Competitive Exam Access: India’s PM Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams from the Red Fort, aiming to cut costs for students after youth protests over exam leaks and recruitment scandals. AI in Schools: Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar unveiled “AI Akshara Abhiyana” and “Coding Gurukula” starting from Class 6, plus plans for an AI university in Bengaluru and an exam-reform committee due in two months. Sports Talent Pipeline: Modi also announced a nationwide talent hunt for children aged 5–15 to widen India’s Olympic participation for the 2036 bid, linking it to existing sports schemes. Student Rights in Law Education: India’s Supreme Court backed NALSAR students in the Bar Council of India row, saying students can protest and slamming the BCI circular. School Infrastructure Watch: Maharashtra’s CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke launched “School Thik Karo” audits, alleging neglected government-school amenities and questioning rally spending. Kerala Technical Education Probe: Kerala faces allegations against 28 polytechnic teachers for promotions using unapproved degrees, with claims of delayed action and possible patronage. Digital Wellbeing: Japan’s Toyoake city reported only about 5% of residents reduced screen use after a nonbinding two-hours-a-day guideline, but the mayor said awareness must continue. Independence Day Education Moments: Modi met schoolchildren at Red Fort; India also marked Vande Mataram’s 150th anniversary in the ceremony.