Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms to combat pollution and ensure clean air for students, criticizing the previous government's approach.
Adarsh Kumar, a Class 12 student from a farmer's family in Bihar, has been shortlisted among the top 10 students in the world for the Chegg Global Student Prize 2025.
IIT Delhi, in collaboration with the University of Exeter, is developing cutting-edge sports technology, including wearable ultrasound sensors for injury prevention and helmets that can detect concussions in real-time, potentially revolutionising athlete safety and performance.
Identical twins Mahroof Ahmed Khan and Masroor Ahmed Khan from Bhubneswar scored identical marks in the JEE Main exam, both achieving the 99.998th percentile. The brothers, who studied together at Allen Career Institute in Kota, are now preparing for JEE Advanced and aspire to study Computer Science at IIT Bombay.
Trump's proposed policy limits undergraduates from any one country to 5% at select top US universities, raising concerns for Indian aspirants eyeing elite colleges.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday said India is poised for an "extraordinary trajectory" in artificial intelligence and emphasised the company's commitment to partnering in the country's AI transformation.
Following attacks in West Asia, hundreds of Indians, including prominent personalities, are stranded in Dubai and other key hub airports due to flight disruptions, prompting appeals for government assistance.
Top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati, known as Devuji, surrendered to Telangana police after over four decades of underground life, citing health issues and a desire to continue his political career within the legal framework.
There is not much scope after doing a part-time or online MBA unless you are looking for a promotion or have good relevant work experience for a new job, says rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick 100.
Selected candidates will receive financial assistance of up to Rs 50,000 per year to cover tuition fees, academic materials and other essential educational expenses.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students on a cruise ship on the Brahmaputra River during a 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme on the second day of his Assam visit.
Arundhati Roy's 1989 film, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, which won two National Awards for Best Screenplay for Roy and Best Feature Film in English, is among the line-up of 10 films for the Berlinale Classics segment.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused President Droupadi Murmu of acting on the advice of the BJP and questioned her silence on issues affecting tribal communities in other states. This comes after Murmu raised concerns about the pace of tribal development in West Bengal.
India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma discusses his journey in cricket, from aspiring to join the Air Force to becoming an IPL finisher, crediting mentors and the RCB franchise for his development.
Atharva Chauhan, who achieved a remarkable 99.78 percentile in the JEE Main exam, credited his success to disciplined study, family support and guidance from his teachers.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati addresses sexual abuse allegations, asserting his innocence and claiming the charges are fabricated. An FIR was lodged against him and his disciple following a court order.
A school student was killed and 14 others, including nine policemen, were injured in a clash which led to police firing in a tea estate in Assam's Jorhat district, police sources said on Monday.
With no money or staff, here's how Batskhem Thabah, a teacher, transformed an abandoned village school in rainy Raibah into a lively place for learning.
With the Air Quality Index remaining in the severe category, the government has directed schools to switch to online mode for these grades until further notice.
The NCERT's class 8 textbook is under scrutiny for its content on judicial corruption, potentially leading to its removal after government concerns and objections from the judiciary.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee escalates tensions ahead of assembly polls by accusing President Droupadi Murmu of political bias and criticising her stance on tribal welfare, sparking a major controversy.
Eighteen-year-old Adarsh Kumar from India, who founded Skillzo, a skill-building and mentorship start-up for less privileged students, is the winner of the Chegg Global Student Prize this year.
By giving students powerful tools early, these companies build long-term trust and affinity.
Following a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran, India is calling for restraint and de-escalation to avoid further military confrontation in the Middle East.
According to the FIR, the girl, aged 17 years and seven months, was full-term pregnant and had been "sexually assaulted" by an unidentified person about nine months ago.
Two US school students accused of hacking into their institution's computer for stealing test papers and changing grades, will appear in a Silicon Valley court on Tuesday. Eighteen-year-olds Omar Khan and Tanvir Singh, students at Tesoro High School in southern California who were charged last month, are jointly facing 73 felony counts for altering public records, computer access and fraud, burglary, identity theft and conspiracy.
"If you're young, focus on your job and your career. Learn five to 15 useful AI tools. Because the older generation in many organisations won't adopt them as quickly. They won't experiment as freely. They won't move as fast. And if you become AI-enabled, you become more productive. More valuable. More relevant," says Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani.
Militancy has plagued the valley since more than two decades and most of the time innocent civilians and children are the victims
Rohit Arya, who had released a video statement during the hostage drama that went on for about an hour, was shot dead by the police when he tried to harm the children with an air gun and later died at hospital, an official said.
A young couple missing for three days were found dead and buried in a field in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, in a suspected case of honor killing. Police have arrested two brothers of the woman and are investigating the possible involvement of a third brother.
Shockingly, students of various schools and colleges were clients of Hyderabad drug peddlers.
The schools included Delhi Public School, Modern Convent School, and Shree Ram World School, a senior police officer said, adding that the threats were received via e-mail.
A mob attack in Bangladesh forced the cancellation of a concert by rock singer James, injuring at least 20 students. The incident occurred in Faridpur amid a recent spate of attacks on cultural institutions.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached the land and building of Haryana-based Al Falah University, worth about Rs 140 crore, that came under the radar of the security agencies following the November 10 Red Fort area blast, and filed a charge sheet against Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui and his charitable trust.
The Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) and Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM), for instance, recently introduced an initiative -- the Deferred Placement Programme (DPP) -- to provide a safety net to students willing to take up the challenges of entrepreneurship. Under this programme, students interested in starting entrepreneurial ventures will be allowed to push back their participation in campus placements for a maximum period of two years.
Singh said that children who study in missionary schools lack "sanskaar".
Tensions between Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have drawn national attention in recent months.
Chennai's Velammal Vidyalaya, the alma mater of the youngest reigning World champion D Gukesh and Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, won the gold medal at the World Schools Team Chess Championship in Virginia, United States.
A concrete slab holding up the main gate of a government senior secondary girls school in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district collapsed on Monday, instantly killing a six-year-old boy who was there to be accompanied home by his sister studying in the school, police said.
The surge in radicalisation has even startled some ex-separatist groups as they are concerned that another religious extremism wave, forced from the other side of the Line of Control, will destabilise the Valley's centuries-old Sufi tradition.
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