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Condemn Hindu nationalism, support students’ protests: U.S. Representative Ro Khanna

No response from MEA, but I&B Ministry advisor slams Mr. Khanna’s remarks; USCIRF claims shootings outside gurdwaras in Punjab are ‘vigilante attacks’

Accra’s disturbing potholes endanger motorists

At the Sakaman Junction traffic light, on the Accra-Kasoa Highways, there is another dangerous pothole. They are therefore appealing to the Ghana Highway Authority, the Department of Urban Roads, and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to urgently repair the potholes before they cause serious accidents and loss of life.

Stakeholders oppose Karnataka govt.’s move to make private schools adopt govt. schools

Stakeholders oppose Karnataka govt. move to make private schools adopt govt.

It was clear gov’t wanted to cover up Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse – Akosua Manu

The Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has accused state institutions of failing to act promptly on the alleged sexual abuse of 19 female students of the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS). Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Friday, November 6, following a protest by members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Women’s Wing over the incident, Ms Manu alleged that there had been attempts to cover up the matter until public pressure forced authorities to act.

Dreams Championship brings back high school rivalry

Ghana’s high school sporting rivalry is set for a revival with the introduction of the Dreams Championship, a multi-sport competition aimed at bringing schools, students and alumni together. The National Physical Education Coordinator of the Ghana Education Service, Michael Ayeh, has also welcomed the initiative, describing it as an important development for school sports and talent identification.

Obuasi SHTS headmaster has not been cleared of sexual abuse allegations – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has clarified that the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Abdulai Zakaria, has not been cleared of allegations of sexual abuse involving female students. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Friday, November 6, the Public Relations Officer of the GES, Daniel Fenyi, said no individual involved in the matter had been cleared.

Group warns of online misinformation as students embrace content creation

The school engagement is part of TMI Initiative's ‘Pause Before You Share’ campaign, which promotes information verification and responsible online behaviour, particularly among young people.

Shivamogga SP suggests students to build ‘fort of knowledge’ and become law-abiding citizens

Nursing student dies after falling from hostel building in Kalaburagi

The Hindu Science fest in Shivamogga: Students exhibit many models on various themes

Minor daughter allegedly helped father pack, dispose of bodies

A preliminary police investigation revealed that the girl was studying at a pre-university college and was close to her father

MPSC exam irregularities: Inquiry commission seeks complaints through affidavits by November 16

The affidavit format requires complainants to provide their personal details and affirm that the information and evidence submitted are true and accurate to the best of their knowledge

CBSE class 10, 12 board exams to begin on February 16, 2027

The board noted that adequate gaps have been provided between examinations of subjects commonly offered together by students in both Class X and XII

Teachers and parents: what are your experiences of AI-generated emails?

We’d like to hear from teachers and parents about how AI is changing communication between schools and families As AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude become increasingly common in everyday life, we are interested in how they’re being used in communication between parents and schools. Or are you a parent who uses AI to help write emails to your child’s teachers?

Osmania University assures that employees’ grievance will be redressed

GES extends Obuasi SHTS sexual misconduct probe by 7 days

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has granted its committee investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, a seven-day extension to complete its investigations. Mr Fenyi stressed that investigations were still ongoing and dismissed suggestions that the Service had cleared Mr Abdulai or any other individual implicated in the allegations.

SFI demands withdrawal of notices issued by Andhra University to two student leaders

NIT Tiruchi student ends life in hostel

A. Hrithik, who was a final year B.Tech Computer Science student, hailed from Thirumudivakkam - a suburb of Chennai

APSCHE moots major overhaul of PG education in 28 State universities

A major feature of the proposed reform is a common credit framework of 80–88 credits for two-year postgraduate programmes

Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say

One child and one young adult have died after a bus crashed in eastern France, local authorities have said. Earlier, French education minister Édouard Geffray said the crash involved students, while transport minister Philippe Tabarot said he was on his way to the scene.

'Several victims' after bus crashes in France, officials say

The local mayor says the bus "left the road and hit a tree in the ditch", with the education minister saying students are involved.

‘Reports such as yours could always put us on our toes,’ UNIJOS dean reacts to PREMIUM TIMES report

UNIJOS Dean of Student Affairs, Chris Piwuna, acknowledges poor hostel maintenance but says the university has taken steps to improve facilities for students with disabilities.

French school bus crashes causing several injuries

A school bus has crashed in France, with reports of "several victims."

Years of delayed exams, bribery allegations provoke Jharkhand protests

For thousands of young people across Jharkhand, the controversy was never just about one examination