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After winning the exam battle, youth now have to face the jobs war

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After winning the exam battle, youth now have to face the jobs war

A five‑week Gen Z sit‑in at Jantar Mantar prompted the government to replace the Union Education Minister, set up a Nandan Nilekani‑led task force on exam reform, and secure a promise from Prime Minister Modi for stricter penalties on exam tampering. Protesters argue that even a flawless examination system will not solve the deeper problem of insufficient quality jobs for India’s youth.

The Hindu Education & Career

14 Sept 2026

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MPSC exam ‘paper leaks’: CJP to join protesters demanding resignation of key officials

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MPSC exam ‘paper leaks’: CJP to join protesters demanding resignation of key officials

The Chief Justice of the Maharashtra High Court announced he will join protesters demanding the resignation of the MPSC chairman and secretary over alleged paper leaks. He warned that a statewide tour of MPSC aspirants will commence if the resignations are not secured by September 24.

The Hindu National

14 Sept 2026

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Bihar forms panel to examine recruitment system for assistant professors

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Bihar forms panel to examine recruitment system for assistant professors

Bihar has formed a high‑level committee to review and recommend reforms for the recruitment of assistant professors in state universities. The panel, comprising senior administrators and a noted physicist, will submit its findings within 90 days following student protests over age limits and exam formats.

Indian Express Education

13 Sept 2026

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From Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000: Medical interns’ protests expose wide stipend gap across states

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From Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000: Medical interns’ protests expose wide stipend gap across states

Medical interns in several Indian states staged protests over low stipends and long hours, prompting governments in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir to announce significant pay increases. The moves highlighted stark disparities, with stipend levels ranging from Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000 across the regions.

Indian Express Education

12 Sept 2026

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Vice-principal of Kolkata college ‘forced’ to resign; ABVP ‘purifies’ her office

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Vice-principal of Kolkata college ‘forced’ to resign; ABVP ‘purifies’ her office

The Vice‑Principal of Surendranath Law College in Kolkata resigned after a 23‑hour gherao by students demanding compliance with a 70% attendance rule. Student leaders from the ABVP claimed the protest as a victory and performed a symbolic “purification” of the office.

The Hindu National

11 Sept 2026

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‘Reading kept me going’: Noida stir accused who cracked NET

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‘Reading kept me going’: Noida stir accused who cracked NET

An accused participant in the Noida protests, currently detained in Greater Noida jail, has cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) while serving his sentence. He said that extensive reading of study material and literature helped him succeed.

The Hindu National

11 Sept 2026

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‘I don’t have any criminal history… want to know why notice was issued’: Gautam Buddha University student from Jantar Mantar protest

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‘I don’t have any criminal history… want to know why notice was issued’: Gautam Buddha University student from Jantar Mantar protest

Gautam Buddha University student Akshat Tripathi challenged a peace bond notice issued after a July 20 Jantar Mantar protest, prompting the Noida police to cancel the notice on September 5. He has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court seeking disclosure of the allegations that led to the notice.

Delhi NCR Civic & Governance

9 Sept 2026

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MPSC aspirant allegedly ends life in Pune, Abhijeet Dipke to visit family

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MPSC aspirant allegedly ends life in Pune, Abhijeet Dipke to visit family

An MPSC aspirant reportedly took his own life in Pune amid ongoing student protests, and senior official Abhijeet Dipke is scheduled to visit the family. The incident adds to heightened tensions as candidates across Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar demonstrate against alleged exam irregularities and recruitment delays.

The Hindu National

9 Sept 2026

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Show-cause notice to student who took part in CJP protest, revoked later

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Show-cause notice to student who took part in CJP protest, revoked later

A show‑cause notice demanding a Rs 5 lakh personal bond was issued to law student Akshat Tripathi for alleged involvement in the Cockroach Janta Party protests, but the order was revoked the next day after police review. The notice came despite a Supreme Court ruling on September 1 that granted blanket immunity to protest participants, except those with prior criminal records.

Delhi NCR Civic & Governance

8 Sept 2026

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