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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is facing mounting criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over claims that no new colleges have been established in Delhi in the last ten years. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva has slammed the ruling party, accusing it of neglecting the city’s higher education sector, despite its touted "world-class education model."
The World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) latest Living Planet Report (LPR) has issued a stark warning that the planet is teetering on the edge of irreversible tipping points due to massive declines in wildlife populations and the accelerating climate crisis. Over the past 50 years (1970–2020), the world has witnessed a staggering 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations, raising alarms about the health of the planet’s ecosystems.
A 15-year-old girl from Ambernath in Maharashtra’s Thane district died after allegedly consuming poison following an argument with her mother over excessive mobile phone use. The girl passed away on October 2, 2024, while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai.
In the ongoing protests at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a joint national delegation from the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) is set to convene at 6 PM today to decide on the future course of action. The protests, which have garnered significant attention since they began earlier this week, were sparked by the alleged assault of a resident doctor by a patient's relative.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has rolled out a policy allowing 10th and 12th-grade students to take their board exams twice a year. The new rule, set to take effect in the next academic session, aims to ease students' intense pressure, offering more chances to improve their scores.
Nagaur district held a special ceremony to honour 100 girls and 25 female teachers for their outstanding educational contributions. The district administration organised the event to recognize excellence in academics, innovation, community service, and bravery among students and educators.
A 28-year-old PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur was found dead in his hostel room, marking the fourth suspected suicide at the prestigious institution in the past year. The tragic discovery has sent shockwaves through the academic community, raising serious concerns about student mental health and well-being.