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South Korea issued a return-to-work order for striking doctors amid protests against increasing medical school admissions. Around 4% of clinics closed in support. President Yoon criticized the strike, citing public opposition. Doctors argue more admissions won't solve systemic issues. Medical professors also joined strikes, intensifying the stand-off with the government.

The Delhi High Court ruled that aided minority institutions do not require approval from the Directorate of Education (DoE) to appoint principals, teachers, or other staff. Justice C Hari Shankar emphasized that such institutions have the right to appoint personnel of their choice, with DoE's role limited to setting qualifications. The ruling came in response to a petition by the Delhi Tamil Education Association, which sought to fill vacant posts without DoE clearance, asserting their constitutional rights.

The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) has released the ATMA May 2024 exam results today, May 30, 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam on May 25, 2024, can download their scorecards from atmaaims.com. Follow the provided steps to access the results. The exam was held in a single session from 9 am to noon for admission to postgraduate management programs.

An empty girls' school in Pakistan was partially damaged in a bomb explosion after militant groups demanded extortion money, officials said on Friday. A few days later, another letter was thrown into our office, demanding a payment of $36,000, a senior member of the Wana Welfare Association in Peshawar said.

In a unique move, the Calcutta Sports Journalists’ Club (CSJC) launched a football school on the World Sports Journalists Day in Kolkata on Tuesday. India’s first Arjuna Awardee in women’s football Shanti Mullick will head the camp to impart training to underprivileged girls in the Under-13 age group. The camp is expected to run thrice a week.

Saish Gauthankar, a talented visually impaired student, achieved a significant milestone by independently taking the SSC exam with digital literacy skills. His passion for music adds to his remarkable journey towards self-sufficiency and inclusivity.

The Supreme Court has issued a stay order against the Karnataka High Court's decision to conduct board exams for grades 5, 8, 9, and 11. It has directed that the exam results be withheld and not communicated to parents until further notice. Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal criticized the Karnataka government's actions, noting discrepancies with educational laws. They were reviewing petitions from private school associations opposing the exams. The High Court previously nullified the state's exam notification, supporting private schools' claims.

A private school managements' association has raised concerns about the excessive workload and academic pressure caused by multiple exams, affecting students' performance and the sanctity of exams. The exams resemble the Kota system, demanding government intervention to provide revision time, alleviate teacher workload, and enhance mental health support.

Hundreds of autorickshaw and cab drivers protested at the transport department headquarters in Bengaluru, raising concerns about illegal bike taxis and fare rule violations by taxi aggregators. Tensions rose as entry was restricted to union representatives, leading to arguments with police. Officials assured the protesters that their grievances would be addressed, calming the situation. Traffic disruptions occurred during the protest, which lasted from 11am to 3pm. The transport department had withdrawn the e-bike taxi policy, but concerns remain about enforcement and compliance with regulations.

Bodhana Sivanandan, who lives in Harrow, will become the newest and youngest member of England's women's team at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest in September. The next youngest team member is Lan Yao, 23. The other players are in their 30s and 40s.