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Vacant posts, no full-time V-C: Awaiting SC ruling on ‘minority’ status, AMU navigates its past, present

Many tend to feel that no matter which way SC rules, dilution of Aligarh Muslim University's minority character has been underway for some time. A look at history of the case & the debate.

‘Institutes not political platforms’ — Delhi HC quashes rustication of JNU student on legalities

Court says universities must adhere to proper legal procedure, as it can lead to students going unpunished.

NCR’s Shiv Nadar school wades into ‘woke’ territory. Adds non-binary gender option in forms

Parents can mark their child identifying as non-binary in school's feedback forms. NCPCR receives complaint over use of the term by the school, issues notice to UP, Haryana education dept.

JNU passes resolution to extend age limit of candidates contesting for students’ union elections

The decision was taken Monday during the University General Body Meeting (UGBM) in which the members unanimously passed the resolution to extend the prescribed age limit by two years.

Bihar govt competency test for ad hoc teachers kicks up a row. Protesters plan ‘assembly siege’

Bihar govt has decided to enrol ‘Niyojit (employed) teachers’ as state government employees. The formalisation of their employment, however, has been made incumbent on clearing a test.

MP cabinet approves proposal to call V-Cs ‘kulgurus’. ‘Will it improve education quality?’ asks Congress

Vice-chancellors are currently referred to as 'kulpatis’. A Bill to amend the parent act — Madhya Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1973 — will be put up in the assembly.

Over 7,000 crore budgeted for education remains unspent in current fiscal year

Spending shortfall in education attributable to key school education schemes including Samagra Shiksha, midday meal (PM Poshan) & PM SHRI.

NEET PG exam fee for candidates of all categories reduced by Rs 750

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has reduced the exam fees to benefit the lakhs of candidates appearing for the examinations under it, an official said.

‘Don’t use kids’ report card as visiting cards’ — Modi cautions parents during 7th Pariksha pe Charcha

Interacting with students from across India, Modi said ‘running commentary’ from parents impacts child’s mental health & that students must learn to use technology wisely.

Consumer disputes body stays fine on Unacademy for misleading ad on UPSC ‘success’

In 2022, Unacademy released advertisement claiming that 3 out of top 5 UPSC rankers and 26 percent of all UPSC rankers were students of the platform.

On Camera

Move over Ed Sheeran, Rihanna. The only pop star India wants more of is Diljit Dosanjh

Sheeran’s concert in Mumbai on Saturday was a roaring success. But the most viral moment was when Dosanjh joined him, and brought the house down.

Complaints to RBI ombudsman up 68% in FY23, banks biggest cause for customer grievances

Data shows large public sector banks received highest number of complaints in absolute terms, but fared better than several private banks when looked at on complaints-per-branch basis.

Tiger Triumph-24 — India-US tri-services exercise to boost coordination begins

The exercise will be simulated to undertake HADR operations in a ‘friendly island nation’, where troops will execute amphibious landing ops.

CAA comes not with a bang, but with a whimper. Without NRC, it will fade into academic debate

For BJP, CAA was strategic move that did not quite work out because those it would benefit could’ve been accommodated under existing laws, and new entrants would remain excluded.