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Misrule of law
Politicisation of the police endangers civil liberties
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40 mn scholarships given to minority students since 2014: Mukhtar Naqvi
Ministry of Minority Affairs has implemented various welfare schemes for six Centrally notified minority communities and distributed over 40 mn scholarships for educational empowerment of students
 "40 mn scholarships given to minority students since 2014: Mukhtar Naqvi")
Over 1.5 mn to appear for NEET tomorrow amid strict Covid-19 precautions
A total of 1.59 million candidates have registered for the exam
 "Over 1.5 mn to appear for NEET tomorrow amid strict Covid-19 precautions")
Students with valid I-cards, hall tickets can use Mumbai local trains
In the document, Central Railways also requested other people to not rush to the stations
 "Students with valid I-cards, hall tickets can use Mumbai local trains")
Rajasthan gives chance to varsity students unable to take final year exams
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting held at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot''s residence
 "Rajasthan gives chance to varsity students unable to take final year exams")
About 100 US college communities become new Covid-19 hotspots: Report
About 100 college communities in the US have witnessed a high rate of Covid-19 cases in recent weeks as students have returned, making the campuses and the surrounding areas a new hotspot
 "About 100 US college communities become new Covid-19 hotspots: Report")
China asks Indian students to stay in touch with their college return
China has asked hundreds of Indian students stranded back home due to the pandemic to remain in touch with their respective colleges and follow instructions to protect their academic progress
 "China asks Indian students to stay in touch with their college return")
UK group warns against dubious agents, hosts session for Indian students
A leading representative group for Indian students in the UK has issued a warning against dubious educational agents operating unregulated in India
 "UK group warns against dubious agents, hosts session for Indian students")
File affidavit on mock test, Common Service Centre status: Delhi HC to DU
The court also seeks information on the availability of scribes for visually impaired students
 "File affidavit on mock test, Common Service Centre status: Delhi HC to DU")
Here's how you can be part of YouTube's global documentary of 2020 memories
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 has not been easy for anyone. YouTube Originals' global documentary will record your day and make you part of the meory of this historic year
 "Here's how you can be part of YouTube's global documentary of 2020 memories")
In Haryana, students can enroll in class XI via WhatsApp, fees not required
As per the official release of the Haryana Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the decision is taken in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it is in the interest of the students
 "In Haryana, students can enroll in class XI via WhatsApp, fees not required")
Covid-19: IIT-Bombay scraps face-to-face lectures, goes online next sem
The decision, the first by any IIT, followed deliberations that went on till late night Wednesday
 "Covid-19: IIT-Bombay scraps face-to-face lectures, goes online next sem")
The Class of 2020 deals with pending exams, uncertain admissions and fear
The school-leaving Class of 2020 is dealing with confusion about interrupted exams, anxiety about college admissions and, of course, fear of a raging virus. Veer Arjun Singh sums up their dilemmas
 "The Class of 2020 deals with pending exams, uncertain admissions and fear")
May Day gift for migrants as trains take them home amid Covid-19 lockdown
Passengers will have to pay fare of sleeper mail express trains and Rs 30 super fast charge and additional charge of Rs 20 each.
 "May Day gift for migrants as trains take them home amid Covid-19 lockdown")
Universities may hold final exams in July with reduced duration, says UGC
The varsities may decide whether to conduct exams online or offline keeping in view the support system available with them and ensuring fair opportunity to all students
 "Universities may hold final exams in July with reduced duration, says UGC")
A unique project giving quality education to children with no access to it
The Navjeevan children proudly demonstrate their learning and achievements by teaching their younger siblings and other children in the community
 "A unique project giving quality education to children with no access to it")
Delhi students build robot to aid health workers in fight against Covid-19
Taking cue from countries like China, Thailand and Israel where a remotely-controlled robots tend patients, three Class XII students of Delhi schools have come up with their own Robot Prithvi.
 "Delhi students build robot to aid health workers in fight against Covid-19")
Stanford University students come out in solidarity with CAA-NRC protesters
The protestors decried the use of force against university students in India and also expressed solidarity with the women protestors of Shaheen Bagh
 "Stanford University students come out in solidarity with CAA-NRC protesters")
Before board exams, CBSE warns parents, students to not panic over rumours
The board also appealed to the public to cooperate with it for the smooth conduct of exams and not to participate in spreading rumours and not to believe baseless information, he added.
 "Before board exams, CBSE warns parents, students to not panic over rumours")
Banks continue to see drop in small study loans, but high-value ones rise
Experts also mentioned that the data suggests that the poorer sections of society could be borrowing less due to their weak ability to service loans
 "Banks continue to see drop in small study loans, but high-value ones rise")
