Pakistan’s education system fuels extremist ideological narrative: Report

IANS | May 23, 2026 7:58 PM

Rome, May 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s education crisis exposes a deep governance failure, where official claims of combating extremism are undermined by allowing school materials and public narratives that reinforce the ideology sustaining it. For years, the education system in the country has remained a major concern among human rights advocates, minority representatives and education reformers, a report had detailed.

NEET-UG 2026: Refund portal opens; candidates can submit bank details till May 27

IANS | May 23, 2026 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the refund facility for candidates who appeared in the cancelled NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3. Students can now submit their bank account details through the official website to claim a refund of the examination fee.

'Trust PM Modi, trust govt': June 21 NEET-UG 2026 will be error-free, says Dharmendra Pradhan

IANS | May 22, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Acknowledging the mental torture suffered by 22 lakh students due to the NEET-UG 2026 exam cancellation, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vowed on Friday that the retest on June 21 will be free from irregularities, urging parents and students to trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling their aspirations.

Uniforms in UP colleges will curb students' freedom: Lucknow University students

IANS | May 21, 2026 6:17 PM

Lucknow, May 21 (IANS) Students studying in universities and colleges across Uttar Pradesh may soon have to attend classes in uniforms after Governor Anandiben Patel directed all higher educational institutions in the state to introduce compulsory dress codes.

NEET 2026 paper leak: Whistleblower Suthar praises NTA, probe agencies for taking swift action (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:33 PM

Sikar (Rajasthan), May 19 (IANS) Shashikant Suthar, a Chemistry teacher from Rajasthan's Sikar and whistleblower in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak, on Tuesday gave a detailed account of the sequence of events that blew the lid off the crime. He credited the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the investigative agencies for taking swift action in the case.

AI needs oversight, enforceable accountability in law: Justice Manmohan at JGU

IANS | May 19, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) “AI needs institutional oversight and enforceable accountability in law”, said the Hon’ble Justice Manmohan, Judge, Supreme Court of India, at the Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj Memorial Lecture on the theme: The Emergence of AI and Its Implications for Justice Delivery and Legal Systems held at O.P. Jindal Global University.

NSUI protests in Delhi over NEET paper leak; seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, ban on NTA

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The National Students' Union of India (NSUI), on Monday staged protests in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh over the alleged NEET paper leak issue, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Arvind Kejriwal urges NEET aspirants not to take extreme steps amid exam cancellation row

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday appealed to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants not to take extreme steps amid reports of stress and depression following the cancellation of the medical entrance examination.

HM Shah inaugurates Million Minds Tech Park, Real Estate management institute in Ahmedabad

IANS | May 17, 2026 6:50 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Million Minds Tech Park' and the 'Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute' in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi reiterates demand to sack Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday reiterated his demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak, accusing the BJP-led Centre of not taking accountability for such "repeated" instances.

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Pakistan’s education system fuels extremist ideological narrative: Report

NEET-UG 2026: Refund portal opens; candidates can submit bank details till May 27

'Trust PM Modi, trust govt': June 21 NEET-UG 2026 will be error-free, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Uniforms in UP colleges will curb students' freedom: Lucknow University students

NEET 2026 paper leak: Whistleblower Suthar praises NTA, probe agencies for taking swift action (IANS Exclusive)

AI needs oversight, enforceable accountability in law: Justice Manmohan at JGU

NSUI protests in Delhi over NEET paper leak; seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, ban on NTA

Arvind Kejriwal urges NEET aspirants not to take extreme steps amid exam cancellation row

HM Shah inaugurates Million Minds Tech Park, Real Estate management institute in Ahmedabad

Rahul Gandhi reiterates demand to sack Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak

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