Category: राष्ट्रीय

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued show-cause notices to 29 schools across India for breaching its affiliation bye-laws. According to an official press release, the CBSE conducted unannounced inspections at these schools on December 18 and 19, 2024, to assess compliance with its regulations. Upon reviewing the inspection reports, the board identified significant violations of CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws in the majority of the schools inspected. Taking a firm stance, the CBSE has served show-cause notices to these institutions, requiring them to submit written explanations within 30 days. “CBSE has taken serious note of these violations and issued ... Read more

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the 2025 date sheet for Class 10 and 12 exams. Scheduled to start on March 4, 2025, the exams will include a wide range of subjects for both regular and State Open School candidates. Key subjects like Hindi, Mathematics, and Science will be tested alongside vocational courses under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), providing a comprehensive assessment for all students.

By Shehwaaz KhanIn 2013, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introduced Legal Studies as an optional subject for classes XI and XII (introduced in 2014), however, till now it has seen a limited uptake in the schools. Shortage of qualified teachers, inadequate awareness about the subject and insufficient infrastructure to support its teaching are the primary reasons for the unavailability of the subject, which is relevant for school students.Only a few private schools in Delhi-NCR have introduced the subject, which has received a positive response.Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) recently issued a notice to the Education ... Read more

Australia has recently announced a cap on international student enrolment, limiting the number to 2,70,000 for 2025. This decision is part of the government’s broader strategy to manage record migration levels that have significantly contributed to rising home rental prices and strained infrastructure. The cap comes amid growing concerns about the impact of international students on the housing market and the overall economy, making it a critical issue ahead of the upcoming elections.According to media reports, Education Minister Jason Clare has stated that there are about 10% more international students in Australian universities today than before the pandemic and approximately ... Read more

Gujarat primary schools closed tomorrow: Gujarat’s State Education Minister, Praful Pansheriya, has announced that all primary schools across the state will remain closed tomorrow, 27th August, due to heavy rainfall affecting various regions.In the last 24 hours, Gujarat has experienced widespread and heavy rainfall, with 244 talukas across 33 districts recording an average of 63.36 mm of rain.The state continues to remain on high alert as authorities work to mitigate the impact of the relentless downpour.IMD predicts heavy rainfall for Gujarat over the next few daysThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that Gujarat will experience heavy to extremely heavy ... Read more

The University of Delhi announced on Thursday that it has accepted the findings of a report investigating alleged irregularities in 12 colleges fully funded by the Delhi government. The report, compiled by a 10-member committee, was unanimously approved in a historic joint meeting of the Academic Council (AC) and Executive Council (EC) under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh.This marked the first joint AC and EC meeting in DU‘s 102-year history. The university will now submit the report to the Delhi government, requesting it to address the funding issues and consider the committee’s recommendations.The varsity had constituted the EC committee, ... Read more

The Bombay High Court has recently taken suo motu cognisance of the distressing case involving the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra. Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan will hear the matter on Thursday, following widespread protests and unrest in Badlapur that led to the suspension of internet services and arrests related to the violence. Kolkata: ‘Animal-Like…No Emotion’; Accused Sanjay Roy’s Hair-Raising Psychoanalysis By CBI This grave incident has prompted the Maharashtra state government to take decisive action, culminating in the issuance of comprehensive guidelines aimed at enhancing the safety and security ... Read more

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government has issued an order to take strict action against Madrasas imparting religious education to non-Muslim children without the consent of the students or their guardians citing Article 28 (3) of the Indian Constitution.The order issued on Friday read, “If children studying in Madrasas affiliated by the state government or aided by the state funds imparted religious education contrary to their religion without their consent (if they are minors, their guardians) or forced to receive any kind of religious education or attend worship proceedings, then all government grants to such Madrasas should be stopped and action ... Read more

UGC NET June 2024 re-exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the re-examina;tion of the UGC NET June 2024 cycle will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Initially, the exam was held on June 18 in a pen-and-paper format, but it was subsequently canceled by the Ministry of Education. The NTA officially confirmed the shift to CBT mode during the announcement of the re-examination, highlighting the change from the earlier offline mode.In an official notice, the NTA stated, “The UGC NET June 2024 Cycle examination was previously conducted in Pen & Paper (offline) mode. However, it ... Read more

BSEB Sakshamta Phase 2 Admit Card 2024: The Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) has officially released the BSEB Sakshamta Pariksha Admit Card 2024 for the Phase 2 examination on August 16, 2024. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website at bsebsakshamta.com.The Phase 2 exam is scheduled to take place online from August 23 to August 26, 2024.It is mandatory for all candidates to carry their admit cards along with valid identification to the exam hall to ensure a smooth examination process. When downloading the admit card for the Bihar Sakshamta Pariksha Phase 2 Exam 2024, make sure ... Read more