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The Cockroach Janta Party s (CJP) political ambitions are limited to changing the way politics is being run in the country , spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told the Indian Express s Srirupa Goswami. The CJP, Ranka said, has definitely shifted the political discou

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi s proposed Chhatron Ki Goonj programme in Indore has been postponed by a week after the Madhya Pradesh government denied the Congress permission to hold the event at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, giving the opposition a fresh

Nearly five years after Karnam Malleswari who won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics to become the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of Delhi Sports University, the government h

AI-ready is quickly becoming a familiar phrase in higher education. Universities are launching new courses, setting up AI classrooms and labs, training faculty, and announcing new tech initiatives

The new National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks for classes 10 to 12 are being prepared in mission mode, said the Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday, while addressing the council s 66th Foundation Day. While the r

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday scrapped all FIRs against Cockroach Janta Party protesters after Centre moved the court. The SC invokes its inherent powers to do complete justice under Article 142 of the Constitution to scrap all FIRs related to the July stu

Government-school teachers are increasingly positive about artificial intelligence (AI), but gaps in training, policy and institutional support could limit responsible adoption, according to a survey by JanAI, an initiative of Head Held High Foundation.The sur

September holds promises for Aquarians, who will discover career advancements fueled by adaptability and a thirst for knowledge. Financial prudence will be crucial; diligent management and assessment of collective assets are necessary

Renowned classical dancer and former Rajya Sabha MP Sonal Mansingh urged students to pursue their passions with dedication and remain lifelong learners.Mansingh was addressing the students at the DY Patil International University in Pune during the Diksharambh

A science teacher at Government Model High School, Maloya Colony, who turned a school hall into a three-dimensional dome theatre to make space and science lessons more interactive, has been selected for the National Teachers Award 2026. Ravi Kumar Jaiswal is a

The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE), Bhiwani, is set to declare the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2025 results today, on August 22, 2026. The board has confirmed that the result will be announced through an official press conference, today

Bengaluru: The ADB and the Karnataka government on Friday signed an agreement under which the multilateral agency will provide Rs 1,750 crore assistance for developing 500 government schools across the state as KPS.The agreement was signed at Vidhana Soudha in

Condemning the violence that broke out at the Jadavpur University campus this week, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said Friday that such incidents severely damage the reputation of the premier institution. A clash had broken out at JU campus late

Karnataka has launched KEO, an AI-ready computing platform developed within the state, with an aim to bring advanced technology to students and small businesses. The platform features on-device artificial intelligence, reducing reliance on internet connectivit

The Andhra Pradesh education department has constituted a three-member committee to examine the cause of death of a six-year-old student who died after being allegedly beaten up by his teacher over homework in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The committee comprises

A Cockroach Janta Party delegation s attempt to inspect a Rajasthan government-run school on Friday led to a scuffle and a jibe from a BJP lawmaker. Gopal Sharma, the Civil Lines (Jaipur) MLA, told reporters: What is CJP?

Smriti Irani shared her journey from television to public service and its challenges. She highlighted the personal sacrifices made by working mothers in India

A government primary school in Jaipur s Rampura Kanwarpura village became the site of a confrontation on Friday after members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) arrived to inspect its facilities as part of their ongoing School Thik Karo campaign, reports PTI

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday expressed deep grief over the tragic death of a six-year-old student, who allegedly lost his life after being beaten by a teacher at a private school.Extending his sympathies to the griev

LUCKNOW After a series of viral videos of poor quality mid-day meals served to students in some UP government schools, district education officers have issued orders prohibiting the entry of outsiders, including YouTubers, into government-run primary and upper

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified concerns raised by candidates over the Rs 200 fee charged for challenging an answer key, saying the fee is intended to discourage frivolous challenges , indicating that can delay the result preparation process. T

The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) is planning to establish a dedicated School of Undergraduate Studies on its campus, said varsity vice-chancellor Suresh Gosavi on Thursday. The proposed school is expected to become operational from the next academic

The Supreme Court is set to decide Thursday how broadly the term industry should be defined under India s labour law, in a ruling that could determine whether workers in hospitals, educational institutions, welfare bodies, and government-run social services ar

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) is set to introduce an 80-mark written examination for Class 12, with the remaining 20 marks to be awarded through practical examinations and internal assessment. The change, being planned from the next a

According to sources, Rahul Gandhi said, "Narendra Modi ka siyasi ant ho chuka hai. Inka waqt khatam ho gaya hai

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has increased the maximum annual family income limit for students from the unreserved category seeking assistance under its Foreign Study Loan Scheme from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, officials said on Wednesday.The decision is ex

After Prime Minister Modi s Independence Day speech mentioned that the government would provide free coaching for competitive examinations to students, Maharashtra s Higher Education Department has constituted a committee to form a policy to expand the state s

More than 200 students of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya residential school in Niyotani under Unnao s Hasanganj tehsil blocked the Mohan-Bangarmau road on Wednesday morning, alleging a shortage of teachers, poor-quality food and inadequate basic facilities. The

School Assembly News Headlines for Today, August 20, 2026: Here are the top school assembly news headlines for August 20. Key highlights of the day include Tejashwi Yadav being arrested for protesting against the use of AK-47 rifles in last month s student pro

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government's impact on youth employment. He alleged widespread paper leaks and recruitment scams affecting educated young people

The Government of Odisha has launched 'Bidesh Sikhya Bruti' under the existing Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana (MMCPY) to help aspiring students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) get enrolled in post-graduation and doctoral c

Content creator Apoorva Makhija aka Rebel Kid recently revealed that she has moved to New York City for further studies. In a recent podcast, she revealed that her social circle in India had limited her thinking, and her avenues and that she wanted to experien

On the outskirts of Leh, Sonam Wangchuk s school, Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), offers a different idea of what an educational institute can look like. Founded in 1988, the solar-powered school inspired the plot of Rajkumar Hir

The Chandigarh Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has found a study-abroad consultancy guilty of unfair trade practice after it failed to deposit a student s tuition fee with a Canadian university and did not process her visa, resulting in her losing admis

Around 580 students have been awarded scholarships under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme over the last seven years, from 2019-20 to 2025-26, according to data provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in Parliament. The number o

Entrepreneur and author Ankur Warikoo shared a heartwarming story of a young designer from Indore who failed the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) twice but went on to build a successful career without pursuing a traditional academic degree. Warikoo also said t

The removal of an elective paper on the Delhi Sultanate from Delhi University s newly notified postgraduate History syllabus, along with several long-taught papers on gender, religion and political structures in ancient India, does students a disservice. It do

School Assembly News Headlines for Today, August 18, 2026: Here are the top school assembly news headlines for August 18. Key highlights of the day include Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announcing a full waiver on farmer loans, Claude boss firing a human employee

In an exclusive Zoom Spotlight Session, Adnan Sami spoke candidly about dealing with fat jokes, body image and the rumours surrounding his dramatic weight loss. The singer shared how he chose to own his struggles rather than make excuses, while also challengin

New Delhi, The National Testing Agency has removed more than 50 of its staff members and is onboarding professionals for key leadership positions as part of measures to reform the overall examination system, the education ministry said on Monday. The developme

Rajasthan's education department has restricted outsider school access without permission. This directive follows the Cockroach Janta Party's announced inspection campaign

The Kerala General Education Minister s office has lodged a complaint with the state police chief, seeking immediate action against social media channels allegedly misleading students with false claims about Onam school examination question papers, officials s

Amid mounting pressure over the students protest in Jharkhand, the Congress has sent out a message to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), its ally in the state s ruling coalition. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, has written to Jharkhand Chie

In a passionate address, Rahul Gandhi has condemned the Modi government for its handling of the UGC-NET re-exams. He insists that the National Testing Agency must be responsible for the oversight, impacting countless candidates who have prepared for years

School Assembly News Headlines for Today, August 17, 2026: Here are the top school assembly news headlines for August 17. Key highlights of the day include Jharkhand students planning a protest outside Chief Minister Hemant Soren s residence, the CAG flagging

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Abhijeet Dipke, founder and national coordinator of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), launched the School Thik Karo campaign on Independence Day. As the campaign s first initiative, Dipke conducted a systematic infrastructure audit of the government school in S