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Another student suicide rocks BITS Pilani Goa campus

Another student suicide rocks BITS Pilani Goa campus

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 26-year-old PhD student from Kerala allegedly died by suicide at his rented flat near the BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus in Vasco, marking the seventh such incident in the last one-and-a-half years.

Chouhan Launches Free Coaching For Disadvantaged Students

Chouhan Launches Free Coaching For Disadvantaged Students

Rediff.com2 days ago

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Mama Coaching Classes' in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha to provide free coaching and guidance for competitive examinations to economically disadvantaged yet talented students.

IIT-Patna Student Dies After Contacting Electric Pole

IIT-Patna Student Dies After Contacting Electric Pole

Rediff.com4 days ago

A fourth-year BTech student at IIT-Patna died after allegedly coming into contact with an electric pole while playing cricket on the campus.

NEET-UG 2006 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

NEET-UG 2006 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Rather than thinking it as an unfortunate event, experts urge students to see it as 'another opportunity to improve your score. Focus on improving in your weak chapters/units.'

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 22-year-old engineering student was murdered in Hyderabad, allegedly by relatives of a woman he was in a relationship with, who disapproved of the affair.

Odisha Student Found Dead; Ragging Allegations Surface

Odisha Student Found Dead; Ragging Allegations Surface

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A first-year BTech student was found dead in a private university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Police are investigating allegations of mental torture by seniors after the student was found hanging in his hostel room.

Gurugram School Teacher Accused Of Molestation By Students

Gurugram School Teacher Accused Of Molestation By Students

Rediff.com4 days ago

A case has been registered against a teacher at a government school in Gurugram following accusations of molestation and inappropriate remarks by several class 9 students.

Three Dental Students Drown In Kerala River Bathing Trip

Three Dental Students Drown In Kerala River Bathing Trip

Rediff.com3 days ago

Three dental students drowned in a river near Kothamangalam, Kerala, after being caught in a strong current while bathing. A group of nine students had arrived at Vadattupara when the incident occurred. Authorities recovered the bodies and have initiated an investigation into the incident.

Rajasthan School Ceiling Collapse Injures Four Students

Rajasthan School Ceiling Collapse Injures Four Students

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Four students were injured when a ceiling collapsed in a government school in Rajasthan's Banswara district. The school building was reportedly in a dilapidated condition, and complaints had been raised with authorities.

Varanasi Nursing Students Protest Alleged Harassment

Varanasi Nursing Students Protest Alleged Harassment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Nursing students in Varanasi protested against the management of Upkar Nursing Home, alleging harassment and poor treatment after attending Prime Minister Modi's event. The protest was called off after administrative intervention.

Search Launched For Missing Student In Uttar Pradesh

Search Launched For Missing Student In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 24-year-old student, who is also the nephew of a BJP MLA, has gone missing from a medical college in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation.

Student Protests After Kerala Boy Allegedly Dies By Suicide

Student Protests After Kerala Boy Allegedly Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com5 days ago

Student organisations in Malappuram, Kerala, staged protest marches to a school in Perinthalmanna following the alleged suicide of a 14-year-old boy. The boy's father alleges that teachers at the school mentally harassed him over his academic performance, leading to the tragic incident. School authorities deny the allegations.

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The source of a leaked NEET-UG 2024 guess paper has been traced to a medical student in Kerala, originally from Sikar, Rajasthan. The student shared the paper with friends and a hostel owner, leading to wider circulation and a subsequent investigation.

Professor Gets Bail In Student Suicide Case: Here's Why

Professor Gets Bail In Student Suicide Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com4 days ago

A special court has granted anticipatory bail to a medical professor in connection with the suicide of a dental student, citing a lack of evidence linking the professor to the student's death.

Why Hansraj College Suspended 30 Students

Why Hansraj College Suspended 30 Students

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Hansraj College administration suspends at least 30 students for various reasons, including violence during the college festival and defaming the college on social media. The student union has condemned the move and is planning a protest.

Shimla Student Commits Suicide After Class 12 Exam Failure

Shimla Student Commits Suicide After Class 12 Exam Failure

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A student in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after failing his Class 12 exams. The student was found in his rented accommodation in Annadale, and police are investigating the incident.

IIIT Nagpur Engineering Student Dies In Suspected Suicide

IIIT Nagpur Engineering Student Dies In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A second-year engineering student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur allegedly committed suicide by jumping from his hostel terrace. Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case of accidental death.

Bihar Student Dies By Suicide In Ranchi, Police Investigate

Bihar Student Dies By Suicide In Ranchi, Police Investigate

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A 23-year-old student from Bihar's Aurangabad allegedly died by suicide in Ranchi on Monday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with a love affair suspected as a possible cause.

Karnataka Cops Suspended After Student Suicide Allegations

Karnataka Cops Suspended After Student Suicide Allegations

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A college student in Dharwad, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after being detained during an anti-drug drive. His family alleges police harassment and demands for money led to his death, resulting in the suspension of three policemen.

Hansraj College Lifts Suspension Of Students' Union Leaders

Hansraj College Lifts Suspension Of Students' Union Leaders

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Hansraj College in Delhi University has revoked the suspension of its students' union office bearers after a disciplinary committee meeting. The suspensions were initially issued to 30 students for various reasons, including misconduct during the college fest and defaming the college on social media.

IIT Kharagpur Student Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

IIT Kharagpur Student Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old M Tech student was found dead in his hostel room at IIT Kharagpur, marking the second such incident in 10 days and raising concerns about mental health support for students.

Rusticated Student, Associates Attack Staff At Delhi University College

Rusticated Student, Associates Attack Staff At Delhi University College

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A rusticated student and his associates allegedly attacked staff members at Delhi University's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, prompting a police investigation.

Negligence Case Filed After Student Drowns In School Well

Negligence Case Filed After Student Drowns In School Well

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Will CBSE's New Curriculum Benefit Students?

Will CBSE's New Curriculum Benefit Students?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The new approach emphasises practical understanding and contemporary skills, encouraging students to think critically and apply concepts in real-world contexts, says Srividya Sridhar, principal of Lotus Petal Senior Secondary School.

College Student Dies, Dozens Injured In Karnataka Bus Accident

College Student Dies, Dozens Injured In Karnataka Bus Accident

Rediff.com5 days ago

A college student died and approximately 45 passengers sustained injuries when a KSRTC bus overturned in the Davanagere district of Karnataka after the driver reportedly lost control.

Delhi's Hansraj College Withdraws Student Suspensions: What It Means

Delhi's Hansraj College Withdraws Student Suspensions: What It Means

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Hansraj College, Delhi University, has revoked the suspension of 29 students after initially suspending them for alleged misconduct during a college festival and defaming the college on social media. The decision follows a review by the college's disciplinary committee.

Rajasthan Law Student Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

Rajasthan Law Student Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A 25-year-old LLB student was found dead at her home in Rajasthan's Pali district. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Kerala Nursing Student Found Dead In Bengaluru Hostel

Kerala Nursing Student Found Dead In Bengaluru Hostel

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 19-year-old nursing student from Kerala was found dead in his hostel room in Bengaluru, with police investigating the possibility of suicide and allegations of foul play.

NEET-UG 2026 Scrapped: What Students Must Do Now

NEET-UG 2026 Scrapped: What Students Must Do Now

Rediff.com1 days ago

Based on the official NTA statement and government directives issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, here is a guide for students and parents about what they can do now.

Kerala Crime Branch To Investigate Dental Student's Death

Kerala Crime Branch To Investigate Dental Student's Death

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The investigation into the death of a student at a private dental college in Kannur, Kerala, has been handed over to the state Crime Branch following allegations of harassment and a statewide protest.

Kerala Professor Arrested In Student Harassment Case

Kerala Professor Arrested In Student Harassment Case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

An associate professor from Kannur Dental College, accused in the death of a student allegedly harassed over caste, appeared before the investigation team and was subsequently arrested and released on bail.

Rajasthan Vet Student Arrested In Online Job Scam

Rajasthan Vet Student Arrested In Online Job Scam

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A 20-year-old veterinary sciences student has been arrested in Rajasthan for his alleged involvement in an online work-from-home scam that defrauded job seekers with fake handwriting assignments.

Nursing Student Ends Life In Gujarat Hostel

Nursing Student Ends Life In Gujarat Hostel

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old nursing student was found dead in her hostel room in Mehsana, Gujarat, with a suicide note citing she was 'fed up with her life'.

Tension During KSU Protest Over BDS Student's Death

Tension During KSU Protest Over BDS Student's Death

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A protest march by KSU activists in Malappuram, Kerala, demanding justice for a BDS student's death in Kannur, turned tense as activists clashed with police and briefly blocked a national highway.

Bengaluru Police Arrest Six Drug Dealers Targeting College Students

Bengaluru Police Arrest Six Drug Dealers Targeting College Students

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals for allegedly purchasing and selling banned narcotic substances, including MDMA and hydro ganja, to the public, with college students being among the buyers. The seized drugs are valued at over Rs 10 crore.

UK Visa Curbs Hit Indian Students

UK Visa Curbs Hit Indian Students

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

'Tightening of visa norms for international students around the world are a concern for the university and the education sector, even as the UK continues to offer relatively attractive post-study work opportunities compared to several competing markets.'

Hansraj College Reviews Suspension Of Students After Fest Unrest

Hansraj College Reviews Suspension Of Students After Fest Unrest

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Hansraj College in Delhi is reconsidering the suspension of 30 students after protests, following alleged misconduct during the college fest and social media activity. The college disciplinary committee met to hear the students' sides, and a decision is expected soon.

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.

Bengaluru Nursing Student Death: Police Investigate Suicide Claim

Bengaluru Nursing Student Death: Police Investigate Suicide Claim

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Police in Bengaluru are investigating the death of a 19-year-old nursing student from Kerala, who was found dead in his hostel room. While initial reports suggest suicide, the student's father suspects foul play and has alleged drug use among roommates and humiliation by a teacher.

Jamia Millia tense as students protest RSS event on campus

Jamia Millia tense as students protest RSS event on campus

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia University protested an event marking 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), citing concerns over the 'saffronisation' of the campus and unequal treatment by the university administration.