KHATIMA NEWS
Education
IIT Bombay has formed a 10-member high-level committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of student Sahil Wakode. The institute has also asked Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, who has been accused of abetment, to go on leave while the inquiry is underway.
Education
The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has announced recruitment for 354 technical and tradesman s, including Rifleman positions. Online applications will open on September 28 and close on October 28. Eligibility varies by and may require Class 10 or 12 qualification, a diploma or ITI certificate, and relevant experience.
Education
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced 163 Group-I vacancies across state services, including deputy collector, police, education, transport and audit s. Online applications will open on October 6 and close on October 27. Candidates will be assessed through a screening test, main examination and interview.
Education
A second-year Energy Science and Engineering student at IIT Bombay died by suicide after being found using a mobile phone during an exam. The institute said the question paper had been uploaded to ChatGPT, while students protested and mid-semester examinations were poned.
Education
CJP spokesperson Saurabh Das has launched a school audit in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, as part of the School Theek Karo campaign. He said the initiative would examine the conditions in which students study, but details of the schools involved and the audit process were not specified.
Education
Jaguar Land Rover, owned by Tata Motors, plans to reduce its UK workforce by around 4,000 jobs over the next 2 years. The luxury carmaker is facing higher costs, weak demand, a 10% US import tariff and the effects of a cyberattack that disrupted operations.
Education
The Directorate of Education, Delhi has declared 11 September 2026 a holiday for its offices and schools, covering government, government-aided and unaided recognised private institutions. The circular links the closure to the BRICS Summit and carries approval from the Director of Education.
Education
The Education Ministry’s allocation for FY 2026-27 has increased 8.27% over BE 2025–26. The Department of School Education & Literacy will receive ₹83,562 crore, its highest-ever allocation, while higher education has been allocated ₹55,727.22 crore, according to figures released by the Ministry of Education.
Education
Reports on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from the Red Fort focused on references to young people, India’s market ambitions, national security and former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Coverage also examined subjects that were not mentioned, including examination and recruitment controversies involving young people.
