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India Education Spending Meets GDP Benchmark but Misses Public Outlay Target

India's education funding meets international GDP-based benchmarks but falls below UNESCO's recommended threshold for public spending. Secondary school completion rates remain below both national targets and UNESCO guidelines. The shortfall comes at a time when many countries are reconsidering education financing priorities. Despite large-scale government education programs reaching millions of students, structural challenges in the sector persist. Increased program deployment has not fully resolved gaps in outcomes or funding adequacy.

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Rijiju urges Rahul to support women's quota bill; Gandhi demands swift implementation

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju called on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to support the women's reservation bill during a recent exchange. Gandhi countered by pointing out that the bill had already been passed unanimously in 2023. He raised concerns about the delay in implementing the legislation, linking the holdup to the delimitation process. Gandhi pressed for immediate enforcement of the 2023 law, highlighting the ongoing political tension around the issue of women's empowerment.

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SAD backs women's reservation rollout after 6 years outside NDA

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has expressed support for the implementation of the women's reservation law. This development signals a possible revival of the Constitution amendment bill by the central government. The government is also reaching out to parties like DMK and NCP(SP) to build broader backing for the measure. The proposed bill seeks to expand Lok Sabha's total strength by fifty percent. However, the exact timing of its introduction remains unclear as lawmakers deliberate on convening a Parliament session.

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IN-SPACe Seeks Private Operator for ISRO's Rs 986 Cr Small Satellite Spaceport

India's space regulator IN-SPACe is looking for private partners to manage ISRO's newly built small satellite launch complex in Tamil Nadu. The facility, valued at Rs 986 crore, is designed to make small rocket launches more efficient and streamlined. A selected private operator will handle all day-to-day functional responsibilities at the spaceport. ISRO will support the transition by offering technical training and operational guidelines for a defined period. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen India's position in the growing small satellite launch market.