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A five-storey student PG building, Hostel Daze, collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan on Sunday, trapping several students. Residents rushed to rescue those buried under rubble. Locals alleged basement construction, weak foundations and poor maintenance, raising concerns over structural safety

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded immediate release of pending fee reimbursement dues, alleging that delays had pushed private degree and postgraduate colleges into a financial crisis. He said nearly Rs 10,000 crore remained pending and warned of Assembly session disruption.

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said universities must protect students’ freedom to question and express dissent, warning that punitive action against differing views is unconstitutional and a misuse of power. He stressed tolerance, dignity and disagreement as essential to democracy

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will participate in the Pune edition of the party’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign on August 22. The student outreach programme, launched in Kota in June, aims to highlight education-sector concerns and issues faced by students

The Supreme Court on Friday fixed August 21 for hearing a plea seeking regulations for CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system. The plea highlights students facing admission difficulties due to CBSE scores and seeks safeguards, including relaxation of minimum qualifying marks

Students of a Plus Two school in Jharkhand's Garhwa staged a road blockade and pelted stones at a police station over their acting headmaster's transfer. A policeman was injured, while students also demanded action against a block chief accused of slapping a student

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday reviewed matters related to the National Testing Agency with senior Education Ministry officials. The meeting focused on strengthening institutional mechanisms, streamlining examination processes and improving responsiveness to students while building a transparent and credible examination system

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Prayagraj on Saturday for a student interaction focused on education, unemployment and recruitment exam issues. His programme comes amid student protests over paper leaks, with posters around the venue highlighting jobs, education and accountability

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to withdraw all police cases registered against students who participated in anti-NEET protests. The move, announced by School Education Minister Rajmohan, follows the Chief Minister's directive and is expected to benefit students booked during demonstrations

The Tamil Nadu government will withdraw all cases registered against students who protested against the NEET examination, School Education Minister A Rajmohan said. The decision follows Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's directive, with further details expected to be announced soon

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address students at a 'Chhatra Samvaad' in Prayagraj on August 8, focusing on exam paper leaks and employment. The UP Congress said over 1.5 lakh students have registered for the interaction

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to students for a "corrupt" examination system, alleging repeated paper leaks and cancelled tests ruined careers. He said students need accountability, not forgiveness, after meeting bereaved families in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court declined urgent listing of a plea challenging alleged police brutality during the Cockroach Janta Party’s Parliament march in Delhi. The bench refused to consider video evidence at the mentioning stage, saying it was not inclined to examine such material

IIT Roorkee issued an advisory reminding students and staff to avoid political activities or public statements that could embarrass the institute's relations with the government. Following criticism online, the institute clarified it was a routine communication under existing conduct rules

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being the country's "most anti-youth" prime minister, alleging the government failed students over paper leaks and responded to peaceful protests with police action instead of addressing accountability and education concerns

Mental health experts and educationists have called for emotional wellbeing to be integrated into school education, citing rising stress, anxiety, excessive screen time, bullying and loneliness among students. They urged stronger counselling, social-emotional learning and early intervention in schools

Hyderabad City Police have warned students against unaffiliated colleges falsely claiming Osmania University affiliation. Students and parents have been advised to verify affiliation through the official DOST portal before seeking admission, while police warned of strict action against erring institutions.

If schools conduct other health check-ups on their campus, then why not a drug screening test on the campus?

Rahul Gandhi launched the "Chhatron Ki Goonj" signature campaign, urging students to raise concerns over paper leaks, exam issues and high fees. He described it as a platform to demand affordable education, fair examinations and employment opportunities

The Supreme Court on Friday stressed accountability in the NEET-UG paper leak case, calling the issue “very traumatic” for students and families. Hearing pleas seeking NTA reforms, the court said youngsters should not be disappointed. The Centre informed new safeguards have been introduced for the June 21 re-test