India's teacher shortage has come under sharp focus after fresh data presented in Parliament revealed that more than 1.08 lakh schools across the country are functioning with just one teacher. According to the Union Minister of State for Education, Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of single-teacher schools, followed by Jharkhand and Maharashtra. While the national pupil-teacher ratio appears favorable on paper, the latest figures expose significant regional disparities in teacher availability.

1 Lakh Schools, One Teacher Each? Parliament Data Exposes India's Teacher Crisis | GRAVITAS 

In a massive breakthrough, the West Bengal Police arrested Minar Mondal, a former government bus driver turned stone trader, after unearthing over ₹28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold bars from his residence in Birbhum's Deucha village. Following a marathon 20-hour raid where multiple currency-counting machines broke down, investigators revealed that the stash belongs to an organized crime syndicate linked to absconding stone and sand baron Tulu Mondal.


Police make arrests as ₹28.5 crore seized from Minar Mondal's house

India's education system is under fresh scrutiny after the Central Government revealed that more than 1 lakh schools across the country are functioning with just one teacher. Responding to a question in Parliament, the Ministry of Education disclosed that 1,08,043 schools currently operate with only a single teacher, highlighting the scale of teacher shortages in several states.

According to the official data, Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of single-teacher schools, followed by Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. At the other end of the spectrum, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Ladakh, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Kerala reported the fewest such schools.

Teacher Shortage Exposed: Over 1 Lakh Schools Run by a Single Teacher

An air ambulance crashed shortly after takeoff from Ranchi Airport in Jharkhand, triggering an emergency response from local authorities and rescue teams. Officials rushed to the crash site as investigations began into the cause of the incident. Details on casualties and survivors are awaited, while aviation authorities and state agencies continue to assess the situation and ensure relief and rescue operations.


Jharkhand Plane Crash: Air Ambulance Crashed Shortly After Take Off From Ranchi Airport

A medical chartered plane carrying seven people crashed shortly after taking off from Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport. The flight was an air ambulance bound for Delhi.
The crashed aircraft was a Beechcraft King Air BE9L operated by Delhi-based Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd.

BREAKING: Medical Plane Travelling From Ranchi To Delhi Crashes in Jharkhand

The plane took off from Ranchi at 7.07 pm and was scheduled to land at Delhi at 10 PM. It lost contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC) at 7.34 PM.

Delhi-bound air ambulance with 7 onboard crashes after takeoff from Ranchi

At least 20 people have been killed by a wild elephant in 15 days in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, officials have said, adding that the animal is yet to be captured.

Elephant on Rampage in Jharkhand's West Humbugging for Over 15 Days

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday rejected the ceasefire offer given by Maoists, saying if the extremists want to surrender and lay down arms, they are most welcome to do so and security forces would not fire a single bullet on them.

Breaking: Indian Home Minister asks Maoists to lay down arms

India At This Hour:

- Mumbai: Monorail resumes service after technical glitch
- Jharkhand: Three Naxals killed in encounter
- Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, IMD issues Red Alert


Jharkhand: Three Naxals Killed in Encounter | Mumbai Rains: IMD Issues Red Alert

Taimara Valley in Jharkhand is believed to harbour some kind of energy which causes time to skip ahead by two years. The mobile phone clocks give messages of change in the time zone. However, it is not a confirmed fact and is believed to be something that was passed down by the grapevine.

The mysterious Taimara Valley where time skips ahead by two years, or so some say

Soren was known for his confrontational style of functioning, but that was the oxygen for his movement. 

Shibu Soren dies: A timeline of the political life of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader who helped form Indian tribal state

In 1972, Soren co-founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha or JMM. He led movements to reclaim tribal lands and demand a separate state, a struggle that lasted for three decades before Jharkhand was formed, cleaved off from the erstwhile Bihar in 2000. 

Shibu Soren: Legendary tribal leader who helped form Jharkhand state had a legacy marred by legal setbacks

The man, identified as Mohammad Naushad, also appealed to Pakistan to target Hindu organisations like Bajrang Dal and RSS. He was arrested on Wednesday from Mallah Nagar under the Balidih police station area in Bokaro. India news

Pahalgam terror attack: Jharkhand man arrested for posting ‘Thank you Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Taiba’ on social media

These new findings will help improve India’s nuclear fuel supply and support the goal of generating clean energy through nuclear power, reducing imports.

India has discovered over 93,000 tonnes of uranium since 2020: Report

#Gravitas Jharkhand Police has arrested six cybercriminals from Jamtara district. The city is infamous for being India’s hub for online fraud. According to the police, the accused were part of a sophisticated gang operating across India.

Jamtara: Jharkhand Police Arrests Six Cybercriminals

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A woman was allegedly strangled to death and then her body chopped into 40 to 50 pieces by a 25-year-old man, who was her live-in partner and a butcher by profession.

TRIGGER WARNING: Jharkhand shocker | Live-in partner rapes and kills woman, chops her body into 40 pieces

Hemant Soren, leader of the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand, on Sunday staked claim to form the next government in the state after being re-elected as the leader of the coalition.

JMM chief Hemant Soren stakes claim to form govt in Jharkhand, to take oath on Nov 28

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the historic victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday (Nov 23).

Top 10 world news: PM Modi hails historic win in Maharashtra polls; Ukraine loses 40% of Kursk, and more

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has successfully retained power in Jharkhand, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren declaring the victory as a triumph of democracy. The results reflect continued support for his leadership in the state.

Jharkhand Election: JMM Retains Power, Hemant Soren Declares Victory As 'Success of Democracy'

All eyes are on the assembly election results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as political parties await the verdict that could shape the future governance of these crucial states.

Maharashtra and Jharkhand Await Key Assembly Election Results

India will announce the results of the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections tomorrow, determining the political landscape in both states.

India: Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly Polls Results Tomorrow

Several exit polls on Wednesday gave a clear edge to the BJP-led alliances in Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls while some put the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition ahead in the western state.

Several exit polls give clear edge to BJP-led alliances in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls

All eyes are on the Jharkhand and Maharashtra exit polls. The Election Commission will announce the results of the assembly elections in both states on Saturday (November 23). Watch this report for more details!

Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly Poll Results on Saturday

All Eyes on Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly Poll Results on Saturday

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