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IIT Bombay faculty member booked for caste abuse, suicide abetment
Mumbai Police registered a case against an IIT Bombay faculty member for alleged caste abuse and abetment of suicide following the death of a student.
53 IIT student deaths in 5 years, over 50% from SC, ST, OBC groups: Data
Data reveals 53 student deaths, including 45 suicides, occurred at Indian Institutes of Technology between 2020 and 2025.
Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan to be vacated for new offices
The Indian government is clearing Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan to construct new office buildings named Kartavya Bhawan 4 and 5 at a cost of 3,155 crore rupees.
Turkey school shooting: 11 wounded outside Manisa high school, suspect arrested
A student opened fire outside a high school in Manisa, Turkey, leaving 11 people wounded and leading to the arrest of the suspect and three relatives.
Indian Institutes of Management mull over common UG entrance test, MBA counselling
The Indian Institutes of Management are exploring a centralized entrance test for undergraduate programs and a unified MBA counseling system.
IIT Bombay student commits suicide; case filed against professor and others
Police have filed a case of abetment to suicide against an IIT Bombay professor and two others following the death of a student.
IIT Bombay Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare Resigns Amid Student Protests
IIT Bombay Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare announced his resignation following continuous student protests against stricter examination integrity measures.
Cambridge curriculum aligns with NEP 2020 vision of greater choice for students
A Cambridge University Press official stated that their curriculum's flexibility aligns with the goals of India's National Education Policy 2020.
Shame on CBSE trends as teacher highlights textbook delays
A viral video by a teacher criticizes the Central Board of Secondary Education for delays in distributing new NCERT textbooks to Class 9 students.
Nandan Nilekani-led panel on NEET reforms to submit first report
The Indian government informed the Supreme Court that the Nandan Nilekani-led committee on NEET reforms will submit its first interim report by the end of September 2026.
Supreme Court considers visiting NTA office over NEET paper leak
The Supreme Court of India is considering an inspection of the National Testing Agency's facilities to evaluate systemic improvements following the NEET-UG 2026 examination leak.
SC tells Tamil Nadu to reconsider opposition to Navodaya schools
The Supreme Court of India directed the Tamil Nadu government to identify land for establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas while encouraging dialogue regarding language policy concerns.
NIOS B.Ed Teachers Bridge Course Launches With Over 66,000 Applicants
The National Institute of Open Schooling has officially launched a six-month mandatory bridge course for primary school teachers holding B.Ed degrees.
Centre working on suggestions for CBSE three-language policy, tells Supreme Court
The Indian government is consulting with the Supreme Court regarding the implementation of the CBSE three-language policy for Class 9 students.
NPTEL survey on charging for free learning modules causes student concern
NPTEL is surveying users about the possibility of charging for free learning content if government funding is withdrawn.
India Launches Six Month Bridge Course for Primary School Teachers
The Indian government has launched a six-month bridge course for B.Ed. qualified primary school teachers to enhance educational quality.
MLA Manappa Vajjal addresses mental and physical stress on teachers
MLA Manappa Vajjal stated he would urge the Education Minister to limit teachers' responsibilities to teaching to reduce their mental and physical stress caused by non-teaching duties.
Two-stage NEET, permanent exam body among suggestions to reform India’s exams
Various educational organizations have proposed reforms for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and the governance of public examinations in India.
House panel on Viksit Bharat bill to meet on September 11
A Joint Parliamentary Committee will resume discussions on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill on September 11, focusing on testimony from Himachal Pradesh education officials.
IIT Madras incubated centres release four open source Indian language AI models
Bodhan AI and AI4Bharat, incubated at IIT Madras, have released four open-source AI models for Indian languages.
IIT Madras Pravartak and SWAYAM Plus launch online cloud security programme
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation and SWAYAM Plus have launched an online multi-cloud and security training programme.
Bengaluru teacher Radha Rajesh receives 2026 National Teachers Award
Radha Rajesh, a biology teacher at New Horizon Public School in Bengaluru, has received the 2026 National Teachers Award.
Supreme Court orders release of minor students detained during protest
The Supreme Court ordered all Indian states to release protesting students under 18 without criminal records and mandated an independent investigation into allegations of police violence during NEET-related protests.
Renovated Shivappa Nayaka Palace opens in Shivamogga amid staff shortages
The historic Shivappa Nayaka Palace in Shivamogga has been renovated with funds from the Smart City project and is now open to visitors, though staff shortages limit its operation.
President of India to present National Teachers Awards on September 5
The President of India will confer the National Teachers Awards on September 5 to 69 teachers recognizing their contributions in AI, climate technology, forensic science and sustainable design at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Preity Zinta urges government to address Sonam Wangchuk protest concerns
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta publicly urged the Indian government to engage in meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP protesters demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities, while Wangchuk remained on an indefinite hunger strike and police took him to a hospital.
Gujarat government withdraws criminal cases against NEET protest participants
The Gujarat government has ordered the withdrawal of all criminal cases against participants in protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak, following a Supreme Court directive.
Sambit Patra accuses Congress of selective outrage over student protests
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Congress and Rahul Gandhi of selective outrage over student protests in Karnataka and Jharkhand, while criticizing the opposition's silence on these issues compared to their parliamentary conduct.
Parliament adjourned again amid opposition protests over paper leak and other issues
Proceedings of both houses of the Indian Parliament were adjourned again due to opposition uproar over the NEET paper leak, alleged theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, and police action against the Cockroach Janta Party, with a heated exchange between Akhilesh Yadav and Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha.
BJP MP files privilege notice against Pappu Yadav over Parliament conduct
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal filed a privilege notice against Independent MP Pappu Yadav over allegations of conducting a provocative enactment in sadhu attire that undermined religious sentiments and the dignity of Parliament.