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Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited Mukherjee Nagar on Monday, interacting over tea with competitive exam aspirants. He listened to their concerns about living conditions and academic challenges, and assured them of his support. The LG praised their discipline in staying focused on civil services preparation amid festive celebrations across the capital.

The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by CM Mohan Charan Majhi, approved the ₹393.62-crore 'Odisha Shikshanet' scheme to provide free Wi-Fi across 601 government and aided colleges over 2026-29. Students will receive 1 GB free high-speed data daily. The initiative aims to benefit over 6 lakh students and faculty with access to digital learning resources.

Former CDS General Anil Chauhan, speaking at JNU's inaugural strategic culture lecture, called for integrating strategic thinking, military history, and national security into education. He warned of cognitive warfare — deepfakes, information manipulation, influence operations — as a growing threat, urging societal resilience and awareness beyond armed forces and government institutions.

The festive cheer of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas has done little to ease the financial concerns of teachers in private aided colleges, who are still awaiting pending salary arrears and regular grants. With assurances yet to translate into payments, the teaching fraternity is preparing to intensify its agitation across Punjab.

The Delhi Government plans to establish a medical college at Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital in Raghubir Nagar, West Delhi, offering 150 MBBS and 40 PG seats. The 13-acre campus will expand into a 1,322-bed complex with an 850-bed General Hospital and 472-bed Maternal and Child Hospital, benefiting nearly 10 lakh residents.

CISCE has released the 2027 board exam date sheets for Classes 10 and 12, with ICSE (Class X exams) beginning on February 15, 2027, and concluding on March 31, 2027. The ISC (Class XII exams) will begin on February 9, 2027, and conclude on April 8, 2027. Over 2.70 lakh ICSE students and 1.1 lakh Class 12 students have registered.

The Odisha Cabinet approved the ₹393.62 crore 'Odisha Shikshanet' scheme to provide free Wi-Fi and 1 GB daily data to students across 601 government and aided colleges. It also removed the attempt limit for OCS Examination candidates, approved 53 LMT rice procurement for KMS 2026-27, and cleared several irrigation, livestock, and recruitment proposals.

Stanford's review of 52 causal research papers finds generative AI can hurt learning when used to complete assignments rather than aid understanding. AI tools designed for teachers may also reduce student motivation and confidence. Researchers stress well-designed technology should enhance thinking, not replace it. Five newly included studies focused on US K-12 settings.

Ohio State University placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension after two students suffered second- and third-degree burns at an outdoor party. A video circulating on social media showed onlookers watching as the men burned. Police are investigating hazing charges and the fraternity president is listed in the investigation report.

A 20-member Israeli delegation under the 'India Trek for Global Leaders' program concluded their cultural and educational visit to Odisha with a valedictory ceremony at KIIT's campus. Led by Sagi Melamed of the Israel Antiquities Authority, delegates praised the institutions, comparing them to leading global organisations. Founder Achyuta Samanta presented them with certificates.

40 Indian students from IIT and IIIT participated in Japan's MIRAI-Setu programme in October, visiting universities and companies across Kyushu, Kansai, and Hamamatsu. They engaged with firms like Murata Manufacturing and Suzuki HQ, proposing EV-based solutions for India's transport challenges. The initiative, backed by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to strengthen India-Japan ties ahead of their 75th diplomatic anniversary in 2027.

Schools in Noida and Greater Noida have been directed to implement mandatory hybrid classes for students up to Class 5 amid a rise in air pollution levels. In an official circular, Gautam Buddha Nagar District Basic Education Officer Rahul Pawar said action would be taken against schools that violate the directions. Earlier, GRAP Stage III was imposed across Delhi-NCR.

Martin Luther King Jr's handwritten seven-page draft of his 'I Have a Dream' speech has gone viral after it was discovered in a desk drawer belonging to former aide Edward T. Clayton. Clayton's family preserved the manuscript for decades. Featuring King's edits and annotations, it is set to be auctioned by Christie's in January 2027, with estimates exceeding $10 million.

Scientists at IIT Bombay have launched KrishiDrought.in, a free public web portal that forecasts agricultural droughts across India up to four weeks in advance. The early-warning platform provides weekly soil moisture predictions, giving farmers, district administrations, and disaster planners a vital head start to make protective decisions before crops begin to fail in the field.

NCERT, in collaboration with SCERT Delhi, conducted a five-day capacity-building programme under 'Reimagined NISHTHA' from November 2–6 at Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. Over 100 resource persons participated, covering NEP 2020, National Curriculum Frameworks, play-based learning, and inclusive education. Trained participants will serve as State Resource Group members to further strengthen teacher capacities.

Researchers at JNCASR have developed an imaging technique to map the complex microscopic interior of living cells in multiple colours. Named 'affinity encoding', the method uses synthetic, molecular containers that hold onto cellular targets with varying degrees of grip. By selectively washing away and swapping fluorescent tags, the team created four-colour biological maps in live tissues.

Troops of Spear Corps celebrated National Education Day 2026 at Siyom Public School in West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh, by organising quiz and elocution competitions. The events aimed to promote learning, boost communication skills, and strengthen Army-community ties. A prize distribution ceremony recognised student participants. The initiative falls under the Indian Army's Military Civil Fusion ethos.

Unacademy Co-founder Gaurav Munjal has stepped down as CEO to become Executive Chairman, with Chief Business Officer Akhilendra Kumar taking over as CEO. The leadership change comes just over two months after Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad acquired the edtech firm for slightly over $200 million. Kumar's appointment is an internal promotion, having risen through leadership roles between 2022 and 2025.

Students in government and government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu will receive cakes and greeting cards signed by CM Vijay for Children’s Day celebrations on Friday. Students in 12 districts, including Salem and Erode, will receive two cake packets totalling 45 grams, while those in other districts will get one 45-gram packet each. Vijay will personally distribute cakes and greeting cards.

40 Indian IIT and IIIT students completed a one-month MIRAI-Setu fellowship in Japan in October, visiting universities and firms in Kyushu, Kansai, and Hamamatsu. They engaged with Murata Manufacturing, Suzuki HQ, and Koizumi, exploring careers in Japan. The programme, backed by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to strengthen India-Japan ties ahead of their 75th diplomatic anniversary in 2027.