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Pamphlets on the ground, reels on the screen: DUSU poll campaign ends

The Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) election campaign concluded on Wednesday with a mix of traditional street canvassing and intensive social‑media outreach. Candidates from ABVP, NSUI and the Left alliance showcased their platforms through pamphlets, flash‑mob videos and influencer‑style reels, while student concerns over recent campus tragedies dominated the discourse.

VIT’s graVITas tech fest to begin on September 18

The fest will feature a total of 227 events, with more than 40,000 students expected to participate

₹8-crore centralised kitchen opened in Karimnagar, to serve breakfast to 49,025 students

₹8-crore centralised kitchen opened in Karimnagar, to serve breakfast to 49,025 students

In a city where students paid with lives, hostel projects stalled, crawling

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Government to build hostels for 10,000 students studying in colleges, universities across Delhi: CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the government will construct hostels to accommodate 10,000 college and university students across the capital, following a deadly hostel collapse in South West Delhi. The plan will be executed through a public‑private partnership and overseen by a high‑powered committee on student accommodation.

What are PISA 2025 Results telling us about AI in education?

AI use is already widespread among 15-year-olds. Across OECD countries, only 14% of students reported never or almost never using AI chatbots for the schoolwork purposes examined

'Identified location, drafting policy': Delhi CM announces construction of hostel for 10k students

How Engineering graduates can build AI skills

On National Engineers’ Day, here are some tips for engineering students to build skills in the use of Artificial Intelligence

US judge defers new visa rules, calls DHS rationale ‘absurd’: What it means for students

A U.S. federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting a Trump-era rule that would have capped the stay of international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists. The decision preserves the existing “duration of status” framework for now, offering immediate relief to thousands of students, including many from India.

New Zealand announces new work visa route for international students

New Zealand will launch a six‑month Short‑Term Graduate Work Visa for eligible international graduates from 16 November 2026, and will broaden eligibility for its existing Post‑Study Work Visa. The measures, announced by Immigration New Zealand on 10 September, aim to give recent graduates a short‑term pathway to work while they seek longer‑term employment options.

'Students can challenge power': AISA's Neha Bora slams UP govt over education, jobs

She also raised the demands of competitive examination aspirants and alleged delays in teacher recruitment in the state.

IIT Education Should Not Be Restricted To Those Who Clear JEE Advanced: IIT Madras Director

IIT Madras Director Prof V Kamakoti announced that the institute’s new four‑year BS degree in Data Science aims to democratise IIT education beyond JEE Advanced qualifiers, targeting students from Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 cities. The programme, which has already benefited over 50,000 learners, is open to anyone who has completed Class 12 and accepts applications until 27 September.

CBSE Date Sheet 2027 LIVE | Class 10, 12 Board Exam Timetable, Preparation Strategy

Students can prepare structured study plans to enhance their performance.

Judge Blocks Controversial International Student Restrictions

Judge Blocks Controversial International Student Restrictions Inside Higher EdU.S. Judge blocks Trump limits on how long foreign students, journalists can stay The HinduTrump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration policy Al JazeeraCourt blocks Trump's new visa rules for foreign students, journalists RediffUS judge blocks Trump’s new rules limiting visa duration for students, journalists Scroll.in

CBSE commences month-long support programme for Class 10th, 12th Ladakh students

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Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?

As the school year started, the country's two largest school districts, New York City and Los Angeles, announced they were putting the brakes on student use of AI for one year, as they study how to best incorporate the technology into education.

On Camera, Indian-Origin Woman, Friend Crushed To Death By Subway Train In New York

On Camera, Indian-Origin Woman, Friend Crushed To Death By Subway Train In New York NDTVSuicide, intoxication or accident? What happened to Indian-origin woman, friend who were killed on NYC subway tracks The Times of IndiaNew York Tragedy: 2 Desi Students Run Over By Train RediffIndian-origin woman, friend sit on NYC subway track, die after train hits them India TodayMan and woman struck and killed by train at Manhattan’s Spring Street Station amNewYork

CBSE Starts Month-Long Board Exam Preparation Programme For Class 10, 12 Students

CBSE Board Exams 2027 Prep Programme: Experienced teachers have been nominated to conduct the sessions.

‘Chameleon found in food’: Jamia forms probe panel to examine CCTV footage

Jamia Millia Islamia set up a four‑member fact‑finding panel to review CCTV footage after students claimed a chameleon was found in a hostel mess bowl, and it has asked government agencies for assistance. The All India Students’ Association alleges that six minor hostel residents were detained, had their phones seized, and were pressured to admit planting the reptile, while the university plans to install additional surveillance cameras in all messes.

‘Your collective voice’: Rahul Gandhi invites students to ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Indore