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Chandigarh schools receive bomb threat emails; campuses evacuated, holidays declared | Chandigarh News

CHANDIGARH: Panic gripped the city on Wednesday after more than nine schools received bomb threat emails. The threats, sent via email, created chaos among school authorities, parents, and the police.Prioritizing student safety, all affected schools were evacuated as a precaution, and several institutions immediately declared holidays.On Wednesday morning, threatening emails were received on the official…

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Bomb threat in Noida & Ahmedabad Schools: Bomb threats target schools in Noida, Ahmedabad ahead of Republic Day; police scan campuses, alert sounded | Noida News

NOIDA/AHMEDABAD: Several prominant educational institutions in Noida, including Shiv Nadar School, Cambridge and Army Public School were evacuated and closed on Friday after receiving bomb threat mails, triggering a major security alert just three days ahead of the Republic Day. As per news agency PTI, senior police officers along with personnel from multiple police stations,…

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Global campuses in India could cut foreign education expenses by billions: A student win or a new premium layer in disguise?

Global campuses in India: Bringing world-class classrooms home, but who really benefits? (AI-generated image) India has flirted with the idea of “bringing Harvard to India” for decades. What is different now is not the slogan — it is the paperwork. As of now, three foreign universities are fully operational on Indian soil: Deakin University and…

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Despite visa troubles, Indian students on US campuses up 10%; largest international group in 2024-25 | India News

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India remained the largest source of international students in the US in 2024-25, with 3,63,019 students registered on American campuses – a 10% rise over last year. The increase is slower than 2023-24’s dizzying 23% jump.Tougher visa scrutiny, longer appointment queues and jitters over work-visa routes have done little to dent India’s presence…

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Student suicide crisis in India: SC’s 8-week compliance clock starts; can campuses turn humane?

SC gives 8 weeks for states to enforce student mental health framework I ndia’s classrooms are becoming silent spaces of growing despair. The number of students dying by suicide has surged alarmingly, turning what was once a quiet concern into a national crisis. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) , student suicides have…

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5 hijab flashpoints across Indian campuses: Classrooms, courtrooms, and the uniform question

Hijab row in Indian schools: 5 recent incidents sparking national debate on dress codes and rights. (AI Image) Hijab disputes in Indian classrooms are no longer isolated skirmishes; they sit at the fault line between institutional uniformity and constitutional liberty. Across several schools and colleges, authorities have variously barred, discouraged, or negotiated the headscarf triggering…

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From Durgapur to RG Kar: Are West Bengal’s campuses safe for female students? CM’s ‘stay indoors’ stance underlines policy failure

Mamata Banerjee’s ‘stay indoors’ stance on the Durgapur gang rape case underlines policy failure West Bengal has long projected itself as one of India’s safest regions for women. Kolkata, often described as a city of intellect and culture, routinely ranks high in safety perception surveys. According to the 2023 NCRB report, Kolkata has been ranked…

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