NCERT has released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook removing controversial references to judicial corruption, case backlog and key court verdicts. New content on public interest litigation, tribunals and dispute resolution has been added following Supreme Court directions
Ashvitha, a native of Banjerupalli, was a student at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Veernapalli. On Friday evening, she reportedly jumped from the first floor of the school building. The school authorities took her to a private hospital in Yellareddypet, where she is currently receiving treatment. Reports indicate that her decision to end her life stemmed from her reluctance to stay in the hostel.
