African students, facing stricter US visa policies, are increasingly opting for Chinese universities due to affordability, quality, and growing Africa-China economic ties.
A microbiology lab class mistakenly identified a harmless bacterium as the deadly Neisseria meningitidis, leading 32 out of 33 exposed individuals to undergo unnecessary antibiotic treatment, with two also receiving spinal taps, before the true non-pathogenic identity (N. sicca) was confirmed.
Bryan Kohberger is trying to withdraw his guilty plea in the Idaho student murders case, saying it was based on false promises and misinformation. The family of Kaylee Goncalves condemned the move and said the victims are being overshadowed.
Rahul Gandhi wrote to Amit Shah seeking accountability for the police use of force, including pellet guns, against students protesting over Common Job Preliminary exam irregularities in Delhi, highlighting excessive force and injuries.
Indian students at Portage College in Calgary, denied post-graduation work permits due to eligibility changes, start hunger strike amid ongoing protests.
Delhi-based entrepreneur Pragati Chaswal founded SowGood Foundation, teaching over 78,000 children in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Gujarat urban farming. Inspired by her son's disinterest in vegetables, she developed a curriculum to reconnect students with nature and food sources.
Delhi sees increased security with 30 CRPF companies airlifted and CISF leave curtailed amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and seeks compensation for affected families.
A public policy professor uses the "work vs. gym" analogy to explain when AI assistance is appropriate, arguing that tasks designed for skill development (gym tasks) should not use AI, while efficiency-focused tasks (work tasks) can. This distinction highlights the impact of AI on students' learning and the future of creative professions.
A former professor in Seoul, Lee M, has been sentenced to 3.6 years in jail by South Korea's Supreme Court for coercing his students to write research papers and fabricate data for his daughter's high school and university admissions between 2012 and 2018. His daughter also received a suspended sentence.
Secondhand fashion is booming, but thrift veterans say rising demand, resale apps, tariffs and inflation have made good finds harder to get and prices harder to afford.
JNU has advised its students and faculty to avoid protests at Jantar Mantar concerning the NEET-UG paper leak, citing safety and Supreme Court directives. This follows a similar advisory from Delhi University, drawing criticism from Rahul Gandhi, while the Cockroach Janta Party vows to continue protests demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that he did not refuse to list a petition challenging police action against students during a July 20 protest, stating no formal plea had been filed, only a letter representation. He criticized media for "irresponsible and reckless" reporting.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances. Concurrently, PM Modi announced a new Bill with stringent provisions, including fast-track courts, to combat examination paper leaks, to be introduced in Parliament next week.
Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University cancelled two BTech exams after an assistant professor allegedly leaked a paper on WhatsApp, leading to his arrest and student protests. Re-exams are set for August 2026, affecting 377 students, amidst ongoing concerns about exam leaks in Uttarakhand.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an expansion of the Commonwealth Prac Payment program to include allied health fields from July next year, but medical students are excluded. This decision sparks concern from medical student and association presidents regarding financial hardship for lower-income students and potential exacerbation of doctor shortages in rural areas.
Delhi Police identified and blocked over 400 Pakistani social media handles accused of spreading misinformation and rumors during ongoing protests, urging the public, especially students, to fact-check content and not be provoked by fake posts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced stricter measures against examination paper leaks, including fast-track courts and harsher punishments. The Union Cabinet will discuss a new bill on Friday, with efforts to pass it in Parliament next week, amidst nationwide protests over NEET UG exam irregularities.
India's cricket captain Shubman Gill has spoken out amid student protests over exam paper leaks, urging compassion, mutual respect, and a focus on student interests. He emphasized education's power and supported peaceful voices, with other sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar also backing students.
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has spoken out on nationwide NEET paper leak protests, urging society to uphold meritocracy and ensure students' hard work is rewarded. He reflected on his father's values, emphasizing that cheating is unacceptable. Other cricketers, including Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammad Kaif, and Irfan Pathan, also voiced support for students, with Kaif condemning police action against protestors in Delhi.
Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi backed students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, condemning police action and urging empathy. His intervention highlights an escalating political clash between BJP and opposition over the issue, with PM Modi announcing fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
Students like Yash Kumar and Meena are secretly joining protests at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. They conceal their participation from families, believing they are fighting for the future of India's education system, with some staying in makeshift tents.
Actor Salman Khan initially supported student protests against the NEET paper leak but later backed PM Narendra Modi's promise of strict action, urging students to return home and activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike.
Mumbai witnessed protests led by Rhiya Ahir and others in solidarity with CJP's agitation over an alleged NEET paper leak and condemning police action in Delhi. Rhiya confronted police, questioning their responsibility, while demonstrators freed detained protesters from a moving van. Police registered 13 FIRs against 400 people.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke mocked PM Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for NEET paper leaks, sharing a meme about Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protesters demand Pradhan's resignation, compensation for affected students, and withdrawal of FIRs against peaceful demonstrators.
