JNU Student

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Specially Abled Muslim PhD Student Assaulted By ABVP Members At JNU Campus

A PhD student at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Farooque Alam, was allegedly assaulted by members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on the campus on September 7. According to a post shared by the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on X, Alam was attacked by some ABVP members who had visited Kaveri Hostel on the campus. He was reportedly subjected to torture, dragged, and physically assaulted by ABVP members.

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 05:31 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: phd student, Education news, JNU, ABVP, Assault, Assaulted

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Tamil Nadu woman

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Muslim Woman Restricted To Sit For Hindi Exam, Asked To Remove Hijab: Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannalamalai region, a Muslim woman named Shabana was restricted to write her Hindi examination, because of her hijab. The administration stopped her and asked her to remove Hijab if she wishes to appear for an exam. The issue soon escalated with protests and involvement of top level educational officials, who later approved Shabana to sit for exam in Hijab. However, citing unstable condition, Shabana refused to sit.

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 11:33 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Tamil Nadu news, Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hijab Clad woman, Examination, Education news

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Class X Student Scores Passing 35 Marks, Bizzare Result Ever

Vaibhav, a class X student got the most peculiar marksheet and scored 35 marks in each of the subjects. When asked about getting the bare minimum required for passing the exam, he said, "Bhari, na (Awesome, isn't it)". Notably, Vaibhav did not expect his marksheet to be this and said, he had no expectations but wanted to just pass. However, it bizarre is he scored 35 in all subjects.

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 - 04:00 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Education news, Bizarre, Class X Student, Vaibhav, Perfect 35

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Periodic Table, Democracy, And Sources Of Energy No More Syllabus Of Class X

The periodic table, democracy, and sources of energy - Class 10 students will no longer need to learn about these from their government-issue textbooks. Complete chapters on the subjects now stand deleted as a part of a "rationalisation" meant to reduce the "burden on students". The removal of the theory of evolution from the Class 10 curriculum stoked significant concern earlier this year.

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 04:09 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Class X students, Education news, Delhi, syllabus, education policy

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Odisha Education Invites Applicants For Homeopathic Medical Officer Recruitment Exam

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post of Homoeopathic Medical Officer. The application process will commence on May 16. Interested candidates can apply online at www.opsc.gov.in till June 16. The recruitment drive aims to fill up a total of 105 posts of Homoeopathic Medical Officers. The applictaion fee is exempted for all the categories, confirmed sources… read-more

Tue, 02 May 2023 - 06:07 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Odisha Public Exam, Candidates, Education news, recruitment, applications

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Students Thrash Teachers

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Teachers Tied To Tree, Beaten Up By Students For Giving Poor Marks: Jharkhand

In Jharkhand’s Dumka, a group of students after failing in the exams, tied the teachers to a tree and beat them up, for giving them poor marks. An FIR has been filed against 11 students and a headmaster. According to the complaint, the headmaster allegedly gave the instructions to the students to carry out the act.  The attack was carried out after the students invited the teachers for a meeting.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 01:00 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Jharkhand, Dumka, Education news, Students thrash teachers, Crime

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RRB NTPC 2021 exam results

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7 Lakh Candidates Shortlisted For Level 2: RRB NTPC Results 2021

The most awaited Railway Recruitment Board result 2021 for CTB 1 exams has been released for most of the regions. Those who have appeared for RRB exams can check their results on the region-wise official website at rrbcdg.gov.in. "Railways shortlisted 7 lakh candidates for NTPC Level 2 Examination," Southern Railway tweeted. The exams were held between December 28, 2020, and July 31, 2021. The recruitment is held in three phases.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 - 02:40 PM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: rrb ntpc result 2021, CBT, Education news, NTPC, Railway Exams

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UPSC

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"One School, One IAS" Scheme Launched For Poor Students In Kerala

With an aim to provide free coaching for poor and meritorious civil services aspirants, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on January 16 launched the 'One school, One IAS' program. The program will be implemented by the Vedhik Erudite Foundation and will benefit around 10,000 students of the state. The main focus of the initiative will be to start grooming students from high school-level itself for competitive exams. 

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 - 02:14 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Education news, Kerala, IAS, UPSC, Competitive Exams

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Haryana Govt To Distribute 8.20 Lakh Tabs Loaded With Study Materials

To enhance the study experience in the state-run schools, the Haryana government will distribute 8.20 lakh tablets to the students of grades 8-12. Pre-loaded with question banks, QR-coded NCERT content, Edusat videos and YouTube videos made by teachers, the tablets will also have content for competitive exams like NEET, NDA and JEE. Besides, the devices will enable students to give mock tests and previous year papers to help them compete… read-more

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 - 10:59 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Education news, Haryana, Free Tablets, School students, Manohar Lal Khattar

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Aligarh Muslim University

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Local Body Seizes AMU's Bank A/c Over Non-Payment Of Property Dues

Failing to pay property tax of over Rs 14 crore, the bank account of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been seized by the city's municipal corporation. Reportedly, the corporation has given "enough chances" to the university to pay the dues pending for the past eight-ten years. Chief Taxation Officer Vinay Kumar Rai stated that if the dues are not cleared by the university in a week, the administration may obfuscate the properties of AMU.… read-more

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 - 10:02 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Municipal Corporation, Property Tax, Account Seized, Education news

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