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A case has been registered at the Kotwali Nagar police station here against District Basic Education Officer Atul Kumar Tiwari and seven others relating to the controversial Anamika Shukla teacher recruitment case, said the police on Monday.

The FIR was registered on the court's orders.

Kotwali Nagar SHO Vivek Trivedi stated the accused are then finance and accounts officer Siddharth Dixit, clerk Sudhir Singh, Anupam Pandey, Anamika Shukla, manager of Bhaiya Chandrabhan Dutt Memorial School Digvijaynath Pandey, the principal of the school, and one unknown person.

About The Complaint

The complaint was made by Pradeep Kumar Pandey, who made a plea before the court that an organised syndicate is running within the Basic Education Department, committing fraud on job seekers by misusing their degrees to make fraudulent appointments. He accused the scam of causing embezzlement of crores of rupees.

As per the petition, Anamika Shukla had been reportedly getting a regular salary from 2017 onwards, but in 2020 she stated she was unemployed. Inquiries later showed that she had never been officially appointed, but payments were being made on her name.

Previously, Shukla had also filed a complaint with the Kotwali Nagar police against misuse of her documents, stating she was unemployed and hadn't been appointed anywhere.

Police informed that the case has been registered according to the court's order and was given to Sub-Inspector Shubham Dubey for the investigation. The action will be taken further based on evidence, they further added.

An innovative youth has left the world in incredulity with the invention of an AI tool which identifies child abuse in child care centers, bringing hope and protection to area where it is common for silent victims to go unnoticed. This technology was developed by Chow Sze-lok, a 17 year old, trying to protect children and aid authorities in apprehending abuse on the spot, which establishes a new standard in keeping children safe.

Detecting What Humans Miss 

The AI developed by Chow, called KidAID, which she built with her school team at St Mary's Canossian College, searches hours of video and audio footage captured in daycare facilities, identifying the insidious clues that the vast majority of humans would not notice: recurring seclusion, upset voices, and anxious posture, or sudden flinching or other peculiar behavioral patterns. In contrast to regular surveillance, the child abuse detection AI tool does not only record, it understands the context, sending immediate notifications to supervisors in cases of identified risky signals or abnormal behavior.

Why Did Chow and Team Build KidAID?

She designed it after reading about numerous fatal cases of child abuse in daycare centers and understanding how tough it was to notice early indicators of abuse in adults using conventional surveillance only. In a recent interview with a trusted Chinese news channel, Chow said, “I wanted to create something that enables us to see what a human being can often overlook--so that we can take care of those children who cannot defend themselves.”  As per the team, Kid-AID is a mission to make the world a safer place for children, which is inspired by big hearts and the desire of a young mind to do something meaningful. 

Why Does This Innovation Matter?

The recent instances of child abuse within child care centers in the world have shocked both parents and professionals, and revealed the weakness of the established monitoring and staff scrutinies. A considerable number of cases remain unreported, or discovered many years later. The AI tool by Chow can introduce proactive defense: each room will be a safe and monitored area, and it is almost impossible not to detect any abuse. Strong codes, guided by real trends in past cases, lift the veil off situations that previously were based solely on human judgement.

How does KidAID work?

The AI tool combines high-resolution cameras and sensitive microphones with advanced behavioral models. It flags patterns such as:

1. Abnormal physical contact or prolonged contact.
2. Signs of fear or avoidance in children
3. Staff isolating a child over and over.
4. Violent or distressing tone.

Upon the detection of any risky factor, the system will automatically alert in-house supervisors and certified third-party monitors, and the reviews will begin as footage is safely stored to investigate. 

Global Impact and Rollout

Pilot projects in a number of countries have already started and child safety organizations and government agencies are looking at making all licensed child care centers adopt them on a mandatory basis. Initial outcomes include quicker and more accurate identification of instances of abuse, reduced emotional burden on the employees viewing the footage, and additional support to abused children that may fail to voice out and speak on their behalf.

With the compassion, technological prowess, and effort of a young mind, AI is now a supporter of the most vulnerable in society. The success of Chow Sze-lok teaches us that technology in the right hands can see what most of us cannot- and save lives in the process. 

Delhi University's Kirori Mal College (KMC) introduced Project Samaavesh, a program that seeks to promote inclusiveness and empowerment for visually impaired students in the National Capital Region (NCR).

One of the most important aspects of the project is the Samaavesh Eyeway Helpdesk, which will be established on the KMC campus next week. The helpdesk will cater to all visually impaired students within the NCR, regardless of whether or not they are studying at DU.

"The intent of the project is to bring about inclusion. One of the large-scale objectives is counselling, but we also intend to impart technological knowledge, improve personality development, and enhance employability," said Prof. Someshwar Sati, English department faculty of KMC and coordinator of the Centre for Disability Research and Training (CDRT).

The project, which was worked on in association with the Score Foundation, also evidences KMC's aim to popularize disability studies as a subject, an effort first taken up by the CDRT in September 2021.

Principal Dinesh Khattar stressed at the first session that diversity needs to be "a lived experience" on campus and in the classroom. Students have hailed Project Samaavesh as a major step in creating safe environments, eradicating prejudices, and offering inclusive care for those with impairments. The move was also hailed as a progressive step for higher education by Rajesh Aggarwal, secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

The launch of Samaavesh is timely when access to higher education is being more sharply focused. By merging counselling, technology, and skill development, KMC's program may be used as a model for inclusive higher education at Indian universities.

A chaos sweep engulfed students in Nagpur after numerous who showed up for BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) exams found B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) mark sheets handed to them instead. The mistake is said to have been made at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), sending the students into shock and leading them to report to university authorities with written grievances.

As per reports, at least three colleges' second-semester BCom (NEP) students were also reported absent in some papers, despite having attended the summer examinations. The results were announced earlier this month after a three-month delay.

Adding to the misunderstanding, numerous students who felt that they were studying in the BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) programme discovered their marksheets being released under BCom (Bachelor of Commerce), with "Business Administration" specified as a subject. This caused generalized misunderstanding, with the students assuming that their results were incorrect, according to the media reports.''

Nagpur University permitted colleges to include Business Administration as a major under the BCom degree, while the BBA programme comes under AICTE rules, involving more stringent permissions and increased fees. Avoiding this, several colleges opted to admit students for BCom with Business Administration as a major.

The year also saw the first instance of the exam department of the university conducting and processing exams independently with the new 50:50 examination formula instead of the earlier college-based system. The new mark sheets contain nine assessment modules, making things even more challenging for students who are not aware of the modifications.

According to a report in TOI, Deputy Registrar Manish Zodpe upheld that absentee errors have been resolved. He further mentioned that most of the students were not aware of the new NEP exam scheme and recommended that they cross-check their course details with their respective colleges to dispel any doubt.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed new regulations that could radically change the experience of international students in American universities. The plan would substitute the existing duration of status (D/S) system with specific admission durations of F-1 (students), J-1 (exchange visitors), and I (foreign media) visas. The changes have brought about serious concerns on the part of educators and students, particularly the Indian students.

Fixed stay 

Instead of being admitted for an entire duration of an academic program,international students would be entitled to up to four years. In the case of English-language programmes, the stay would be no longer than 24 months; in the case of public high-school students, no more than 12 months. J-1 visitors might remain for up to four years meanwhile I- visa visitors would be restricted to 240 days in total, and Chinese journalists to 90 days.

Extension Requirement To Study More

To study further than the predetermined restriction would mean re-applying to USCIS, submission of new documents, biometric information, and possibly subject to greater scrutiny. The inability to submit extensions in a timely manner may attract the unlawful presence, which leads to the imposition of 3- or 10-year re-entry bans.

Loss of Academic Flexibility 

Limitations of Switching Programme or Major: First year undergraduate F-1 students in the first year are not allowed to switch majors or university unless in exceptional circumstances. Students would not be able to switch programmes altogether at the graduate level. Once having completed a degree, students could not immediately start a new programme, either at the same or at a lower level, under the same visa, which would bar, e.g., a person from having two bachelors degrees in the U.S.

Impact on Career Shifts: The experts claim that the rules overlook practical academic and career realities, like retraining to change careers or developing new skills, which prevail in rapidly developing sectors such as technology and the creative industries.

Tighter monitoring and “virtual checkpoints” 

More paper work and more difficult work pathways. There will be an increase in the number of forms that students and post-doctoral researchers will have to file in the course of their studies. Opponents refer to these extra requirements as virtual checkpoints.

The new rules could interrupt work opportunities for students on Optional Practical Training (OPT). Extensions will become more difficult to get, and delays will leave students with no legal work authorization even with valid permits.

How are People Reaction to This?

• U.S. immigration lawyers and university associations claim that this proposal will introduce more bureaucracy to an already highly scrutinised student population by SEVIS.
• Fanta Aw, CEO of NAFSA, warns that the changes will create a “sea of administrative delays” and could push talented international students to choose other countries over the U.S.
• Indian students, over 330,000 in the U.S., nearly a third of all international students, face greater uncertainty and financial and career obstacles if the changes take effect.

Next Steps and Legal Challenges

On August 28, 2025, the regulation will be published in the Federal Register and will have a 30-day period of public comment. Education administrators and law observers presume that, should the rule be adopted, strong resistance and even legal battles are probable.

This restructuring, which will check so-called visa abuse, may negatively impact the capacity of the U.S. to receive the best world talent because the biggest group, besides China, are Indian applicants who are closely watching the developments and making informed decisions in the current era. 

Delhi University (DU) has provided a big chance to old students to finish their unfinished degree. Students will be able to provide a maximum of four papers under special opportunity by filling the online application till 15 September 2025.

There is some good news for those Delhi University students who had discontinued their undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), or professional course studies in between for whatever reason. DU has again brought a special opportunity. That is, old students will be able to finish their left-out degrees now. 

For whom will the benefit be?

This chance is particularly for those students who admitted in graduation (UG) between 2012 to 2019 or postgraduate (PG) between 2012 to 2020. If you were connected with DU in this timeline and unable to finish your studies due to any cause, then now you have a golden chance to finish it.

Until when do I need to apply?

As per the notification released by DU, the process of application is initiated. Interested applicants may apply online until 11:59 pm on 15 September 2025. No application will be accepted after that.

Special opportunity got for the fourth time

This chance is a part of special centenary year program of DU (2022). Previously too the students have received this chance three times and now the application process has been launched for the fourth time. Students who have an incomplete degree will be able to apply for a maximum of four papers. After applying, confirmation and verification process at college, faculty and department level will be finalized by September 19.

How to apply?

Old students will need to come to this portal to finish their degree:

http://durslt.du.ac.in/DuExamForm_CT100/StudentPortal/IndexPage.aspx

Those students who wish to take a special opportunity under the centenary year can apply here: http://durslt.du.ac.in/DuExamForm_CT100/Login.aspx

The fee will be accepted only in online mode and after payment, it won't be refunded under any condition.

Those students who had appeared in the previous special opportunity (Chance-1, 2 and 3) but are still unable to complete the degree may also apply. Such candidates will have to pay Rs 5,000 per paper and uploading their previous admit card and earlier result will be required while applying.

15 September is the last date for submitting the form. Verification will go on until 19 September. Once the fee is paid, no refund will be made at any cost. Students can submit applications for a maximum of four papers only.