China has built a 582-ton giant magnet to help its ‘Artificial Sun’ confine plasma hotter than 100 million°C

China has built a 582-ton giant magnet to help its ‘Artificial Sun’ confine plasma hotter than 100 million°C

China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of commercial nuclear fusion by completing the construction and testing of a colossal 582-ton superconducting magnet designed for its next-generation “Artificial Sun” programme, according to Xinhua News Agency. Measuring 21 metres in length, the toroidal-field magnet is the largest of its kind ever built for a…

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NEW DELHI: More than one lakh schools across India are functioning with a single teacher, with Andhra Pradesh alone accounting for over 16,000, government data has revealed, highlighting severe deployment gaps despite the country’s overall pupil-teacher ratio remaining within national norms.According to UDISE+ data for 2025-26, India has 1,00,843 single-teacher schools across all management categories. Andhra Pradesh tops the list with 16,357 such schools — more than 16% of the national total — followed by Jharkhand with 9,827 and Maharashtra with 9,269.Karnataka has 8,042 single-teacher schools, Uttar Pradesh 7,874, Rajasthan 7,200 and West Bengal 6,769. Together, the seven states account for nearly 65% of all schools in the country operating with only one teacher.The problem is spread across regions rather than being confined to poorer or geographically difficult states. Telangana has 4,793 such schools, Tamil Nadu 3,957 and Assam 3,159. Himachal Pradesh has 3,128, Uttarakhand 2,655 and Chhattisgarh 2,461.At the other end, Kerala reported 67 single-teacher schools, Nagaland 35, Sikkim 31, Ladakh 28, Delhi seven and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands one.The figures were provided by minister of state for education Jayant Chaudhary in response to a Rajya Sabha question on teacher vacancies. While the question sought data specifically for government schools, the annexure on single-teacher institutions covers schools under all managements.The ministry did not provide state-wise sanctioned posts or vacancies, saying recruitment, service conditions and deployment of teachers were handled by state governments and Union Territory administrations. It attributed vacancies to retirement, resignation, creation of posts, staff rationalisation and changing enrolment, including in rural, tribal and aspirational districts.The Centre said states were regularly advised to fill posts through transparent, merit-based recruitment and use technology for forecasting teacher requirements. Financial support was also provided under Samagra Shiksha to maintain prescribed pupil-teacher ratios.The ministry cited national pupil-teacher ratios of 19 at the primary level, 17 at upper primary, 15 at secondary and 23 at higher secondary — all within the limits envisaged under the National Education Policy. However, the single-teacher-school data indicates that favourable national averages continue to conceal sharp local imbalances in teacher availability.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPoJK Burns Amid Violence And Protests: Why The World’s Silence And The Crisis Matter To IndiaFirst Direct Freight Train to Nepal! 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NEW DELHI: More than one lakh schools across India are functioning with a single teacher, with Andhra Pradesh alone accounting for over 16,000, government data has revealed, highlighting severe deployment gaps despite the country’s overall pupil-teacher ratio remaining within national norms.According to UDISE+ data for 2025-26, India has 1,00,843 single-teacher schools across all management categories. Andhra Pradesh tops the list with 16,357 such schools — more than 16% of the national total — followed by Jharkhand with 9,827 and Maharashtra with 9,269.Karnataka has 8,042 single-teacher schools, Uttar Pradesh 7,874, Rajasthan 7,200 and West Bengal 6,769. Together, the seven states account for nearly 65% of all schools in the country operating with only one teacher.The problem is spread across regions rather than being confined to poorer or geographically difficult states. Telangana has 4,793 such schools, Tamil Nadu 3,957 and Assam 3,159. Himachal Pradesh has 3,128, Uttarakhand 2,655 and Chhattisgarh 2,461.At the other end, Kerala reported 67 single-teacher schools, Nagaland 35, Sikkim 31, Ladakh 28, Delhi seven and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands one.The figures were provided by minister of state for education Jayant Chaudhary in response to a Rajya Sabha question on teacher vacancies. While the question sought data specifically for government schools, the annexure on single-teacher institutions covers schools under all managements.The ministry did not provide state-wise sanctioned posts or vacancies, saying recruitment, service conditions and deployment of teachers were handled by state governments and Union Territory administrations. It attributed vacancies to retirement, resignation, creation of posts, staff rationalisation and changing enrolment, including in rural, tribal and aspirational districts.The Centre said states were regularly advised to fill posts through transparent, merit-based recruitment and use technology for forecasting teacher requirements. Financial support was also provided under Samagra Shiksha to maintain prescribed pupil-teacher ratios.The ministry cited national pupil-teacher ratios of 19 at the primary level, 17 at upper primary, 15 at secondary and 23 at higher secondary — all within the limits envisaged under the National Education Policy. However, the single-teacher-school data indicates that favourable national averages continue to conceal sharp local imbalances in teacher availability.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPoJK Burns Amid Violence And Protests: Why The World’s Silence And The Crisis Matter To IndiaFirst Direct Freight Train to Nepal! 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Prune these 5 garden plants in AugustWhy Indians have added ghee to hot rice for generations, according to scienceThe truth about Kumkumadi tailam: Know why it doesn’t deliver the same results for everyoneLeftover rotis? Try these 9 desi lunch dishes that pack 14–22g proteinHow to grow and care for lucky bamboo: An easy step-by-step guide for beginners123Hot PicksMCC new rulesRey mysterios daughterDelhi Lakshmi YojanaTN CM Vijay’s new officeRussian sanctions billCWG 2026 GamesSmartphone exportsTN supplementary resultsNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingKangana RanautJantar Mantar ProtestKarnataka SuicideBJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna ArrestGurgaon Road RageAbhijeet Dipke Marriage ProposalsUGC PG ProgrammeWeather TomorrowPalani Mutt Temple Land CaseStock Market Up

NEW DELHI: More than one lakh schools across India are functioning with a single teacher, with Andhra Pradesh alone accounting for over 16,000, government data has revealed, highlighting severe deployment gaps despite the country’s overall pupil-teacher ratio remaining within national norms.According to UDISE+ data for 2025-26, India has 1,00,843 single-teacher schools across all management categories….

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Why Australia coach is dreaming of Ben Stokes’ ‘fairytale’ return for one last Ashes | Cricket News

Why Australia coach is dreaming of Ben Stokes’ ‘fairytale’ return for one last Ashes | Cricket News

Melbourne, July 29 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes attempts could be made to coax Ben Stokes out of retirement for next year’s Ashes Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the perfect build-up to the 2027 Ashes would be Ben Stokes making a dramatic return from Test retirement, admitting it would create a “fairytale”…

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Assam NEET rank list 2026 likely to be out soon at dme.assam.gov.in: Check steps to download here

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Assam NEET rank list 2026: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) of Assam will issue the Assam NEET rank list 2026 on its official website, dme.assam.gov.in. The merit list will be announced in PDF form and will include the names of those candidates who have been successful in undergoing state counseling registration after clearing the…

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck find common ground in ‘friendship,’ years after their dramatic divorce: ‘He’s still advising her’

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck find common ground in ‘friendship,’ years after their dramatic divorce: ‘He’s still advising her’

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck share a new bond of friendship. (Image credits: Instagram) Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, the former lovers who tried to mend their relationship twice, have found a new outlook on their bond. While the ‘Bennifer’ might seem messy to the public, they are rebuilding their foundation and seeking confidants in…

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Meet Christine Hobson: The 72-year-old granny who “retired on Friday, and I did the London Marathon on the Sunday” and set a world record for doing 100 marathons |

Meet Christine Hobson: The 72-year-old granny who “retired on Friday, and I did the London Marathon on the Sunday” and set a world record for doing 100 marathons |

Christine Hobson (Photo: christinehobson60/ Instagram) Most people think of retirement as the moment when life finally slows down, and all the sweet time becomes about more tea, more telly, fewer alarms.But for Christine Hobson, a grandmother from Yorkshire, retirement was the exact opposite.It was the starting gun.While her peers were transitioning into quieter routines and…

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A 13-year-old Texas girl was bitten by a barracuda in Turks and Caicos; after a tourniquet and tendon damage, she still plans to become a marine biologist

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A Cambridge study shows that just 10 minutes surrounded by trees and birdsong can significantly improve mood and psychological well-being

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The sounds of singing birds drifting through a leafy forest may do more than create a peaceful atmosphere; they could measurably improve mental health. A new study has found that spending just 10 minutes in a restored urban forest while listening to birdsong reduced people’s stress, increased positive emotions and made them feel more mentally…

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AISSMS IOIT Strengthens Global Collaboration with Happy Science University, Japan

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AISSMS IOIT strengthens India-Japan academic ties with Happy Science University collaboration Continuing its commitment to internationalization and global learning, AISSMS Institute of Information Technology (AISSMS IOIT), Pune, has deputed a delegation of 19 students along with Faculty Coordinator Dr. Varsha K. Patilto participate in a 10-day Short-Term International Student and Staff Exchange Programme at Happy…

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Suneel Darshan recalls Priyanka Chopra’s nose issue and her resemblance to Rekha during their first meeting: ‘Without makeup, Rekha ji also looked similar’

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Suneel Darshan recalled casting Priyanka Chopra in Andaaz over Kareena Kapoor. Initially unimpressed, he later felt she resembled young Rekha, noting her nose issue, fixed later via surgery. Andaaz became her real breakthrough after The Hero flopped. Priyanka now works on Varanasi, Amri, and Judgment Day. During the early phase of his career as a…

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International Tiger Day: Decades ago, India feared losing its tigers; today it’s home to nearly 75% of the world’s wild population; here’s how India became the ‘Tiger Capital’

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International Tiger Day 2026 We celebrate International Tiger Day every year on July 29. This day reminds the world that the fate of the tiger is inseparable from the fate of forests and for travellers and wildlife lovers, this day is more than a wildlife celebration. Just over a century ago, an estimated 100,000 wild…

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Taurus Monthly Nadi Horoscope (August 2026): Nag Panchami May Expose an Unresolved Trust Issue

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There will be gradual adjustments in personal priorities, relationships and finances. There might be a desire for stability, but specific circumstances could disrupt your normal routine. Sawan provides a chance to change the way you react emotionally, and reduces your dependence on pre-decided outcomes. During Nag Panchami, issues of trust, old promises, or hidden worries…

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Quote of the day by Mary Jackson: “Every time we get a chance to get ahead, they move…” – a timeless reminder about resilience, fairness and hope

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Success can be defined as a result of diligence, determination, and talent. However, history proves that for many individuals, success was achieved through the struggle in different conditions. Rules, demands, and opportunities were defined by the individual who aimed at achieving them. The words of Mary Jackson, “Every time we get a chance to get…

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‘Made in India’ phones go global: Smartphone exports jump 165 times to Rs 2.59 lakh crore

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India’s electronics manufacturing sector has seen a major expansion over the last decade, with mobile phone exports recording a 165-fold increase between 2014-15 and 2025-26, the government said in Parliament on Wednesday.Mobile phone exports, which stood at around Rs 1,500 crore in 2014-15, have now reached approximately Rs 2.59 lakh crore in 2025-26, according to…

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