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NCERT's new Class 9 textbook highlights anecdotes of lesser-known women rulers in Indian history

The National Council of Educational Research and Training released a new Class 9 Social Science textbook recently. This textbook highlights women rulers, including Queen Naiki Devi and Rani Abbakka Chowta, among others. It also covers resistance movements against foreign invasions, detailing significant episodes in Indian history. The textbook emphasizes the…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

NCERT's new Class 9 textbook describes judiciary as 'independent', after Class 8 chapter was withdrawn

NCERT's new Class 9 textbook describes judiciary as 'independent', after Class 8 chapter was withdrawn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

The Economic Times · Jul 7

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

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…

Whats Hot · Feb 26

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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.

Newslaundry · Aug 19, 2025

NCERT panel suggests only ‘Bharat’ in textbooks

A high-level committee set up by the NCERT to revise the social sciences curriculum for schools has recommended that the country’s name, ‘India’, be replaced in school textbooks with the word ‘Bharat’

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

NCERT’s omissions: Class 10 students must learn fundamental scientific concepts. Here’s why

India is known for its rich scientific heritage and we live in a time where science and technology are playing a vital role in shaping the future. Which is why it’s even more disheartening to learn that India’s education regulatory body, the National Council of Educational Research and Training, has…

Newslaundry · Jun 3, 2023

Textbook deletions by NCERT a challenge to democratic, secular values: Kerala Minister

Deletion of portions from textbooks by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in a unilateral manner is a challenge to democratic and secular values, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

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NCERT removes Khalistan reference from textbook

NCERT removes Khalistan reference from textbook

The lines which refer to a plea for a separate Sikh nation referring to the creation of Khalistan have been dropped by the National Council of Educational Research and Training from the political science textbook of Class 12, officials from the NCERT said on May 30

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

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