
Karnataka faces a shortage of 45,590 teachers in government schools, with 12,134 vacancies in high schools, said School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa. To address this, 51,000 guest teachers have been appointed for the 2025–26 academic year. Salaries for guest lecturers were increased by Rs 2,000. Concerns over rising costs of eggs and bananas in government schemes were addressed with Rs 1,591 crore support from a charitable organization. Health Minister assured safety after a minor egg contamination scare.