Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Monday ordered the formation of a one-member fact-finding commission, headed by retired Justice Dr S.N. Pathak, to investigate alleged irregularities in the merit list for high school teacher appointments in the state. A single-judge bench, led by Justice Deepak Roshan, issued a detailed 75-page order outlining the guidelines for...
Jodhpur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday highlighted the distinction between the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, who reportedly killed innocents after asking about their religion, and India’s armed forces, who act by evaluating the deeds of terrorists, not their faith. Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of the Adarsh Defence and Sports Academy...
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has strongly criticised the state government’s recent takeover of 215 schools run by Jamat Islami and Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT). Mufti described the move as a direct assault on the region’s educational system and cultural identity, claiming it undermines the balance between...
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the preliminary examination date for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2025. The exam will take place on September 10, 2025, across 11 districts in Bihar. The test will be conducted in a single session, from 12:00 PM to 2:15 PM. Candidates are advised to verify...
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced two special modules on Operation Sindoor for students of Classes 3 to 12, highlighting the mission as not only a military operation but also a pledge to protect peace and honor the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The modules were released over three...
New Delhi: In a major step to enhance student safety, the Central government has directed all states and Union Territories to conduct an immediate safety audit of all school buildings, including government, government-aided, and private institutions. The directive aims to identify and address structural vulnerabilities in line with national safety guidelines. Union Education Minister Dharmendra...
The recent disruption and cancellation of Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exams throughout India have led to significant allegations of corporate interference. What started as confusion regarding logistics has now evolved, with reports indicating that the turmoil was not accidental but intentional. Sources from within the examination system and center administrators have implicated Tata Consultancy Services...
Three Indian students have secured gold medals, while two others have achieved silver at the 55th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2025. This prestigious event took place in Paris from July 18 to 24, featuring 415 students from 87 different countries. The gold medalists from India include Kanishk Jain (Pune, Maharashtra), Snehil Jha (Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh),...
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court criticized the domicile policy of the Telangana government, which requires students to have completed their education from Classes 9 to 12 within the state to qualify for admission to state quota medical seats via NEET, stating that this policy does not reflect the actual circumstances. The Supreme Court noted that...
In a significant action against textbook piracy, the Education Ministry has announced that more than 470,000 counterfeit NCERT books have been confiscated throughout India since 2024. This information was disclosed by Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, in a written response to the Rajya Sabha. Chaudhary mentioned that incidents of NCERT textbook piracy have...