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Eminent political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar have called the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to remove their names from political science textbooks. They cite concerns over "political bias" and "academic compromises" as the reason behind their request.
In a landmark decision, the Goa government announced that students in government and government-aided colleges will be required to wear uniforms starting the next academic year. This policy, set to take effect from the academic year 2024-2025, aims to promote inclusivity, unity, and a sense of belonging among students while addressing socio-economic disparities.
The Maharashtra Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) results for 2024 have brought outstanding achievements, highlighting the success stories of several students across the state.
A new report by UNESCO highlights the crucial role of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in tackling the global learning crisis. The report reveals that over 300 million children will lack basic reading skills by 2030 unless significant changes are made.
Devika Pillai, a third-year student majoring in biotechnology from IIT Kharagpur, was found deceased in her hostel room. The 21-year-old's body was discovered hanging from the ceiling of the Sarojini Naidu/Indira Gandhi Hall premises, prompting an immediate response from campus security and medical teams upon its morning discovery on June 17, 2024.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced it will use "Bharat" and "India" interchangeably in school textbooks, reflecting the terminology used in the Indian Constitution.
Patil announced that the state would cover 100 per cent of fees for girls in various professional courses starting June 1. However, mid-June has arrived with no government resolution (GR) issued or policy implemented, leading to confusion.