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