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Consider exempting Class 6 this year from 3-language policy: Supreme Court to CBSE

The Supreme Court has recommended that the CBSE reconsider its three-language policy, particularly for Class 6 students. This policy requires students in Class 9 to learn two native Indian languages. The court has postponed the hearing regarding challenges to this policy until September 17, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta indicated…

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Judiciary not averse to criticism but uninformed assertion: Supreme Court in NCERT order

The Supreme Court stated that criticism of the judiciary is acceptable through proper channels. Fair and informed critique is vital for institutional accountability and self-correction. The court closed proceedings on NCERT's Class 8 textbook content regarding judicial corruption. The controversial chapter was replaced after revisions suggested by an expert panel.…

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New NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 being prepared in mission mode: Education minister

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi revealed that new NCERT textbooks are currently in the works, with updated materials for classes one to nine already available. The rise of artificial intelligence in daily life necessitates changes in educational content. The National Education Policy aims to tackle these evolving challenges, emphasizing the…

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Why Your NEET Preparation Strategy That Worked in Class 11 Fails in Class 12 and What to Do

The Method That Got You Here Will Not Get You ThereIn Class 11, the job is acquisition. You are meeting the sodium-potassium pump for the first time, seeing Newton's laws applied to pulleys, learning what a p-block element actually is. Reading a chapter twice, making neat notes, solving the back…

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CBSE's three-language policy: Don't want children to come under any pressure, says SC

The Supreme Court urged finding solutions for CBSE's three-language policy challenges. It suggested revisiting implementation and considering a reprieve for current Class 6 students. The court also questioned the starting point for language choices and the definition of native languages. It emphasized ensuring adequate infrastructure and teacher availability for the…

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NSUI flags ‘RSS links’ in NCERT political science textbook panel

The NSUI has criticized the NCERT's reconstituted textbook development team. They allege members have direct or indirect links to the RSS-affiliated ecosystem. This inclusion raises questions about academic neutrality and ideological diversity in textbooks. The NSUI demands the team's dissolution and reconstitution with independent educationists. They also seek public disclosure…

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NCERT reconstitutes textbook development team for Class 11, 12 political science; at least 4 members have RSS links

NCERT has formed a new team for Classes XI and XII political science textbooks. This team will be tasked with integrating Indian knowledge systems and cultural rootedness into the curriculum. At least four members have documented connections with RSS-affiliated organisations. The Class XI book is due by November this year…

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NCERT faces 1,596 vacancies, 44% CBSE positions unfilled: Par panel

NCERT faces over half its sanctioned posts vacant, impacting its key educational roles. CBSE also has 44 percent of its positions unfilled, a significant concern. This major shortage of permanent staff risks the safety and quality of national board exams. The parliamentary committee urged fast-track recruitment to fill these critical…

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CBI flags major security lapses in NEET-UG 2026 exam preparation by NTA

The CBI has identified significant security flaws within the NTA's NEET-UG 2026 examination process. Experts were involved in multiple stages, compromising the integrity of question paper preparation. Lapses in frisking and CCTV coverage allowed question papers to be transcribed and leaked. This led to the reproduction of exam papers for…

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Supreme Court urged to urgently hear pleas against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students

The Supreme Court heard pleas challenging the CBSE's new three-language policy. This policy mandates two native Indian languages for Class 9 students. Petitioners argued against the policy's implementation due to teacher and book shortages. The CBSE and Centre defended the policy as vital for national integration. The court is considering…

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Govt orders action against NCERT officials in paper procurement case

Bafna Global Venture Private Limited moved the Delhi High Court on June 24 citing the blacklisting order by NCERT issued on June 22 barring it for two years from participating in the procurement process of National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

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NCERT revises Class 8 textbook: Partition narrative tweaked, Savarkar added, Hitler references removed

NCERT has revised its Class 8 social science textbook with several significant changes. The Partition chapter now presents a debated acceptance of the division, and VD Savarkar's Swaraj demand is included. References to Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology have been removed from a freedom struggle chapter. The judiciary chapter was…

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NCERT says all but two new textbooks for Classes 1-9 available; remaining titles by August

NCERT has released most new textbooks for Classes 1 to 9. Remaining Class 9 social science and mathematics books will be available by August. New textbooks for Classes 10 and 11 are deferred to the 2027-28 academic session. Existing textbooks for these classes will continue to be used. These revised…

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NCERT's new Class 9 textbook describes judiciary as 'independent', after Class 8 chapter was withdrawn

Months after the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) withdrew its Class 8 Social Science textbook following objections over a chapter on judicial corruption, the council's newly introduced Class 9 Political Science textbook presents the judiciary as an "impartial and independent institution" that safeguards citizens' rights and upholds…

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One year of Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision: Over 5.8 crore names deleted from electoral rolls

Over 5.8 crore voters have been removed from electoral rolls across 12 states and Union territories in a year-long purification drive by the Election Commission. While the EC maintains the exercise targets duplicate and ineligible voters, opposition parties allege disenfranchisement. The Supreme Court has upheld the revision's validity, and the…

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SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial polls

A new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accurate voter lists. The textbook commends the Election Commission of India for conducting impartial polls amidst challenges like fake news and intimidation. While the SIR aims to update rolls,…

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Including Election Commission chapter in NCERT book is absolutely wrong: TMC's Saugata Roy

A TMC MP has strongly criticized the inclusion of praise for the Election Commission in an NCERT Class 9 textbook, deeming it 'absolutely wrong.' The textbook lauded India's electoral process as 'unparalleled' and highlighted the ECI's efforts to ensure impartiality despite challenges like misinformation and intimidation. The MP's objection stems…

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Future generations must know Emergency's dark deeds: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lauded NCERT's decision to include the Emergency period in Class IX textbooks. This move aims to educate future generations about the "dark deeds" of that era, ensuring such events are not repeated. The new Social Science textbook highlights the suspension of fundamental rights and…

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NCERT clarifies Grade 6 Kannada textbook title, rejects claims of promoting vegetarianism

NCERT has clarified concerns surrounding its Grade 6 Kannada textbook, "Krishna." The council explained that textbook titles in the R3 series are named after major Indian rivers, with "Krishna" honoring the river in Karnataka. Regarding content, NCERT stated the chapter on balanced diets emphasizes nutrition and includes both vegetarian and…

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BJP backs NCERT's move to include Emergency chapter in Class 9 textbook

The BJP has endorsed the NCERT's move to include the Emergency period in Class 9 textbooks, deeming it a crucial "dark chapter" for students to learn from and prevent recurrence. The party criticized the Congress for opposing this inclusion, accusing them of an "Emergency mindset" and recalling the suppression of…

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NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'

For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian democracy. The chapter details the suspension of fundamental rights, press censorship, and arrests, alongside the role of Jayaprakash Narayan. This inclusion, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of…

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Didn't memorise: CUET UG 2026 topper Devina Gahlot shares her strategy

Devina Gahlot, daughter of former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot, has topped the CUET-UG 2026 national merit list. She achieved All India Rank 1 by focusing on conceptual understanding and application rather than rote memorization, emphasizing that strong Class 12 board preparation forms a solid base for the exam. Devina also…

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Who is Devina Gahlot? BJP leader Kailash Gahlot's daughter who secured AIR 1 in CUET-UG 2026

Devina Gahlot, daughter of BJP leader Kailash Gahlot, has achieved All India Rank 1 in CUET-UG 2026, topping over 15.6 lakh candidates. She attributes her success to conceptual understanding and smart preparation, emphasizing NCERT books and application-based learning. Her achievement highlights the importance of a balanced study routine and strong…

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NCERT to bring back 4000-year-old Mohenjo-daro ‘Dancing Girl’ image in Class 9 textbook after altered version draws attention

NCERT has decided to restore the original image of the iconic ‘Dancing Girl’ of Mohenjo-daro in its Class 9 arts education textbook after reports highlighted that the figurine's bare torso had been visually covered in a newly published edition. The decision follows a review by the Department of Arts Education…

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Assam mother nursed a wild civet cub like her third child. 17 years later, when her son opened NCERT book, he couldn't believe what he saw

An Assam family's act of kindness in rescuing and raising an orphaned civet cub, Bhakat, in 2009 has unexpectedly found its way into an NCERT Class X English textbook. The cub was breastfed by Anjali Saikia alongside her infant son, becoming a beloved family member.

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