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Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority offers assistance to displaced Manipuri students
Ever since the conflict flared up in Manipur in May 2023, the state has seen large-scale displacement as the violence continues. Many families, including students, have been displaced leading the government to take necessary measures to address the loss in education and safety.
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MOE: Alarming dropout rates among SC, ST, and OBC students in premium institutes of India since 2018
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Stop treating journalists like terrorists, media unions tell government as the 17th Lok Sabha begins
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Recent reports suggest that higher education enrolment in Muslims continues to decline
Recent reports by government agencies and officials have revealed fresh data and insights that indicate, that Muslim educational enrolment continues to face a steep decline
Bihar: How festival holidays become target of fake news
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UGC asks Maharashtra colleges to encourage students to attend the celebration of RSS leader’s birthday
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