Mumbai police detained several activists, including a former MP, during a protest against the closure and redevelopment of BMC-run Marathi-medium schools. Read the full story on the civic body's response and the model code of conduct hurdle.
Bareilly and Delhi order school closures up to Class 8 and 5 respectively from Dec 18-20. Officials issue travel advisory amid freezing temps and poor visibility. Get state-wise updates.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
All schools in Bareilly for classes 1 to 8 are closed until December 20 due to severe cold and dense fog. District administration issues strict order, prioritising student safety.
Vinita Kene & Sunil Dharmale's KBC 17 journey ends with Rs 25,000. Amitabh Bachchan shares his love marriage story. Read the full episode recap here.
Puducherry police book university official K Mahesh for allegedly duping people of Rs 40 lakh with fake JIPMER nurse job promises. He is now absconding. Read the full details.
Plan your year-end escape! Discover the best places in India to celebrate New Year 2024, from mountain retreats in Manali to beach parties in Goa. Start your year on a high note.
Ten Varanasi teachers, trained at IIT Kanpur, will now teach AI, cybersecurity, and coding to students in government schools. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and empower young minds with future-ready skills. Discover how Uttar Pradesh is
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.
Puducherry's electoral rolls see major cleanup: 1.03 lakh voters removed after intensive revision. Find out why and how to check your status before Jan 15 deadline.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will address the closing session of the Auroville Literary Festival on December 21. The festival, which began on Dec 15, features a unique language-based itinerary with distinguished speakers.
The Election Commission has published draft electoral rolls for five regions, detailing voter deletions from the 2025 list. Stay informed about your voting status.
All schools in Delhi-NCR are closed on December 16 & 17 due to severe air quality. The CAQM invoked Stage IV of GRAP. Check official orders and health advisories here.
GCC plans biogas plants in Chennai schools with centralized kitchens. Initiative follows successful pilots saving LPG cylinders & converting waste to energy. Learn how students benefit.
Draft electoral rolls for five states/UTs published. West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa see up to 8.5% deletions. Lakshadweep lowest at 2.5%. Read the full details on the special revision.
Odisha sees a sharp rise in unrecognised private schools from 428 to over 1,200. Nationwide, 19,518 such schools operate, flouting RTE norms and depriving students of benefits. Read the full report.
Data shows 375 private schools in Karnataka migrated from state to CBSE syllabus between 2022-2024. Experts cite parental perception, flexible norms, and curriculum quality as key drivers. Explore the detailed analysis.
A new survey in Karnataka shows parents prefer government schools, shifting to private institutions only under specific conditions. Discover the key factors influencing education choices.
Trichy police arrest 37-year-old Hidayathullah S, seizing 212 liquor bottles worth ₹1 lakh from a vacant plot near the airport. The bottles were allegedly sourced from Puducherry for illegal sale.
Madhya Pradesh's Arshad Khan registered the best-ever bowling figures in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history with 6/9. Meanwhile, Puducherry pulled off a massive upset against Bengal. Get all the latest updates and scores.
Over 30 Mumbai schools participated in a sustainability mela, championing citizen-friendly climate action. Actor Dia Mirza urged adults to learn from children's conviction.
Spinners Jayant Yadav and Sidak Singh starred as Puducherry defeated Bengal by 81 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Mohammed Shami's 3-wicket haul went in vain. Gujarat also won a thriller.
Supreme Court mandates 3-month pro bono rural service for 95 PG medical students admitted irregularly in 2017-18. 18 meritorious students get ₹15 lakh+ compensation each. Full details inside.
Supreme Court mandates 95 PG medical students from Puducherry private colleges to complete 3-month pro bono rural service for degrees. 18 students get ₹15 lakh+ compensation for lost seats in 2017-18. Full details inside.
Over 25,000 schools in Maharashtra remain shut as teachers launch a massive statewide agitation. Key demands include the implementation of the old pension scheme and resolution of pending issues.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will contest the 2026 Puducherry elections independently after alliance talks with AINRC collapsed over BJP inclusion. Get the full story on the emerging multi-cornered fight.
Karnataka's education department is upgrading 474 government schools to KPS magnet schools, offering LKG to UG on one campus to reverse a 19% enrollment decline. Learn about the new single-campus model.
Puducherry police deny permission for TVK president Vijay's roadshow over security concerns. Permission granted for public meeting on a later date. Details inside.
Gujarat State Examination Board announces CET for Jyanshakti Schools & CM Jyansetu Scholarship. Online registration has begun. Key dates, eligibility, and exam pattern explained.