Education

MBBS and BDS interns stage protests across J&K medical colleges over stipend hike

Medical interns pursuing MBBS and BDS degrees have begun coordinated protests at government medical colleges and SKIMS in Jammu and Kashmir, demanding a raise in their monthly stipends.

31 Aug 2026

Bihar Education Minister Urges Excluding Children of Affluent Families from Reservation Benefits

Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari said that children from socially and economically well-off families should be considered for exclusion from reservation quotas in Bihar.

31 Aug 2026

Over 2.65 lakh candidates appear for NEET‑PG 2026; re‑exam set for Sept 5

More than 2.65 lakh aspirants sat for the NEET‑PG 2026 exam, and the authorities have announced a supplementary test on September 5 for eligible candidates.

31 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Govt Schools Without Roofs, Toilets, Teachers, TOI Check Shows

A Times of India fact‑check reports that many government schools in Rajasthan lack basic infrastructure such as roofs and toilets, and also suffer from teacher shortages.

31 Aug 2026

College Students to Gain Expert Research Mentors for Projects, Says TOI

The Times of India reports that a new programme will connect college students across India with seasoned research mentors to guide their project work.

31 Aug 2026

Sancoale Gram Sabha Demands Recovery of Rs 15 Crore BITS Dues

The gram sabha of Sancoale in Goa has formally sought the recovery of Rs 15 crore it says is owed by BITS. The demand has been lodged with local authorities.

31 Aug 2026

Youth Protest Turns Chaotic at Bhopal Government School Audit Meeting in Gandhi Bhawan

A meeting of the Chief Justice Panel on auditing government schools in Bhopal erupted into a disturbance when youths entered the venue, chanting slogans and prompting police intervention.

31 Aug 2026

Former HC School & College Principal Fr. Emmanuel Kallarackal Dies in Tripura

Fr. Emmanuel Kallarackal, former principal of HC School and College, has passed away, the Tripura Chronicle reports.

31 Aug 2026

President Murmu to Speak at NIFT Combined Convocation in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu will address the combined convocation of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi today, marking a significant moment for the institute’s graduates.

31 Aug 2026

Punjabi University Reverses Fee Hike, 2026-27 Session to Retain Old Fees

Punjabi University in Patiala announced it will withdraw the recent fee increase, keeping tuition fees unchanged for the 2026‑27 academic session.

31 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh Begins School Allotment for Nearly 7,000 Class‑3 Teachers

The state government started allocating schools to about 7,000 newly recruited Class‑3 teachers in Madhya Pradesh today, marking the next step in its large‑scale teacher recruitment drive.

31 Aug 2026

Citizen Auditors Challenge School Accountability in India

Volunteers across India are conducting school audits to hold institutions accountable, pushing the boundaries of civic activism.

31 Aug 2026