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Washington: Six US Democratic lawmakers, including Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar, have urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise with his Indian interlocutors the alleged excessive use of force during student protests in Delhi and other parts of India. As the world’s larg...
State revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has asked the state administration to scout for land parcels to build these hostels, which would accommodate 1,000 students each at the divisional level and 500 students each at the district level...
All five were reported to be in stable condition, hospital authorities said
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...
Under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana, the government has approved a revision of allowances for Scheduled Tribe students
On the first of December, school teachers carrying mobile phones will begin knocking on doors in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa and the non-snow areas of Uttarakhand. A gazette notification issued by the Registrar General of India on 5 September fixed the population count in these fo...
Mumbai: The University of Mumbai has directed its affiliated and autonomous colleges to immediately refund the entire examination fee paid by eligible students from drought-affected talukas, following the Maharashtra government's decision to waive examination fees for students in...
Mumbai: Shardul Fagare's unbeaten ton helped General Education Academy beat Parag English School by an innings and seven runs in the second round of the Group B Harris Shield Elite Division match at Karnataka SG, Cross Maidan, on Friday. Winning the toss and electing to field fir...
Mumbai: All schools across Maharashtra will undertake a special cleanliness and maintenance drive from October 18 to 31, with a focus on deep cleaning, beautification and minor repairs of school infrastructure. The state School Education Department issued a circular on October 16...
Mumbai: Urdu Markaz, an organisation dedicated to promoting and preserving the Urdu language, announced the revival of its activities at a ceremony on Friday attended by prominent personalities from Mumbai’s academic, literary and cultural circles. Established two decades ago, th...
Mumbai: The state government has fixed a minimum age for children’s admission from pre-primary to Class 1. The age must be completed by June 30, and the new criteria will be implemented in phases starting from the academic year 2027-28. The School Education Department has issued ...
New Delhi, 16 October 2026: Indian professional golfers hoping to compete on the world stage have received a major boost. The DP World PGTI will cover overseas qualifying school expenses of up to ₹3 lakh of its top 30 players from the Order of Merit, removing one of the biggest f...
New Delhi [India]: The All India Students' Association (AISA) on Friday alleged that its president, Neha Bora, was being detained alone at the Anti-Narcotic Task Force office in Mangolpuri with no communication for hours. The association said that her associates were being denied...
Mumbai: Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty launched Detective Gopi, the fifth book in her popular The Gopi Diaries series, at Heritage Xperiential Learning School in Sector 64, Gurugram, on Friday. Published by HarperCollins in collaboration with Koolskool, the book follows Go...
Mumbai: As the hunger strike by the family of Sahil Wakode entered its 15th day on Friday, the family said it would explore legal remedies to ensure a fair and transparent investigation into the death of the second-year BTech student at IIT Bombay. The family has sought an update...
Khargone (Madhya Pradesh): More than 1,000 students participated in a special guidance programme at Abhyuday University aimed at creating awareness about Indian traditions, culture, life values and the Right to Information (RTI). Educationist, thinker and writer Umashankar Pachau...
Mumbai: Maa Durga in her Rudrani form, representing the fierce and powerful Shakti of Rudra, Lord Shiva, is the centrepiece of devotion at the Vashi Cultural Association (VCA) pandal at ICL School Ground, Sector 15, Vashi. The idol has been created by Sanatan Rudra Pal, the only ...
Pune: Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Suresh Gosavi has assured that no faculty member or university employee will be forced to resign or face suspension under pressure from any student group, political organisation or other group. He said such mat...
Mumbai : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has come out with 'Anti-Discrimination Guidelines', advising students, faculty members and staff against asking students about their birth, admission category or entrance examination ranks that may result in "conscious or s...
The University of Manchester has announced that it will be opening a new centre in Bengaluru in order to enhance its interaction with students, business and researchers from India through industry collaboration and learning and research partnerships. The new centre will offer a f...
Kolkata: Four Left-affiliated student organisations at Presidency University on Thursday condemned the alleged defacement of a poster having a picture of Swami Vivekananda and demanded an immediate probe into the incident. In a joint statement, the Students' Federation of India (...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the deadline for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the third round of centralised admissions for the academic year 2026-27 till 3 pm on October 16. A total of 10,394 students have secured admission a...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Cyber successfully detected and thwarted an attempted cyberattack targeting its own digital infrastructure on August 15, 2026, using its advanced security monitoring systems. A 22-year-old college student suspected of involvement in the incident was subsequent...
Navi Mumbai, October 15, 2026: The Diveagar Gram Panchayat has deployed a robotic buoy rescue device at Diveagar beach following the drowning of eight students on October 1, while demanding a greater role in regulating water-sports operators to strengthen visitor safety. The move...
Higher education plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between formal education and the labour market in a society. It also plays an important role in an individual’s intellectual growth. Yet, before the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) reports, there was no system...
Parul University’s Prof. M. R. Yadav, Distinguished Professor and Research Advisor to the University, has been selected for the prestigious Pharma Ratna Award by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for his contributions to pharmaceutical education, research and drug discovery. Th...
Even if asked out of curiosity, such questions can have a negative impact and may be perceived as discriminatory, added the email sent by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs...
Thane, October 15, 2026: State School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse visited Thane district to review the functioning of the Education Department and conduct official school visits as part of the state-wide campaign, “Chala Shalet Jau Ya” (Let’s Go to School). During the visit, ...
IIT-Bombay has issued anti-discrimination guidelines addressing biases among students, following the recent suicide of a student. The administration aims to foster inclusivity and discourage inquiries about caste and ranks, which may lead to discrimination. While students support...
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Says exemption must be case-by-case, there is no blanket provision
“The director said ‘I don’t see caste’,” a student representative said, adding that the delegation expressed its lack of confidence in the institute’s internal inquiry committee amid probe over Sahil Wakode’s death...
Mumbai: A total of 6,720 students have been allotted seats in the third round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for first-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and PharmD courses in Maharashtra for the academic year 2026-27, according to the Maharashtra State Common Entranc...
Mumbai: The players of the renowned Saraswati Mandir High School in Mahim have once again made their mark in the field of sports. Achieving stellar success in the recently concluded DSO (District Sports Office) Mumbai City Division Kho-Kho Sports Tournament, the school team has e...
Pune: A Shiv Sena functionary from the Eknath Shinde faction allegedly threatened to run his vehicle over women students who blocked his vehicle while demanding an apology from two male students involved in the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) girls' hostel controversy, a ...
Pune: Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has decided to prohibit protests, demonstrations, public meetings and rallies on national and broader issues that are not directly related to the university. The decision, approved by the university's Management Council, has triggered...
Mumbai: Student groups, Ambedkarite organisations and activists staged a ‘Chalo IIT’ protest outside IIT Bombay’s main gate on Wednesday, October 14, demanding an independent investigation into the death of 19-year-old student Sahil Wakode and accountability from the institute’s ...
Sahil Wakode, a second-year BTech student, was found dead in his hostel room on the evening of September 18,
Mumbai: Students appearing for Maharashtra’s Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) for engineering and pharmacy courses may no longer be allowed to choose their preferred district to take the examination...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The students, protesting at IIT Bombay’s main gate for the past 20 days, have been demanding justice for the second-year B Tech student who died by suicide on campus on September 18...
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 ...
All are reportedly in stable condition
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...
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...
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...
If the Constitution is violated, the Supreme Court should take note of it, says the senior BJP leader
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...
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...
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...
