Leading Hyderabad schools and junior colleges are illegally conducting admission and scholarship tests, charging fees up to ₹1,650, despite a clear ban under the Right to Education Act. Parents allege authorities are mute spectators.
Two 16-year-old students from a Bhopal government school hostel have been missing for three days. Police have filed a kidnapping case. Read the latest details on the search.
Indira Gandhi Medical College suspends two second-year MBBS students for three months and fines them ₹50,000 each for ragging juniors. Read the full details of the disciplinary action.
Bombay High Court clarifies a father must pay Rs 50,000 monthly to each minor daughter individually. Justice Deshpande modifies family court order, citing insufficient collective amount. Details inside.
A 25-year-old MCA student at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology was found dead in his hostel room. Police recovered a suicide note. Full details inside.
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
IGGMC's Internal Complaints Committee substantiates sexual harassment allegations against forensic HoD. Report confirms inappropriate touch, audio evidence. Key recommendations include transfer and high-level inquiry.
Navi Mumbai police arrested two drug peddlers from Punjab in a Belapur hostel raid, seizing opium and heroin worth Rs 13.7 lakh. The drugs were smuggled from Punjab. Read the full story.
Bihar govt launches Chief Secretary Public Grievance Redressal System for faster complaint resolution. Citizens can now register grievances via WhatsApp or email with strict timelines.
Union & State govts approve ₹172 crore for three working women's hostels in Vizag to ensure safety. First foundation laid at Mudasarlova. Details inside.
The Trump administration recalls dozens of Education Department workers to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. A temporary fix amid ongoing layoff plans.
Gunmen stormed a hostel in Soweto, South Africa, killing 11 people. Police link the brutal attack to a conflict over illegal drinking establishments known as shebeens.
Indigo passengers face chaos at Nagpur airport with mass cancellations, lost luggage, and misinformation. Read about the travel ordeal and social media outrage.
Nagpur University's Senate flags dire state of boys' hostels. New VC Manali Kshirsagar promises personal review amid claims of incomplete repairs, leaks, and poor hygiene. Read the full report.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials, aiming for faster, more accountable investigations. Learn about the new framework.
A recent Bengaluru court order on maintenance fee payments for apartment owners has ignited a major debate between residents' welfare associations and property owners. Learn the details and implications.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials. Aim: boost public trust & accountability. Details inside.
Subros lands a major ₹52.18 crore AMC order from Indian Railways for cab HVAC units, boosting its FY25 railway segment order book to ₹86.35 crore. Details inside.
A female student at IIM Indore has accused a placement cell member of sexual harassment, prompting an ICC investigation. The accused has stepped down. Read for details and institutional response.
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
Despite mounting evidence of public distress, the Election Commission of India insists complaints about the SIR are political. The human cost must not be overlooked. Read the full analysis.
Violent clash erupts between BHU hostel inmates and proctorial board in Varanasi. Police, PAC rush to campus. Several sustain minor injuries. Details inside.
SVNIT Surat takes action after student's tragic suicide, removing hostel warden, forming inquiry committee, and promising 24/7 medical services. Details inside.
Consumer complaints to RBI Ombudsman rose 13.55% in FY25, with banks facing most grievances. Learn the top complaint categories and how to file your complaint.
A 20-year-old NRI student at SVNIT Surat allegedly died by suicide. Students protest, warden resigns. Police probe underway. Read the full report.
Borrower frustration over credit scores & data accuracy explodes. Complaints against Credit Information Companies surge nearly 400% as per India's financial ombudsman report. Dive into the data.
Bombay High Court freezes Rs 34 lakh transferred by a man to his mother and brother, calling it a systematic attempt to avoid paying maintenance to his wife and daughter. Read the full details.
Coimbatore police arrest victim's uncle for accompanying husband to crime scene before fatal sickle attack. The accused later posted a selfie with the body. Details inside.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials for delays in resolving IGRS complaints. Sanitation supervisor also penalized. Read about the crackdown on laxity.