At a government-run girls' school in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district, a teacher has been transferred to another school amidst allegations of strip-searching students. The teacher is accused of compelling minor students to remove their clothes to locate a missing phone. This action has sparked widespread outrage and prompted an official investigation.
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Heavy rainfall triggers widespread school closures across India
A relentless wave of heavy rainfall has swept India, causing significant disruptions and forcing school closures in multiple states. The torrential downpour has resulted in waterlogging, flooding, and landslides, making it perilous for students to attend classes.
Indian student caught in US university admission scandal to return home
An Indian student who was charged with falsifying records to secure admission to a US university has agreed to return to India as part of a plea deal. As per Newsmeter reports, the student, whose name has not been disclosed, was accused of submitting fake transcripts, diplomas, and letters of recommendation to gain admission to the university.
Karnataka's private schools rise up against corruption
A major protest is taking shape in Karnataka as private schools across the state unite to decry what they describe as rampant corruption and harassment by the Education Department. As per edexLive reports, the Karnataka Private Schools Association (KPSA) has announced a statewide demonstration on August 10, with participation expected from over 25,000 schools.
Nizamabad School Serves Chilli Powder Rice As Mid-Day Meal
A shocking incident has come to light in Nizamabad, Telangana, where a government school served chilli powder mixed with rice as the mid-day meal to its students. The disturbing incident has raised serious concerns about the quality and safety of food being served to children under the mid-day meal scheme.
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Bangladesh Protests intensify as demonstrators demand Prime Minister's resignation
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Bangladesh, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst escalating violence and a deepening political crisis. The protests, which began in early July, were initially sparked by the government's decision to reinstate job quotas for relatives of veterans of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.