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Tragic Rise in Student Suicides: Hyderabad Class 10 Girl Jumps to Death Following Academic Pressure
Nov 25, 2025 08:53 pm CST
In a disturbing trend, two student suicides have been reported in Telangana within days. A 15-year-old girl in Hyderabad jumped from her school's fifth floor after being reprimanded for poor grades, while another student was found hanging at a residential school in Nizamabad. These incidents highlight the growing mental health crisis among students facing academic pressure, prompting authorities to take action against negligent school staff and provide support to affected families.
Delhi's NIOS Project Records 70% Failure Rate Among 10th Grade Students Over Four Years: A Critical Analysis
Oct 20, 2025 02:41 am CST
An RTI application has revealed alarming statistics about Delhi's NIOS Project, showing a 70% failure rate among 10th grade students over the past four years. The initiative, designed to reduce dropout rates among academically struggling students, has instead highlighted significant challenges in the education system, including poor coordination, inadequate teaching support, and concerns about educational quality compared to mainstream CBSE curriculum. Critics argue the program may be prioritizing school performance metrics over genuine educational opportunities for disadvantaged students.
Op Sindoor Post Deletion, Being 'Bright Student' Not Grounds To Junk Case: Court
Sep 21, 2025 11:07 am CST
The Bombay High Court has orally remarked that the case against a 19-year-old student for her social media post against Operation Sindoor cannot be quashed only the ground that she has deleted the post and apologised for it.
Rajasthan Government School Teachers Reward Students For Scoring 90%: Air Travel To Daman-Diu
Sep 19, 2025 08:02 pm CST
In an inspiring example of encouragement, five students from the Government Higher Secondary School in Rajasthan were recently taken on an air journey to Diu-Daman, a reward for scoring above 90% in their Class 12 board exams.
Despite Tin-Shed Structures, Schools Performing Well: Delhi Government To High Court
Sep 19, 2025 04:51 pm CST
The Delhi government on Wednesday defended the condition of several government schools functioning under tin sheds.