LU Campus Tensions Over Religious Activities at Lal Baradari

Tensions persisted at Lucknow University as ABVP students attempted to recite Hanuman Chalisa at Lal Baradari, countering Muslim students' earlier namaz. Police intervened, detaining and releasing protesters amid demands for prayer space allocation.

BHU Probes Campus Firing, Threatens Student Action

Banaras Hindu University has established two investigative committees following a shooting near Birla 'A' on campus. The administration warns of debarment and FIRs against guilty students, with external involvement under scrutiny.

IIM Nagpur Students Protest Exam Suspensions, Boycott Tests

First and second-year MBA students at IIM Nagpur launched a silent protest and boycotted mid-term exams after classmates were barred from writing tests and suspended for attending an overnight farewell party off campus without permission.

11-Year-Old from Amritsar Patents Compact Geometry Tool

An 11-year-old student from Amritsar has earned a patent for a compact geometry tool designed to simplify mathematical learning. The invention aids in drawing accurate shapes and angles, showcasing young innovation in education.

CBSE Modifies Neerja Modi School Affiliation Order

CBSE has partially restored Neerja Modi School's affiliation, allowing classes 9-10 to continue while keeping Class 11-12 withdrawn for two years following a student death and compliance violations.

66 Colleges Barred from PG Admissions by BAMU

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has prohibited 66 affiliated colleges from conducting postgraduate admissions for 2026-27 due to non-compliance issues identified in an academic audit.

Jadavpur University Bars Students Over Campus Violence

Jadavpur University has debarred three current students and one former student from campus after they were involved in violent incidents where two professors were assaulted. The university has implemented new security rules.

Haryana Schools Grapple with 17,000 Teaching Vacancies

Haryana's government schools are in crisis with approximately 17,000 teaching positions vacant as of March 2025, including over 8,500 post-graduate teachers. Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda revealed district-wise data showing severe shortages, particula

Iowa Adds Sikhi to K-12 Social Studies Standards

Iowa's Board of Education has approved new social studies standards incorporating Sikhi into the K-12 curriculum, making it the 21st US state to do so. The Sikh Coalition advocated for this inclusion to promote accurate representation and safer classrooms

NCERT Class 8 Civics Covers Judicial Corruption, Backlog

India's revised NCERT Class 8 social science textbook explicitly addresses judicial corruption, massive case pendency, and judge shortages as key challenges. The chapter includes data on pending cases and quotes former CJI B R Gavai on rebuilding public t

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