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Education secretary orders review of hidden childcare costs for parents

‘Too many’ families report being asked to pay additional fees

The Independent UK

Rules on screen time in schools coming soon

The Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce regulations governing students’ screen time and online content usage in order to protect their learning ability.

Bangkok Post

Ministry defends TikTok plan

The Education Ministry has defended its plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help teachers produce short educational videos for TikTok, after the initiative sparked criticism from opponents who argued it contradicted global efforts to curb children's social media use.

Bangkok Post

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TikTok education collaboration plan faces criticism

As Thailand’s Ministry of Education announced a collaboration with TikTok Thailand to create AI-generated short educational videos for students on the platform itself, public concerns have mounted over the impact of screen time and social media use.

Bangkok Post

‘I started a joke…now I get death threats’: Abhijeet Dipke on India’s Cockroach Party

What began as a tweet has snowballed into one of India’s most unexpected political phenomena. Abhijeet Dipke, who spoke to Newslaundry from Boston, is the unlikely founder of the Cockroach Janata Party. Within a week, this satirical movement amassed over a million registered members and about 500,000 signatures on a…

Newslaundry

Esports vs addiction

The Ministry of Education's policy to integrate esports into schools nationwide is raising many eyebrows. That is because the esports-in-schools policy comes at a time when parents and governments are trying to bring children and students offline.

Bangkok Post

Department for Education workers could strike over job losses just days after bizarre Gemma Collins video

Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action

The Independent UK

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NEET-UG re-test June 21: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures error-free exam amid irregularities

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said tough decisions were required in the wake of the NEET-UG irregularities and assured that the government is committed to ensuring deserving students do not lose opportunities because of examination malpractice. Emphasising efforts to restore trust in the system, he said authorities are working to…

The Economic Times

'Asli kaam ka waqt aagya': Cockroach Janta Party launches new campaign after crossing BJP’s Instagram follower count, hits 20 million

Newly launched satirical movement Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak. Founder Abhijeet Dipke shared a petition, citing the compromised education system and the futures of over 22 lakh students at stake. The party's rapid online growth has concerned Dipke's parents, who fear legal…

The Economic Times

Modi making reels in Italy, while our youth tormented by paper leaks: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the NEET-UG exam paper leak. Gandhi stated that the Prime Minister has not taken responsibility nor removed Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress leader vowed to continue protests until Pradhan resigns and a secure system to prevent paper leaks is…

The Economic Times

'Gooner' Keir Starmer Cheers Arsenal's Premier League Victory Amid Calls to Resign

Prime Minister Keir Starmer celebrated Arsenal's Premier League win amid Labour's election losses and internal party unrest, drawing attention to his leadership challenges.

International Business Times UK

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The National (Scotland)

Punjab: New batch of teachers leaves for Finland for advanced training; CM Bhagwant Mann flags off team

Seventy-two government school teachers from Punjab are in Finland for advanced training. This initiative seeks to bring international best practices to the state's classrooms. The state government is committed to teacher development, CM Bhagwant Mann said at the flag-off event.

The Economic Times

Gemma Collins features in Department for Education social media teaser video

The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 45, met Bridget Phillipson to discuss education reforms.

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The Economic Times

NEET leak: If PM respects parliamentary committees, then he must remove Pradhan, says Digvijaya

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This comes after the NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled due to alleged paper leaks. Singh criticized the National Testing Agency and the government's handling of exam irregularities. He also raised concerns about the government's gold import…

International Business Times UK

97% of Israeli Ninth-Graders Failed to Meet Science Standards in Results the Ministry Kept From the Public

Leaked data reveals only 3% of Israeli ninth-graders met science curriculum standards, highlighting significant educational challenges across various subjects and demographic sectors.

MarketBeat

Sylogist Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Sylogist (TSE:SYZ) reported lower first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue as a decline in project services offset growth in SaaS subscriptions, while management said the company is continuing its transition toward a recurring-revenue, partner-led software model. On the company’s earnings call, Interim Ch

The Economic Times

BJP asks Rahul Gandhi not to politicise NEET issue, says govt acted swiftly

The BJP has responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism regarding the NEET-UG 2026 exam. The party asserts the Modi government acted swiftly to address irregularities and supports students. The Congress leader demanded the Education Minister's dismissal or accountability, alleging a BJP-RSS nexus has damaged the education system.

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The Economic Times

Sack Dharmendra Pradhan: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi amid NEET row

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded the immediate dismissal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He alleges a BJP-RSS nexus has damaged India's education system. Gandhi stated the hard work of 22 lakh NEET aspirants has been wasted. He called for accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Strict action is being…

Evening Standard

Kendall ‘aiming to put forward social media restriction plans before the summer’

The Government said late on Monday it will introduce ‘age or functionality restrictions’ on social media for under-16s.

The Times of India

‘Would impose some form of restrictions’: UK minister Olivia Bailey on under-16 social media use

The UK government has committed to introducing restrictions on social media use for children under 16, even as it stopped short of backing an outright ban proposed by the House of Lords. The move comes after a prolonged tussle between the two Houses over the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

The Independent UK

Education Secretary ‘open minded’ on new social media restrictions for children

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International Business Times UK

US Tells Millions Of Student Loan Borrowers To Pay Up — Forgiveness Off The Table, Wage Garnishment Could Follow

Education Department tells 7.5M SAVE plan borrowers and 8.8M in default that loan forgiveness is off the table. Payments resume July.

The Times of India

UK introduces new school rules, bans mobile phones in England classrooms

The UK government is making mobile phone restrictions in schools a legal requirement, moving from guidance to enforceable law. This aims to create calm, focused learning environments by ensuring schools actively restrict phone use, with headteachers gaining stronger legal backing for enforcement. The policy addresses concerns about distraction, cyberbullying, and…

The Independent UK

Universities set to be fined up to £500,000 for failing to protect free speech

The Office for Students (OfS) will oversee scheme, which will launch in time for the upcoming academic year

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