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‘Depressed, social life abandoned, coaching unaffordable’: The agony of the disadvantaged NEET aspirant

“I was back to square one,” Rashi*, 23, recalled the day the NEET-UG results were unexpectedly announced amid the Lok Sabha election results frenzy on June 4. It was her fourth attempt, and she had hoped for a government seat.

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In a tough fight, Om Birla faces off with ex-BJP member in Kota

Om Birla is vying for a third consecutive victory for the House he has been presiding over since 2019.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla files nomination in Kota

JAIPUR: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla files nomination papers in Kota, expresses confidence in BJP victory in upcoming elections.

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A cry for help, a call for reflection and action

It is crucial to create an atmosphere of empathy and acceptance to cancel out any potential negative consequences for the younger generation in their academic pursuit

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NEET aspirant hangs self in Kota, sixth suicide by coaching student since Jan

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly hanged himself at his PG accommodation here, the sixth suicide by a coaching student in the city since January. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha elections: Congress releases sixth list, fields Prahlad Gunjal against Om Birla from Kota

Congress announces five candidates for Lok Sabha polls, including Prahlad Gunjal to take on Om Birla in Kota.

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Madhya Pradesh woman kidnapped in Kota

Kidnapped NEET student from Madhya Pradesh prompts investigation in Kota, Rajasthan; ransom demanded, police on the case.

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Rajasthan: 14 children wounded by electrocution during Shiv Barat in Kota

The flags, that the children were carrying, got touched by the high-voltage power cables resulting in the incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

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14 kids participating in Mahashivratri procession suffer burn injuries due to electrocution in Kota

Fourteen children in Kota, Rajasthan, sustain burn injuries after being electrocuted during 'Shiv Barat' procession on Mahashivratri.

The Hindu

In Rajasthan’s Kota, teachers get the stick as Education Minister Madan Dilawar goes on a suspension spree

Students protest for reinstatement of Muslim teachers in Rajasthan, sparking communal tensions and suspensions of other teachers.

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16-year-old JEE aspirant found dead in Kota hostel

16-year-old JEE aspirant allegedly hangs himself in Kota hostel room after exam results, third suicide case this year.

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Days ahead of JEE, student found dead at her home in Kota

An 18-year-old student in Kota, Rajasthan, was found dead due to study-related stress before her entrance exam.

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NEET aspirant from West Bengal found dead in Kota; 25th case this year

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from West Bengal was found dead in his rented accommodation in Rajasthan’s Kota

The Hindu

Only 3% of Kota’s students have visited a mental health professional | Data

In India, 8% of total suicides in 2021 were students, largely due to academic pressure. In Kota, a major coaching hub, 25 students have already taken their lives this year. 7% of those currently studying in Kota have considered ending their life. Many students feel that clearing NEET/JEE exams is…

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The stressful lives of students in Kota | Data

Kota students spend 6-7 hours/day in coaching centres, often for entrance exams. Tests are held weekly to track performance. 54% find them helpful, 10% stressful. Most live alone, feel homesick & face discrimination. They sleep/eat less, study more and use leisure activities to cope.

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Who goes to Kota’s coaching classes and why | Data

Kota, Rajasthan is known for its coaching centres, yet of late, it has been in the news for student suicides. To understand why students choose to go to such centres, Lokniti-CSDS conducted a survey of 1,000 students. Most come from Bihar, UP, Rajasthan and MP, and are from middle-class backgrounds.…

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NIA arrests two more accused in PFI-related case

The accused have been identified as Vajid Ali and Mubarik Ali, who are residents of Kota in Rajasthan.

The Hindu

BJP reels under series of protests over ticket for Rajasthan polls

Rajasthan BJP leaders and supporters protest over denial of tickets for Assembly polls. Protests witnessed in several districts, including Rajsamand, Sriganganagar, Udaipur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Kota, Jaipur, Alwar, Bundi. Some dissidents threaten to contest as independents if demands not met.

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BJP is still banking on ‘ghar wapsi’ campaigner Judeo’s legacy to regain the trust of tribal communities in Chhattisgarh

BJP banking on legacy of Dilip Singh Judeo to revive fortunes among tribal communities in Chhattisgarh; his son Prabal Pratap and daughter-in-law Sanyogita Singh Judeo contesting from Kota and Chandrapur respectively

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‘This is the most stressed city in India’: the dark side of coaching capital Kota

Suicides throw spotlight on gruelling culture of cramming for entrance exams and great burden placed on students

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Farmer dies in hospital days after being thrashed in Rajasthan’s Kota

Ramvilas was rushed to MBS hospital in Kota, where he succumbed to injuries late Tuesday night.

The Hindu

PM Modi unveils projects worth ₹7,000 crore in Rajasthan

PM Modi said Rajasthan has the heritage of the past, strength of the present and possibilities of the future, calling it ‘trishakti’.

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Rajasthan CM Gehlot not interested in State's development: Union Minister Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal claims Rajasthan CM Gehlot not interested in State's development. Refused to contribute to PM Mitra Park & Railways projects. People have decided to join Modi govt's pace of development. Goyal held interaction with businessmen & students, administered oath to workers & students to serve nation. He…

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16-year-old NEET aspirant dies after consuming poison in Kota; 24th suicide in coaching hub this year

A resident of Mau in Uttar Pradesh, Priyas was a Class 12 student preparing for NEET-UG at a coaching institute in Kota and living in a hostel in the Vigyan Nagar area, DSP Dharmveer Singh said.

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Kota student suicides subject of psychologist’s PhD research

Kota (Rajasthan) student suicides have become a topic of debate for stakeholders. Dinesh Sharma, head of the psychology department at Government Nursing College, conducted research and submitted his thesis to the district admin. 23 coaching students have committed suicide this year, highest ever. Sharma's thesis has recommendations to ensure students…

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