RJD to hold 'Lok Bhawan March' in Patna over students' issues, Siwan firing; posters appear in Patna

IANS | August 18, 2026 12:03 PM

Patna, Aug 18 (IANS) The political temperature in Bihar has risen amid growing concerns among students and young people over paper leaks, unemployment, recruitment irregularities and the education system. The controversy surrounding the use of an AK-47 by a cop during a student protest in Siwan has now emerged as a major flashpoint between the RJD and the Bihar government.

Students end hunger strike as Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL Exams; agitation continues over CBI probe

IANS | August 18, 2026 10:10 AM

Ranchi, Aug 18 (IANS) Four students, including student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, ended their hunger strike on Tuesday after the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of all examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) and TDPL. However, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum has announced that its agitation will continue over its demand for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.

Stand with Jharkhand students' legitimate demands, comprehensive exam reforms essential: Congress

IANS | August 17, 2026 2:51 PM

Ranchi, Aug 17 (IANS) Amid the ongoing student agitation in Jharkhand, the Congress on Monday said that the legitimate demands of students must be addressed promptly and called for comprehensive reforms in the examination system to prevent irregularities in recruitment examinations.

Gujarat to provide free sanitary napkins to over 10 lakh girl students in government schools

IANS | August 17, 2026 2:12 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 17 (IANS) More than 10 lakh girls studying in Classes 6 to 12 in the government-run schools will receive free sanitary napkins every month under the Gujarat government initiative, aimed at improving menstrual hygiene and reducing disruption to girls’ education.

LoP Gandhi writes to J'khand CM Soren, urges him to meet protesting students, take appropriate action

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, on Monday wrote to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, urging him to personally meet with representatives of the protesting students and take appropriate action towards the resolution of this issue.

UGC NET June 2026 answer key released; candidates can raise objections till August 18

IANS | August 16, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2026 examination.

J'khand agitation Day 23: Protesters criticise Rahul Gandhi over 'hollow' assurances

IANS | August 16, 2026 11:08 AM

Ranchi, Aug 16 (IANS) As the protest over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) entered its 23rd day on Sunday, the students lashed out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his "hollow" assurances to them.

'Youth consider PM Modi as their idol': DU students welcome PM Modi's AI training announcement

IANS | August 15, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Delhi University (DU) students on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to provide artificial intelligence (AI) skills training to youngsters over the next year, saying that the youth consider him as their "idol".

Jharkhand protest enters 21st day, Devendra Nath Mahto appeals govt to 'save soul of state'

IANS | August 14, 2026 3:27 PM

Ranchi, Aug 14 (IANS) As the ongoing agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) continued for the 21st day on Friday, student leader Devendra Nath Mahto appealed the JMM-led government to "save the soul" of the state.

‘Even torrential rain could not break their resolve’: Babulal Marandi on JPSC-JSSC aspirants seeking CBI probe

IANS | August 14, 2026 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Jharkhand Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Friday backed students continuing their protest over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations despite torrential rain, saying that neither lathi-charge, FIRs nor heavy downpour had been able to weaken their resolve.

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RJD to hold 'Lok Bhawan March' in Patna over students' issues, Siwan firing; posters appear in Patna

Students end hunger strike as Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL Exams; agitation continues over CBI probe

Stand with Jharkhand students' legitimate demands, comprehensive exam reforms essential: Congress

Gujarat to provide free sanitary napkins to over 10 lakh girl students in government schools

LoP Gandhi writes to J'khand CM Soren, urges him to meet protesting students, take appropriate action

UGC NET June 2026 answer key released; candidates can raise objections till August 18

J'khand agitation Day 23: Protesters criticise Rahul Gandhi over 'hollow' assurances

'Youth consider PM Modi as their idol': DU students welcome PM Modi's AI training announcement

Jharkhand protest enters 21st day, Devendra Nath Mahto appeals govt to 'save soul of state'

‘Even torrential rain could not break their resolve’: Babulal Marandi on JPSC-JSSC aspirants seeking CBI probe

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