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There will be no re-examination for hundreds of students who skipped practical examinations
According to a report, hundreds of pre-university II (PU II) students who skipped practical tests in Karnataka would not be given another chance to sit for the exams. Class 12 is referred to as PU II in Karnataka. They had boycotted the tests to get hijab authorized in their institutes’ classrooms.
The administration has previously intimated that these students would be given another chance to sit for the exams. However, the administration reiterated on Sunday that students who were marked absent during the exams will not be given another chance.
“How can we even accept the possibility?” questioned BC Nagesh, the minister of basic and secondary education, stating the government’s position. If we let students who boycotted the practicals because they were not permitted to wear hijab to the exam even after the high court issued an interim injunction, another student will come with a different reason and seek a second opportunity.”
Practical examinations are worth 30 points out of a total of 100 points in Karnataka board exams, with the remaining 70 points going to theory tests.
The Hijab debate began in Karnataka in early February, when several students insisted on wearing hijab inside lectures, despite their institutes’ uniform policies. The dispute grew to the point that Pakistan, a difficult neighbor, attempted to spark a diplomatic battle over it.
Several written petitions have been submitted in court, demanding that the hijab be worn in classrooms, despite uniform requirements in educational institutions. The Karnataka high court, however, ruled this week that the hijab is not an important religious practice and dismissed all such applications.
Row of the hijab
Eight Muslim females were denied access to courses in a Udupi college because they were wearing hijab in the first week of January, igniting the hijab issue in Karnataka. The hijab was not part of the required uniform dress code for students, according to the college administration.
The Muslim girls, who were passionate about wearing hijab to school, subsequently petitioned the High Court for permission to do so. They claimed that wearing the hijab was a “fundamental right” provided to them under Articles 14 and 25 of the Indian Constitution, as well as an “integral practice of Islam.”
Hindu students in Karnataka wore saffron scarves over their necks and protested against Muslim girls continuing to wear hijab to college, escalating the debate. Stone-pelting and violence were reported from various regions of the state, causing tensions at several educational institutions in Udupi, Shivamogga, Bagalkote, and other areas.
After meeting the Campus Front of India (CFI), the student section of the Islamist group Popular Front of India (PFI), in October 2021, the students began to wear hijab to schools and colleges, as previously reported. The pupils admitted to conversing with the CFI.
From establishing premier universities to serving as Governor, the visionary founder leaves behind an indelible mark on Indian education.
The Demise
Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D. Y.) Patil, a pioneering force in India’s higher education landscape and former Governor, passed away in Kolhapur at the age of 90.
Affectionately honored as “Shikshanmaharshi” (Grand Teacher), Dr. Patil transformed access to professional education over a career spanning several decades. Through the D Y Patil Group, he established over 150 institutions including top medical colleges, engineering institutes, and deemed universities across Navi Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, and Mumbai.
His immense contributions to education and healthcare earned him the prestigious Padma Shri in 1991. Beyond academia, Dr. Patil was an influential figure in public administration, serving as a Maharashtra MLA and later as Governor of Tripura, Bihar, and West Bengal. His vision also brought world-class sports infrastructure to Navi Mumbai with the iconic D Y Patil Stadium.
Tributes have poured in from political leaders, academics, and citizens nationwide, honoring a leader whose legacy endures through the millions of students educated across his institutions.
Frequent mechanical failures and poor fleet maintenance trigger severe delays across Navi Mumbai, leaving daily passengers frustrated.
Breakdown
Daily travel has turned into a chaotic trial for thousands of residents as a wave of municipal bus breakdowns continues to disrupt peak-hour commutes across the region.
Passengers relying on the Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) network which ferries over 2.5 lakh commuters daily across Navi Mumbai, Thane, Mumbai, and Kalyan-Dombivli face persistent delays, missed connections, and dangerously overcrowded buses.
The frequency of breakdowns has sparked sharp concerns regarding passenger safety. Civic activists and groups like the Airoli Citizens’ Forum have formally escalated the crisis to senior NMMC officials, citing unaddressed maintenance lapses like faulty braking systems, worn tires, and sudden engine failures mid-route. Transit officials attributed the breakdown surge to technical snags worsened by rain and severe negligence by the private maintenance contractor.
In response to public outcry, authorities have blacklisted the failing contractor and handed maintenance back to original vehicle manufacturers, promising fleet reliability will improve in the coming days.
Spike in investment schemes and fake “digital arrests” leaves residents reeling as police push for faster reporting.
Cyber Crime Surge
A sharp surge in digital scams has siphoned off a staggering Rs 68 crore across 178 reported cases, highlighting the aggressive tactics used by cybercriminals.
Fraudsters are relying on high-yield online investment traps, fake job promises, and high-pressure “digital arrest” schemes where impostors pose as law enforcement officers over video calls to extort money. Senior citizens have been hit especially hard, often losing life savings in minutes.
A primary challenge for police is the speed at which funds are funneled through networks of secondary accounts and converted into cryptocurrency, leaving law enforcement able to recover only a fraction of the stolen money. Police urge the public to remember that no government agency conducts online arrests or demands money over video calls.
If targeted, report the crime immediately to the national helpline 1930 or at cybercrime.gov.in. Calling within the “golden hour” remains the single best chance to freeze funds before they disappear.
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