Students Protest Fee Gap Between Delhi and Allahabad Universities

Centre changes Education Secretary amid student protests, anger over exam paper leaks

Student Protester Calls on Dharmendra Pradhan to Face Demonstrators at Jantar Mantar

Student activist Abhijeet Dipke has challenged Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to join protesters at Jantar Mantar, speaking directly to NDTV. Dipke questioned why removing a single education minister is considered such a significant issue. He argued that the welfare of hundreds of thousands of students should take priority over retaining one minister. The remarks reflect growing student frustration and demands for accountability from the Education Ministry.

Omar Abdullah Warns Against Detentions and Demolitions After Anantnag Cop Killing

Following the killing of a police officer in Anantnag, authorities detained over 2,000 terror suspects in the region. Security forces also demolished the homes of families belonging to two terrorists involved in the incident. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cautioned that such measures could aggravate the situation rather than improve it. He expressed concern that mass detentions and demolitions may prove counterproductive to restoring peace and stability in the region.

Canadian teen wins $50,000 scholarship for AI turtle that detects microplastics

Sixteen-year-old Canadian student Evan Budz has developed an autonomous robot turtle capable of detecting microplastics in lakes with 94% accuracy. The bionic turtle is equipped with an underwater holographic camera and operates independently without human guidance. Budz invested approximately 4,000 hours into building the device. He won a $50,000 scholarship at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for the invention. His aim is to replace costly and time-consuming laboratory testing with real-time microplastic detection in hard-to-reach water bodies.