IIT Kharagpur student dies by suicide in hostel room
A student from Telangana, K Kiran Chandra, died by suicide in his hostel room at IIT Kharagpur on Tuesday night. He was a fourth-year dual degree student in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He was found hanging by his hostelmates around 10 pm. The police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating…
UGC Launches WhatsApp Channel to Keep Students Connected with Educational Updates
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched the ‘UGC India WhatsApp Channel’ to keep students, teachers, and other stakeholders connected with educational updates. The channel aims to provide real-time information on a variety of topics, including: The channel is also intended to be a platform for stakeholders to get relevant news and updates. To join…
One Nation One Student ID Card – APAAR ID: Benefits and Registration
The One Nation One Student ID Card, also known as the APAAR ID, is a groundbreaking initiative by the Government of India to digitize and centralize academic data for students across the country. This lifelong ID number will track students’ academic journeys and achievements, making it easier for them to transfer schools, apply for higher…
Infosys to Skip Campus Hiring This Year
Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services companies, has announced that it will not be visiting college campuses this year to hire fresh graduates. This decision is likely to have a significant impact on the Indian job market, as Infosys is one of the largest employers of fresh graduates in the country. There are a…
UGC Publishes List of Mandatory Disclosures for Universities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published a list of mandatory disclosures for universities in India. The list includes information about the university, its administration, admissions and fees, research, and student support services. Universities are required to disclose this information on their websites and to update it regularly. Background The mandatory disclosures are aimed at…
Stakeholders Reject Proposal to Change Bengaluru School Timings
Bengaluru is one of the most congested cities in India, and its traffic situation has been worsening in recent years. This has led to a number of problems, including late arrivals and early departures from schools, which has in turn impacted the quality of education. In September 2023, the Karnataka High Court directed the state…
IIT Bombay Distances Itself from Mess Council’s Decision to Earmark Vegetarian Tables
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) administration has distanced itself from the mess council’s decision to earmark vegetarian tables in hostels 12, 13, and 14. The decision was made by the student council of these hostels and does not reflect the views of the administration. The IIT Bombay administration has also stated that…
IIT Bombay Teachers Join Row Over “Veg Tables Only” Policy
Mumbai, India: Teachers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have joined the row over the institute’s “veg tables only” policy. The policy, which was implemented in September 2023, has been met with criticism from students, teachers, and activists. The critics of the policy argue that it is discriminatory and exclusionary, and that it…
Defence Minister Approves Setting Up of 23 New Sainik Schools Under Partnership Mode
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the setting up of 23 new Sainik Schools under the partnership mode. This is part of the government’s initiative to set up 100 new Sainik Schools in collaboration with NGOs, private schools, and state governments. The new Sainik Schools will be set up in the following states: Serial number…
Over 1.30 Lakh Primary School Teachers in Odisha Protest Against State Government’s Decision to Abolish Old Pension Scheme
Over 1.30 lakh primary school teachers from over 50,000 state-run schools in Odisha have been on an indefinite cease-work agitation since September 8, 2023, demanding the abolition of the contractual appointment system, salary as per the central pay system, and the restoration of the old pension scheme. The Agitation: The teachers are protesting against the…