AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHigher Education & Policy: India’s student protests over alleged NEET-UG paper leaks and exam irregularities keep reverberating. CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar urged Prime Minister Modi to protect protesters and withdraw cases, alleging intimidation by the “right-wing ecosystem,” while Rahul Gandhi escalated the political fight by framing the issue as a demand for a fair education system and jobs. School Funding: In the US, Dorchester County Council (South Carolina) voted to put a 1% educational sales tax referendum on the November ballot, with revenue split between two school districts and earmarked partly for debt reduction. Scholarships & Mobility: Malaysia launched the Australia Awards–Malaysia Semester Programme, offering more Malaysians a chance to study part of their degree in Australia. Regional Education Business: Seven Philippine-listed firms—including Far Eastern University and STI Education Systems—made Forbes Asia’s 2026 “Best Under A Billion” list, highlighting education-linked companies among Asia-Pacific performers. Education in Disruption: Kerala announced precautionary closures across 10 districts as heavy monsoon rain continues, with relief operations ongoing. Notable Education Figures: India mourned Padma Shri Dr D. Y. Patil, remembered for building access to higher and professional education through a large institutional network.
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