Education

Pune tribal students' hunger strike enters ninth day, two hospitalized

Tribal students in Pune have been on a hunger strike for nine days, with two participants hospitalized, demanding a revision of hostel reservation rules and compensation for families of snake‑bite victims.

22 Aug 2026

Savitribai Phule Pune University to Launch New Multidisciplinary Undergraduate School

The University of Pune announced plans to establish a new undergraduate school offering multidisciplinary programmes, aiming to broaden academic options for students.

22 Aug 2026

J&K Government Accepts Technical Resignation of Former School Lecturer

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has formally accepted the technical resignation of a former school lecturer, as reported by Kashmir Life.

22 Aug 2026

J&K CM Omar Abdullah honors state’s NEET toppers

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met the top NEET performers from Jammu and Kashmir, congratulating them on their achievement.

22 Aug 2026

Dibrugarh, Nagaland Universities Sign MoU to Boost Academic & Research Ties

Dibrugarh University and Nagaland University have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing joint academic programmes and research initiatives.

22 Aug 2026

Cabinet Approves Recruitment of 1,882 Teachers

The cabinet has given its nod to the hiring of 1,882 teachers, aiming to fill vacancies in the education system.

22 Aug 2026

Manipur shuts all schools and colleges over law‑and‑order concerns

The Manipur government ordered the immediate closure of all educational institutions citing escalating law‑and‑order problems.

22 Aug 2026

Indian Students in Canada Face Growing Work Permit Hurdles, Concerns Rise in Edmonton

Indian graduates in Canada, particularly from Punjab, are reporting increased difficulty securing post‑study work permits, prompting worries about their immigration status.

22 Aug 2026

Sabroom Headmaster Ranjan Deb Nath Receives National Teachers Award

Ranjan Deb Nath, headmaster of a school in Sabroom, Tripura, has been honoured with the prestigious National Teachers Award.

22 Aug 2026

Police clash with students and JMM workers in Jharkhand over exam protest

Police confronted protesting students and JMM workers in Jharkhand, leading to violent clashes during an exam-related agitation.

22 Aug 2026

Jharkhand Student Leader Calls for New Protest After High Court Verdict on JPSC Row

A student leader in Jharkhand announced a fresh agitation following a recent High Court order related to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission controversy.

22 Aug 2026

UPSC Mains Examination Commences for Prelims Qualifiers Across India

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened its Mains examination today, with candidates undergoing identity and admit‑card verification before entering test centres nationwide.

22 Aug 2026