The Delhi government on Monday said that all city schools in the afternoon shift will remain closed on Tuesday, following a Met warning of thunderstorms, squalls, and gusty winds in many parts of India.


Delhi schools in Tuesday afternoon shift to shut, advisory issued


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The Delhi chapter of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA) on Monday demanded a "time-bound" judicial probe into the incidents that happened on the varsity campus on May 2 and action against the policemen who were allegedly "complicit" in the "politically motivated attack on the university".


AMU alumni body demands judicial probe in varsity violence


Aligarh Muslim University on Sunday postponed all examinations amid the prevailing tension within the campus over the portrait of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.


Tension continues in AMU, exams postponed


The father of a Tamil Nadu youth who was writing the medical entrance exam in Kerala's Ernakulam district died of a heart attack on Sunday, said a hotel employee where the two had checked in a day earlier.


Father dies of heart attack as son writes exam


The CBI on Saturday said that it has registered a case of cheating and Corruption gainst unknown public servants of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) and some private persons for alleged irregularities in the selection process of Upper Subordinate Examination 2015.


CBI registers case against UPPSC officials


An assistant professor from the Kashmir University has been reported missing leading to protests by the students, police said on Saturday.


Kashmir University teacher reported missing, protests erupt


The Agra district authorities have penalised 128 school buses and issued an order to update security arrangements in a campaign to screen all vehicles transporting students to schools, officials said on Saturday.


128 school buses fined in Agra


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Palaniswami on Friday announced a travel allowance of second class train fare for Tamil Nadu students appearing for the NEET medical entrance exam outside the state.


TN to pay allowance, train fare for candidates appearing for NEET outside


A Class 12 girl student hanged herself at her house after performing poorly in a re-exam in economics paper, police said on Friday.


Gurugram girl hangs self after poor re-exam


With an eye on returning to power in Karnataka, the BJP on Friday released its manifesto for the Assembly elections by promising free smartphones to poor women, free laptop to students entering college and visits to China and Israel by farmers.


BJP promises free smartphones, laptops, visits to China and Israel


In an effort to further support education and learning efforts in India, Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, on Thursday announced additional grants of $3 million to two non-profit organisations -- Central Square Foundation and The Teacher App.


Google.org expands grant pool to support education in India


The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that varsity professor accused of sexually harassing women students, had resigned from administrative work and did not hold any post of the warden of any hostel or member of any committee.


Harassment-accused JNU professor not in-charge of any girl hostel: HC told


Aiming to overcome infrastructural limitations to its economic growth, Russia is now relying on an increased university-industry collaboration to integrate breakthrough technologies in building a new economy for the country -- and there are lessons India can learn.


Lessons for India as Russia integrates breakthrough tech into its economy


At least seven students were stabbed to death and 12 injured in a knife attack outside a school in northern China on Friday, officials said.


7 students killed in China knife attack


The CBI on Friday conducted raids at the residence of former Meghalaya Education Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh,  who is accused in manipulation of score sheets in the recruitment of assistant teachers in primary schools in 2008-2009.


CBI raids former Meghalaya minister's residence in education scam


Veteran Indian writer Nabaneeta Dev Sen and renowned painter Jatin Das will be conferred an honorary Doctor of Literature degree by the Rabindra Bharati University at its convocation next month, the varsity announced here on Friday.


Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Jatin Das to be honoured with D.Litt


More than 80 per cent of Indian millennials consider switching jobs for a pay rise while over 60 per cent stated flexible work hours as an alternative to a pay hike, a new report said on Friday.


Over 80% Indian millennials will switch jobs for pay rise: Report


Aiming to promote digital literacy in the country, American Express has presented a grant of $99,000 to the American India Foundation, an official said on Thursday.


American Express grants $99,000 to boost digital literacy


In an effort to mentor emerging start-ups, Google India hosted a four-day boot camp for the first 10 Indian startups as part of its 'Solve for India' programme.


Google India mentors 10 startups


A seven-year-old schoolgirl was killed and 16 others were injured when a speeding tanker hit their van in north Delhi on Thursday, police said.


Schoolgirl killed in Delhi accident, CM orders probe


Three teenagers of a Chennai school who were here on a summer camp, have drowned in a village dam, a police officer said on Thursday.

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