The US Embassy & consulates across India will suspend all routine services for three days from December 24, 2025, due to a federal holiday order. Plan your visa and passport appointments accordingly. Check official sources for emergency contacts.
The US Embassy in India announces a holiday closure from December 24 to 26. Visa services suspended; emergency contacts active. Plan your travel accordingly.
A 20-year-old woman preparing for competitive exams died by suicide in her Jaipur PG hostel. Police are investigating the incident. Read the full details.
First-year students of RG Kar Medical College assaulted for protesting hostel misuse. College cites off-campus incident, police probe on. Details inside.
As Dhaka University renames a hall, students in Kolkata's Baker Hostel stand guard to preserve Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's memories. Explore the high-security museum and the emotional connection.
VIT Bhopal University under fire as 6 out of 18 food samples fail FSSAI standards. Officials cite contamination & substandard ingredients. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh is constructing eight hostels for working women, with most set for completion in 2026. The state has also proposed seven more facilities. Learn about the funding and locations here.
Violence erupted between two groups at Allahabad University's SSL Hostel, causing traffic chaos. The administration has identified 25 inmates via CCTV and initiated disciplinary action. Read more.
IIT Bombay inaugurates a new 800-seat dining hall at Hostel 4, named after alumnus Dr. Pramod Chaudhari. The facility underscores the institute's focus on holistic student development beyond academics.
A 14-year-old student from Keonjhar died mysteriously at a Bhubaneswar hostel. His last call was about birthday cake. Read the full story and demand justice.
Rising violence in Odisha schools & hostels underscores the critical gap in implementing NEP 2020's mandated counselling. Experts call for trained counsellors & sports to channel adolescent aggression.
Farmers in 12 Anakapalli mandals face heavy losses from migrating monkeys. Two students were bitten in a hostel attack. Read about the administration's stalled efforts and government response.
Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur honoured girl students from Jubbal's sports hostel for national & international achievements. The hostel, a key training centre, now has CBSE recognition.
Food safety dept issues notice to Noida institute's hostel mess after students find worms in food, triggering protests. Inspection reveals unhygienic kitchen. Read for details.
A 16-year-old Intermediate student died by suicide in his Kukatpally hostel. While police investigate, the family alleges ragging and delayed intimation. Read the full report.
IIT-Bombay inaugurates its largest dining hall in Hostel 4, funded by alumnus Dr Pramod Chaudhari. Discover how this enhances student life and campus infrastructure. Read more.
IIT Bombay inaugurates its largest dining facility, named after 1971 alumnus Dr. Pramod Chaudhari. The 800-seat hall at Hostel 4, funded by his donation, aims to enhance student life. Read more.
Two 16-year-old students from a Bhopal government school hostel have been missing for three days. Police have filed a kidnapping case. Read the latest details on the search.
Indira Gandhi Medical College suspends two second-year MBBS students for three months and fines them ₹50,000 each for ragging juniors. Read the full details of the disciplinary action.
A 25-year-old MCA student at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology was found dead in his hostel room. Police recovered a suicide note. Full details inside.
Navi Mumbai police arrested two drug peddlers from Punjab in a Belapur hostel raid, seizing opium and heroin worth Rs 13.7 lakh. The drugs were smuggled from Punjab. Read the full story.
Union & State govts approve ₹172 crore for three working women's hostels in Vizag to ensure safety. First foundation laid at Mudasarlova. Details inside.
Gunmen stormed a hostel in Soweto, South Africa, killing 11 people. Police link the brutal attack to a conflict over illegal drinking establishments known as shebeens.
Nagpur University's Senate flags dire state of boys' hostels. New VC Manali Kshirsagar promises personal review amid claims of incomplete repairs, leaks, and poor hygiene. Read the full report.
Violent clash erupts between BHU hostel inmates and proctorial board in Varanasi. Police, PAC rush to campus. Several sustain minor injuries. Details inside.
SVNIT Surat takes action after student's tragic suicide, removing hostel warden, forming inquiry committee, and promising 24/7 medical services. Details inside.
A 20-year-old NRI student at SVNIT Surat allegedly died by suicide. Students protest, warden resigns. Police probe underway. Read the full report.
Coimbatore police arrest victim's uncle for accompanying husband to crime scene before fatal sickle attack. The accused later posted a selfie with the body. Details inside.
A plea filed with NHRC alleges negligence after a boarder's injury at a Nabarangpur government school hostel. Details on the case and the district's response.
A first-year B.Tech student at KIIT University was found deceased in his hostel room. The Infocity police are investigating the incident which occurred on Sunday. Read for details.