Education

Patiala's Punjabi University Scales Back Fee Hike After Student Protests

Following widespread student demonstrations, Punjabi University in Patiala announced a partial rollback of the recent fee increase.

19 Aug 2026

UGC NET Aspirants Question Answer Key, NTA Process Under Scrutiny

Students and teachers have flagged several disputed questions and raised doubts about the answer‑key validation method used by the National Testing Agency for the UGC NET exam.

19 Aug 2026

CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke Slams Teachers as Students Sweep Government Classrooms

During a recent visit to government schools, CJP member Abhijeet Dipke observed students sweeping their own classrooms and highlighted missing cleaning staff, poor drinking‑water facilities and a broken filter.

19 Aug 2026

CM Ashok Gehlot urges rollback of Rajasthan school photography ban

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has called for the reversal of recent restrictions on school photography in Rajasthan, saying the curbs hinder documentation of school life.

19 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh School Student Serves Urine‑Laced Water, Principal Recommends Chocolate

A student in Madhya Pradesh mixed urine into a water bottle, leading classmates to consume it. The school principal suggested eating chocolate to alleviate any discomfort.

19 Aug 2026

Odisha Announces Bidesh Sikhya Bruti Scholarship for SC/ST Postgraduate & PhD Studies Abroad

The Odisha government has launched the Bidesh Sikhya Bruti scheme to fund SC and ST students pursuing postgraduate and doctoral programmes overseas.

19 Aug 2026

Rajasthan MP Rajendra Gudha slams govt over school neglect, videography ban

MP Rajendra Gudha criticised the Rajasthan government for poor school conditions and a new videography ban, urging a focus on child safety and infrastructure.

19 Aug 2026

NTA to Replace 600 Experts and Introduce Four‑Tier Paper Review System

The National Testing Agency has dismissed around 600 existing experts and will bring in new specialists, while instituting a four‑tier review process for every exam paper to improve quality.

19 Aug 2026

India revamps testing agency after fresh criticism

The government announced a restructuring of the National Testing Agency following renewed criticism of its exam conduct.

19 Aug 2026

Punjab Finance Minister Honors Dr Anshu Kataria as Voice of Private Unaided Colleges

Punjab's Finance Minister presented Dr Anshu Kataria with the title “Voice of Private Unaided Colleges of India,” recognizing his role in representing the sector.

19 Aug 2026

School Assembly Highlights Top National, International and Sports Headlines on August 19

On August 19, a school assembly presented a concise roundup of the day’s leading national, international and sports news, using NDTV’s coverage as the source.

19 Aug 2026

Students Protest in Jharkhand, Tribune Reports

The Tribune reports that students in Jharkhand have staged a protest to voice their concerns.

19 Aug 2026