A woman passenger sustained serious injuries after unidentified individuals pelted stones at the Kannur Executive Express in Kerala. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Two undergraduate students in Pune have been booked for allegedly promoting enmity after performing a dance to a song that allegedly glorified a slain Naxal commander during a cultural event at a government-run hostel.
An engineering student died following a clash between two groups of students at a private institute in Dehradun. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating the cause of the brawl.
A 22-year-old student has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly supplying drugs at a music concert in Goregaon, following the deaths of two people from suspected drug overdoses.
A court in Toronto has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of Indian student Kartik Vasudev, rejecting his plea of not being criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
Police in Karnataka seized a private bus carrying students due to inscriptions allegedly glorifying fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The bus, carrying 48 students from Coimbatore, was intercepted after a tip-off. An investigation is underway.
Three police personnel in Pune, including a social media influencer, are accused of extorting a college principal by threatening to falsely implicate him in a sexual harassment case.
A 22-year-old student was shot dead at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi following a dispute with another student. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
An adjunct professor at a private university in Bengaluru has been suspended and faces an FIR after allegedly calling a student a 'terrorist' during a class. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about accountability and transparency.
Cognizant has announced the launch of Technoverse Hackathon 2026, a national platform for engineering students to demonstrate AI-powered problem-solving skills in various industries. The hackathon aims to bridge academic learning with real-world applications and promote innovation.
Only about a quarter of institutions show any meaningful alignment between academic curricula and industry requirements.
Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, in connection with a dacoity case. The accused allegedly trespassed into a house, threatened the occupants, and stole valuables.
The University of Gloucestershire is looking for international student-athletes for funded study and training opportunities in the UK.
A student in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly assaulted after protesting against the UGC Bill. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has detained a retired faculty member in Latur, Maharashtra, as part of its investigation into the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak. The NEET (UG) 2024 exam was cancelled amid allegations of irregularities.
Lucknow University has formed a disciplinary committee to investigate assistant professor Paramjeet Singh following allegations of misconduct, including inappropriate conversations with a student and leaking examination papers.
BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur seeks guidance from the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding an MBBS student who has remained in the first year for over a decade after failing the initial examination.
'You sat for the exam. You experienced the environment -- the pressure, the time constraints, the pattern of questions, where you were strong, where you struggled. That experience is invaluable. No amount of coaching can replicate that.'
Bengaluru police have arrested five individuals for allegedly trafficking MDMA and ganja in various parts of the city. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs and other items worth 5.77 crore.
A 42-year-old college employee in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of the college building after a meeting regarding disciplinary issues.
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth approximately 5.14 crore and arrested 11 individuals, including two foreign nationals, following raids across multiple police station jurisdictions.
Nottingham Trent University is offering partially funded study opportunities at its UK campuses to global undergraduate and postgraduate students.
An ambulance driver in Madhya Pradesh was sacked after a video surfaced showing him giving a woman a ride in the emergency vehicle with the siren blaring.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly selling drugs in the city. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs, vehicles, and other items worth Rs 27.42 crores.
'22 students are fighting over 35,000 seats. In that situation, when someone tells a desperate parent there is a shortcut, and the shortcut costs Rs 3 to Rs 5 lakh versus Rs 1.5 crore -- the maths is seductive.'
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned the director of a coaching centre in Latur, Maharashtra, as part of its investigation into the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak. The CBI team is currently camping in Latur and has detained several individuals in connection with the case.
NEET2Seat is an AI-powered platform that helps students predict ranks, shortlist colleges, and plan their counselling strategy using data-driven insights instead of guesswork.
Police in Kozhikode, Kerala, have arrested a man for allegedly pelting stones at the Executive Express train last month, resulting in injuries to a passenger.
A 20-year-old B.Com student was found dead in her hostel room in Ranchi, with police investigating the possibility of suicide.
A BPharma student and his friend were brutally beaten on Sohna Road in Gurugram. Police have registered a case and are investigating five suspects.
A first-year law student at Himachal Pradesh University has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a person during a fight between two groups on campus.
The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to alleged paper leaks has led to widespread outrage among aspirants, who are questioning the competence of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and demanding that AIIMS-Delhi conduct the medical entrance exam.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day by emphasising the state's growing quantum technologies ecosystem and the importance of secure digital infrastructure.
Nandil Sarma, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's son, successfully completed the Ironman Vietnam challenge.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised the Modi government following the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, citing paper leaks and corruption.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that saffron shawls are not permitted in educational institutions, while existing practices such as hijab, turbans, rudraksha beads, and sacred threads will continue to be allowed.
The 44th annual meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) was inaugurated at IIT Guwahati, bringing together astronomers, researchers, and students to discuss the future of astronomy in India.
Police in Andhra Pradesh, India, shot a 19-year-old man accused of murdering a minor girl after he allegedly attacked them with a knife during an apprehension attempt. The suspect is currently receiving medical treatment.
A 21-year-old postgraduate student in Dehradun has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend after a dispute over a suspected affair. The victim is in critical condition, and police are investigating.
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