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Left maintains JNUSU foothold, absence of alliance gives ABVP a chance
Left has maintained a foothold in the JNU Students Union (JNUSU) elections; ABVP sneaks in as multiple candidatures muddy the fight
Mumbai college bans hijab, demands students wear ‘decent’ clothes
After the junior college banned the burqa and implemented a uniform in August 2023, the Acharya Marathe College once again demanded a ban on burqa and other clothes. Students have written to the administration and human rights commissions and demanded their rights not be violated.
More education is not translating into jobs: ILO report
A report by the International Labour Organisation has revealed that the more education an Indian youth has, the less likely they are to get employed.
Centre hands over 62% of new Sainik Schools to Sangh Parivar, BJP politicians and allies
Sainik Schools, run under the Defence Ministry’s guidance, send cadets to India’s armed forces. The new initiative however relies on ideologically slanted organisations to train future cadets
CUET UG 2024 registration process is pushing students to compulsorily provide Aadhaar details, violating the privacy judgment of the apex court
6 out of 8 options require students to input Aadhaar details, while the other two option require passport details
Parents and students protest in Gujarat after girls asked to remove hijab before board exam
The exam administrator has reportedly been suspended after Muslim girl students in Gujarat were asked to remove their hijab before the class X board exams. However, officials from the Gujarat Board have stated that there is no uniform required to sit for the board exams.
Maharashtra Dress Code: No jeans & t-shirts for teachers, wear salwar or churidar says govt diktat
Indian Express reports that the Government Resolution (GR), issued by the school education department on Friday, asks teachers to be cautious of what they wear as school-going children are impressionable and inappropriate clothes on teachers can have an adverse impact, the notification said.
Karnataka: Muslim girl asked to not wear hijab to school, after students protested wearing saffron shawls
The hijab ban continues to evoke student protests against Muslim girls wearing the hijab, as a recent case from a private college in Karnataka reveals a girl wearing a hijab was told to remove it after students protested against her wearing the head covering.
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“On International Women’s Day, I acknowledge and thank those rural women who taught me about climate resilience, environment protection, and how to fight for survival. “
JNU Students conducting election meeting attacked
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