Education

The CBSE has clarified that the Class 12 Mathematics board exam question paper is genuine after a QR code printed on some copies unexpectedly redirected users to a popular music video online. The incident sparked confusion and viral discussions on social media, prompting the board to issue a formal response.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has vowed to launch a thorough investigation and take decisive action after a Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter facing legal backlash ignited a nationwide debate. The Supreme Court has intervened, issuing strict orders against distribution of the material, and the Centre says it respects the judiciary while ensuring corrective steps.

The Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns over a section discussing corruption in the judiciary in a newly introduced Class 8 Social Science textbook by NCERT. Following objections from the Chief Justice, the education body may now remove or revise the controversial chapter amid growing debate on institutional integrity and academic content.

CBSE has updated the 2026 board exam timetable for Classes 10 and 12, postponing several exams originally scheduled for March 3. The revised schedule gives students more time to prepare as new dates stretch into mid-March and April. Students and parents should check the updated timetable closely to avoid confusion.

A private school in Kerala has penned a direct appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing deep concern over a state government directive that it claims is sidelining patriotic songs, including the national anthem. The letter, written amidst a political tussle involving the RSS, asks a poignant question: Is there a deliberate move to strip…

In a remarkable feat of deep-space observation, China’s Tianwen-1 orbiter has turned its instruments away from Mars to image the interstellar comet 3I/Borisov. The data reveals critical new details about the composition of this visitor from another star system, offering astronomers an unprecedented look at a cosmic traveler.

In a significant move for higher education in Northeast India, the Lok Sabha has passed a landmark bill to officially establish the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati. The bill grants it the coveted “Institutes of National Importance” status, empowering it to award full degrees and secure greater autonomy.