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Mumbai has come to a grinding halt as relentless heavy rainfall spreads the city, leading to widespread waterlogging, severe traffic jams, and significant public transport disruption. In response, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered the closure of all schools and colleges for the day to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The Union Health Ministry has confirmed that the counselling schedule for NEET UG and PG courses in 2024 remains pending. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) waits for the National Medical Commission (NMC) to finalize the seat matrix before announcing the much-anticipated dates.
A viral video has sparked a heated debate about the necessity of holiday homework for students, amassing over 700,000 views and resonating with countless parents and students who share similar grievances. The video features a mother expressing her frustration, passionately pleading with teachers to reconsider assigning excessive homework during school breaks.
The Delhi government has suspended the transfer orders of 5,000 school teachers, acting on the directions of Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena. This move comes amidst controversy surrounding the mandatory transfer of teachers who have been at the same school for over 10 years.
The Chhattisgarh government announced the inclusion of local languages and dialects in the primary education curriculum. This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's vision of making education accessible in students' native languages.
West Bengal's newly launched centralized undergraduate admissions portal witnessed a significant trend – more female applicants than males. The portal, which opened on June 24 for admissions to 461 colleges and 16 universities, closed on July 6 after receiving 5,27,673 validated applications.
Bihar Police foiled a brazen attempt at cheating in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 with the arrest of 12 individuals on Sunday. These individuals, including two women, were apprehended at various exam centres in Darbhanga district for allegedly impersonating real candidates.