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Education considered pious in our culture, has now become unaffordable: HC

Education, which is considered pious in the Indian culture, has now become unaffordable, the Bombay High Court has said noting it is the state's constitutional responsibility to ensure quality education reaches everyone. A division bench of Justices A S Chandurkar and Jitendra Jain made these observations while refusing to quash decisions taken by the Maharashtra government to grant permission to two organisations to set up educational institutions in Pune. The HC in its February 21 order said the court is not an expert in education policy matters and state government is the best authority to select the best and mere power to choose cannot be termed as arbitrary. "Pune is known as the 'Oxford of the East' for decades and it has attracted students not only from India but other countries as well. This has resulted in Pune being a hub of educational institutions," the HC noted. With the passage of time and due to growth of the city, there has been a huge growth and competition in sett

CUET PG 2024: NTA to release exam city slip today at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in

NTA is supposed to announce the exam city intimation slip for the CUET PG 2024 test today i.e. March 4 on its official site at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in. The exam to begin from March 11 to March 28

Leaning on AI for early childhood learning

AI improves the learning experience of children and helps teachers to adopt new ideas and models. It is useful in assisting India's target in improving childhood learning

Jharkhand CET 2024: Registration starts today at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in

The JCECE will start the registration procedure for the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (for Agriculture and other allied courses) 2024 today, i.e. March 1

Tough test: Staff salaries may again be hit at edtech major Byju's

NCLT has asked Byju's to keep funds via rights issue in escrow account and it cannot be withdrawn till the disposal of the matter, according to the sources

SSC CHSL 2023: Final results announced on ssc.gov.in, details inside

The Staff Selection Commission has announced the results of the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2023. Applicants can now view their results on the official website at ssc.gov.in

TS Inter Exams 2024: 1st year exams to begin today, 2nd year tomorrow

TS Inter 1st year 2024 board exams begin on 28 February with second Language Paper-I. 2nd year exams to begin on 29 February. Tests end on March 18 and 19, 2024 in single shift from 9 am to 12 pm

SBI Apprentice Final result 2023 is out, here's how to check and download

SBI Apprentice Final Result 2023: SBI has issued the results for Apprentices Recruitment 2023. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check their results on SBI's official website

West Bengal Madhyamik Exam Date 2025 out, check official notification here

West Bengal Madhyamik Exam date has been released by WBBSE in an official notification. The exams are scheduled to take place from February 12 to 24, 2025

MCX and JFX sign MoU for knowledge sharing and regional development

The partnership will contribute to the advancement of both marketplaces through the sharing of knowledge, best practices, and education and facilitate market development in their respective regions

TS EAMCET 2024 registration begins: All you need to know about T'gana exam

The registration procedure for the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) 2024 has begun today on eamcet.tsche.ac.in till 6 April 2024

CUET registration 2024: Application process to begin today, check details

CUET UG 2024 registration: The CUET-UG 2024 application process may begin today or tomorrow. Interested candidates can apply through the official website, cuet.samarth.ac.in

Byju's founder, his family won't attend EGM called by investors on Feb 23

The current board of Byju's parent, Think and Learn, including Raveendran, his wife and Byju's co-founder Divya Gokulnath, and his brother Riju Ravindran will also not attend the EGM

Byju's shareholders to vote on resolution to ouster CEO, family on Friday

Amidst financial turbulence at Byju's, a group of key investors at the edtech have called for an extraordinary general meeting on Friday to oust its founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family members over "mismanagement and failures" at what was once India's hottest tech startups, sources said. The shareholders, who have called the EGM, collectively hold more than 30 per cent stake in Byju's. Raveendran and family own about 26 per cent in the company. The sources in the know said the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) notice calls for ouster of the current board of Think & Learn, the firm that operates Byju's, composed of Raveendran, his wife and co-founder Divya Gokulnath and his brother Riju Ravindran. Detailing the reasons for seeking the ouster, the notice listed alleged financial mismanagement, erosion of value due to management's failure to enforce the company's legal rights and concealment of material information. Earlier this month, South Africa's Prosus, Peak XV Partners

UP Board Examinations 2024: 2.9 lakh CCTVs will monitor 55 lakh students

UP Board Examinations 2024: Uttar Pradesh Board exams will begin today and over 55 lakh students have registered this year. Students will take exams under the surveillance of 2.90 lakh CCTVs

CBSE Board Exams 2024: Traffic advisory rules amid farmers' protest

CBSE issued an advisory ahead of class 10th and 12th board exams, which have been going since February 15. The students have been instructed to report by 10 am because exams begin at 10.30 am

International Mother Language Day 2024: History, theme, importance, wishes

International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on February 21. The purpose of this day is to promote and save native languages, and bring issues to light on inclusive education

Students can appear twice for class 10, 12 board exams from 2025-26

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced students can appear twice for the class 10, 12 board examinations in the academic year 2025-26

HDFC Life launches health cover for Indian students studying overseas

HDFC Life on Tuesday launched a new cashless health policy for desi students pursuing education overseas, the premium for which will have to be paid in US dollars. The global student healthcare plan is designed for students in the 12-40 age bracket presently pursuing higher education abroad or aspire to pursue higher international education, the company said in a statement. The offer is being made from its Gift City IFSC unit -- HDFC Life International, which is the first overseas branch of HDFC International Life and Re, a life and health reinsurer based in DIFC, Dubai. The plan, available in four options, provides coverage of up to USD 3 million, offering flexibility in cover terms ranging from three months to one year, the insurer said. The plan offers a host of benefits and features designed to address the diverse healthcare needs and potential health contingencies allowing worldwide access to top-notch medical facilities outside the country, with a network of hospitals, clinic

IGNOU 37th Convocation: VP addresses students at Delhi's Convention Centre

IGNOU 37th Convocation: IGNOU's 37th convocation ceremony took place at Baba Saheb Ambedkar Convention Centre in New Delhi. The vice president also addressed students today