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After criticism, NCERT to restore original 'Dancing Girl' image in school textbook

NCERT will replace the modified 'Dancing Girl' image in its Class 9 Arts textbook with the original version after criticism. The altered depiction, which covered the figurine's torso, was deemed 'not age-appropriate' by some, sparking debate on the representation of historical artefacts in education.

The Economic Times

'Political hack with zero integrity: Congress pushes for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of pushing a political agenda with the CBSE's three-language formula. They claim the move disrupts academic calendars and student futures. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is called a "political hack" who must resign. This follows recent controversies surrounding the CBSE's on-screen marking system…

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'Creativity, innovation essential': Scholar Danino warns against fear in textbook writing after NCERT row

Academic Michel Danino warns Supreme Court orders on a removed NCERT textbook chapter could stifle creativity. He believes this will discourage textbook writers from innovating. Danino suggests reducing textbook reliance in classrooms. He highlights the need for better teacher training and improved infrastructure for educational transformation.

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Didn't expect row over chapter on judiciary; content was correct, we stand by it: NCERT scholar Danino

NCERT academic Michel Danino stands by a controversial Class 8 textbook chapter on the judiciary. He states the content was correct and did not expect the controversy. Danino expressed disappointment with NCERT's handling of the Supreme Court's initial order. He believes the chapter aimed to foster critical thinking and discuss…

The Economic Times

SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on plea against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students

The Supreme Court will review a plea challenging the CBSE's new policy for Class 9 students. This policy mandates studying three languages, with at least two being Indian languages. The court has issued notices to the Centre, CBSE, and NCERT. This change aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and…

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NCERT textbook row: Supreme Court modifies earlier order concerning 3 academics

The Supreme Court has modified its earlier order regarding three academics involved in a dispute over an NCERT textbook chapter on corruption in the judiciary. The court has clarified that the Centre and state governments are free to independently decide whether to engage with the academics in any capacity. It…

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Behind NEET’s cancelled exam are 22 lakh students – and a report barely anyone read

On May 12, the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled NEET-UG 2026 over a paper leak, shattering the aspirations of around 22 lakh students who had appeared for the country’s most consequential medical entrance exam just nine days earlier.

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March 25, 2026: Air quality near South Delhi educational hub approaches ‘poor’

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited Katwaria Sarai – a bustling hub for South Delhi’s student community. Located near the Indian Statistical Institute, JNU, and NCERT, the area’s air quality is a vital health concern for the thousands of students and workers who commute here every day.

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Order, order! Why you won’t be reading about judicial corruption until 2036

The recent judicial orders in the contempt case initiated by the Supreme Court over a chapter in a textbook published by NCERT discussing judicial corruption are going to set back the conversation on judicial reforms by a decade, if not more. To discuss the contents of the chapter is an…

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India’s top court bans school text book with section on ‘corruption of judiciary’

In a chapter about the role of judiciary in Indian society, the textbook reportedly referred to topics like ‘judicial corruption’ and ‘complaints against judges’

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Supreme Court Slams NCERT Over Class 8 Textbook; Education Ministry Apologises

The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply criticised the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over a newly introduced Class 8 social science textbook that discussed “corruption” and “backlogs” in the judiciary. The top court described the inclusion of such content as a “deep-rooted and well-planned conspiracy” to defame…

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Supreme Court Takes Strong Exception to NCERT Class 8 Textbook Mentioning Judicial Corruption

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over references to corruption in the judiciary contained in a newly introduced Class 8 NCERT social science textbook.

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5 channels spun NCERT textbook poem into ‘love jihad’ plot. Watchdog orders takedown

The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority has issued an order directing five news channels to take down eight shows that accused an NCERT textbook of a ‘love jihad’ conspiracy.

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NCERT’s Op Sindoor primer: Modi quotes, Make In India plug, Shah cameo

The National Council of Educational Research and Training has introduced two modules on Operation Sindoor for the preparatory, middle and secondary stages, aimed at students from class 3 to class 10.

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What’s missing from your child’s textbook? A deep dive into NCERT’s revisions in Modi years

Year after year, whole sections, topics, and names are altered if not altogether taken out of the school textbooks that belong to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). This has occurred so steadily over the last few years that news about history being erased from the school…

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History must be taught through many lenses

In the early months of 2010, I had a brief stint with the editorial team of a Delhi-based private publishing house, which brought out school textbooks. Working in the social science section of the company, I found that a part of the job’s brief was to avoid references to what…

The Times of India

JEE Main topper shares one tip to score 100 percentile that parents must note down

Many parents unknowingly burden their children with excessive academic pressure by piling up numerous reference books, study materials, and coaching classes. While their intentions stem from a desire for their child's success, this overwhelming approach often leads to stress, anxiety, and burnout among students.

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CBSC: No change in curriculum or textbooks except in classes 3 and 6

The CBSE has reiterated that there will be no change in the existing curriculum or textbook for all classes except for 3 and 6 for the coming year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Modi report card, Ep 4: Saffron takeover of India’s education system

The Modi government has introduced a slew of changes to the education system – from the roll out of the National Education Policy to omissions from the NCERT textbooks over the past ten years. But how have these policies fared? How much did the government spend?

The Hindu

Students hit as no talent search held for three years now

NCERT has not conducted the NTSE scholarship exam since 2021, leaving academically talented students in limbo.

The Hindu

The 4,600-year-old woman from Rakhigarhi

The DNA study of a skeleton from the archaeological excavation site in Haryana has opened a Pandora’s box on genomics, history, archaeology, and linguistics. The findings, which will be in a school textbook, have re-ignited ‘The Aryan Question’ and opened a new frontier on whether the Harappan and Vedic cultures…

The Hindu

Candidates from T.N. region secure top spots in civil services exam

Chennai's S. Prashanth secures second spot in Tamil Nadu and 78th All India rank in UPSC 2023.

The Hindu

State’s stance firm on NCERT textbook revision: Sivankutty

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Rakhigarhi findings in NCERT books; Narmada Dam references dropped

NCERT dropped references to how Narmada Dam project adversely affected tribals and drew them to displacement leading to greater destitution

The Hindu

Text book revision: NCERT drops some references to Babri demolition, Gujarat riots, Manipur

NCERT revises Class 11 and 12 textbooks, dropping controversial references and aligning content with latest political developments in India.

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