girls are staying in school longer but secondary education remains indias biggest retention challenge

India Girls Education Dropout Rate: Eight in every 100 girls still leave school before Class 10: If classrooms are fuller than ever, why are adolescent girls disappearing?

Fresh data tabled in Parliament shows that while girls’ school retention has improved significantly at the primary level, secondary education continues to witness a worrying dropout rate. Although the figure has declined to 8% in 2025–26, experts point to financial pressures, domestic responsibilities, social barriers and limited access to schools as persistent obstacles to completing…

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Twice he reached the UPSC interview. Twice he failed. On his third attempt, he secured AIR 602—and he’s still chasing his IAS dream

After two UPSC interview setbacks, Deepak Baghel secured AIR 602 and continues chasing IAS. (Photo: X Post) Every year, thousands of UPSC aspirants reach the interview stage believing they are just one step away from becoming civil servants. But for many, that final hurdle proves to be the toughest.Deepak Baghel knows that feeling better than…

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Anti-Paper Leak Bill: New anti-paper leak bill passed in Lok Sabha: Here’s all you need to know

The Centre has strengthened its anti-paper leak framework through the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Lok Sabha. The legislation introduces dedicated fast-track courts, stricter penalties, fixed timelines for investigations and tougher action against organised rackets, aiming to curb examination fraud and reinforce the integrity of public recruitment and…

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bihar tre 4 teacher recruitment 32388 vacancies proposed as bpsc notification awaited

Bihar TRE 4 recruitment: Education Department sends requisition for 32,388 teacher posts to BPSC

Bihar TRE 4 teacher recruitment: 32,388 vacancies proposed as BPSC notification awaited The Bihar Education Department has sent a requisition to the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for the recruitment of 32,388 teachers under the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4). The announcement was made by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in…

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aissms ioit strengthens india japan academic ties with happy science university collaboration

AISSMS IOIT Strengthens Global Collaboration with Happy Science University, Japan

AISSMS IOIT strengthens India-Japan academic ties with Happy Science University collaboration Continuing its commitment to internationalization and global learning, AISSMS Institute of Information Technology (AISSMS IOIT), Pune, has deputed a delegation of 19 students along with Faculty Coordinator Dr. Varsha K. Patilto participate in a 10-day Short-Term International Student and Staff Exchange Programme at Happy…

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Dr Kiran Chavan appointed to Maharashtra State Mental Health Authority Committee

Mental health expert Dr Kiran Chavan joins Maharashtra’s key healthcare policy body PUNE: The Government of Maharashtra has appointed Dr Kiran Prakash Chavan, founder of Manobrahma Foundation, Director of Samvad Rehabilitation Centre, and a mental health and public health expert, as a member of the Maharashtra State Mental Health Authority Committee.Dr Chavan has been appointed…

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assam board offers free replacement of academic records for flood affected students

Assam board rolls out free duplicate documents for students hit by flood crisis

Students who lost their educational documents in Assam’s recent floods can now obtain duplicate copies without paying any charges. The Assam State School Education Board has launched the temporary relief measure for eligible students in four affected districts, allowing online applications and replacing the police complaint requirement with a self-declaration to speed up the process….

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iaf issues afcat 2 exam city slip 2026 ahead of august 8 test admit card to follow

AFCAT 2 exam city intimation slip 2026 released at afcat.cdac.in: Direct link to download here

The Indian Air Force has notified AFCAT 02/2026 candidates about their allotted examination cities by sending city intimation details to their registered email IDs and mobile numbers. The advance information enables candidates to plan their travel before the August 8 examination. The IAF has emphasised that the admit card will be released separately with complete…

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