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GUJCET 2025 results: Gujarat board dismisses fake result date claims
Gujarat board issues clarification on fake press release circulating online. The board requested students and parents to avoid information from unofficial sources
Watch: Student's plan to smuggle girl into hostel goes hilariously wrong
The viral video shows security guards unzipping the suspiciously bulky suitcase, only to have a girl pop out like a surprise toy
Five students suspended at Delhi's Ambedkar University amid protest
The Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) administration has suspended five students, including elected representatives of the student union, triggering sharp criticism and allegations of repression by the Students' Federation of India (SFI). There was no immediate response available from the AUD administration. The suspensions come amid an ongoing protest by SFI activists, who have been staging an indefinite sit-in and relay hunger strike demanding the revocation of earlier disciplinary action against three students -? Anan, Harsh, and Nadia. The five students suspended on Friday -- Sharanya Verma (treasurer, AUD Students' Union), Shubhojeet Dey (PhD scholar), Shefali (secretary, SFI AUD unit), Keerthana, and Ajay --? are associated with the SFI or its affiliated student bodies. In an official statement, the SFI alleged that the students were "punished" for attempting to meet Vice Chancellor Anu Singh Lather on Friday to seek dialogue and accountability over the ongoing crisis. The ...
Bill to control, regulate coaching centres introduced in Rajasthan Assembly
The Rajasthan government on Wednesday introduced in the state Assembly the Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill having provisions like mandatory registration of all coaching centres, setting up of an authority to regulate coaching centres and a penalty from Rs 2-5 lakh for the violation of registration rules. The bill, introduced by Higher Education Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, assumes significance in view of suicide cases that have happened mostly in Kota, a hub of coaching centres offering courses for entrance in prestigious medical and engineering colleges across the country. After enactment, no coaching centre in the state will be allowed to establish or run without obtaining a valid registration certificate. "This bill is a decisive step to curb the commercialisation of coaching institutes and ensure that they operate within a framework prioritising the well-being and success of students. By regulating these centres, the state aims to create a healthier and .
CBSE Class 10 Computer Applications exam analysis 2025: What students said
CBSE conducted class 10 Computer Applications exam today from 10.30 am to 12:30 pm. Here's what students and teachers had to say about the paper
Bihar Board Class 10,12 results 2025: How to check BSEB result once out
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna, concluded the Class 12 and 10 examinations on February 15 and 25, respectively. Students are now waiting for the BSEB class 10, 12 results 2025
AISA claims AUD suspended 11 students for harassment, cites no transparency
The All India Students' Association on Sunday claimed Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) suspended 11 students for allegedly harassing a classmate, saying the administration "recklessly handled" the matter and that its decision lacked "transparency". The alleged suspensions came after an inquiry into an incident of harassment at the university's Karampura campus earlier this month where a student was said to have faced severe harassment by classmates, it said. The university has not commented on the suspensions. The alleged bullying escalated over time, leading the student to attempt suicide and prompting the university administration to initiate an investigation. AISA termed the alleged suspensions "unjust" and demanded an immediate revocation of the order. In an official statement, the Left student outfit claimed the administration's decision lacked transparency and set a dangerous precedent that undermined the democratic character of the university. "The reckless handling
159 students of Odisha univ return to Nepal, claim were treated 'inhumanly'
Days after a Nepalese female student allegedly died by suicide at an Odisha university and the college administration ordered Nepali students to vacate the hostel, 159 students have returned to the country via Raxaul border, an official has said. Assistant Chief District Officer, Parsa, Suman Kumar Karki said that 159 Nepali students arrived home from the Raxaul border point till Thursday evening. Prakriti Lamsal, 20, a third-year B Tech (Computer Science) student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, allegedly died by suicide at her hostel room on February 16, leading to unrest on the campus. There are around 1,000 Nepalese students studying in KIIT, Odisha. Speaking to media at Reporters' Club in Kathmandu, a group of students who returned to Nepal said that they were subjected to inhuman treatment at the KIIT after the death of the Nepalese female student in the college hostel. After the mysterious death of Prakriti Lamsal, we were abused and got inhum
CBSE Class 10 English exam analysis 2025: Students call it 'balanced paper'
The CBSE board started Class 10 board exams on February 15, 2025, with the English paper. The students called the paper "balanced", aligning with the sample papers and pattern
Pariksha pe charcha: PM Modi says students can take challenge, not pressure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students on a host of issues such as nutrition, mastering pressure and leadership as the eighth edition of his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' was broadcast on Monday. Modi told students 'gyan' (knowledge) and examinations are two different things. One should not view exams as be-all and end-all in life, he added. In a lively interaction with students drawn from states and UTs from across the country, the prime minister said students should not be confined and allowed to explore their passions. He asked students to use their time in a planned way for its effective management. The prime minister spoke on issues such as 'master your time master your life, live in the moment, finding positives, nourish to flourish', with students quizzing him on different matters. In a shift from the traditional town hall format, Modi preferred a more informal setting this time and took around 35 students to Sunder Nursery here and held a more deeper and ...
CUET UG 2025 exam Updates: New rules, revised exam format and other details
CUET UG 2025 exam Updates: A panel of experts constituted by UGC suggested some changes in the CUET 2025 examination. Here's all you need to know
Use ChatGPT but don't give up critical thinking: Mukesh Ambani to students
Use your intelligence to move forward in life, said Reliance Industries (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani while addressing students at the convocation event of Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Ahead of Delhi elections, Kejriwal promises free bus rides for students
Ahead of the Delhi elections, Arvind Kejriwal has promised free bus rides for students if AAP wins, while also urging PM Modi to approve a 50% metro fare discount for students
Bihar's exam transparency questioned as protests erupt ahead of polls
After protests, which resulted in a police lathi charge, the BPSC assured candidates that the exam would be conducted in a single shift
J&K LG Manoj Sinha urges students to eliminate complacency for growth
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday urged students to eliminate any sense of contentment from their minds, describing it as a significant obstacle to achieving a bright future. He was addressing a programme organised to honour meritorious students at the Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College here on Monday. Sinha hails from Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at the event held to mark the fourth death anniversary of former MP Satyadev Singh, Sinha praised the National Education Policy (NEP), emphasising its focus on fostering curiosity and flexibility for students to choose subjects aligned with their interests, abilities and aptitudes. "If India's legendary mathematician Ramanujan had not been allowed to study his preferred subjects, the world might not have known him as the great mathematician he became," Sinha remarked. He urged teachers to nurture students' creativity and move beyond past constraints to help them shape original ideas and surpass the accomplishment
Hasina accuses Muhammad Yunus of being 'mastermind' behind student protests
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina claimed that despite all the demands of the protesters being met, the unrest continued across the nation
AWS commits $100 million in cloud credits for underserved students
Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Thursday said it is committing up to USD 100 million in cloud credits over the next five years to help eligible educational institutions and underserved students worldwide develop and scale digital learning solutions. The programme, a part of AWS Education Equity Initiative, will grant recipients cloud credits, which function similarly to cash, allowing organisations to reduce their expenses when utilising AWS's cloud services. "At AWS, we are committed to levelling the playing field in education, ensuring learners from underrepresented and underserved communities have equal access to transformative learning opportunities. That's why AWS is committing up to USD 100 million in cloud credits over the next five years to help qualifying education organisations around the world build or scale digital learning solutions as part of the AWS Education Equity Initiative," a company blog said. With these credits, recipients can leverage AWS's comprehensive portfoli
India needs 2,500 universities to accommodate 50% students: NITI Aayog CEO
In order to have 50 per cent students in universities, India needs to double the varsities' strength to 2,500, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said. Delivering a keynote address at the Indian School of Business (ISB) here on Friday, he said though one university and two colleges were opened every week in the past ten years, only 29 per cent of the age cohort enroll in the varsities. Subrahmanyam also said that with a huge digital infrastructure, India has become the biggest laboratory in the digital world where one can experiment at a scale. "Today we have 1,200 universities and slightly more than four crore students, but that's only 29 per cent of the cohort age enroll in the university system. Actually, at least 50 per cent of the students should be in colleges. "We need to double the colleges and universities in the country. The country needs 2,500 universities. It may look like a lot of universities are not up to the mark or whatever, but the fact is, you need those numbers
UPPSC exam row: Protest enters fourth day; 12 booked for vandalism. Updates
UPPSC exam row latest: Students are demanding the UPPSC exams be held on a single day, to ensure transparency. Opposition leaders Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav have targeted the Yogi government on the row
