Kanpur Workers' Hostel and Training Centre Announced
Kanpur will open a workers' hostel and training centre to provide accommodation and skill training, including for overseas jobs. Land has been identified in Benajhabar and Vishnupuri.
Kanpur will open a workers' hostel and training centre to provide accommodation and skill training, including for overseas jobs. Land has been identified in Benajhabar and Vishnupuri.
A 20-year-old engineering student at Aligarh Muslim University died by suicide in her hostel room after informing her father during a video call. This marks the second such incident at AMU in three months.
A final-year diploma student at Aligarh Muslim University was found dead in her hostel room on Monday. This tragedy follows the shooting death of a teacher at the same university just days earlier.
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.
A 20-year-old pharmacy student in Namakkal died after jumping from his college building following a hostel inspection where drugs were found. Police have registered a case. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old medical aspirant in Patna died after a coma. Family alleged assault, but police reports point to suicide. Details on the investigation and findings inside.
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The Centre plans a ₹10,000 crore national programme to build dedicated hostels for girl students in all 806 districts, aiming to reduce dropouts in higher education. Details inside.
Delhi Police registers a case after 'objectionable' slogans were raised during a protest at JNU's Sabarmati Hostel. The complaint alleges hate speech and contempt of court. Read the full details.
TTD Chairman B R Naidu launched a midday meal scheme for 436 day-scholar students at Sri Padmavathi Women's Junior College in Tirupati. He also announced new hostel blocks and inspired students with his journey. Read more.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
Latur police arrest two women after a 12-year-old girl was found dead in a residential school hostel. The case is registered under BNS and SC/ST Act. Read for details.
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
A female student at a Palghar medical college was allegedly forced to perform Islamic prayers. Police have filed an FIR, suspended staff, and deployed forces to maintain peace. Read the full details.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
A female student was allegedly forced to perform namaz in a Maharashtra medical college hostel, sparking protests. Two staff members suspended. Police deployed.
Panjab University finally receives Rs 5 crore mobilisation advance for pending hostel construction. VC confirms funds must be used within FY 2025-26. Read about the delayed projects and future assurances.
A Bengaluru hostel warden was dismissed and arrested after a video showed him berating students for speaking Kannada. The incident sparks outrage over language respect.
A Bengaluru college hostel warden was arrested after a video showed him scolding a student for speaking Kannada. The incident sparked protests and led to his dismissal. Read the full story.
A Bengaluru college hostel warden was dismissed and arrested after a video of him allegedly insulting Kannada went viral. Read the full story of the swift institutional and police action.
A 21-year-old MBA student was arrested in Noida's Knowledge Park for damaging a car and threatening women at a hostel. Police acted after a viral video surfaced four months post-incident. Read the full details.
Ashoka University students from distant states were locked out of hostels during winter break with short notice, left stranded in Sonipat cold. University cites policy, students allege poor communication.
Left-arm bowler Neeraj Kumar's stunning 7-wicket haul (7 for 15) powered Green Park Hostel to a 6-wicket win over MUC in the Kanpur Cricket League inaugural match. Read all Sunday league results here.
UAS Dharwad students protest scholarship delays, poor hostel conditions, and staff shortages. Their demands highlight systemic issues in agricultural education funding. Read more.
Students at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak launch an indefinite dharna, demanding resolution of hostel problems and better facilities. Read the full story.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
Thrikkakara police arrest a security guard for stealing Rs 40,000 from a PWD hostel in Kakkanad. The theft occurred during Onam holidays, solved using fingerprint access data and phone location. Read the full investigation details.