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A tragic workplace accident claimed the life of 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, a Walmart employee in Halifax, Canada, who was found dead after reportedly being trapped inside a walk-in oven at the store’s bakery.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued specific guidelines for JEE Main 2025, providing essential support measures for candidates identified as Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially closed the choice-filling process for the NEET UG 2024 stray vacancy round as of October 26, marking the final phase for securing undergraduate medical and dental seats for this academic year.
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education is considering lowering the pass marks for Class 10 Mathematics and Science from 35% to 20%. The proposed change addresses concerns over high failure rates and student stress levels, promoting a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has introduced a new 12-week online certificate course in Healthcare Technology. It offers a unique opportunity for those interested in advancing their expertise in the field. The course addresses India's pressing healthcare challenges and has seen a surge in interest, with the final application deadline ending today.
The Education Ministry has taken swift action against Professor Saroj Sharma, Chairperson of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), following the tragic suicide of a driver who reportedly cited workplace harassment as the reason for his death. While the ministry has not disclosed specific actions, it confirmed a response to the serious allegations raised against Prof. Sharma, who has led the NIOS since December 2020.
India’s online education sector is undergoing a transformative boom, largely fueled by a growing digital infrastructure, supportive government policies, and the convenience of flexible learning models. With internet access expanding rapidly, this shift is making higher education more accessible to a broad spectrum of learners, including those in remote and rural regions.