Karnataka Boys and Tamil Nadu Girls Claim Titles at 49th Junior National Badminton Championship
Karnataka boys and Tamil Nadu girls won the 49th Junior National Badminton Championship, dominating their finals with 2-0 victories. Karnataka Boys and Tamil Nadu Girls Claim Titles at 49th Junior National Badminton Championship
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Palaniswami Urges Tamil Nadu CM to Raise Cauvery Dispute During Delhi Visit
Palaniswami calls on Tamil Nadu CM to address the Cauvery dispute with Congress leaders during his Delhi visit, emphasizing legal rights. Palaniswami Urges Tamil Nadu CM to Raise Cauvery Dispute During Delhi Visit
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Annamalai urges TVK govt not to obstruct lamp-lighting at Thiruparankundram
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) 'We the Leaders' movement leader Annamalai has urged the Tamil Nadu government to allow devotees to light a lamp on the pillar atop Thiruparankundram Hill, saying a religious practice linked to peoples faith and tradition should not be obstructed for political or administrative reasons. In a post on X, Annamalai appealed to the TVK government to respect an order of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court and bring the dispute to an immediate end through lawful action. He described lighting the lamp on the hilltop pillar as a longstanding religious tradition and said discontinuing such a practice for political considerations was unacceptable. The issue, he maintained, concerned the worship rights of devotees and required a resolution that respected their beliefs. Annamalai alleged that the present government was continuing the same approach adopted by the previous DMK administration, which, he said, had created an impression of hostility towards religious faith. He criticised the continuation of that approach under the TVK government. Referring to the High Court proceedings, he claimed that a clear order had already been issued by the Madurai Bench. Despite this, he alleged, the matter was being prolonged through appeals and administrative delays instead of the order being implemented. Such an approach, he argued, undermined both judicial directions and the rights of devotees. The governments responsibility was to ensure a solution in accordance with the law, rather than allow the dispute to continue, he said. Annamalai also stressed the importance of preserving communal harmony in Thiruparankundram, describing it as a place where people belonging to different religions lived together in peace and brotherhood. Creating unnecessary controversies over worship, he said, would disturb that atmosphere. Questioning the objections to the practice, he asked who would be harmed by devotees peacefully visiting the hill and lighting lamps. He maintained that their religious observance should not become the subject of avoidable political or administrative restrictions. He urged the government to address the issue promptly, honour the High Courts direction and ensure that devotees could continue what he described as an established form of worship. His appeal centred on resolving the dispute through the implementation of the courts order while safeguarding religious faith and local harmony. He called on the administration to end the prolonged controversy without creating further obstacles for devotees seeking to perform the ritual.
Cyclonic Storm Warning Issued for Tamil Nadu as Weather System Intensifies
A weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm, prompting warnings at nine ports in Tamil Nadu. Cyclonic Storm Warning Issued for Tamil Nadu as Weather System Intensifies
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Tamil Nadu CM to Honor Top Students in Chennai on November 18
On November 18, Tamil Nadus CM will honor top-performing students in Chennai, celebrating their academic achievements. Tamil Nadu CM to Honor Top Students in Chennai on November 18
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Rising Maize Prices Strain Egg Production Costs in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Increased maize prices are driving up poultry feed costs, raising concerns for egg producers in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. Rising Maize Prices Strain Egg Production Costs in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Air purifier sales surge in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates
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Dhinakaran, Vasan urge Vijay to protect interests of T.N. farmers in Mekedatu issue
In a statement, Mr. Dhinakaran accused Mr. Vijay of failing to discharge his responsibility to protect farmers livelihoods for the sake of retaining power, alleging this had emboldened D.K. Shivakumar to persist with the Mekedatu project
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Palaniswami urges Vijay to raise Mekedatu issue with Congress leadership
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CM Vijay to honour Class 10, 12 toppers in Chennai on November 18
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will honour students who secured the top three positions in the Class 10 and Class 12 public examinations in their respective constituencies at the second phase of an educational awards ceremony at Neelankarai in Chennai on November 18. The programme, organised by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), seeks to recognise academic achievement and encourage students to pursue their education. Selected students are being directly invited to attend the ceremony and receive recognition for their performance in the public examinations. The second phase follows the first round of felicitations held on November 4, when students from 30 constituencies were presented with awards and honoured for their achievements. The forthcoming event will carry forward the initiative by bringing another group of examination toppers together. Selection for the programme is based on constituency-wise rankings in the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations. Students who secured the first three positions in each of these categories are being invited, placing local academic achievement at the centre of the awards initiative. The two examinations mark important stages in school education. While Class 10 results precede decisions about higher secondary studies, Class 12 results provide the foundation for entry into college and other avenues of further education. Under Vijays leadership, the ceremony is being organised with an emphasis on recognising students accomplishments and encouraging their continued engagement with education. The initiative also aims to promote student participation in social welfare, linking academic progress with an interest in the wider community. The programmes stated purpose, therefore, extends beyond celebrating examination results. Alongside recognition for high marks, it seeks to encourage young people to remain committed to learning and take an active interest in contributing to society through social welfare activities. The forthcoming ceremony has generated considerable anticipation among students and TVK volunteers. Following the first phase earlier this month, attention has now shifted to the November 18 event and the next group of students to be felicitated in Chennai. The first phases coverage of 30 constituencies remains the only constituency total mentioned in the programme details. At Neelankarai, the focus will be on honouring the invited toppers and continuing the educational recognition initiative launched through the first phase of the awards programme earlier this month.
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TN: NTK chief seeks judicial inquiry into driver's death at Madurai police station
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman has demanded an impartial and transparent investigation into the mysterious death of truck driver Balakrishnan inside Sekkanurani police station in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, calling for a judicial inquiry free from political interference. In a post on X, Seeman said the death of Balakrishnan, a resident of Theni district who had gone to the station for questioning, was shocking and distressing. He said a person visiting a police station for an inquiry should be able to return home safely. According to the account cited by Seeman, Balakrishnan had been summoned in connection with a fire involving the vehicle he drove. Seeman questioned the police version that the driver was found hanging inside the station toilet, saying the circumstances raised unanswered questions. He asked why Balakrishnan had been kept at the station overnight, how a person under police surveillance could die inside the premises and who had failed to ensure his safety. The Tamil Nadu government owed answers to these questions, he said. Police stations should provide redress for public grievances and protect lives, Seeman said, questioning how a force unable to safeguard those on its premises could maintain law and order. Turning his criticism towards Chief Minister Vijay, Seeman recalled his response to the death of Thiruppuvanam resident Ajith Kumar during the previous DMK administration. Vijay had then insisted that the family needed justice, rather than an apology from the government, he said. Seeman said the Chief Minister must now uphold the same demand under his own administration and explain what justice would be delivered to Balakrishnans family. Questions raised while in opposition could not be forgotten after assuming office, he added. He cautioned that dismissing police personnel allegedly responsible would not, by itself, fulfil the governments obligations. Accountability required a credible investigation that established the circumstances of the death and ensured punishment for anyone found guilty. The NTK leader demanded that all surveillance records from the police station be preserved in full. A judicial inquiry should address every suspicion surrounding Balakrishnans death and disclose the truth to his family, he said. He also urged the state government to provide adequate financial assistance to the bereaved family, describing Balakrishnan as its breadwinner. An eligible family member should be offered a government job, he said, while stressing that relief measures must be accompanied by justice and accountability.
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Cyclone likely by Monday evening, says IMD; warning signals hoisted at nine TN ports
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) A weather system over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday evening, with the forecast indicating a possible crossing of the north Tamil Nadu coast. Storm warning signal Number 1 has been hoisted at nine ports as a precaution. The low-pressure area has strengthened into a well-marked low-pressure area, and is expected to move northwestwards, concentrating into a depression over the same region on Sunday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It is subsequently likely to move north-northwestwards and strengthen further. By Monday evening, the system is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal and the adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal. The forecast points to the storm moving towards the north Tamil Nadu coast. However, the information provided does not specify the precise location or timing of a possible landfall, or the wind speeds expected when the system approaches the coast. Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the deep sea in view of the developing weather system. They have also been instructed to anchor their boats securely along the shore as a precaution against potentially adverse conditions. The advisory places particular emphasis on keeping fishing vessels safe while the system strengthens over the Bay of Bengal. Its projected intensification over the next two days has prompted warnings for fishing activity and precautionary signals at ports. The ports named in the warning include Chennai, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Rameswaram and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, besides Puducherry and Karaikal. Although the report states that signals have been raised at nine ports, it identifies only these seven locations. The warning comes as the system progresses through successive stages of development, from a low-pressure area to a well-marked low-pressure area, with further strengthening into a depression and then a cyclonic storm anticipated. The immediate concern is the safety of fishermen and their boats ahead of the expected intensification. The advice to avoid the deep sea and secure vessels remains the principal precaution outlined in the report.
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Depression over Bay of Bengal to turn into severe cyclonic storm by Nov 17
A depression over the southeast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by November 17, the meteorological department said on Sunday. Rains are expected to occur in north coastal districts in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area, it said. According to the latest weather report, Saturday's well marked low pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved northwestward, intensified into a depression and lay centred at 5.30 am today. It is very likely to continue to move northwestward, intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the central parts of south and adjoining west central Bay of Bengal on November, 16 and into a severe cyclonic storm on November 17. The data further added that in addition to northern Tamil Nadu districts, moderate rain at isolated places is likely to occur over western ghat and southern districts of the state from Monday. According to the bulletin, during the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Birsa Munda at Delhis Parliament complex
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Attend Sonia Gandhis Autobiography Launch in Delhi
Tamil Nadus Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will attend Sonia Gandhis autobiography launch in Delhi, amid potential talks with PM Modi. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Attend Sonia Gandhis Autobiography Launch in Delhi
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TN CM Vijay in Delhi tomorrow for Sonia Gandhi's book launch event
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will travel to New Delhi on Monday to attend the official launch of former Congress president Sonia Gandhis autobiography, amid speculation that he may also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the contentious Mekedatu dam project. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore confirmed CM Vijays participation in the November 16 event, scheduled at a hotel in the national capital. Members of Sonia Gandhis family and other invitees are expected to attend the programme. The autobiography reached bookstores on November 10, ahead of its official launch. CM Vijays visit will provide an occasion for an interaction with Sonia Gandhi, whom he had met during an earlier trip to Delhi after becoming Chief Minister. Attention, however, is focused on whether CM Vijay will secure a meeting with PM Modi to reiterate Tamil Nadus opposition to Karnatakas proposed dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu. There has been no official confirmation of such a meeting. The CM's Delhi visit comes against the backdrop of renewed controversy over Karnatakas efforts to obtain the Centres final approval for the project. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar participated alongside PM Modi in the inauguration of development projects in Karnataka on Friday. Remarks made during the programme, citing a Supreme Court ruling in support of proceeding with the project and seeking central clearance, have intensified the dispute. Tamil Nadu has maintained that the concerns of downstream states must be addressed before any approval is granted. In a letter to PM Modi on November 7, CM Vijay urged the Union government not to permit the project without hearing the views of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala. A meeting during the forthcoming visit would allow him to press that position directly with the Prime Minister. Mondays journey will be CM Vijays third visit to Delhi since assuming office. He first met PM Modi on May 27. During his second visit, from June 10 to 12, he attended a NITI Aayog meeting and met President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi. The trip has also acquired political significance following reports that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Friday to discuss the states law and order situation. Against this backdrop, CM Vijays engagements in the national capital will be watched, particularly for any discussion on the dam dispute and the state governments concerns over Cauvery water.
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Bay of Bengal system likely to intensify into cyclone; fishermen asked to return
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) A weather system over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm by Monday evening and could subsequently intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, the Meteorological Department has forecast. Fishermen have been advised to return to shore as strong winds are expected over the southwest Bay of Bengal until November 18. The Indian Coast Guard, meanwhile, said ships and aircraft were ready for rescue operations to protect lives and property. According to the weather department, the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen on Sunday while moving west-northwestwards. It is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm over the central parts of the southeast Bay of Bengal by Monday evening. The department has indicated the possibility of further intensification after the system reaches cyclonic storm strength. Its forecast points to the potential development of a severe cyclonic storm as the weather system gathers strength over the sea. The forecast describes a developing system, with its strengthening expected to occur in stages over Sunday and Monday. The possibility of a severe cyclonic storm relates to further intensification after the cyclone forms, rather than the systems present condition. The forecast does not specify a landfall location or timing. It also does not indicate the extent of any coastal impact from the anticipated cyclone. The immediate advisories concern rainfall over parts of Tamil Nadu and strong winds over the southwest Bay of Bengal. In Tamil Nadu, moderate rainfall is likely on Sunday and Monday in districts adjoining the Western Ghats and across the southern parts of the state. Chennai could receive light rainfall on Sunday, the regional weather centre said. The rainfall outlook covers the next two days, while the warning for strong winds over the southwest Bay of Bengal extends until Wednesday (November 18). Fishermen already at sea have been instructed to return to the coast in view of the expected conditions. The Coast Guards announcement of readiness comes as the department forecasts further strengthening of the system. Ships and aircraft have been kept prepared to undertake rescue operations should the need arise. The maritime preparations accompany the warning to fishing communities as the low-pressure system moves towards the forecast cyclonic stage.
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TN: 4,100 police personnel deployed as Tiruchendur temple prepares for 'Soorasamharam'
Digital Desk | Tiruchendur, Nov 15 (IANS) Thousands of devotees gathered at the Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchendur on Sunday for 'Soorasamharam', the centrepiece of the annual Kanda Sashti festival, with around 4,100 police personnel deployed to ensure security and regulate crowds. The seaside ritual, depicting Lord Murugans victory over the demon Soorapadman, is scheduled for the evening, with Swami Jayanthinathar being taken in procession to the beach at 4 p.m. One of the most important celebrations at the temple, the second of Lord Murugans six sacred abodes, the festival began on November 10 with Yagasalai pujas. Devotees have since been observing fasts and staying within the temple precincts and in temporary shelters nearby. Security arrangements have been strengthened across the temple complex and beachfront under the supervision of district Superintendent of Police Sivaprasad. Barricades have been erected to manage the crowds, while police personnel are monitoring the gathering from watchtowers. Floating barriers are also being installed to prevent devotees from venturing into deeper waters. The arrangements focus on the beachfront, where large numbers are expected to assemble to witness the ritual. Sundays religious observances begin with the temple opening at 1 a.m., followed by a series of pujas, 'abhishekams' and 'deeparadhana' rituals, ahead of the evening procession. After Soorasamharam, the deities will be ceremonially decorated and deeparadhana performed at the Santhosh Mandapam. Swami Jayanthinathar, accompanied by Valli and Deivanai, will subsequently be taken around the outer precinct before returning to the temple for evening worship. Throughout the festival, special abhishekams and daily pujas have drawn crowds. Nightly processions featuring Swami Jayanthinathar with Valli and Deivanai on a golden chariot have been another attraction. Devotees from outside the region, including overseas visitors, have joined the celebrations. Many staying in temporary shelters have been singing devotional songs and offering prayers, while some have arrived dressed as deities. Colourful lighting and floral decorations across the temple complex have added to the festive atmosphere as devotees continue to arrive for the principal ceremony. The celebrations will continue on Monday, the seventh day of the festival, with the celestial wedding of Swami Kumaravidanga Peruman and Deivanai Ambal scheduled for 11 p.m. Temple trustee board chairman Arul Murugan, Joint Commissioner Arunachalam, trustees and temple employees are coordinating arrangements for the ceremonies and the continuing influx of devotees during the concluding stages of the festival.
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Jammu, Nov 14:Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that India was witnessing a historic period of transformation and emerging as one of the worlds largest and fastest-growing major economies with the national resolve of building a developed India by 2047. In his address at the convocation of Cluster University (CU) of Jammu, LG Sinha said the graduating students of this maiden convocation were the pioneering torchbearers of the universitys tradition, and congratulated all graduates, gold medallists and their parents. He highlighted the country's digital public infrastructure, unprecedented growth in the space sector, research and innovation and rising investment in quantum technology, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green energy and biotechnology. Building a developed India by 2047 is our national resolve. By then, many of you will be at the highest peaks of your careers. Therefore, a developed India is not a slogan for another generation; it will be the essence of your lifes achievements. It will be a symbol of the success of your tenure, and it will be the greatest pursuit and accomplishment of your lives, he said. The Lieutenant Governor said India now has nearly 223,000 startups and 135 unicorns, and that many founders come from small towns, reflecting a genuine democratisation of opportunity and entrepreneurship. Offering a fresh perspective on the demographic dividend, Lieutenant Governor said he preferred to call it a demographic responsibility. Society would benefit when youth connect farmers to markets, womens self-help groups become employment-generating enterprises, and engineers develop affordable medical tools for remote areas, he said. Governor of Tamil Nadu, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar also graced the occasion. The Lieutenant Governor specially complimented the women students, saying that 130 of the 163 gold medals were bagged by the daughters. He said that when given opportunities, daughters do not merely attain positions but redefine the meaning of achievement. He said their gold medals are badges of confidence for generations to come. Daughters across higher-education institutions in Jammu Kashmir are writing new chapters of success in their own names, the Lieutenant Governor said. He highlighted the intellectual heritage of Jammu Kashmir and noted that Maharishi Kalhana, author of the Rajatarangini, Maharishi Abhinavagupta, and the saint-poets Yogini Lalleshwari and Sheikh-ul-Alam, promoted harmony among faiths and the pursuit of truth. He said the graduates were carrying forward a tradition of knowledge more than a thousand years old. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significance of humanities. Technology tells us what we can do, while the humanities teach us what we should do. The nation needs engineers as well as historians, and scientists as well as musicians. If we wish to strengthen the intellectual wealth and capability of society, we need scientists as well as musicians. For this, young generation must be prepared to struggle with unwavering courage. Turn crises into opportunities. This is what great personalities did, and the world remembers them today. I believe that talent has no fixed address, and greatness does not arrive after checking postal addresses of certain individual. Greatness seeks courage and struggle, he said. The Lieutenant Governor also offered three practical suggestions for internships. First, present a well-studied solution to a companys challenge rather than simply seeking an opportunity, strive to be so valuable that the team feels ones absence, and choose internships that teach something new, he added On artificial intelligence, he said the relationship between AI and humans would be one of partnership, not competition. He further said that AI will change the way we work, but determining the purpose of work will remain a human responsibility. AI can provide new answers based on old knowledge, but the courage to discover new questions will remain with human beings. AI will have speed and data, but humans will provide direction, compassion and the courage to ask new questions. AI should be guided by civilisational norms, values and accountability, and that its development should rest on human welfare, not just profit and productivity, he said. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also gave five resolutions to the students. First, never stop learning, create opportunities rather than only seek them, uphold honesty and ethics, support those who follow, and express love for the nation through action, he said. Your degree is not the end of your journey; it is a step to begin a new one. I believe that todays skills may become irrelevant ten years from now, but the habit of continuous learning will never become irrelevant. Therefore, make the pursuit of knowledge a permanent part of your nature, he added. He said that knowledge without character was meaningless and advised students not to merely aim to be a topper but become individuals who have the courage to speak the truth, the resolve to do what is right, and who treat every human being with dignity and respect. The future awaits you. Move forward with courage. Give compassion and sensitivity a place in your heart. Take the light of knowledge into your hands and begin a new journey of life. I reiterate that technology will expand in the future, but the responsibility to give that future a new meaning will belong to human intelligence, to all youth, the Lieutenant Governor said. Vice-Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu, Prof. K. S. Chandrasekar presented the University report on the occasion Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Minister for School Education, Higher Education and Jal Shakti Shamim Firdous, Registrar Cluster University of Jammu Ankur Mahajan, HoDs, faculty members, students and their parents attended the convocation ceremony. Member of Parliament, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Legislative Assembly from Jammu West Arvind Gupta, Heads of various Educational Institutions, prominent citizens and senior officials of Civil and Police administration were also present.
Rising education spending fails to translate into better learning outcomes: Experts
Srinagar, Nov 14: A sharp rise in public expenditure on education has failed to deliver corresponding improvements in learning outcomes. The experts flagged the inefficient utilisation of funds, uneven teacher deployment and gaps in accountability as major challenges confronting Indias school education system. The issue came into focus at the 13th School Choice National Conference (SCNC), organised by the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) at FICCI, New Delhi. The policymakers, educationists and researchers have called for shifting the focus of education financing from infrastructure and administrative inputs to measurable learning outcomes. During the conference, the experts stressed that combined education spending by the Centre and states increased from Rs 5.8 lakh crore in 2020-21 to around Rs 9.2 lakh crore in 2024-25. The Union Budget allocation for school education also rose from Rs 54,800 crore in 2021-22 to Rs 83,562 crore in 2026-27. Despite the increased spending, learning outcomes have not kept pace, even as enrolment patterns indicate a growing preference for private schools. Addressing the conference, Advisor to J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Nasir Aslam Wani, said the challenge facing the education system had shifted from bringing every child to school to ensuring that every child learns, irrespective of the institution they attend. Referring to the 1968 National Policy on Education, Wani said the priority then was to ensure access to schools, while the question in 2026 was whether every child was actually learning. He said that education expenditure must move beyond infrastructure creation and focus on teachers and human resources besides pointing out serious mismatches in teacher deployment, with some schools having teachers but no students, while others have students but no teachers. He called for addressing these imbalances and highlighted the importance of skill development and employability alongside strengthening school and higher education. During the conference, a report on tracing the Public Financing of School Education in India was released, which tracked public expenditure across five statesAssam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradeshover seven budget cycles from 2018-19 to 2024-25. The report exposed a significant imbalance in education spending, finding that salaries, grants and running costs accounted for between 92 and nearly 99 percent of school education expenditure across the states studied. It also flagged persistent gaps in reimbursement to private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. As per the report, the reimbursement rates in 2024-25 ranged from just 11.5 percent of per-child expenditure in Uttar Pradesh to 77.7 percent in Assam. In his keynote address, Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, V Vualnam said the country had a vast school education network comprising 14.67 lakh schools and 1.03 crore teachers. He questioned whether increasing layers of monitoring through biometrics, photographs and applications could adequately measure the actual effectiveness of teaching. During a discussion on public financing, speakers also questioned whether increasing allocations alone could improve education, pointing out that the relationship between resources, teaching quality and actual learning remained poorly understood. The conference further highlighted the fragmented structure of Indias school system. Former Secretary Department of School Education and Literacy, (DSEL) Sanjay Kumar said that while the Right to Education Act had delivered access, it was yet to deliver learning. He also pointed out that only about one in nine schools offered education up to Class 12, forcing many students to change institutions as they progressed. Around three in four children undergo three or more admissions between Classes 1 and 12, he added.
U.S. air travel should recover from ground stop by end of November 15, FAA says
New technology being added to the nation's air traffic control system overloaded antiquated equipment and caused intermittent communications and radar gaps, leading to the flight shutdown of more than four hours, Trump administration officials said
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