The Standing Committee of the Punjab Assembly has ordered to ensure free education for 10 percent children in all private schools. The PA Standing Committee has ordered all private schools to ensure free education for 10 percent children studying in their institutions within ten days. In the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Punjab […]
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India’s Cockroach Janta Party demands release of detained protesters
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called on authorities to immediately release protesters reportedly detained during nationwide demonstrations over examination paper leaks and education reforms. Read More: ‘Cockroach‘ protest leaders, India govt say no breakthrough in talks In a statement issued on Monday, the movement said it had received reports that student protesters were being held […]
Indian student criticises ‘Pakistani agent’ label during protest movement
An Indian student has criticised the use of the term “Pakistani agent” against protesters, arguing that such labels are being used to suppress dissent during recent demonstrations over examination reforms. Read More: India’s exam leak scandal shatters students‘ dreams Neha Bora, who participated in a 23-day hunger strike, made the remarks after taking part in large-scale student […]
India’s exam leak scandal shatters students’ dreams
India’s nationwide medical entrance exam leak scandal has left a trail of heartbreak, with grieving families and students saying years of sacrifice were undone by a flawed examination process that sparked widespread protests across the country. Read More: Modi announces fast-track courts over India exam paper leaks One of the most tragic stories is that of […]
Modi announces fast-track courts over India exam paper leaks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to ensure swift punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks, responding publicly for the first time after weeks of nationwide student protests. Read More: Modi promises stringent punishment over exam fraud amid protests In a statement posted on social media platform X, Modi […]
Modi promises stringent punishment over exam fraud amid protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged “stringent punishment” for those involved in exam fraud, making his first direct comments on the student protests that have become one of the biggest public challenges to his government in recent years. Read More: India’s youth protests gather momentum over NEET exam leak In a post on social media platform […]
Pakistan calls for investment in education, research across Muslim world
Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday said that nations investing in knowledge and human capital were the ones shaping the future, and called for strengthening education, scientific research and innovation across the Muslim world. Addressing the Inter-Islamic Forum for the Advancement of Education, Scientific Research and Innovation […]
India’s youth protests gather momentum over NEET exam leak
A youth led protest movement in India has intensified following the cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), with thousands of demonstrators continuing a sit-in in New Delhi to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Read More: NEET protests intensify as clashes erupt near Indian Parliament The protests were triggered after authorities […]
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised after 20-day hunger strike in India
Indian education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to a hospital by Delhi Police on Saturday after completing a 20-day hunger strike, amid growing concerns over his deteriorating health during a protest against India’s examination system. Read More: BYC members continue hunger strike against leaders’ detention The 59-year-old activist had been fasting since June 28, demanding […]
Indian teacher suspended over alleged strip search of students
A senior school teacher in India’s Rajasthan state has been suspended after being accused of forcing female students to remove their clothes during a search for missing money, triggering protests by parents and an official investigation. Read More: 133 government schools closed in Lahore due to unsafe buildings According to Indian media reports, the incident […]