, alongside detention and suspension, aims to enforce clear boundaries and foster a safe learning environment. The ministry is also enhancing support for cyberbullying victims and students with special needs.

NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo alleges an "education mafia" is trying to block his directive for private schools to use affordable NCERT/SCERT books instead of expensive private publisher options. He vows to continue the fight for poor and middle-class families, asserting that attempts to overturn the order will fail. This action follows a complaint about the financial burden on parents.

The ministry of education is set to launch the School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026 on May 6, a move designed to bolster grassroots school governance. These revised guidelines, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, emphasize participatory and community-driven approaches, strengthening the role of parents and local communities in school functioning.

The AICTE National Internship Portal under the ministry of education has emerged as a large-scale platform connecting students with industry internships across India. With 4.7 crore registrations, 2.9 crore verified learners, and over 32 lakh completed internships, the initiative has engaged 81,483 companies and 12,077 colleges. Supported by major industry players and government bodies, the portal is aligning student skills with emerging domains like AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity while strengthening academia-industry linkages nationwide.

Admissions are open for IISER Tirupati one-year Professional Master’s Programmes for 2026-2027 under Biological Data Science (BioDS) and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS-AI). Offered in online mode, programmes target graduates and working professionals from science, technology and allied fields. Curriculum combines theoretical and applied learning with hands-on projects using real datasets. Eligibility includes specified undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. aim to prepare industry-ready professionals for roles in data science, AI, biotechnology and life sciences sectors.

IIIT-Bhagalpur is now accepting applications for its M Tech and PhD programs commencing July 2026. Aspiring students can pursue specializations in Artificial Intelligence, VLSI, and Electric Vehicle Technology for M Tech. PhD admissions are open for engineering and mathematics graduates. The application window closes June 15, 2026.

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