Category: Education
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Byju’s Financial Crisis and Legal Battles: US Judges Intervene
In a significant court ruling, Tech firm Think & Learn Pvt, known by its commercial name Byju’s, is confronted with a directive from a US judge to safeguard $533 million for apprehensive creditors who insist that these funds are designated to repay their debts. The order, issued by US Bankruptcy Judge John Dorsey, strikes a…
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New Zealand and Gujarat Explore Opportunities for Enhanced Cooperation
The diplomatic engagement between New Zealand and India has taken a progressive turn with Winston Peters, the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, visiting India for talks with Indian officials. Peters commenced his visit in New Delhi and followed with significant meetings in Gujarat. During his stay in Gandhinagar on March 11, Peters met with…
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Bombay High Court Acquits former DU Professor GN Saibaba in Maoist Links Case
Former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba, along with five others, has been acquitted by the Bombay High Court from allegations of having Maoist links. Saibaba, a 54-year-old wheelchair-bound individual who is 99 percent disabled, had been convicted in 2017 by a sessions court in Gadchiroli. They were accused of engaging in activities that amounted to…
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Clashes at JNU Leave Students Injured Amidst Election Committee Meeting
In a late-night outbreak of violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), three students sustained injuries following a clash between members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Left-backed student groups. The confrontation occurred during a general body meeting convened for the forthcoming student union elections. Disagreements erupted over the appointment of election committee members…
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Comprehensive Security at UP Board Exams 2024: Record Number of CCTV Cameras and Invigilators Deployed
The commencement of the Uttar Pradesh Board examinations marked a significant day for education in the state as 55.2 lakh students started their exams promptly at 8:30 am. The unparalleled security arrangements showcased the resolve to conduct a fair examination process, characterized by the deployment of 2.90 lakh CCTV cameras in approximately 1.35 lakh examination…
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Comprehensive Efforts by U.S. to Protect Indian and Indian American Students Amid Recent Attacks
The White House has voiced its commitment to safeguard Indian and Indian American students in the United States, following concerns raised over a series of violent incidents. John Kirby, the Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council, unequivocally condemned violence based on race, gender, or religion, stating that such behavior is unacceptable in…
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Navigating CBSE Exams Amid Bharat Bandh: Students and Parents Contend with Border Blockades
The onset of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams has brought with it unforeseen concerns for students and parents due to the coinciding farmers’ protests and consequent border barricades causing extensive jams in Noida. Parents, anxious about their children reaching exam centers on time for the exams that commenced on Thursday, are facing…
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JEE Mains 2024 Results for Session 1 To Be Declared
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2024 session 1 results today, February 12. Aspirants are filled with anticipation and ready to view their performance by visiting the official portal, jeemain.nta.ac.in. Along with the results, those who sat for the exams are expecting the publication of the…
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Tragedy Strikes Indian-American Academic Community with Multiple Student Deaths
An unspeakable series of tragedies has unfolded within the Indian-American academic community, as numerous students have met with mysterious and violent ends. Sameer Kamath, a doctoral student in mechanical engineering at Purdue University, was the latest to be found deceased in a nature preserve. The Warren County Coroner’s Office confirmed the 23-year-old’s US citizenship and…
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New Bills Target Exam Paper Leaks in India with Strict Penalties
In a significant move to maintain the integrity of examinations across India, new legislation has been introduced with severe punitive measures for the leaking of examination papers. This bold measure aims to safeguard school exams, college entrance tests, and government job applications from dishonest practices. The introduced bill, known as the Public Examinations (Prevention of…
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Tragic End for Indian Students: Neel Acharya and Akul Dhawan Found Deceased in the U.S.
Neel was remembered by his roommate and friend Aryan Khanolkar as a ‘loving, caring, charismatic soul.’ His contribution and presence in the community will surely be missed. The Indian diaspora and his peers at Purdue University stand together in this period of loss, remembering Neel as a driven individual who had much to offer. The…
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Prime Minister Modi Emphasizes Balance and Healthy Practices in Annual ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ 2024
The Prime Minister engaged with over 2 crore registered students, alongside their teachers and parents, either physically present in Delhi or virtually to discuss a panoply of issues impacting exam preparation and student life in general. Success, he noted, is not a zero-sum game; competition should be viewed as a quest for personal betterment rather…