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‘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.

Canada imposes two-year cap on international student visas, targets ‘bad actors’

Canada's decision to cap student visas will significantly affect Indian students, who make up the largest group, receiving over 41% of permits in 2022.

On Camera

Stop targeting Galgotias University students. Focus on politicians instead

Going through their Instagrams and dissecting their ‘statements’ is not the astute political commentary you think it is—it is time for us to back off from targeting 20-year-olds.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.