Bengaluru Dental College Suspends 6 Faculty After Suicide
Six faculty members at Oxford Dental College in Bengaluru face suspension following the suicide of a 23-year-old student. The mother alleges harassment by a lecturer.
Category : Higher Education
IB Opens Global Youth Action Fund 2026 with $3,000 Grants
The International Baccalaureate invites students aged 12-19 worldwide to apply for grants up to $3,000 for community impact projects. Applications open until January 30, 2026.
DRDO Pune Lab Opens Paid Internship Applications
HEMRL in Pune announces 40 paid internship positions for engineering and science students starting February 2026. Applications open with Rs 5,000 monthly stipend.
Edubex Learning Maps 2026 Strategy at Kochi Conference
Edubex Learning gathered over 100 team members in Kochi for its Annual Conference 2025, unveiling plans to double workforce and expand global education partnerships across Africa and South Asia.
Sindh Protests: SPLA Demands Reforms and Promotions
The Sindh Professors and Lecturers Association announces province-wide protests, pushing for approval of a five-tier formula, promotions, and education reforms in Sindh.
NCERT 173 Non-Teaching Jobs: Apply by Jan 16, 2026
NCERT invites applications for 173 Group A, B, C non-teaching posts. Registration closes on January 16, 2026. Check eligibility, vacancies, and apply online.
AMU Student Dies by Suicide During Video Call with Father
A 20-year-old final-year diploma student at Aligarh Muslim University allegedly died by suicide in her hostel room while speaking to her father on a video call. Police and university authorities have launched investigations.
NCVET Meeting: New Research Division, Skilling Reforms Approved
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary chaired NCVET's first general body meeting, approving a research division and discussing frameworks to integrate skilling with education, sports, and international languages.
Six Dental College Faculty Suspended After Student Suicide
Six faculty members at a dental college have been suspended following the suicide of a student. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability in educational institutions.
Delhi CM Awards Rs 25.25 Crore Scholarships to 1,709 Students
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta distributed scholarships worth Rs 25.25 crore to 1,709 meritorious students from economically weaker sections on Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary.
Auto Driver's Son Cracks JEE, Enters IIT Bombay
Yogesh Singh Jeena, son of an autorickshaw driver, overcame health struggles and financial constraints to secure admission at IIT Bombay through self-study and determination.
Nagpur Youth Day: Screen Time to Activity Time Campaign Launched
Nagpur schools and universities celebrated National Youth Day with events honoring Swami Vivekananda. ABVP launched a nationwide campaign urging students to reduce screen time and engage in real-world activities for balanced development.
Light Design Workshop in T'puram by Australian Expert
Cameo Light Academy hosts a special international workshop on visual design and thinking in Thiruvananthapuram, featuring Australian expert Peter Cook, marking the academy's 25th anniversary.
Universities Outsource Teaching to Edtech Firms Across India
Higher education institutions across India are outsourcing curriculum, teaching, and placement to private companies. This shift raises questions about the future role of universities.
GBU Students Report Fee Discrepancies, Lok Ayukt Steps In
Gautam Buddh University students claim fee payments vanished from portal, forcing double payments. Lok Ayukt directs VC, registrar to submit report for Jan 9 inquiry as university initiates audit.
Bhargava: India Must Prioritize Foundational Math for AI Success
Fields Medal winner Manjul Bhargava highlights India's need to strengthen foundational mathematics research and collaboration to excel in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
TN Universities to Hold Convocations After Governor's Nod
Six state universities in Tamil Nadu will conduct convocations from January 22 to February 5, awarding degrees to over five lakh students from 2024 and 2025 batches.
St. Xavier's Principal on Vivekananda's Teachings for Youth
Father Dominic Savio of St. Xavier's College emphasized Swami Vivekananda's message of self-belief and interfaith harmony, linking it to modern education and national development.
JNU Convocation: Radhakrishnan Urges Graduates to Serve
At JNU's convocation, Vice President Radhakrishnan called on graduates to dedicate their skills to national service, emphasizing education's role in societal progress.
J&K Medical College Course Suspension Raises Equality Issues
The withdrawal of permission for a medical college in Jammu and Kashmir is criticized as discriminatory, potentially serving political interests over educational equality.
Delhi Schools to Undergo Digital Mapping for Infrastructure Fix
Delhi government launches digital mapping of all government schools using AI and drones for real-time monitoring of infrastructure, safety, and repairs.
KVM 1975 Batch Marks 50 Years with Nostalgic Bengaluru Reunion
About 30 alumni from the 1975 batch of Kendriya Vidyalaya-Malleshwaram gathered in Bengaluru's Kumara Park for a Golden Jubilee breakfast, honoring founding teachers and reconnecting over traditional tiffin.
Odisha Orders College Staff to Respect Dignitaries, Follow Rules
Odisha's higher education department instructs non-aided college staff to maintain proper conduct towards seniors, VIPs, MPs, and MLAs, citing recent disrespectful remarks in media.
Buxar School Celebrates Swami Vivekananda Jayanti with Youth Program
MP High School in Buxar celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanti with a youth awareness program and quiz competition, attended by DDC Niharika Chhavi as chief guest.
Madurai Schools Get New Infrastructure, Minister Inaugurates
Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan inaugurated new classroom and toilet buildings at four primary schools in Madurai, funded by the School Improvement Grant Infrastructure fund.
Ludhiana NSS Camps Feature Health, Cyber Safety Activities
Ludhiana colleges organized NSS camps with blood donation drives, cyber security lectures, first aid training, and patriotic rallies, emphasizing community service and youth development.
Ex-Chancellor Accuses AMU of Bias, Seeks Probe
Firoz Bakht Ahmed alleges harassment of Hindu professor at Aligarh Muslim University, writes to education minister demanding independent investigation into discrimination claims.
Madurai College's Gender-Inclusive Pongal Festival
Madurai Institute of Social Sciences organized a special Pongal celebration with transgender students, promoting equality and safe educational spaces through cultural events.
Punjab's E-Sanad Cuts Document Verification to Days
Punjab introduces E-Sanad, a digital platform for verifying educational documents online, reducing processing time from 45 days to just a few days for students and alumni.
Odisha Students Sing Vande Mataram on Youth Day
Over 21 lakh students across Odisha joined a mass rendition of Vande Mataram to mark Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized youth empowerment through education and sports.
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