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Child Welfare Committee orders school to issue admit card to students withheld over fee dispute
New Delhi, Feb 13: The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Delhi's South District on Thursday ordered an interim order in the favour of students whose admit cards were withheld by a school in the national capital over fee payment dispute.
You made state proud: Andhra minister Lokesh congratulates student for scoring 100 percentiles in JEE Main
Amaravathi, February 13: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and IT Nara Lokesh has congratulated Guttikonda Manojna from the state for scoring a perfect 100 per cent in JEE (Mains) - 2025.
TN: Class 12 examinations to begin on March 3
Chennai, Feb 13: The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has announced that the public examinations for Class 12 will commence on March 3 and conclude on March 25, with results to be declared on May 9.
TN Education Minister mismanaged Rs 1,050 crore Samagra Shiksha funds: BJP's Annamalai
Chennai, Feb 13: Tamil Nadu BJP State President K. Annamalai alleged on Thursday that State School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh mismanaged Rs 1,050 crore allocated by the Central Government for the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
Technology should be slave, not master...: Radhika Gupta discusses AI's impact on learning at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' 2025
New Delhi, February 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's eighth edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' episode on Thursday focused on the role of technology in the lives of students, featuring guests Radhika Gupta, the MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund and Gaurav Chaudhary, also known as 'Technical Guruji'.
LiftEd initiative helps 3.3 million children improve learning, supports NIPUN Bharat Mission
New Delhi, February 13: LiftEd, an USD 18 million outcomes-based initiative, has helped 3.3 million children across 15+ states in India develop strong foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills.
Is technology a friend or foe?: PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' explores role of AI, social media in students' lives
New Delhi, February 13: The eighth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme, on Thursday focused on the impact of technology on students' lives, discussing whether it serves as a helpful tool or a distraction.
Kerala Assembly: Congress-led UDF stages walkout over 'reduction' of backward class scholarships
Thiruvananthapuram, February 13: Kerala Assembly on Thursday witnessed uproar as the Opposition members staged a protest in the well of the House alleging the reduction of backward class scholarships.
Madrasas in Bengal propagating anti-national ideology, alleges MP Minister Vijayvargiya
Nagpur, Feb 13: Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has alleged that some madrasas in West Bengal are imparting anti-national ideology. He stated that Intelligence agencies are actively investigating the matter.
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Technology should be servant, not master, say experts
New Delhi, Feb 13: Technology should be servant, not master, said experts, in the third episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, on Thursday.
Sonu Sood lauds Gautam Adani's pioneering initiative to boost skill development in India
Mumbai, Feb 13: Actor Sonu Sood applauded Gautam Adani's skill development programme, terming it a 'great initiative'.
Gujarat: GTU submits report on answer pattern manipulation in nursing exam case
Ahmedabad, Feb 12: Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has submitted a comprehensive report to the Health Department in light of recent allegations concerning irregularities in the nursing examination. The controversy centres on claims that the exam's answer key followed a sequential 'ABCD' pattern, potentially indicating malpractice aimed at favouring certain candidates.
Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates newly constructed School at Jhulasan
Gandhinagar, February 12: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the newly constructed Patel Kusumben Bharatbhai Bhaktidas Pariwar Anupam Primary School, managed by the Mehsana District Education Committee at Jhulasan in Kadi taluka of Mehsana district, an official statement said on Wednesday.
DMK student wing to launch 'rationalist campaign' in TN
Chennai, Feb 12: The Student Wing of the DMK has announced a statewide "rationalist campaign" among students in Tamil Nadu to counter what it calls the BJP-led Union government's attempt to “saffronise” education.
JEE aspirant scoring 300 in Mains exam, advises students not to overthink, work on shortcomings
Kota, February 12: JEE aspirant Om Prakash, who has cleared the first paper of the Joint Entrance Examination (Mains) with a perfect score of 300 out of 300, advised the struggling candidates not to overthink, work on shortcomings and focus on future exams.
S.Korea to amend law to place teachers with mental disorders on compulsory leave
Seoul, Feb 12: The South Korean government on Wednesday said it seeks to amend a law to place teachers with mental disorders on compulsory leave, following a fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old student by a school teacher that shocked the nation this week.
'Pariksha Pe Charcha': Experts set to discuss role of technology, gadgets during exams
New Delhi, Feb 12: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship programme 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' gains momentum across the country, industry experts are set to discuss the role of technology and gadgets, which are some of the biggest dilemmas faced by students, parents and teachers alike, especially during exams.
Unless educated children come into mainstream... Kapil Sibal on Union Budget
New Delhi, February 11: Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the Union Budget, MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday emphasised that "unless the children get quality education, 'till then Bharat will never be Viksit".
Maharashtra Minorities panel cracks down on schools after teachers complain of harassment
Akola, February 11: The Maharashtra Minorities Commission has launched a crackdown on illegal activities in Urdu schools in the state.
JEE Mains result 2025: Bihar's Panini Sharma tops state with 99.9942 percentile
Patna, Feb 12: The results for the January session of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2025 have been released, and Bihar's Panini Sharma has emerged as the state topper, securing an impressive 99.9942 percentile.
Assam CM meets Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister, hold discussion on having deeper ties
Guwahati, Feb 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met the Foreign Affairs Minister of Singapore, Vivian Balakrishnan and held discussions on having deeper ties between Assam and Singapore during his two-day visit to the foreign nation.
NEP 2020 is being implemented effectively: MP govt
Bhopal, Feb 11: The Madhya Pradesh government said on Tuesday that National Education Policy 2020 is being effectively implemented by the School Education Department in the state.
Teachers who help students in copying will be dismissed: Maha CM
Mumbai, Feb 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cracked the whip on Tuesday and announced that the recognition of exam centres where mass copying was found during the 10th and 12th examinations would be permanently cancelled while teachers and staff who help students in copying would be dismissed.
UGC discontinues CARE List journals, switches to decentralised journal evaluation
New Delhi Feburary 11: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday discontinued the UGC-CARE journal listing and instead, introduced suggestive parameters to help faculty members and students select peer-reviewed journals.
Deepika Padukone expresses gratitude to PM Modi as she appears on Pariksha Pe Charcha
Mumbai, February 11: Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making her a part of eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Move by Kerala CPI-M to greenlight private universities hailed
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11: The Kerala CPI-M after resisting private institutions of higher education for several years has now greenlighted setting up of private universities in the state and the move is being welcomed by those who were advocating for this for decades.
Jharkhand Board exams begin, nearly 8 lakh students appear across 1,297 centres
Ranchi, Feb 11: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) commenced its matriculation and intermediate examinations on Tuesday, with 7.83 lakh students appearing for the exams across the state.
Bengal cuts a sorry figure in central report on enrolment, expenditure in higher education
Kolkata, Feb 11: The latest report released by NITI Aayog on the state of affairs in the sector of higher education in different Indian states revealed the sorry picture for West Bengal in various spheres.
Ali Fazal: 'Rule Breakers' is a powerful statement about courage, unity, and impact of education
Mumbai, Feb 11: Actor Ali Fazal, whose upcoming film Rule Breakers is slated to release in the US ahead of International Women’s Day on March 7, said that the movie is a powerful statement about courage, unity, and impact of education.
Gujarat CM interacts with students at Ahmedabad under 'Pariksha Pe Charcha-2025'
Gandhinagar, February 10: The eighth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha was telecasted across schools in Ahmedabad and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the broadcast of this program from Crystal International Public School in Vastral, and also engaged in a meaningful interaction with students, teachers, and parents.
Diplomat's book 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World' sparks engaging discussion
By Nishant Kumar, New Delhi, February 10: A significant discussion on the book Nalanda: How It Changed the World, written by author and diplomat Abhay Kumar, was held in Delhi on Monday.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praises PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'
New Delhi, February 10: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his concern about student welfare during the ongoing 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative.
Blueprint for change: NITI Aayog's policy report sets ambitious goals for higher education
New Delhi, Feb 10: A groundbreaking policy report titled 'Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities' was released on Monday, providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities in India's higher education system.
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Radhika Gupta discusses AI, mental health with students
New Delhi, Feb 10: Edelweiss Asset Management's MD and CEO, Radhika Gupta, on Monday expressed her happiness on being part of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', calling it an important and much-needed initiative.
Bihar students appreciate PM Modi's 'Exam Pe Charcha' initiative
Patna, Feb 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interactive session 'Exam Pe Charcha' received overwhelming appreciation from students across Bihar on Monday.
'Pariksha Pe Charcha instrumental in alleviating exam-related stress': Rajasthan CM on PM Modi's initiative
New Delhi/Jaipur, Feb 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with students in the 8th edition of the Pariksha Pe Charcha programme on Monday, discussing various aspects of stress-free examinations.
Students across globe tuned in to 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' with PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 10: Thousands of students from Indian schools across the globe tuned in to watch the hugely-popular 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC) 2025 event hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
Pariksha Pe Charcha energised students, Madhya Pradesh participants applaud PM Modi
Bhopal, Feb 10: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with students through Pariksha Pe Charcha has infused them with new energy and confidence. More than 18 lakh students and teachers across Madhya Pradesh watched the live broadcast of the event in their schools, according to the state education department.
Olympian Akhil Kumar, Gaurav Bidhuri and Gaurav Sharma laud PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative
New Delhi, Feb 10: Olympian boxer and Arjuna Awardee Akhil Kumar has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative, calling it a crucial step in reducing exam stress and motivating students to excel.
Jammu students applaud life lessons given by PM Modi on 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'
Jammu, Feb 10: Students from Jammu on Monday expressed their deep appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's insightful 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC) programme, calling it a game-changer for both their academic and personal growth. The Prime Minister's words of wisdom not only helped them alleviate exam-related stress but also provided valuable life lessons that they plan to carry forward.