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India To Build 14 Schools In Earthquake-Affected Districts Of Nepal
India has pledged Nepali Rupees 560.2 million for the construction of 14 schools in eight earthquake-affected districts of Nepal, reaffirming its commitment to the Himalayan nation's post-disaster reconstruction and socio-economic development.
WATCH: Warning of a ‘lost generation’ issued as Labour grandee makes terrifying prediction
The chief of a report into youth unemployment has issued a sobering warning about the prospect of a “lost generation”.Speaking on the publication of the report, former Health Secretary Alan Milburn shared a terrifying forecast from his investigation.He said that the one in 18 young people currently not in work, training or education (Neets) could rise to a ruinous one in 6 in just six years. “We do not just have a chronic problem. It is getting worse, not getting better. And we have neither a sy...
Blond Bangladeshi buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ saved from Eid sacrifice
Minister spares 700kg beast after security concerns around the unusual level of public interest in the animalA rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its distinctive blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention, according to a home ministry official.The nearly 700kg (1,543lb) animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in, citing security concerns after a surge of public interest before Th...
Harvard appointment of Nicholas Kristof’s wife to key role draws criticism from students, alumni
Harvard is facing criticism after naming Sheryl WuDunn, the wife of embattled New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, as vice chair of the Board of Overseers' executive committee.The Board of Overseers is made up of Harvard alumni who "bring to bear their best judgment and deep commitment to Harvard’s overarching academic mission and long-term institutional interests," according to the university. It is one of its two governing boards and is said to play a key role in the governance of the un...
US neo-Nazi plotted to kill journalist who reported on him, testimony reveals
Aiden Daniel Cuevas allegedly told undercover officer reporter ‘needed to be taken off the board’An Alabama neo-Nazi accused of trying to start a paramilitary unit to take out “high value targets” aimed to kill a journalist who once reported on him, according to law enforcement testimony obtained by the Guardian.Aiden Daniel Cuevas allegedly used “coded talk” to tell an undercover officer in November 2024 that the journalist was a “pawn” that “needed to be taken off the board”. Continue reading....
Can Starmer save Britain’s lost generation?
Alan Milburn, who was health and social care secretary between 1999 and 2003, will later today release his review into Neets. These are the almost 1 million young people between the ages of 18-24 who are not in employment, education or training. Pat McFadden, the work and pensions minister who is overseeing the report, said Milburn’s findings “laid bare the scale of the challenge” ahead for the government. Milburn’s assessment is stark. If action is not taken, the number of Neets could increase...
Government ‘fully committed’ to releasing Mandelson files amid further reports
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‘A record of failure’: what’s in the first part of Alan Milburn’s Neet report?
The former minister paints damning picture of structural issues affecting 1 million young people in the UKAlan Milburn, the Blair-era cabinet minister turned social mobility adviser, has delivered the first part of his government-commissioned report on why increasing numbers of people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training (Neet).Its 217 pages cover the extent and causes of the issue – with possible solutions coming in his next report – and set out a hugely detailed and damni...
Students Share Views On Live-In, Polygamy In Assam Uniform Civil Code
While many students welcomed the ban on polygamy, several also expressed concern that regulations surrounding live-in relationships could restrict personal freedom.
Is AI to blame for hiring woes faced by college graduates?
Analysts disagree about whether AI is a factor in the hiring crunch.
Not Every Language Has Spelling Bees. Here’s Why English Is Perfect for Them.
English’s hybrid history, silent letters and overcomplicated rules are what make the competition fierce.
‘Vibrant as Ever’: Harvard’s Jewish Life Thrives as Trump Investigates
Trump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.
More than one million young people not in work or education, says ONS
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Dormitory fire at Kenyan school kills at least 15 students
Parents face anxious wait for updates after blaze tears through Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru countyA fire that ripped through a dormitory at a girls’ school in Kenya overnight has killed at least 15 students, according to police, while dozens more were injured.Gilgil police station said at least 15 girls died at Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county, about 76 miles north-east of Nairobi, according to a police report seen by Reuters. Continue reading...
CBSE exam discrepancy claims: Pradhan issues clarification, takes swipe at Rahul
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed concerns over CBSE Class 12 evaluation discrepancies, assuring no one would be spared if irregularities are found. He criticized Rahul Gandhi's frustration over electoral defeats, accusing him of opposing India's scientific progress. Pradhan emphasized the government's commitment to student well-being and transparency in the digital evaluation system.
California teacher Samantha Watson arrested for alleged sexual conduct with student at charter school
A California teacher was arrested after allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor, authorities said.The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit said it is investigating allegations involving inappropriate contact with a student at a school in Moreno Valley, California.The teacher, identified as Samantha J. Watson, 41, of Eastvale, was charged with sending harmful material to a juvenile, oral copulation and digital penetration.Investigators said the alleged co...
‘Standing up for our children’: parents divided over London teachers’ strikes
Waltham Forest in the east of the capital has seen a wave of industrial action in schools, with more to come The gates to South Grove primary school in Walthamstow were closed to pupils last week.Teachers were on strike as part of a disparate wave of industrial action by members of the National Education Union (NEU) in schools across the borough of Waltham Forest in east London. Continue reading...
Fire at girls school in Kenya kills unknown number of people, police say
World Fire at girls school in Kenya kills unknown number of people, police say May 28, 2026 / 1:47 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Gilgil, Kenya — A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed.Radio station Capital FM cited Samuel Ndanyi, the regional police commander as saying at least 10 students were killed, according to the Reuters news service.Reuters reports that another broadcaster...
Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India
Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in IndiaJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCherylann MollanGetty ImagesAround two million students appeared for the CBSE's school-leaving exam this yearWhat began as one student's viral complaint about a mismatch between the physical and digital copies of his Grade 12 physics answer sheet has snowballed into a major controversy around one of India's biggest and most important school-leaving exams.Days after the gove...
KCET 2026 result date: When will KEA release UGCET scorecards?
Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 results are expected soon on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, likely after June 1st. Over 3.3 lakh candidates can check their scorecards online using application number and name. The exam, held April 22-24, had no negative marking. Students must upload marks for result preparation. A rank list and subsequent admission process will follow.