New Bill to Reform Higher Education Framework

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Education

The Union government is preparing to introduce the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill to overhaul India’s higher education regulatory system. The proposed legislation aims to replace multiple existing regulators with a single umbrella body to streamline governance, reduce overlap, and

Education Government Policies

Cabinet Clears Bill for Single Higher Education Regulator

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to establish a single regulator for higher education, a move aimed at overhauling India’s fragmented regulatory framework. The proposed legislation seeks to replace multiple existing bodies with a unified authority to oversee standards, regulation, and governance across the higher education sector, excluding medical and legal

Education

Cabinet Clears 57 New Kendriya Vidyalayas

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under the civil sector across India. The decision aims to enhance access to central-school education, especially for children of central government employees. Investment and Coverage The scheme involves an estimated outlay of ₹5,862.55 crore over nine years. The new schools will be […]

National

President Honors Teachers on Teachers’ Day

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

On Teachers’ Day (September 5, 2025), President Droupadi Murmu presented national honours to teachers at a ceremony held in New Delhi. She underscored the vital role education plays in securing dignity and empowerment for individuals. Teachers Shape Futures Drawing on her own experience as an educator, the President highlighted that teachers help children—especially from

Law & Order National

SC Seeks Response on Transgender-Inclusive Sex Education

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

A Class 12 student from Vasant Valley School in Delhi has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking the inclusion of transgender-inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in school curricula and textbooks nationwide, citing the omission in NCERT and SCERT content. Supreme Court Seeks Responses The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union government, […]

Business

Google Pledges $1 Billion to Support AI Training in U.S. Colleges

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Google has announced a major investment of $1 billion over the next three years to support artificial intelligence (AI) training and education in the United States. The initiative will benefit more than 100 colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions across the country, with plans to eventually include all accredited nonprofit U.S. colleges. The program aims to […]

International

U.S. Faces 150,000 Fewer Foreign Students This Fall

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

The United States is expected to see a 30–40% drop in new international student enrollments for the upcoming September 2025 intake. The projected decline could result in nearly 150,000 fewer foreign students, raising concerns across universities and communities dependent on student spending. Economic Impact Could Exceed $7 Billion A drop of this scale is expected […]

National

Rahul Gandhi to Sponsor Education of 22 Poonch Orphans

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has pledged to fund the education of 22 children in Jammu & Kashmir’s Poonch district who lost one or both parents during Pakistani shelling in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. These children, many of whom belong to poor families near the Line of Control, were directly affected by the violence between […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Issues 15 Guidelines to Protect Student Mental Health

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has laid down 15 detailed guidelines to improve the mental health support system in schools, colleges, universities, and coaching centres across the country. The move comes amid growing concerns over student suicides, particularly in high-pressure academic environments. Common Policy for All Institutions The court has directed all educational

Education

US Student Visa Freeze Hits Indian Enrollment

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2025

Thousands of Indian students hoping to begin their studies in the United States this fall are facing severe disruptions due to an unprecedented visa appointment freeze and rising rejection rates. Education consultants across cities like Hyderabad, Delhi, and Mumbai have reported a projected 70–80% drop in student departures compared to last year. With the fall […]