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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a nationwide strike, withdrawing non-emergency medical services for 24 hours from August 17, 6 am, in protest against the horrific murder-rape of a female postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
A catering worker at a Telangana Social Welfare Residential School has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a Class VIII student. The shocking revelation has sparked outrage within the school community and beyond, raising serious concerns about the safety and security of students in residential institutions.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a directive requiring all schools affiliated with the board to exclusively use NCERT textbooks. The mandate, which takes effect immediately, is designed to ensure uniformity in learning materials for students from classes IX to XII. Additionally, the CBSE has strongly recommended that schools adopt NCERT or SCERT textbooks for classes I to VIII.
Aimed at bolstering the mental health workforce in India, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced an extension of the validity of the MPhil in Rehabilitation Psychology program until the 2025-26 academic session. This decision underscores the critical importance of Rehabilitation Psychology in providing essential mental health services, particularly in the context of growing societal needs.
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has uncovered widespread irregularities in several SC, ST, and BC schools across the state. The raids, conducted recently, have brought to light alarming issues that are compromising the quality of education and welfare of students in these institutions.
A severe heatwave has gripped Chitrakoot, causing 23 students to faint at a junior high school in the Shivrampur area on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred during the morning assembly, has sparked concerns about the safety of students amid the escalating temperatures.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati continues to cement its position as one of India’s leading institutions for engineering and research, as evidenced by recent developments in admissions, rankings, research contributions, and partnerships.