India and Australia are collaborating to strengthen educational cooperation, exploring the establishment of more Australian university campuses in India. Discussions between ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Jason Clare also focused on school-level collaborations and early childhood care, aiming to prepare students for the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Read MoreJustice Hrishikesh Roy humorously suggests ‘happy hours’ begin for the winning side after a judgment on an alcohol-related dispute, with Justice Roy and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta engaging in light banter. Justice B V Nagarathna, who dissented, also joins in, remarking on alcohol’s role for both sides.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has permitted states to have almost complete legislative control over liquor production and trade, enabling taxation of industrial alcohol. This follows an earlier ruling allowing states to collect royalties on minerals, marking significant financial empowerment for states in recent months.
Read MoreFrom 2015 to 2024, India allocated 4.1% to 4.6% of its GDP to education, meeting international benchmarks. Despite global declines in education investment, India consistently exceeded regional counterparts like Afghanistan and Pakistan, investing more GDP and government expenditure than many Central and Southern Asian nations.
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