At the recently held ASRB meeting, PhD degrees were awarded to several students from various disciplines. These included Rukhshinda Begum in Business Administration at KU's Business School, Jasra Gul in Chemistry at HEJ University, and Syed Rashid Ali in Economics at KU's Economics Department. MPhil degrees were also conferred upon Waqar Hussain, Fareesa Maryam, Anila Kiran, Chetal Shaheen, Fatima Javeed, Sana Shaikh, and Syeda Kissa Zehra Naqvi from Applied Economics at AERC.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1302862-ku-awards-16-phd-49-mphil-degrees-in-various-disciplinesA teacher from Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, Lal Naveen Pratap Singh, has been suspended after a viral video showed him encouraging children to drink alcohol at his government school. The incident has led to the teacher being booked for misconduct and violating conduct rules.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/mp-teacher-suspended-after-viral-video-shows-him-offering-liquor-to-students-1873788BSP chief Mayawati has criticized the ongoing disputes between the Centre and state governments over key issues like national census, constituency delimitation, and language policy, urging politicians not to politicize these matters that have significant national implications. She emphasized the need for sensitivity in handling language issues in education and governance, particularly for children from marginalized groups who may be disadvantaged without access to English education.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/hatred-towards-any-language-is-inappropriate-mayawati-criticises-row-over-language/Memphis schools face a $1.8 billion budget system that has undergone significant changes in recent years, including mergers, state takeover programs, and leadership turmoil. The latest legislation aims to address these issues, but multiple Democratic members have expressed concerns about the state's track record of intervention and the potential for further upheaval. Rep. Karen Camper of Memphis stated that the children are already experiencing trauma due to frequent changes, and no other county or district has faced similar challenges.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025/04/18/memphis-shelby-county-schools-state-intervention-legislation-mark-white/Kenya's Governor Ntutu of Narok County claims a lack of transparency in bursary disbursement hinders equitable access to education for financially disadvantaged students. He cites his administration's spending of over Sh1.3 billion since 2022, with Sh600 million allocated in the current financial year. Education CS Julius Ogamba admitted the ministry lacks data on bursary funds distribution nationwide. Thang'wa argues there is bias and favouritism in issuing bursaries, affecting citizens who don't vote for their MPs. Ntutu defends his county's decision to issue bursaries, citing Narok's arid region where poverty forces many children to drop out of school.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-04-19-governors-back-push-to-consolidate-bursaries-ensure-free-educationThe National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that the results for JEE Main Session 2, Paper-1, BE and BTech, will be declared on Saturday. The exam registration is scheduled for May 18, with only the top 2.5 lakh students from both sessions of JEE Main eligible to participate.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/nta-to-announce-jee-main-results-tomorrow-1873764The manifesto proposed several key changes, including reducing class sizes in schools, expanding mental health resources, increasing travel subsidies for low-income families and seniors, and lowering the voting age to 18.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-singapore-peoples-party-spp-manifesto-5074416Sheikh Saleh Bin Humaid praised the Academy for being a cultural and intellectual landmark, highlighting its innovative methods in education, research, and documentation. The Academy's Sharjah Global Electronic Qira'ah platform serves students in 172 countries, while its Quranic museums feature exhibits on Quranic script history, rare manuscripts, and scientific miracles in the Quran.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/04/19/saudi-royal-adviser-visits-sharjah-quran-academyDistrict Central Deputy Commissioner Taha Saleem emphasized the importance of taking responsibility and fulfilling duties while demanding rights, highlighting that knowledge is a right for all regardless of socioeconomic background. He also stressed preserving Karachi's rich history and cultural heritage, with plans to restore historic sites like Frere Hall and KMC Building. Saleem expressed his desire to host poetry sessions and public events at these venues, believing they are a trust of its citizens. The CSS Corner, which offers free education since 2019, has seen over 60 students pass the CSS exam and serve in government positions. A new course is set to launch for the 2026 exams, with lectures from federal and provincial secretaries, senior bureaucrats, professors, and educationists. Renowned media personality Sultana Siddiqui encouraged students to stay focused on their goals, while Tariq Mustafa welcomed the new batch and advised them to maximize this opportunity to shape their futures.
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