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Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Parents in Delhi protest against private schools allegedly coercing them to pay unapproved fee hikes, leading to students being struck off rolls and report cards withheld.

Bihar Schools To Limit School Bag Weight For Students

Bihar Schools To Limit School Bag Weight For Students

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bihar Education Department has directed all private and government-aided schools to adhere to NCERT guidelines, ensuring school bag weight does not exceed 10 per cent of a child's body weight. Schools must install weighing scales and monitor bag weights regularly, with violations leading to action.

Delhi Schools Warned Against Uniform Vendor Coercion

Delhi Schools Warned Against Uniform Vendor Coercion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi's Chief Minister has issued a stern warning to schools against forcing parents to buy uniforms, books, and stationery from specific vendors, emphasising freedom of choice and threatening strict action for non-compliance.

Negligence Case Filed After Student Drowns In School Well

Negligence Case Filed After Student Drowns In School Well

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police have registered a case against the management of a private school in Bareilly after a six-year-old student drowned in an open well on the school premises.

Thane School Staff Arrested In Bribery Case

Thane School Staff Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The headmistress and two other employees of a private school in Thane, Maharashtra, have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes from parents seeking admission for their children.

J-K Education Board to Act Against Schools Hiking Fees Arbitrarily

J-K Education Board to Act Against Schools Hiking Fees Arbitrarily

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed the JKBOSE to take strict action against private schools found to be arbitrarily increasing fees and violating established regulations.

Tragedy In Pakistan: School Roof Collapse Kills Four Children

Tragedy In Pakistan: School Roof Collapse Kills Four Children

Rediff.com7 May 2026

At least four schoolchildren were killed and several others injured when the roof of their classroom collapsed in a village in Punjab province of Pakistan.

Delhi School Could Be Taken Over After Assault Claim

Delhi School Could Be Taken Over After Assault Claim

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Delhi government is considering taking over the management of a private school in Janakpuri following allegations of a sexual assault on a three-year-old girl. The Directorate of Education issued a show-cause notice to the school, citing serious lapses in child safety and compliance with norms, which remains unanswered.

Delhi Police Seek Cancellation Of Bail In School Rape Case

Delhi Police Seek Cancellation Of Bail In School Rape Case

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Delhi Police have requested the Delhi High Court to cancel the bail granted to a staff member accused of raping a three-year-old girl in a private school in Janakpuri.

Gurugram School Cleared After Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Gurugram School Cleared After Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police investigated a bomb threat at a private school in DLF Phase 1 after receiving a threatening email. The threat was determined to be a hoax, and the school was declared safe after a thorough search.

School Teacher Loses Lakhs In Rare Bank Note Scam

School Teacher Loses Lakhs In Rare Bank Note Scam

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A school teacher in Ajmer was defrauded of Rs 3.66 lakh by cyber criminals who lured her with a fake online offer to buy a rare Rs 5 note for Rs 48 lakh.

Chandigarh Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails

Chandigarh Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Two private schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails, leading to security checks and heightened alert. Similar threats have recently targeted schools and government buildings in the region, all of which have been hoaxes.

Five-Year-Old Boy Found Dead at School Hostel in Jehanabad

Five-Year-Old Boy Found Dead at School Hostel in Jehanabad

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A five-year-old boy was found dead with his throat slit at a school hostel in Bihar's Jehanabad district. Police are investigating the incident, while a political party has demanded a judicial probe.

Gurugram School Principal Arrested Over Fake Accreditation Scam

Gurugram School Principal Arrested Over Fake Accreditation Scam

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The principal of a private school in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly defrauding students by falsely claiming CBSE accreditation up to Class 10. This follows the earlier arrest of the school's chairman in the same case.

Pune College Suspends Lecturer Arrested In NEET Paper Leak Case

Pune College Suspends Lecturer Arrested In NEET Paper Leak Case

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A botany lecturer from Pune's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce has been suspended following her arrest by the CBI in connection with the NEET-2026 paper leak case.

Rajasthan Orders Safety Review After School Tragedy

Rajasthan Orders Safety Review After School Tragedy

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission has ordered a statewide safety review of sports infrastructure in schools after an eight-year-old boy died in an accident at a school in Udaipur.

Teacher Accused Of Punishing Students; Inquiry Ordered

Teacher Accused Of Punishing Students; Inquiry Ordered

Rediff.com2 days ago

An inquiry has been ordered in Mathura after a teacher at a private school was accused of subjecting two children to corporal punishment.

Bike Theft at Gurugram School Caught on CCTV

Bike Theft at Gurugram School Caught on CCTV

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A teacher's bike was stolen from outside a private school in Gurugram, with the incident captured on CCTV.

Gurugram School Principal Arrested Over Fake Accreditation Scam

Gurugram School Principal Arrested Over Fake Accreditation Scam

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The principal of a private school in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly defrauding students by falsely claiming CBSE accreditation up to Class 10. This follows the earlier arrest of the school's chairman in the same case.

School Faces Protest After Teacher Allegedly Tonsures Student Over Hair Length

School Faces Protest After Teacher Allegedly Tonsures Student Over Hair Length

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A private school in Hyderabad faces protests after a teacher allegedly forcibly tonsured a student for having long hair, which the family says was part of a religious vow.

Gurugram School Receives Hoax Bomb Threat; Police Investigate

Gurugram School Receives Hoax Bomb Threat; Police Investigate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police launched a security check after a private school received a hoax bomb threat via email. No suspicious items were found during the inspection, and police are investigating the source of the email.

AAP To Discuss Janakpuri Rape Case With Delhi L-G

AAP To Discuss Janakpuri Rape Case With Delhi L-G

Rediff.com4 days ago

AAP MP Sanjay Singh will seek a meeting with the Delhi Lieutenant Governor to discuss the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl at a private school in Janakpuri and demand strict action.

Seven Women Arrested In UP School Embezzlement Case

Seven Women Arrested In UP School Embezzlement Case

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Seven women, including two wives of an accused peon, have been arrested in connection with an alleged embezzlement of Rs 5.5 crore from the District Inspector of Schools office in Pilibhit, officials said on Saturday.

Haryana Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Haryana Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An eight-year-old boy in Gurugram died after being struck by a reversing school van. Police have registered a case against the driver, who is yet to be arrested.

Himachal Pradesh Government Addresses Concerns Over Inflated Smart Meter Bills

Himachal Pradesh Government Addresses Concerns Over Inflated Smart Meter Bills

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured the Vidhan Sabha that discrepancies in electricity bills following smart meter installations will be addressed. The government also plans to amend regulations to curb excessive fees charged by private schools.

School Officials Arrested After Girl Dies in Bus Accident in Aligarh

School Officials Arrested After Girl Dies in Bus Accident in Aligarh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The manager and driver of a private school in Aligarh were arrested after a seven-year-old girl died falling through a hole in the school bus floor. The family had previously complained about the dangerous condition of the bus.

Haryana Human Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Haryana Human Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has initiated suo motu proceedings after reports of alarming conditions in government primary schools in the Nuh district. The commission has sought detailed reports from authorities, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignity.

Teenager apprehended after fatal attack at Ballari residential school

Teenager apprehended after fatal attack at Ballari residential school

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A class nine student has been apprehended after allegedly attacking fellow students at a private residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.

Education Ministry dismisses concerns over CBSE 'On Screen Marking'

Education Ministry dismisses concerns over CBSE 'On Screen Marking'

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Ministry of Education has dismissed concerns about On-Screen Marking (OSM) affecting students' scores in CBSE class 12 exams and announced a reduction in revaluation and answer sheet verification charges to ease student anxiety.

How Delhi Schools Are Protecting Students From Heatwave

How Delhi Schools Are Protecting Students From Heatwave

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Schools in Delhi are taking precautionary measures to protect students from the ongoing heatwave, including suspending outdoor activities, shifting assemblies indoors, and considering early closure for junior classes.

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 17-year-old schoolgirl in Gurugram, India, allegedly died by suicide after being harassed, according to police reports. Investigations are underway, focusing on chats found on her mobile phone and a note indicating threats from a young man.

Man Dies After Mob Attack Over Woman's Murder In Telangana

Man Dies After Mob Attack Over Woman's Murder In Telangana

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 30-year-old man, accused of killing a woman in Telangana's Mahabubnagar district after she rejected his advances, died in hospital after being attacked by a mob.

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.

AAP Protests Alleged Police Intimidation In Janakpuri Case

AAP Protests Alleged Police Intimidation In Janakpuri Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

AAP leaders protest outside Raj Bhavan in Delhi over the alleged rape of a three-year-old at a Janakpuri school, demanding action against police for allegedly intimidating the victim's family and questioning the handling of the case.

Bengaluru School Faces Inquiry Over Alleged Punishment of Student

Bengaluru School Faces Inquiry Over Alleged Punishment of Student

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A private school in Bengaluru is under investigation after a class one student was allegedly forced to stand in the sun for two hours as punishment for being late. Police have registered a case under the Juvenile Justice Act.

Rajasthan Teenager Dies By Suicide; 'Pressure To Convert' Alleged

Rajasthan Teenager Dies By Suicide; 'Pressure To Convert' Alleged

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 17-year-old student in Rajasthan's Tonk district allegedly died by suicide, with family members alleging pressure to convert by his girlfriend and her family.

Ex-IDFC Bank Staff Held In Rs 590 Crore Money Laundering Case

Ex-IDFC Bank Staff Held In Rs 590 Crore Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two former IDFC First Bank employees in connection with a money laundering case involving the alleged embezzlement of Rs 590 crore in Haryana government funds.

Gurugram Student Suspected Suicide: Family Cites Study Stress

Gurugram Student Suspected Suicide: Family Cites Study Stress

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A class 10 student was found dead in a suspected suicide in Gurugram, with family citing study stress as a potential factor.

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A class nine student allegedly attacked fellow students at a private residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused student.