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“He was the sole earning member of our family,” says Suresh’s wife Bhargavi, a homemaker, who has two children studying in Classes IX and VI and expresses concern about their education and future

The laboratory will serve as a valuable platform and offer meaningful exposure to students not only within the school campus but also to those in the district

IIT Kanpur will launch a Bachelor of Cybersecurity in 2026, focusing on real-world training and admissions through a hackathon, not JEE Advanced.

Bharathiraja inspired his assistant directors to carve their own path, and K. Bhagyaraj, R. Parthiban and Pandiarajan all evolved from the Bharathiraja school of thought

Setting up of these campuses in India marks important step in advancing the internationalisation of education vision of NEP 2020, says Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming that Nepal had imposed a ban or suspension on the import of mangoes from India, describing such reports as "factually incorrect and misleading".

The new study by researchers from Lancaster University and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) was published in PLOS One

Headmasters must verify and correct students’ particulars through HM Logins by June 15, after which no requests will be accepted, the Director of Government Examinations says

Mr. Dipke said with the launch of a nationwide campaign from Pune, they will take the movement to various cities, including Jaipur, Lucknow, Amritsar and Bengaluru

NFHS-6 records gains in child nutrition, maternal care, institutional births and women’s internet use, while also introducing new questions on digital literacy and direct benefit transfers; but the survey’s preliminary fact sheet is thinner than the last round, dropping key indicators such as anaemia, mortality, sex ratio at birth

The incident took place around 5:30 am when the victim, identified as Deepak, was training his students outside the gym.

Nisarga Adhikary discovered security flaws in the CBSE Online Submission of Marks portal and responsibly reported them to authorities.

IIT Roorkee rejects social media claims about JEE Advanced 2026 ranks and scores, confirming data is incorrect and unofficial.

The clarification comes after Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah said he has sought the participation of China and the UK to address the long-standing issue.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating as Air India flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed into a buildings of a medical college.

India's M&A market has never been more active, and the gap between knowing transaction law and practising it has never mattered more. From structuring a term sheet and running legal due diligence, to negotiating an SPA, securing regulatory clearances and closing a cross-border deal, law firms no longer pay for learning curves. Day-one readiness is expected.India's best law schools teach the law brilliantly. Nobody was teaching the deal.To close that gap, National Law University, Delhi (NLU D

With today's protest, the CJP said it is launching what it calls a nationwide agitation demanding Pradhan's resignation. Dipke said CJP will be releasing the education manifesto during today's protest.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused Abhishek Banerjee of “disrespecting” everyone and asked the former West Bengal CM to choose between him and his nephew.

In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Rajya Sabha MP Haris Beeran had said that in the past month two separate recall notices were issued for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by different manufacturers, citing quality-related complaints

Manifesto demands ₹10,000 compensation per student in case of paper leaks, evaluation of physical exam sheets, results within a month, backup dates in case of cancellation, independent audit of exam tenders

With modern teaching methods, improved infrastructure, and skill-development programmes, the government schools are being strengthened to compete with their private counterparts, says Collector

To encourage bright students Nisarga Adhikary, IIT-K is launching a Bachelors in Cybersecurity where the admission will not be through JEE (Advanced) but through a hackathon, says institute director Manindra Agarwal

Microsoft President Brad Smith shared a blog post responding to unhappy college students and tried to reassure them about the advance of Generative AI technologies

Every morning beneath a busy flyover in Thane, children walk into brightly coloured shipping containers carrying school bags, notebooks and dreams.

Three school children lost their lives, and another sustained injuries after a speeding car, allegedly driven by a drunken driver, rammed into them in the Tiruvarur district.

Study In Switzerland: Applications will then be evaluated in early 2027. Final results are expected by May 2027, with selected scholars beginning their programmes in Switzerland from September 2027 onwards.

Twelve months after the aviation accident, NDTV returned to the crash site where memories of that horrific day continue to haunt survivors, families and an entire community

CJP called for compensation for students affected by paper leaks, re-examinations to be conducted within three days

The TMC is facing one of the biggest internal challenges in its history, with a series of resignations and defections by senior leaders.

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Monsoon Outlook 2026, released on Thursday, projected lower-than-normal rainfall across several countries, including Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan

Tensions have been escalating within the TMC as veteran leaders have launched a rebellion, criticising Abhishek Banerjee's dominance.

Nisarga Adhikary, who flagged vulnerabilities in CBSE's OSM system, says he misses the financial advantage of earning in dollars.

Kalyan Banerjee, who has been backing TMC in the face of a big rebellion, has said that while he supports Didi, he doesn't feel the same about Abhishek.

CJP protest highlights: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has released its education manifesto. They demand the Union education minister's resignation.

IIT Madras leads showcase of maritime innovation, research and entrepreneurship at Bharat Innovates 2026

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The court observed the accused people “sabotaged” the examination process “to satisfy their greed” and eroded the trust of several honest students in the exam process.

In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Member of Rajya Sabha Haris Beeran said that in the past month, two separate recall notices were issued within a span of three weeks for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by different manufacturers

Navyandhra Teachers Association leaders say that the steep rise in the prices of essential commodities, along with increasing education and healthcare expenses, has placed a heavy financial burden on the employees’ families

CJP to launch nationwide protest demanding education minister's resignation from Thursday

Since January 2026, India has been sending over 2,000 tonnes of mangoes across the border, with 18 shipments just this June

The country can leverage its digital public infrastructure and involve trained teachers in a programme designed to safeguard the mental well-being of students. For India to meet its goals, it must help its under-25s fulfil their potential.

It’s true that children must learn much that’s not part of the regular school syllabus. But India’s education system should focus on doing fewer things well rather than act as champions of various causes, worthy as they may be.

The Kerala High Court has dismissed petitions filed by CBSE students challenging the State government's new marks normalisation formula for engineering admissions under the Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical (KEAM) 2026 prospectus [Jomon Jaison & ors v The State of Kerala & anr and connected case].Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas found that there was no arbitrariness, unfairness or illegality in the revised system.The Court observed that the revised method, adopted on the basis of re

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CBSE's re-evaluation of Class 12 scripts via its new portal is smoother, but students still face issues accessing scanned copies for re-evaluation.

Lack of transparency in on-screen marking system has eroded students’ confidence in the CBSE, allege protesters

The campaign will be held in schools having classes I to XII from June 11 to July 20

The Governor and the Chief Minister should work in harmony for State universities to function smoothly. We can’t allow the Governor to usurp the State’s powers: P. Viswanathan

In absence of a Higher Education Minister, the final seat matrix and fee for engineering courses has to be approved by the Chief Minister

The order was welcomed by his students, who expressed faith in the judiciary, called it a relief for the student community.

As a result of the ban, the local markets are now filled with domestically grown mangoes

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The UK government is planning to cut £6 billion ($8 billion) in investment for projects such as schools and hospitals over the next four years to help fund a £15 billion increase in spending on defense, according to local media reports.

The cinephile, whose viral Leo review made headlines, passed away recently. Chennai’s film community rose to the occasion

Forest dept officials said the woman was walking her daughter to school when they encountered two wild elephants standing on the road. Due to heavy rain and thick mist, she failed to notice the animals

Complaints had also been received that educational loan applications submitted by students were pending with banks

Kerala HSCAP Trial Allotment 2026: This gives applicants an idea of the school and course they may receive based on their preferences and performance.

China's Gaokao Exam: Some mothers and fathers clustered outside the exam halls dressed in red, a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture.

TMC leader Jahangir Khan had evaded police amid multiple investigations.

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the response of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Central government to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) alleging widespread irregularities and technical failure in the board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system affecting class 12 students. A Division Bench of Justices Neena Bansal Krishna and Madhu Jain issued notice to CBSE despite opposition by the board that the PIL was politically

Naveen Dahiya has been appointed to the position of General Counsel at Edelweiss Financial Services Limited.Dahiya is an alumnus of National Law School of India University, BangaloreHe has been associated with Edelweiss Financial Services for nearly four years, having joined in 2022.Dahiya has extensive experience in corporate commercial law, real estate, corporate advisory, and litigation, particularly specializing in corporate restructuring and strategizing both inbound and outbound investment

260 students awarded graduation certificates at Jain College of Engineering and Research convocation in Belagavi

His comments come in the wake of the uncertainty of the Mettur dam being opened on the scheduled date of June 12

A function was held to open the local TVK office at Thippampatti in the Veerapandi Assembly constituency in Salem. Around 50 students from Kuralnatham Government Primary School were allegedly brought by the headmaster in school uniforms to attend the event

Several top leaders of the Opposition alliance met in New Delhi at the Constitution Club in the backdrop of differences emerging among some of its constituents

Goyal Veparala was part of the ensemble as Hallel Music School celebrated the achievement at the ‘Guinness Achievers Meet’

Education expenses to be borne till adulthood; Health department directed to cover treatment costs

CBSE blank marksheet row: According to the petition, the student received a marksheet that did not contain subject-wise marks, despite the declaration of results.

The UGC NET June 2026 examinations will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. There is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

NEET 2026 Re-Exam: A team of teachers and subject experts was constituted nearly 20 days ago to prepare the paper, and has since been kept in complete isolation, with no access to phones or the internet and minimal contact with the outside world.

IIT Courses 2026: Candidates must carefully prioritise the academic programmes while filling in the choices.

CBSE Re-Evaluation Portal: The fresh platform was developed after CBSE decided against using the portal built by Coempt EduTeck, which had come under scrutiny over multiple security weaknesses.

The CBSE questioned the plea’s maintainability, arguing that a political party’s student wing filed it and that educational matters should not be politicised

The university has positioned itself as a globally recognised centre of excellence in fisheries, ocean sciences and Blue Economy studies

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The protest will take place at the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) at 4 pm on June 11.

Kharge said the INDIA bloc decided to write to the Chief Justice of India over SIR, hold more frequent meetings and seek the education minister’s resignation

The university has positioned itself as a globally recognised centre of excellence in fisheries, ocean sciences and Blue Economy studies

In Kurukshetra, Congress Lok Sabha MP Deepender Hooda led the demonstration, demanding resignation of the Union Education Minister over the NEET paper leak and alleged irregularities in CBSE examination.

The Cockroach Janta Party organised a protest led by its founder Abhijeet Dipke at the Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal.

“I am forwarding herewith a representation received from a group of concerned parents of CBSE Class IX students, opposing the mandatory implementation of the three-language policy in the current mid-session,” Mr. Singh said

The awards, presented by Dinesh Sharma, Member of Parliament and former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, recognises contributions to the nation’s infrastructure and skill development sectors

Every time a new party comes to power, closing liquor shops becomes one of its standard promises. But shops are eventually opened in other locations. Is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government’s decision to shut 717 liquor shops near educational institutions and places of worship going to be any different, people wonder

Debosmita Paul, an assistant professor at Shivaji College, was murdered in her flat at Satyam Apartments in Vasudhara Enclave on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu has made physical education mandatory for Classes 6 to 12 in all schools. New guidelines also require sports training and monitoring of school playgrounds.

The Bengaluru campus will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas such as business management, computer science, game design, and more.

The NCERT has not yet released graded textbooks of language, and the CBSE has, therefore, recommended the use of the NCERT's Grade 6 textbooks, he said.

The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination is expected to be conducted for more than 2.2 million students across the country, with enhanced security protocols.

State Fisheries Minister V E Abdul Gafoor assures continued backing for university’s academic and research initiatives in fisheries and blue economy

However, the second Saturday next month (July 11) will be treated as a regular working day for all the schools

IIT JEE Admission 2026: The counselling body is set to announce the first mock seat allocation report tomorrow, June 8, 2026.

The man and the woman attended the 'Klangkuenstler All Night Long' music event at the NSCI Dome Worli late last night.

Nepalese foreign minister Shishir Khanal said Kathmandu refuses to see New Delhi through the "distorted, hyper-sensitive lens" of 21st-century geopolitics.

Anshul Kuncha earned a Master’s degree in Business Analytics from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business in United States in March 2024.

Let us build partnership not constrained by anxieties of past: Nepal foreign minister on India ties

Sharing a video of his recent meeting with Sarthak Sidhant, Rahul Gandhi lauded the 18-year-old student for questioning the system and pursuing answers.

ABVP submits memorandum to Mansukh Mandaviya; Panjab University synthetic track proposal accepted

The CJP protest was held to demand the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET, CBSE, and other exams.

Nepal maintains that these regions are part of its territory under the Sugauli Treaty of 1816.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on June 6 issued a show cause notice to Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, calling the University's position on its lapsed BCI approval "factually incomplete, legally untenable and materially misleading".As per BCI, the situation has arisen because of the University's own omissions, belated filings and incomplete compliance."At the outset it is made clear that the attempt to project that the matter is pending merely because of delay at

Abhijeet Dipke says the Jantar Mantar protest on June 6 was a success and more than 7,000 people took part in it. The next move will be decided in discussion with the members of the movement, he says

Debosmita Paul, an assistant professor at Shivaji College, was murdered in her flat at Satyam Apartments in Vasudhara Enclave on Wednesday.

The Mumbai Police said an Accidental Death Report (ADR) was registered on Saturday at the Tardeo Police Station “regarding the death of a 28-year-old male."

For students and parents, the CJP protest was about more than paper leaks

Khanal said Nepal sent diplomatic notes regarding its claim on territories in Kalapani region after India and China reached an agreement on resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Abhijeet Dipke said the country's political discourse needs to shift towards issues that directly affect young people, particularly employment and education.

Over 22 lakh students appeared for the medical exam on May 3, which was then cancelled due to a paper leak.

Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap and the TV Today Network have filed a defamation case in the Delhi High Court against popular educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan sir, and several others over their allegedly defamatory comments following her criticism of the growing influence of "star teachers". The suit is listed for hearing on June 8 before the vacation bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna.It seeks the removal of the defamatory content published against Kashyap and India Today and direc

Under the current eligibility criteria, candidates seeking admission to IITs through JEE (Advanced) must either secure at least 75% marks in Class 12 or equivalent examinations.

Khan’s bodyguards had fired in the air after his centre was attacked on June 2; Education Minister says State government will formulate a policy soon to curb rivalry among coaching institutes

The demands were made in the wake of growing concerns among students over the delay in re-evaluation process of CBSE exams.

Security intensified across Delhi as protestors demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

‘Some people seem to be suffering from political amnesia; one wonders in what capacity former rulers are conducting reviews of the AIIMS Awantipora project,” says J&K Health Minister Sakeena Itoo

Punjab government’s move is set to cap annual fees hike at 5% and refund the excess fees beyond 15% threshold to parents, impacting over 32 lakh children in private schools

Kathir project launched to connect students with farming

The patient, a 23-year-old Sudanese student, had travelled from Uganda to Hyderabad for educational purposes

Samsudheen says the norm making Aadhaar card mandatory was not set by this government. The requirement has led to denial of admissions especially for migrant children

A noted voice in contemporary Malayalam literature, several of his poems are included in university curricula across Kerala

The parents said they have lost their sleep after learning about Abhijeet’s move

The protest has been called by the online platform to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue

JEE Advanced Result 2026: Arohi Deshpande of the IIT Delhi zone was the top-ranked woman candidate, obtaining 280 out of the 360 marks.

Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.

Established the National Research Foundation with Rs 50,000 crore over five years to seed, grow, and facilitate research across natural sciences, engineering, technology, humanities, and social sciences in Indian universities and institutions.

Established the Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in Telangana for the educational empowerment of tribal communities. Named after Gond tribal icons Sammakka and Sarakka.

Development of over 14,500 PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) to showcase NEP 2020 implementation. Provides green, safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments with emphasis on modern pedagogy.

Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.

Made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years under Article 21A. Mandated 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections and set pupil-teacher ratios.

Made education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years, mandating free and compulsory education in neighbourhood schools. Required 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections. Set norms for pupil-teacher ratios and infrastructure.

Centrally sponsored scheme to universalise access to and improve quality of secondary education (Classes IX-X). Target to achieve 75% enrolment ratio by providing infrastructure, teacher training, and removing gender and socio-economic barriers.

Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.

Sam Pitroda-led commission recommended establishing 1,500 new universities, independent regulatory authority replacing UGC, reform of professional education, and Open Educational Resources. Influenced subsequent education policy.

Mandated 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in central educational institutions including IITs, IIMs, and central universities. Implemented after Supreme Court upheld its constitutional validity.

Scheme to set up AIIMS-like institutions across India and upgrade existing government medical college institutions. Aimed at correcting regional imbalances in availability of affordable tertiary healthcare.

Major expansion of the universal elementary education programme aimed at providing quality education to all children aged 6-14 years. Enhanced funding, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure development across states.

Flagship programme for universalisation of elementary education for children aged 6-14 years. Focused on opening new schools, hiring teachers, and providing infrastructure in underserved areas. Preceded the Right to Education Act.

Launched to boost primary school enrollment and attendance by providing free cooked meals to children in government schools. Eventually became the world's largest school feeding programme, covering over 12 crore children.

Revised programme of action for the National Policy on Education with emphasis on Operation Blackboard, minimum levels of learning, Navodaya Vidyalayas, restructuring of higher education, and strengthening of UGC and AICTE.