Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat visited an expo where students showcased their models, interacting with them and praising their efforts. He noted that appointing permanent vice chancellors at universities is helping uncover hidden talent from academic institutions. The minister highlighted the expo's goal of bridging academia and industry gaps, providing opportunities for youth. He announced a prize of Rs500,000 for top models in each category and Rs200,000 for second-best models, stating that such expos encourage young innovators. A Rs100 million fund will be allocated to support and polish young talent in the near future.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1303840-youth-s-growing-interest-in-tech-education-a-positive-sign-sikandarA new educational framework will make English a mandatory subject starting in the first grade, but schools focusing on other languages can introduce English instruction from the fourth grade if they also teach another language from the start. The goal is for students to reach a B1 level of English proficiency by the end of ninth grade.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-schools-can-teach-other-languages-before-english-under-new-planThe US administration has paused billions of dollars in federal grants to top universities like Harvard and Columbia, citing efforts to reform admissions processes and restrict student protests. In response, Harvard University is suing a federal judge to reverse the termination of $2.2 billion in grants. After initially resisting, Columbia University agreed to the administration's demands, including introducing protest restrictions and hiring an outsider to oversee an academic department, sparking criticism from advocates for academic freedom.
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/nation-world/college-presidents-rebuke-trump-administration-overreach/507-fe662290-abb3-4b4f-930b-bf57c6e14d03The Indian government is encouraging individuals to save tax on education loans by offering a deduction of up to ₹50,000 under Section 24(b) of the Income Tax Act. This move aims to incentivize students and their families to invest in education without worrying about the financial burden of taxes. The benefit can be claimed for interest paid on education loans taken from banks or other financial institutions.
https://www.livemint.com/money/why-you-should-save-tax-on-education-loans-11745388270749.htmlThe US is urging Indonesia to lift its Quality Recognition System (QRIS) requirements for foreign students, but an Indonesian economist argues that QRIS promotes inclusion and is not a trade barrier. The system, which sets standards for quality in higher education, has been criticized by the US as a restriction on international students. However, Dr. Budi Setiabudhi, an Indonesian economist, believes that QRIS helps to ensure that foreign students meet Indonesia's academic standards, promoting inclusion and equal opportunities for all students.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1999751/8-trade-barriers-in-indonesia-according-to-the-usIn Peshawar, students at the Frontier Science Academy in Hayatabad complained that officials disallowed them from using calculators during the ongoing matriculation exams, forcing many bright students to leave important questions unanswered. The inspectors and superintendent barred students from using scientific calculators for calculations, despite the necessity of such tools in subjects like Physics. Students expressed concern about facing a similar issue in the upcoming Mathematics paper, which includes complex formulas that require scientific calculators.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1304198-students-denied-calculator-use-in-physics-paperGovernment-run residential junior colleges and welfare institutions in Telangana have excelled in the 2025 Intermediate Public Examinations, surpassing the state's average pass percentage. TGRJC topped the list with a remarkable 92.73 pass percentage in the first year and 92.9 in the second year.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/govt-residential-colleges-top-pass-percentage-list-1874525The US Department of Education, in collaboration with the Treasury, will oversee the student loan program responsibly, ensuring borrowers repay their loans for financial health and national economic stability. Federal borrowers owe $1.6 trillion in debt, which can lead to default after 270 days (9 months) if payments are missed. The government has the right to withhold tax returns, 15% of federal salaries, and 15% of Social Security benefits from defaulted borrowers through the Treasury Offset Program. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasizes that taxpayers should not be responsible for paying off others' loans, stating "If you take out a loan, you have to pay it back — very simple."
https://nypost.com/2025/04/22/us-news/white-house-to-go-after-pensions-wages-and-tax-returns-to-claw-back-student-loan-debt/Andhra Pradesh's Minister, Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, has praised students from Gurukulam schools and welfare hostels for achieving a 90% pass rate in the Class 10 (SSC) examinations. He specifically commended S. Kavitha, a student from Pedapavani Gurukulam, who scored an impressive 593 marks, marking a significant improvement over the average of the last three years.
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