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MPSC पेपर लीक प्रकरण: अध्यक्ष आणि सदस्यांच्या चौकशीसाठी मुख्यमंत्र्यांनी समितीची शिफारस केली
परीक्षेचे पेपर लीक आणि गैरप्रकारांच्या आरोपांच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर महाराष्ट्र लोकसेवा आयोगाच्या (MPSC) माजी आणि विद्यमान अध्यक्षांच्या तसेच सदस्यांच्या कामकाजाची चौकशी करण्यासाठी समिती स्थापन करण्याची शिफारस महाराष्ट्राचे मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी केली आहे.
रोहित पवारांच्या स्टंटबाजीकडे खुद्द शरद पवार साहेबांनी पाठ फिरवली : आमदार चित्रा वाघ
विद्यार्थ्यांच्या प्रश्नाचा राजकीय वापर करणाऱ्यांना चित्राताई वाघ यांचा चांगलाच दणका
ब्रेकिंग न्यूजMPSC विद्यार्थ्यांच्या प्रमुख १२ मागण्या आणि मा. मुख्यमंत्र्यांच्या आश्वासनानंतर झालेली परिपूर्ती
महाराष्ट्रातील स्पर्धा परीक्षांची तयारी करणाऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यांनी महाराष्ट्र लोकसेवा आयोग (MPSC) च्या परीक्षांमधील कथित गैरप्रकार, गुणांमधील तफावत, निवड प्रक्रियेतील अनियमितता तसेच पेपरफुटी प्रकरण या मुद्द्यांवर आंदोलन करत प्रमुख १२ मागण्या मांडल्या होत्या. या पार्श्वभूमीवर माननीय मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी विद्यार्थी व परीक्षार्थी प्रतिनिधींशी संवाद साधून त्यांच्या मागण्यांची गांभीर्याने दखल घेतली आहे.
Revive closed schools, boost enrolment: Bhuse to Nashik civic body
Maharashtra education minister Dada Bhuse directs Nashik civic body to repair and reopen closed NMC schools and roll out a plan to boost enrolment.
30% of anganwadis in Mys don’t have own buildings
30% of Mysuru anganwadi centres lack own buildings; 1.3 lakh children enrolled. Land shortage delays construction despite available funds.
Anna University to monitor the faculty strength of all engineering colleges throughout the year
Anna University to monitor faculty strength year-round in 420 engineering colleges, requiring online uploads with IDs to curb fake staff; action for noncompliance.
From classrooms to frontiers: Varsities forge ties with Army
Tezpur University signs second MoU with Army’s Gajraj Corps for R&D, internships and field exposure; Gauhati, Rajiv Gandhi univs also sign MoUs.
SI aspirants plan protest march to CM residence today
Bihar Police SI aspirants to march from Patna’s Gandhi Maidan to CM residence, demanding restoration of cancelled mains exam and PET date clarity.
CFAL team set for Battle of Robots in Moscow
CFAL student robotics team, one of two from India, to compete in Battle of Robots 2026 qualifiers in Moscow Oct 8-10 with 1.5kg bots Bullfrog and Twinrift.
Assistant professors’ exam: Candidates seek transparency, frequent recruitment
Candidates urge Tamil Nadu govt and TRB to ensure transparent assistant professor recruitment, regular exams, and fair evaluation amid delays and litigation.
Worms in food trigger protest at Ravenshaw girls’ hostel
Ravenshaw University’s Mahanadi Girls’ Hostel students protest after allegedly finding worms in mess food; officials inspect kitchen and probe caterer.
Cornell sexual assault case: Woman at centre of rape allegations got threats to withdraw lawsuit, lawyer says
A woman who has alleged that she was drugged and raped by several Cornell University fraternity members has been threatened with harm if she does not
Not all scientists come from IITs, they come from villages; knowledge is key, says ISTRAC director at Bengaluru event
ISTRAC director MR Raghavendra urges students to keep learning, says scientists can come from villages not IITs, at Bengaluru World Space Week event.
ABVP protest mail to JU against Neha visit
ABVP’s JU unit emails authorities questioning permission for an event featuring AISA president Neha Bora, citing campus rules restricting political leaders’ entry.
Indian team emerges third at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics with 4 golds and 1 silver
Since Indian participation started in Astronomy Olympiads in 1999, 49 per cent of Indian students have won gold, 35 per cent silver and 13 per cent bronze medals so far.
City govt colleges seek new courses such as data science, AI and defence studies to attract toppers
Chennai city govt colleges seek approval for new UG courses like data science, AI and defence studies to attract toppers as 2026-27 seats near full.
School holiday (October 5): Will schools remain closed on Monday? When will Dussehra holidays start? Check state-wise details here
School holiday news: Students and parents in India are inquiring about school closures on October 5, 2026. Most states will operate normally except for Tamil Nadu, where schools reopen after a break. Local calendars and state decisions determine school holida…
Punjab Police Constable result released at punjabpolice.gov.in: Direct link to download scorecards
The Punjab Police Recruitment Board has declared the Constable Result 2026 for the CBT conducted from July 1 to July 30. More than 3.5 lakh applicants can now access their normalised scores and qualifying status online. Candidates who clear the written stage …
Odisha’s SAMS portal wins award
Odisha’s SAMS portal wins SKOCH Platinum Award 2026 for tech-enabled higher education services, boosting transparent, efficient admissions and academic administration.
Despite 14.6% of total admissions, women make inroads into male bastions at ITIs
Odisha ITIs see women enter male-dominated trades like electrician, fitter, solar and EV mechanics; women are 14.6% of admissions as 15,610 seats stay vacant.
Lok Sabha speaker to attend CUSB convocation on Oct 12
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to attend CUSB’s 5th convocation on Oct 12; 2023-24 graduates must register online by Oct 7; fee Rs 500 + deposit.
Young women from 10 districts to get vocational training under central scheme
Navya 2.0 scheme to train Odisha girls, women 16–25 in 10 districts with industry-relevant vocational skills, using anganwadis and Skill India Digital Hub.
SKMU accelerates convocation prep after guv’s directive
SKMU speeds up preparations for Nov 5 convocation after governor’s secretariat directive; committees formed to manage protocol and degree distribution.
Himachal Pradesh teacher recruitment 2026: Sukhu announces 4,000 appointments in six months
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced plans to recruit 4,000 teachers within six months, adding to over 10,000 appointments made in the past three years. The government is also expanding CBSE schools and developing 300 Schools o…
Abia students emerge best in Qatar debate competition
Students from public schools in Abia State, representing Nigeria, have emerged as overall champions at the International Schools Debate Championship in Qat Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-students-emerge-best-in-qatar-debate-competition/
In 2019, a UK company donated computers to a Ghana school; three years later it achieved the country's best academic results
Foster Denovo, led by CEO Roger Brosch, has been making impactful contributions to a village in Ghana since 2015 when Brosch met local resident Ebby. This partnership has resulted in the donation of rugby kits and refurbished computers, significantly enhancin…
Cracked IIT? Now comes real stress - pressures students face after reaching their dream campus
For many students, entering an IIT marks the fulfilment of years of relentless preparation. But the pressure does not necessarily end with JEE. Peer comparison, branch preferences, CGPA, placements, salary expectations and the weight of the IITian tag can cre…
NEP 2020: Mumbai University students voice syllabi dilution, exam issues
At Mumbai University, students are raising alarms over the challenges posed by the National Education Policy 2020. They express frustration over the minimal hours allocated for essential training, along with complications concerning credit transfers. Competit…
DU grants one-time exemption from 28-credit promotion rule for 2025-26 UG batch: Here's all students need to know
The University of Delhi has granted a one-time exemption from the 28-credit promotion requirement for undergraduate students admitted in 2025-26 under NEP UGCF-2022. Students completing their first year will not be denied promotion for securing fewer than 28 …
An Atlanta mansion built in 1924 for Thomas Jefferson’s great-great-grandson faced demolition; in 2013, its new owners cut the 8,000-sq-ft home in two and moved it about 2 miles to save it
Historic Randolph-Lucas-Jones House was saved from demolition by new owners who relocated it in 2013. Built in 1924 for a descendant of Thomas Jefferson, the house required significant restoration after moving. The removal involved careful dismantling of the …