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Roof Collapse at Rajasthan School; Students Escape Injury

Roof Collapse at Rajasthan School; Students Escape Injury

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A classroom roof collapsed at a government school in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but no one was injured as the teacher evacuated the students in time after hearing cracking sounds from the ceiling.

MP school students served R-Day meal on torn book pages

MP school students served R-Day meal on torn book pages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The incident occurred at the Government High School in Bhatigwan in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district.

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Student Rampage at Karnataka School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Teacher Accused of Molesting Student in UP School

Teacher Accused of Molesting Student in UP School

Rediff.com7 days ago

An assistant teacher in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is under investigation following allegations of molesting a Class seven student. The teacher is also accused of inappropriate behaviour towards other female students.

School Faces Protest After Teacher Allegedly Tonsures Student Over Hair Length

School Faces Protest After Teacher Allegedly Tonsures Student Over Hair Length

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

Five Odisha Students Drown in Koraput and Mayurbhanj Districts

Five Odisha Students Drown in Koraput and Mayurbhanj Districts

Rediff.com5 days ago

Five school students, including two girls, drowned in separate incidents in the Koraput and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha. Three class 10 students drowned in a reservoir after completing their board exams, while two class 2 girls drowned in a pond near their village.

Dehradun school students made to fill potholes on campus

Dehradun school students made to fill potholes on campus

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A government primary school principal in Dehradun has been suspended after a video surfaced showing students allegedly being forced to perform manual labor on school grounds.

IIT Madras offers 10 online courses for school students

IIT Madras offers 10 online courses for school students

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The IIT Madras School Connect Programme offers online certificate courses tailored for students in class X, XI and XII. These courses are designed to be beginner-friendly, engaging and academically enriching, providing hands-on insights into specialised fields.

One killed, many hurt as student attacks classmates at K'taka school

One killed, many hurt as student attacks classmates at K'taka school

Rediff.com4 days ago

A class nine student allegedly went on a rampage at a private residential school in Ballari, killing one and injuring others with a sharp object and an iron rod, the police said.

Pakistan shuts 50 border schools after drone strike

Pakistan shuts 50 border schools after drone strike

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Over 50 educational institutions in districts bordering Afghanistan were shut down following a drone attack on a school in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Why Are School Students Dying By Suicide?

Why Are School Students Dying By Suicide?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Nearly 70 per cent of total student suicides were committed by school-going students, with students from Class 9 and 10 accounting for the highest share.

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The outreach comes amid a drop in Indian student enrolments in management programmes at American universities last year, following changes to US student visa policies.

Gurugram School Chairman Arrested in CBSE Accreditation Scam

Gurugram School Chairman Arrested in CBSE Accreditation Scam

Rediff.com5 days ago

Gurugram Police have arrested the chairman of a school for allegedly defrauding students by presenting fake CBSE accreditation for class 10. The arrest follows complaints from parents after students were unable to sit their CBSE mathematics examination.

Government Responds to Food Poisoning Concerns in Tribal Schools

Government Responds to Food Poisoning Concerns in Tribal Schools

Rediff.com12 hours ago

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has responded to reports of suspected food poisoning in Eklavya Model Residential Schools by issuing new guidelines to ensure student health and safety.

Gujarat shocker: Student slaps teacher, brings mob to school to threaten her

Gujarat shocker: Student slaps teacher, brings mob to school to threaten her

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

A Class 12 student in Panchmahal, Gujarat, allegedly slapped a female invigilator after being reprimanded for arriving late for a preliminary test. The student later returned with his father and others, allegedly threatening the teacher.

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Rediff.com1 days ago

A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.

Student Death in Assam Hostel Leads to Ragging Probe

Student Death in Assam Hostel Leads to Ragging Probe

Rediff.com1 days ago

A class 9 student was found dead in his hostel in Assam's Cachar district, with suspected suicide due to ragging. Police are investigating the incident.

Teenager apprehended after fatal attack at Ballari residential school

Teenager apprehended after fatal attack at Ballari residential school

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

Kerala's KITE Launches 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026' for Schools

Kerala's KITE Launches 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026' for Schools

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) has published the 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026' to ensure a secure digital learning environment and robust cyber defences for students in Kerala's public school system.

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Students, Showing Obscene Videos

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Students, Showing Obscene Videos

Rediff.com1 days ago

A teacher in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students and showing them obscene videos. The incidents occurred over several months, leading to his suspension and police custody.

Schools in Kashmir Return to Normal Operations After Week-Long Closure

Schools in Kashmir Return to Normal Operations After Week-Long Closure

Rediff.com4 days ago

Educational institutions in Kashmir reopened on Monday after a week-long closure due to protests over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Experts Urge Schools to Integrate AI Education Responsibly

Experts Urge Schools to Integrate AI Education Responsibly

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Education experts are advocating for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) education in schools, emphasizing the need for age-appropriate implementation, data privacy awareness, and the use of vetted AI tools within secure school environments.

Girl Rescued After Fleeing Odisha School Over Harassment Claims

Girl Rescued After Fleeing Odisha School Over Harassment Claims

Rediff.com5 days ago

Odisha Police rescued a girl from a central government-run residential school in Bhadrak district after she ran away following alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. The class 7 student escaped by scaling the boundary wall and sought refuge in a nearby village.

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Legal Action After Slapping Student

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Legal Action After Slapping Student

Rediff.com5 days ago

A school teacher in Bengaluru is under investigation after allegedly slapping and hitting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident led to a police complaint and subsequent inquiry.

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Rediff.com5 days ago

A school teacher in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly assaulting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident occurred at a private school, and the parent filed a complaint with the police. The teacher has been called in for questioning and has apologised to the parents.

OpenAI sued for 'assisting' Canada school attacker

OpenAI sued for 'assisting' Canada school attacker

Rediff.com3 days ago

The family of a teenage girl critically injured in a school shooting in Canada has filed a civil lawsuit against artificial intelligence company OpenAI, alleging that its chatbot ChatGPT had prior indications that the attacker was planning a mass shooting.

CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur school after student's suicide

CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur school after student's suicide

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the affiliation of Neerja Modi School in Jaipur due to gross violations of student safety norms following the death of a 9-year-old girl. The board cited a failure of counselling and redressal mechanisms and ordered the school to cease new admissions.

Headmaster Suspended After Dance Video With Students Sparks Outrage in Jharkhand

Headmaster Suspended After Dance Video With Students Sparks Outrage in Jharkhand

Rediff.com6 days ago

A headmaster in Jharkhand has been suspended and two assistant teachers face departmental proceedings after a video surfaced showing them dancing with students to a 'vulgar' song during a farewell function.

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Shalimar Bagh Attempted Murder Case

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Shalimar Bagh Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder case in Shalimar Bagh, following a knife attack on two teenage brothers at a school.

US missile strike targets school, homes in Iran: Report

US missile strike targets school, homes in Iran: Report

Rediff.com3 days ago

A United States missile strike has reportedly hit an educational facility in Khomeyn in central Iran, according to a report by Al Jazeera citing Iran's Mehr news agency. The site was identified as the Dr Hafez Khomeyni School.

Odisha: Two Students Flee Homes to Avoid Exams, Found Safe

Odisha: Two Students Flee Homes to Avoid Exams, Found Safe

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two Class 7 girls who ran away from their homes in Bhubaneswar to avoid their annual examinations have been rescued from a relative's house in Angul district, Odisha.

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 21-year-old Indian-American student, Savitha Shan, was among four people killed in a shooting in Austin, Texas. The incident is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism due to evidence found at the scene and the suspect's residence.

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 17-year-old student gave birth to a premature baby boy in a school washroom during a Class 10 board examination in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, leading to a police investigation under the POCSO Act.

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A 16-year-old student's murder outside a Shivamogga school has ignited community tension, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about school violence.

Class 12 student on joyride mows down 6-year-old, injures 4

Class 12 student on joyride mows down 6-year-old, injures 4

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The speeding Swift car hit an autorickshaw before ploughing into people walking along the roadside.

SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed a minor boy, rusticated from an Indore school for circulating an objectionable meme, to appear for his Class 10 examination, directing the CISCE to issue an admit card.

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.

'Delhi will become Khalistan': Hoax bomb threat targets Parliament, schools

'Delhi will become Khalistan': Hoax bomb threat targets Parliament, schools

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Friday morning, causing widespread concern before authorities declared the threats a hoax. The emails contained disturbing content and prompted thorough search operations and heightened security measures.

Sensitise boys to end menstrual stigma in schools: SC

Sensitise boys to end menstrual stigma in schools: SC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India has emphasized the need to sensitize male teachers and students about menstruation to eliminate stigma and ensure the effective use of menstrual hygiene facilities in schools.