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The Supreme Court of India has overturned a previous order from the Madras High Court that had dismissed criminal proceedings against an individual found in possession of child pornography. This significant decision reinforces the legal stance that both the consumption and possession of such material constitute serious criminal offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant IT laws.
At the 15th convocation ceremony of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), esteemed scientist and former ISRO chairman K. Kasturirangan delivered a compelling address on the urgent need for an interdisciplinary approach to education. His remarks came as a clarion call for educational institutions to foster synergy among various fields of study to tackle the complex challenges facing society today effectively.
The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released the final merit list for recruiting assistant teachers in upper primary and secondary schools. The long-awaited list features 14,032 candidates who have been shortlisted for 17,872 available vacancies, marking a major milestone in a recruitment process that began in 2016.
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune has announced admissions for its PhD programs, set to begin in January 2025. This prestigious institute, known for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence, is inviting applications from eligible candidates across six disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Climate Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
The Delhi High Court has declared that all students enrolled at Delhi University (DU), regardless of their course or program, are eligible for membership in the Students' Union. The court struck down a previous policy restricting union membership to students in traditional courses, calling the rule "arbitrary" and discriminatory.
VidyaGyan, a pioneering residential institution established by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, has announced a significant opportunity for bright students in Lakhimpur Kheri. Applications are now open for admissions to the school, inviting students to apply until October 10.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has launched the ‘Eco Creativity and Innovation Hackathon’ in partnership with Amazon.in and Pi Jam Foundation on September 26, 2024. This initiative is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) campaign, which seeks to empower young minds to address environmental challenges using technology and creativity.