Education
Himachal Pradesh Literacy Rate Jumps to 99.3% After Schooling Expansion
The state’s literacy rate rose from 7% to 99.3% following a major push to expand formal schooling, according to Education Times.
28 Sep 2026
Mobile Message Sparks Student Anger, Damages Lovely Professional University in Punjab
A mobile message triggered anxiety among students at Lovely Professional University, which escalated into anger within 24 hours. The ensuing unrest caused extensive damage estimated at Rs 20 crore, leaving police and university administration struggling to restore order.
28 Sep 2026
Chhattisgarh Raises PG Stipend by Up to 59%, 3rd-Year Students Get ₹93,996
The Chhattisgarh government has increased postgraduate stipends by up to 59%, with third‑year students receiving ₹93,996.
28 Sep 2026
LPU unrest: internet shut, 10‑day holiday ordered as CM Mann directs DGP to take charge
Following allegations of sexual assault and a student’s suicide, Lovely Professional University in Phagwara saw protests from Saturday night, prompting the Punjab government to suspend internet, declare a ten‑day holiday and task the DGP with managing the situation.
28 Sep 2026
Lovely Professional University halts classes for 10 days, mid‑term exams postponed amid protests
LPU in Punjab has announced a ten‑day suspension of all classes and postponed its mid‑term examinations following student protests.
28 Sep 2026
Punjab Schools Shut on Sep 28 for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Jayanti
All schools in Punjab will remain closed on September 28 as the state observes Shaheed Bhagat Singh Jayanti.
28 Sep 2026
वाराणसी में यूजीसी के विरोध में छात्रों का प्रदर्शन, परीक्षाओं को स्थगित करने की मांग
वाराणसी में छात्रों ने विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग (यूजीसी) के दिशानिर्देशों के खिलाफ विरोध प्रदर्शन किया। छात्रों की मुख्य मांग परीक्षाओं को स्थगित करना है।
28 Sep 2026
LPU Students Protest Against Administration’s ‘Rape Rumor’ Clarification Video
Students at Lovely Professional University have staged a protest demanding the removal of a video released by the administration that allegedly misrepresented a rape rumor, claiming it was forced upon them.
28 Sep 2026
302 Teaching Assistants to Be Appointed by Municipal Primary Education Committee Within a Month
The municipal primary education committee has announced that 302 teaching assistants will be recruited and posted within the next thirty days.
28 Sep 2026
Violent Protests Erupt at India's LPU Over Alleged Sexual Assault
Students at Lovely Professional University staged violent protests after an alleged sexual assault incident, sparking campus unrest.
28 Sep 2026
India Today releases September 28 school assembly news roundup of national, sports and world headlines
India Today published a curated list of top national, sports and international headlines for school assemblies on September 28.
28 Sep 2026
Rumor of Student Rape Sparks Protests at Lovely Professional University
A false claim of a student’s rape and suicide ignited protests at Lovely Professional University, prompting police to register an FIR and suspend classes for ten days.
28 Sep 2026