Maharashtra weighs extending mid-day meals to Class 10, promoting local foods
The state currently covers Classes 1 to 8 across 85,206 eligible schools under the PM Poshan scheme.
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Educators Stress Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence And Mental Well-Being As AI Reshapes Classroom Learning
Mumbai: As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly shapes classroom learning, educators and mental health professionals have stressed the need to prioritise critical thinking, emotional intelligence and human relationships alongside technological skills. Experts Discuss AI's Im...
Thane District Gets ₹400 Crore Development Blueprint For School Modernisation, Healthcare And Civic Amenities
Thane: A ₹400-crore development blueprint has been drawn up to upgrade school infrastructure, strengthen primary healthcare and improve civic amenities across Thane district, with a major focus on modernising educational facilities and making essential health services more access...
ISSO National U-17 Girls Football Championship 2026 Concludes In Mumbai With 20 Teams
Mumbai, October 10, 2026: The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) successfully concluded its National Under-17 Girls Football Championship 2026, bringing together 20 school teams from across India for three days of competitive football, outstanding performances and e...
AI-Driven World: New Challenges And Evolving Role Of Teachers
Mumbai, October 10, 2026: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of education's most transformative technologies. Within a matter of seconds, AI-powered tools can generate essays, solve maths problems, summarise research papers, translate languages, prepare presentations...
12-year-old dies in Thane tribal school; principal and staff booked
The principal, superintendent and a teacher have been booked, while authorities have ordered an inquiry and announced ₹2 lakh ex gratia for the family....
'Mixed-Gender Cricket Helps Adolescents Challenge Gender Stereotypes,' Says Girl Rising Co-CEO Nidhi Shukla
Mumbai, October 10, 2026: The RISE Premier League (RPL), a mixed-gender cricket tournament involving girls and boys from government schools, is helping adolescents challenge traditional gender stereotypes by providing equal opportunities to participate, lead and compete on the pl...
'Spirituality Essential For Viksit Bharat': Punjab Governor Calls For Integrating Indian Culture And Values Into Education At NIT Hamirpur
Hamirpur: India's greatness lies in its rich culture, spiritual consciousness and ancient knowledge traditions, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said on Friday, asserting that the spiritual aspect is necessary for the development of the country. आज NIT हमीरपुर में शिक्षा महाकु...
Bombay HC Begins Fresh Hearing On Petitions Challenging 10 Per Cent Maratha Quota
Mumbai, October 9, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Friday began hearing afresh a batch of petitions challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to grant 10% reservation to the Maratha community in educational institutions and government jobs. This is the third time since 202...
Maharashtra Eyes World Record With Youth Innovation Challenge, Over 9,000 Registrations So Far
Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Skill Development Department is stepping up efforts to achieve a world record in youth registrations for the Seva First Innovation Challenge, with more than 3,000 students and young innovators from the state having registered so far. Over 6,000 participants ...
11-Year-Old Ashram School Student Dies During Treatment In Shahapur, Tribal Groups Stage Protest
Thane: The death of an 11-year-old Class V student undergoing treatment after falling ill at the government-run Pise Ashram School, operated under the Shahapur Tribal Development Project, has triggered widespread concern and protests by tribal organisations. The deceased, identif...
Mumbai: BMC Completes Breakthrough Of 5.8-Km Borivali-Malvani Sewage Tunnel, Project 90 Per Cent Complete
Mumbai, October 9, 2026: In a significant boost to Mumbai’s sewage management and pollution-control efforts, the BMC has achieved the final breakthrough of a 5.8-km underground sewage tunnel linking Don Bosco School Junction in Borivali with the New Malad Pumping Station in Malva...
Mumbai: Aarush Khanna Wins U-14 MSSA Tennis Title As Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School Claims Boys’ Team Crown
Mumbai, October 9, 2026: Aarush Khanna of Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School won the U-14 Boys Dream Sports MSSA Tennis title, while Chahat Thakur of Hansraj Morarji Public School won the Girls U-14 title. Aarav Shah of Bombay International School bagged the U-16 Boys title, wherea...
The Long Journey From A Mine To A Better District
A mineral begins below the ground, but its public journey is measured above it. The journey may end in a steel plant or a power network. It may also end in a village road, a school building, a health facility or a drinking-water project. That second journey is what gives India’s ...
NMIMS Navi Mumbai Students Raise Mental Health Awareness Through Street Theatre & Interactive Games
Navi Mumbai: A student-led street play on women’s safety and dignity, a panel discussion on women’s physical and mental health, and interactive psychology-based games marked a two-day Mental Health Awareness Week organised by the School of Liberal Arts at NMIMS Navi Mumbai. The e...
Galgotias University Soars 24 Places to Rank 41st in India in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027
Enters India’s top 20 private institutions and advances to the 1001-1200 global band; QS 2027 recognition strengthens its international standing Greater Noida, 30 September 2026: Galgotias University has climbed 24 places to 41st among all universities in India in the Times Highe...
MSSA Inter-School Football Tournament 2026: Ryan International Malad Win 4-0 As Devaansh Dubey Scores Hat-Trick
Mumbai: Ryan International ICSE, Malad beat St. Mary’s, Dahisar 4-0 in the MSSA Annual Inter School Tournament Boys U16 Div 4 match at Azad Maidan on Thursday. Devaansh Dubey scored a hat-trick, aided by a goal from Arav Dubey. JBCN International Crush St Xavier's 6-0 To Headline...
Garba the traditional way: 500 college students revive the spirit of the festival
Over 500 college students celebrated tradition by participating in a vibrant garba exam, deepening their cultural ties and fostering community connections. The joyous atmosphere was amplified by professional singers as students elegantly danced around Mataji in a beautiful displa...
After tribal students’ stir, state sets up panel to review food supply to ashram schools
The move comes amid mounting complaints about tribal residential and ashram schools pertaining to inadequate infrastructure, poor academic performance, lack of basic amenities, student safety concerns and the quality of food served to students...
Maha promises impact study before shutting schools with low enrolment
The state government has assured protesters that arrangements would be made to ensure that no student drops out of school or loses attendance due to any restructuring...
Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Supports Protest Against Maharashtra Govt's Proposed School Closure Policy
Mumbai: The Yashwantrao Chavan Centre has extended its support to the Shikshan Vikas Manch’s agitation against the Maharashtra government’s decision to close Zilla Parishad and aided schools, urging the state to reconsider the policy and strengthen existing schools instead. In a ...
Pune: FDA Suspends SPPU Girls' Hostel Mess Registration Over Hygiene Violations After Students Report Worms, Plastic And Wire In Food
Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food registration certificate of the operator of the girls' hostel mess at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) after an inspection revealed food safety and hygiene violations, following repeated complaints from st...
Open mic sessions after IIT-Bombay suicide lead to 11-point student charter
Students also seek more say in campus decisions and action on their demand for an independent inquiry into a student’s death.
Five, including two children, injured after gas leak results in flare up at IIT-Bombay campus
All five were reported to be in stable condition, hospital authorities said
Mumbai School Bus Owners To Stop Accepting UPI Payments After October 15 Over Proposed Transaction Charges
Mumbai: In lieu of the charges levied on Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the School Bus Owners Association (SBOA) has refused to accept school bus fees through online payments. SBOA announced that the last day for accepting digital payments will be October 15, citing the Union ...
Gas cylinder blast at IIT-Bombay campus injures five, including two minors
All are reportedly in stable condition
5 injured after gas cylinder explodes at workers’ shed on IIT Bombay campus
A significant incident unfolded on Thursday night when a gas cylinder exploded in a workers' shed at an under-construction building on the IIT Powai campus. Occurring at approximately 10:24 PM in Hostel No. 6, five people sustained injuries—two minors and three adults. Fortunatel...
Maharashtra Plans Integrated Hostels To Break Caste Barriers, Says Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government will establish integrated student hostels across the state to provide students from different social communities accommodation at common facilities and promote social harmony, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Thursday. Bawankule...
Maharashtra Coaching Classes Association Seeks Review Of Proposed Rules, Raises 11 Key Concerns
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Class Owners Association (MCOA) has urged the state government to reconsider 11 provisions in the proposed regulations for coaching classes, arguing that the rules should balance student safety and quality education with the practical and financial constra...
Listen to students’ concerns; do not use force against them: Murli Manohar Joshi
If the Constitution is violated, the Supreme Court should take note of it, says the senior BJP leader
Jalgaon: G. H. Raisoni College Secures Four-Star IIC 7.0 Rating For Innovation, Startups And Entrepreneurship
Jalgaon: GH Raisoni College of Engineering and Management has received a four-star rating for the academic year 2024-25 under the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) 7.0 framework of the Union Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell. The college is the only institution from No...
IEM, UEM Bring Global Research Exposure To Indian Students, Faculty At IEEE UEMCON 2026 In New York
New York, October 7, 2026: For students and faculty from India’s engineering and technology institutions, access to global research networks often remains as important as classroom learning. Seeking to bridge that gap, the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) and the Unive...
New-Age Legal Careers Students Should Know About Before Choosing Law
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: The image of a lawyer arguing a case in a crowded courtroom no longer captures what a law degree actually leads to. India's legal profession has quietly diversified into a set of careers that barely existed a decade ago, and for students wei...
Elevate Campuses To Invest ₹601 Crore In Wholly-Owned UAE Subsidiary
Mumbai: Elevate Campuses Limited has signed a securities subscription agreement to invest USD 6,20,15,000.25 (approximately ₹601 crore) in its material wholly-owned subsidiary, Elevate UAE Assetco Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Elevate UAE). Investment Details The investment involves subscr...
University Of Colorado Denver Hyderabad Campus Gets UGC Nod, Becoming First Public US University To Establish A Degree-Granting Campus In India
New Delhi: University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) has said it has received a letter of intent from the UGC to set up a new campus in Hyderabad, making it the first public American university authorised to establish a degree-granting location in India. Also Watch: Last year, Ch...
IIT-B puts stricter exam misconduct rules on hold, reverts to 2015 process
The new rules, introduced in July, allowed the administration to impose a one-semester academic suspension on students found using unfair means in examinations...
MLA Vishwajeet Kadam Backs MPSC Students' Protest, Seeks Action On Exam Transparency & Recruitment
Pune: Congress MLA Vishwajeet Kadam has backed students protesting over issues related to competitive examinations and recruitment, calling on the Maharashtra government and administration to address their concerns instead of merely giving assurances. Kadam said thousands of stud...
Yuva Sangam: 50 Uttarakhand Students Visit IIT Kharagpur To Explore West Bengal's Culture, Technology, Ecology And Heritage
Kolkata: A delegation of 50 students from Uttarakhand, accompanied by five faculty members from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), visited the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur on Wednesday for the Yuva Sangam programme. From the Himalayas to Bengal — a jo...
Bombay High Court asks Maharashtra to restore trust of MPSC aspirants, students to return to classes
Vacancies in government jobs ran to thousands, students alleged that exams were not held in accordance with procedure, and papers were leaked; when students protested, it meant their grievances needed attention, the court says...
Maharashtra Approves ₹558.71 Crore Nursing Education Expansion; 8 New BSc Colleges, 8 GNM Institutes To Be Upgraded
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has approved a major expansion of nursing education, including the upgradation of eight government GNM diploma nursing colleges into BSc Nursing colleges, doubling the intake capacity of five existing BSc Nursing colleges and setting up eight ne...
VJTI To Get New Boys’ & Girls’ Hostels; Recruitment For Vacant Academic, Administrative Posts To Get Nod Within Week
Mumbai: In a major infrastructure and administrative boost for Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, the State Department of Higher and Technical Education has approved the construction of new hostels for both boys and girls. Furthermore, the recruitment proces...
Maharashtra Extends OBC-Like Education Benefits To Maratha Students From 2026-27; COEP Cuts Fees For Eligible SEBC Candidates
Mumbai: In a significant move aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education, the Government of Maharashtra has decided to extend all educational concessions and facilities available to Other Backward Classes (OBC) students to students from the Maratha community startin...
Maharashtra Launches ‘CM-SRISTHI’ Scheme To Boost AI, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors & Futuristic Tech Research
Mumbai: In a major push to transform Maharashtra into a global hub for research, innovation, and futuristic technologies, the State Department of Higher and Technical Education has announced the launch of the ‘CM-SRISTHI’ scheme (Scheme for Research, Innovations and Technological...
Teachers Urge SCERT To Reschedule PAT-2 Before Diwali, Warn Post-Vacation Exams May Add To Student Stress
Mumbai: Teachers and school administrators have urged the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) to reconsider its decision to conduct the second round of the Periodic Assessment Test (PAT-2) after the Diwali vacation, warning that the revised schedule could a...
Suryadatta Education Foundation To Give Free Books, Felicitate Meritorious Students At Pune Book Fair 2026
Pune: Suryadatta Education Foundation will participate in the Pune Book Fair and Marathi Literature Meet, with every book lover visiting its stall set to receive a free book. The initiative, led by Suryadatta Education Foundation Founder President Sanjay B Chordiya, aims to encou...
St. Stanislaus Edge Don Bosco To Clinch Boys U-14 Utpal Sanghvi Title; St. Anne's, Fort Lift Girls U-14 Div I Crown
Mumbai: St. Stanislaus, Bandra lifted the Boys Under 14 Utpal Sanghvi Knock out tournament after overcoming arch-rivals Don Bosco, Matunga 4-1 via tie-breaker in the Dream Sports MSSA Annual Inter School Football Tournament 2026-27 at Azad Maidan on Wednesday. Skipper Shayam Chur...
ISSO National Badminton Championship Brings Together 590 Shuttlers From 106 International Schools Across India
Noida, October 6: The International School Sports Organisation (ISSO) National Badminton Championship 2026–27 concluded at Prometheus School, Noida, bringing together 590 student-athletes from 106 international curriculum schools across India for five days of high-quality competi...
IIT-Bombay Seeks Students' Suggestions On Alternatives To Ceiling Fans After Sahil Wakode Suicide
The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay has reportedly sought suggestions from students on alternatives to ceiling fans as part of a broader wellness initiative in the wake of the death by suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode last month. The institute has come up with a ...
Bombay HC Says State Duty-Bound To Ensure Free, Fair MPSC Exams; Urges Pune Students To End Protests
Mumbai, October 7, 2026: The Maharashtra government is duty-bound to ensure that public recruitment examinations are conducted free, fairly and without malpractices, the Bombay High Court said on Wednesday while hearing a plea over continuing student protests in Pune against alle...
Narendra Modi Stadium Bomb Threat Sparks Security Scare During India U-19 Vs Australia U-19 Clash As PM Modi Marks 25 Years In Office
The Narendra Modi Stadium received a bomb threat early on Wednesday during the India U19 vs Australia U19 game. The stadium was among several locations across Ahmedabad, including the High Court and multiple schools and colleges, to receive bomb-threat emails at around 11 a.m. As...
'Students Are Not Anti-Social Elements': Bombay HC Backs MPSC Protesters, Demands Fair, Impartial Recruitment Exams From Maharashtra Govt
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said the students protesting against alleged malpractices in the MPSC examinations are not anti-social elements, and stressed that the state government was duty-bound to ensure that public recruitment exams are conducted impartially. Als...