education department investigation
Maharashtra Teacher Arrested After 13-Year-Old Student Dies Following Excessive Punishment
Nov 20, 2025 02:48 pm CST
A teacher in Maharashtra's Palghar district has been arrested on charges of culpable homicide after forcing a 13-year-old girl with health issues to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for tardiness. The Class 6 student fell ill following the incident and died seven days later in a Mumbai hospital, prompting investigations by both the education department and local authorities.
Principal Suspended for Privacy Violation: Rajasthan School Official Checks Student's Phone Without Permission
Oct 26, 2025 10:04 pm CST
A government school principal in Jodhpur, Rajasthan was suspended after unlocking and examining a female student's mobile phone without permission. The education department determined this constituted a serious privacy violation following an investigation that confirmed the allegations. The incident sparked outrage from the student's family who filed a formal complaint, highlighting growing concerns about privacy rights in educational settings.