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Geopolitics

Finland Tries to Protect Children Against Deepfakes, With Russia in Mind

The New York Times – World · US

Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challenge.

Geopolitics

Mexico’s top university orders 58,000 students to resit entrance exam after suspected cheating

The Guardian – World · Europe

National Autonomous University of Mexico says applicants must take test in person after online debacleMexico’s largest and most prestigious university has anno…

Geopolitics

34% of Hong Kong students win university, diploma spots under admissions system

South China Morning Post – World · China

About 34 per cent of students who applied through Hong Kong’s university admissions system have secured tertiary education places this year, marking a slight d…

Geopolitics

In MP, A-certified ‘Dhurandhar’ screened at govt school

Times of India – World · India

A video shows an adult film screened for students at a school. The incident occurred on July thirty-first in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district. Villagers lodg…

Geopolitics

Educationist, former governor D Y Patil passes away at 91 in Kolhapur

Times of India – World · India

D Y Patil, a former Governor and renowned educationist, has passed away. He was 91 years old and died at his Kolhapur residence after a prolonged illness. Pati…

Geopolitics

Can a tech titan ace a test to fix India’s crisis-hit education system?

South China Morning Post – World · China

India’s tech titan Nandan Nilekani faces an uphill battle overhauling the country’s education system amid exam scandals, student protests and rising youth unem…

Tech & Startups

The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More

Wired · Global

Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.

Geopolitics

UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September

The Guardian – World · Europe

The new London and South East University Group will be UK’s third largest higher education institutionThe UK’s first “super-university”, which will merge the u…

Geopolitics

Jardine Foundation to end scholarships for Oxford, Cambridge undergrads

South China Morning Post – World · China

An educational trust established by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson will end its prestigious undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and C…

Geopolitics

‘Tiger mum’ Lucy Powell on Labour’s vocational skills drive: ‘It’s about ambition for everybody’

The Guardian – World · Europe

New education secretary says it is ‘false trade-off’ by critics to suggest schools cannot pursue academic excellence alongside technical skillsLucy Powell has …

Geopolitics

MHT CET 2026 CAP round 1 seat allotment result out today: Check steps to download

Times of India – World · India

Maharashtra CET Cell releases MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 seat allotment today. Candidates can check their engineering course allotment status online using login …

Geopolitics

Indonesia to train next ruling class at elite new university

South China Morning Post – World · China

On what was once a palm oil plantation outside Bogor, Indonesia’s government is planting the seeds of a new institution designed to nurture the next generation…

Geopolitics

‘Little Warren Buffetts’: Chinese parents pay top dollar to send kids to financial literacy camps

South China Morning Post – World · China

Every summer, mainland Chinese parents send their children to join a variety of costly physical training camps or even travel to Africa to observe animal migra…

Geopolitics

Did 75,000 Students Cheat on a College-Entrance Exam in Mexico?

The New York Times – World · US

The country’s largest public university is requiring all students who passed a demanding entrance exam to take a new test after experts found half of all appli…

Geopolitics

Calls grow ‘to flunk’ Portugal’s education minister amid exam marking fiasco

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fernando Alexandre’s push to digitise marking process deemed a failure with some students and parents contemplating legal actionPressure is growing on Portugal…

Tech & Startups

Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less

Wired · Global

Here are the best back-to-school deals under $200 on comfy, ergonomic chairs for all-nighters and cram sessions

Geopolitics

India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks

BBC News – World · Europe

Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.

Geopolitics

US schools are struggling to keep the yellow bus running amid shortages and cuts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Districts are reducing routes and exploring new ways to get students to class as transportation costs climbEducation officials across the United States are inc…

Geopolitics

Shorts protest at Delhi's St Stephen's: Dress code or personal freedom?

Times of India – World · India

A St Stephen's College shorts ban ignites a debate on student freedom and institutional rules. Students protest the new dress code, which restricts attire in …

Engineering

Laboratoria’s Mariana Costa Empowers Women in Tech

IEEE Spectrum · Global

In shaping her career, Peru native Mariana Costa has asked herself a question: What can I do to make life better for women in Latin America?The answer she land…

Geopolitics

‘We Are Not Learning Anything’: India’s Gen Z Rage Is a Test for Modi

The New York Times – World · US

As India’s huge youth population surges, the government faces pressure to fix an education system that leaves many ill prepared for university, let alone for t…

Geopolitics

HKU says next leader must have ‘fresh ideas’ for coming ‘transformation’

South China Morning Post – World · China

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will launch a global hunt for its next leader to guide the institution to “fresh ideas” and through a coming “transformation”…

Geopolitics

MHT CET final merit list 2026 released: Download here

Times of India – World · India

75-word synopsisMHT CET final merit list 2026 has been released by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell for BE and BTech admissions. Candidates who …

Geopolitics

Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM wants curriculums for students aged 14 and above to be more responsive to local jobs marketAndy Burnham will tell schools across England to adapt their curr…

Startups

Why lifelong learning is becoming an economic imperative, not a personal choice

Your Story · India

As AI reshapes the workplace, career growth is becoming less about accumulating credentials and more about developing the judgment, adaptability and skills tha…

Geopolitics

Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former security guard from northeastern China has successfully secured a spot in a postgraduate programme at the prestigious Tsinghua University after an imp…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong international, private school enrolment grows amid drop in student numbers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Enrolment at Hong Kong’s international and private schools grew for a third consecutive year following the introduction of a government talent scheme in 2022, …

Geopolitics

Pralhad Joshi takes charge as education minister a day after Pradhan's exit

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver current and comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team gathers, verifies…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong expands after-school care but some families say they still lack access

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s after-school care scheme has expanded rapidly since the government removed its quota cap this school year, with some operators saying they have suf…

Geopolitics

Who is Pralhad Joshi, the new education minister? A look at his education, career, political journey

Times of India – World · India

Pralhad Joshi has assumed additional charge as Union education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy. A five-ti…

Geopolitics

New education minister Pralhad Joshi, man with a low profile & an effective style

Times of India – World · India

- Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi appointed as India's new Union education minister. - BJP member with extensive parliamentary experience. - Serves in PM Narendra …

Geopolitics

India’s education minister resigns in victory for Cockroach youth movement protests

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dharmendra Pradhan steps down after demonstrations over exam leak scandal, prompting celebrations among thousands of protestersIndia’s education minister, Dhar…

Geopolitics

India’s education minister quits in major win for youth protesters

South China Morning Post – World · China

India’s education minister resigned on Saturday after coming under intense pressure from young protesters, with outrage over leaked examination questions compo…

Geopolitics

Job fears in changing world make AI a hot subject at China’s vocational schools

South China Morning Post – World · China

Five years after graduating from a vocational school in the southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen, Chen Hao found himself working as a salesman for a local ele…

Geopolitics

Kerala Plus Two SAY Result 2026 declared, scorecards available here

Times of India – World · India

The Kerala Plus Two SAY and Improvement Examination Results 2026 have been declared on July 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Students can access their provisional scorec…

Geopolitics

From fan to critic: 2023 post resurfaces, reveals changing Pradhan-Wangchuk equations

Times of India – World · India

A 2023 photo of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Sonam Wangchuk resurfaced recently. Wangchuk is now on an indefinite hunger strike seeking accountabi…

Geopolitics

‘Paper leak’ at Uttarakhand Technical University, 2 BTech exams cancelled

Times of India – World · India

Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University cancelled two BTech exams after a paper leak allegation. An assistant professor was arrested and his…

Tech & Startups

Edtech platform raises $4.5M to help teach students how to vibe code

TechCrunch · US

Imagi announced a $4.5 million seed round, with investors including Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital, and artist Will.i.am.

Startups

‘Cut 50% of the syllabus’: Ashok Jhunjhunwala’s bold plan for India

Your Story · India

Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala calls for 20 million entrepreneurs, leaner syllabi and deep-tech solutions to transform India at scale.

Geopolitics

'We owe students more than outrage': Education minister Pradhan slams Cong protest

Times of India – World · India

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of exploiting students politically. He stated they staged a protest outside the …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong has retained its 17th place among the world’s top destinations for students, but British rankings firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has said that high l…

Tech & Startups

Stop Saying Kids Can’t Read

Wired · Global

Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.

Geopolitics

To prosper, China must become a magnet for international students

South China Morning Post – World · China

Last month, 12.9 million students in China sat for the National Higher Education Entrance Examination, or gaokao, the number sliding for a second year, and dow…

Engineering

IEEE Program Helps Girls In India See a Future In STEM

IEEE Spectrum · Global

Roughly half the world’s population is female, but the STEM fields don’t reflect that. The 2024 U.N. Global Education Monitoring Report on gender found that ab…

Geopolitics

Chinese student accepted into top university without tutoring, sparks widespread debate

South China Morning Post – World · China

A girl in China, who was recently admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University with an extremely high score on the national university entrance exam, has go…

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