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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…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

I stand by my opinion on ‘Sanatana Dharma’, will face issue legally, says Udhayanidhi

Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his position on 'Sanatana Dharma' row. He met Thirumavalavan to seek support for signature campaign against NEET. He asked AIADMK to continue support for fight against NEET and protect rights of students. Rahul Gandhi backed TN's demand to be exempted from NEET. Udhayanidhi will meet leaders…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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.…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

KEA to announce schedule for special stray vacancy round to fill vacant MBBS seats on November 2

Karnataka to conduct special stray vacancy round to fill 133 MBBS seats; KEA to announce schedule on Thursday. SC allows extension of admission date till Nov 15. Candidates must pay ₹50K refundable caution deposit to participate. KEA may ask for total admission fee as caution deposit.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

KEA approaches Supreme Court seeking permission for second round of stray seat counselling to fill 133 management quota seats

Karnataka seeks SC permission to conduct 2nd round of stray seat counselling to fill 133 vacant medical seats.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

T.N. CM Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to anti-NEET Bill

TN CM Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to Bill exempting NEET for medical admission in TN. Bill passed in Sept 2021, reintroduced in Feb 2022 & sent to Governor for Presidential assent. Queries from MHA answered, but assent not granted yet. Delay depriving medical admissions for many &…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Indian Railways fined ₹60,000 by Kerala consumer rights panel for deficiency in service

Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules in favour of the complainant, noting that the Indian railways authorities had failed to provide timely information about the delay and had not made alternative arrangements for the passengers. The commission ordered the Indian Railways to pay ₹60,000 as compensation for the inconvenience…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Governor Ravi should sign file for awarding doctorate to Sankaraiah if he truly cared for freedom fighters from Tamil Nadu: Minister Ponmudy

Min. Ponmudy appeals to Gov. R.N. Ravi to sign file awarding honorary doctorate to freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah; urges managements of educational institutions to facilitate students to sign campaign against NEET.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

DMK’s signature campaign against NEET a drama ahead of Lok Sabha polls: Edappadi Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami claims DMK's NEET signature campaign is a drama before 2024 LS election. He challenges Udhayanidhi Stalin to scrap NEET. AIADMK protects minorities & snapped alliance with BJP in 1998.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK's Palaniswami accuses DMK of staging drama to gain votes ahead of LS polls. Three fishermen robbed mid-sea off Kodiyakkarai coast. 38 fishermen from Nagapattinam suffer threats, attacks, robberies since Aug. Two elderly sisters killed while trying to cross railway tracks at Ambur station.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023