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  IIT Kanpur suicide row: Education Ministry forms three-member committee to examine suicide incidents

  Education | January 22, 2026 18:23 IST

  The committee, led by Chairperson NETF (National Educational Technology Forum) Anil Sahasrabudhe, will also review the extent of compliance by IIT Kanpur with the Framework Guidelines for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing of Students in HEIs issued on July 2023.

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  Viksit Bharat Buildathon registration 2025 window to close today; know how to apply

  Education | October 11, 2025 10:27 IST

  Viksit Bharat Buildathon registration 2025: The last date to register is October 11. Apply for Viksit Bharat Buildathon at vbb.mic.gov.in.

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  Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 registration deadline extended; important dates, key features - detail

  Education | October 08, 2025 16:27 IST

  Viksit Bharat Buildathon registration 2025: The students of Classes 6 to 12 who wish to register can do so on the official website- vbb.mic.gov.in. The schools can submit entries for the Viksit Bharat Buildathon from October 14 to 31.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan visits IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus in UAE, discusses cooperation in education

  Education | September 10, 2025 19:22 IST

  Pradhan held a meeting with Sara Musallam, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). He expressed gratitude to Musallam and ADEK for their cooperation in establishing the IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi campus.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan embarks on two-day UAE visit, to inaugurate IIM campus, other projects

  India | September 09, 2025 19:52 IST

  During this visit, he will engage with top UAE leaders, ministers, policymakers, academicians and representatives from both Indian and UAE institutions. The discussions will focus on expanding cooperation in education, innovation and knowledge exchange.

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  21 teachers from Higher Education Institutions, polytechnics chosen for National Teacher Awards

  Education | August 26, 2025 23:39 IST

  The selection procedure for National Awards to Teachers (NAT)-2025 involves two-step process-- evaluation by preliminary search-cum screening committee for initial shortlisting of nominees and selection of awardees from the shortlisted nominees by a national jury.

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  UGC new draft curriculum includes Ram Rajya, Viksit Bharat; Savarkar's mention sparks row

  Education | August 26, 2025 14:42 IST

  In Chemistry, the syllabus opens with a Saraswati Vandana and includes modules on Ayurveda, Siddha and homeopathy. Students will explore traditional Indian medicines, including the use of milk, water and honey in treatment, along with local beverages.

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  Pariksha Pe Charcha: 8th edition of PM Modi's flagship initiative receives over 2 cr registrations

  Education | January 10, 2025 7:25 IST

  The first edition of the prime minister's interactive programme with school and college students was held at the Talkatora stadium on February 16, 2018. Its seventh edition was held in a town hall format at the Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, engaging participants across the country and overseas.

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  65 lakh students did not clear class 10, 12 in 2023: Govt report

  Education | August 22, 2024 8:03 IST

  Notable performance was seen among students taking the exams in regional languages such as Marathi (87.4 per cent), Punjabi (87.4 per cent), and Malayalam (87.4 per cent) in class 10, said Ministry of Education (MoE) sources.

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  Bagless days for classes 6-8, Education Ministry notifies guidelines

  Education | July 29, 2024 23:09 IST

  The Education Ministry said that Every student will take a fun course during classes 6-8 that gives a survey and hands-on experience of a sampling of important vocational crafts such as carpentry, electric work, and metal work among others.

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  'Lizard' found in meal served at government school in Telangana, Centre takes note of media reports

  July 12, 2024 10:05 IST

  The statement reiterated that the PM POSHAN Scheme provides hot cooked midday meal in schools and all the states and Union Territories have been advised to take appropriate steps to ensure safety norms and provide properly cooked food for the students.

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  Government sacks exam body NTA's director general Subodh Kumar amid paper leak row

  India | June 23, 2024 6:03 IST

  Union Ministry of Education earlier constituted a high-level committee of experts to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations.

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  Centre forms panel to ensure fair conduct of exams; Education Minister calls it 'first step to...'

  India | June 22, 2024 22:06 IST

  The expert committee will have to submit its report to the Education Ministry within two months. The government's move comes as the students were marred by repeated paper leaks of top exams in the country.

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  UGC NET exam 2024: CBI registers case against ‘unknown persons’ in paper leak case

  India | June 21, 2024 6:01 IST

  UGC NET 2024: On June 19, the University Grants Commission received certain inputs from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs on the Examination.

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  'Matter now with CBI, won't hesitate to take action': Education Ministry on cancelling NET exam

  India | June 20, 2024 14:54 IST

  In a shift from earlier practice, the National Eligibility Test (NET) was conducted in pen-and-paper mode this time on a single day — June 18 — with a record 11 lakh students registering for the exam.

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  NEET-UG row: Centre seeks report from Bihar police's Economic Offences Unit over paper leak claims

  Education | June 19, 2024 23:55 IST

  Amid the ongoing controversy, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the decision to give grace marks to 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates for admission to MBBS, BDS and other courses has been cancelled and they will be given the option to take a re-test on June 23.

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  Education Ministry launches 52 short textbooks in Indian non-scheduled languages

  Education | March 09, 2024 23:32 IST

  Non-scheduled languages refer to all other languages spoken in India that have not been given official recognition.

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  Education ministry, Meta to empower students, educators

  Education | September 04, 2023 20:31 IST

  Meta has also signed letter of intent (LoI) with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Department of Higher Education and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

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  Education ministry asks states, UTs to make PM Modi's 'Exam Warriors' book available in schools

  Education | February 23, 2023 16:04 IST

  Exam Warrior Book: The Education Ministry recently directed all States and Union Territories to make the book 'Exam Warriors' available in schools.

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  Class 1 Admissions: Government asks all states, UTs to make 6 years minimum age

  Education | February 22, 2023 17:35 IST

  Class 1 Admissions: The Ministry of Education on Wednesday ordered all states and Union territories to make 6 years minimum age for admission in class 1.