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Kimaya Boralkar

Kimaya Boralkar

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Education department to act on arbitrary fee hikes, introduce refund policy

Parents have reported significant fee increases in several schools, including annual fees that have risen from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>55,000 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>72,000. In pre-primary education. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 21:58 IST

Allegations of ₹699 crore tender irregularities in CET exams, cell denies charges

Patna, Bihar, India -Dec .01, 2024:Applicants looking lists outside examination center before entering an examination center to appear for the CLAT Exam at Magadh Mahila College in Patna, Bihar, India, Sunday,01, 2024.(Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 24:08 IST

Minority students face uncertainty as scholarship funds remain unreleased

As regards the 2025-26 batch, 25 students who enrolled between January and March 2026 are still awaiting payments for tuition, living allowances, health insurance, and other necessary expenses. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 21:34 IST

Samagra Shiksha scheme likely to continue in revised form: State issues clarification

A staff member walks inside an empty classroom of a school after Kerala state government ordered the closure of schools across the state, amid coronavirus fears, in Kochi, India March 12, 2020. REUTERS/Sivaram V (REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 24:56 IST

State to start V-C appointments six months in advance

Universities will be required to implement policy directions issued by the state and the Centre more effectively. (HT FILE)

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 24:54 IST

100-mark evaluation system to improve teacher selection

Under the current system, private managements can choose whether to conduct interviews, with candidates shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for those opting to do so. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 23:10 IST

State to allow technical colleges to shift to parent universities

State to allow technical colleges to shift to parent universities

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 01:58 IST

Scientists at ARI uncover genetic secrets of seedless grapes

The seedless trait in this grape mutant is primarily driven by pollen sterility and defects in reproductive development, leading to fruit formation without fertilization, known as parthenocarpy. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 01:46 IST

After Sahitya Akademi win, Baviskar’s ‘Kalya Nilya Resha’ sparks wider conversations on marginal voices

Jalgaon-based artist-turned-author Raju Baviskar (centre) won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his Marathi autobiography, Kalya Nilya Resha. (HT)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 02:06 IST

State increases scholarships for students with disabilities

Under the revised scheme, children up to Class 8 will get <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 per month, resident students from Class 9 to 10 will get <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>800 per month, and non-residents will get <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>600 per month. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 01:54 IST

State brings ‘school to doorstep’ to rebuild trust in public education system

Maharashtra government has launched campaign to improve enrollment in government-run schools, particularly those managed by local bodies. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 24:14 IST

SPPU issues draft guidelines for 4th year under NEP 2020 rollout

Pune, India - Oct. 4, 2017: SPPU main building in Pune, India, on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 23:42 IST

MAT asks state to assign addl charges to eligible joint directors in education dept

MAT asks state to assign addl charges to eligible joint directors in education dept

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 23:38 IST

New ‘Shear Ratio’ approach refines cosmic measurements

The study comes at a critical time, as several next-generation observatories like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the Euclid Mission are preparing to map hundreds of millions of galaxies. But their success depends on precise and unbiased redshift measurements. (HT)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 23:32 IST

SPPU V-C sends staff on compulsory leave, announces forensic audit

SPPU vice-chancellor announced that head of department of technology will be sent on compulsory leave from March 27 and forensic audit of functioning of the university will be conducted in a month. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 23:56 IST

SPPU budget senate meeting on March 27 likely to see heated debates

Student-related concerns, including financial assistance schemes and the ‘earn and learn’ initiative inspired by Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, are likely to be discussed. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 02:08 IST

Class 11 students seen handling Class 12 answer sheets in Satara

This is the second such incident reported in Satara district. The first case occurred in Phaltan, where Class 6 students were seen handling Class 10 board answer sheets. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 01:10 IST

VC orders safety audit across campuses after student dies of electrocution

Students have been holding peaceful demonstrations, demanding a fair investigation, accountability, and improved safety measures. (HT)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 22:34 IST

Rising costs, fuel shortage push visiting students out of Pune

Many have either shut down or scaled back operations, while others have raised prices citing higher cylinder costs, erratic supply and added transportation or gas surcharges. (HT)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 23:28 IST

Dada Bhuse launches ‘Gudi Padwa – Pat Wadhawa’ campaign to boost school enrolment

Bhuse emphasised that teachers in government schools are highly qualified and experienced, and with the use of digital learning tools and modern technology, rural students can also remain competitive. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 23:32 IST

Over 10,000 girls join self-defence drive in Pune under ‘Rani Lakshmibai Atmaraksha Abhiyan’

The event was attended by mayor Manjusha Nagpure, MLA Hemant Rasane, and SCERT director Hemant Vasekar, along with other dignitaries. (HT)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 22:54 IST

AI model enables early wheat yield prediction, aiding farm decisions

Scientists have developed AI-based system that can predict wheat yields early and with high accuracy using handheld field sensors and deep learning. (HT)

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 22:46 IST

Schools told to set up guidance centres ahead of FYJC admissions

According to officials, the FYJC admission process will continue to be conducted entirely through a centralised online system. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 21:46 IST

1,600 schools stuck without approval; warning issued salaries won’t be disbursed

School education department directs officials to expedite pending approval process as nearly 1,600 schools remain without final sanction owing to incomplete data entries. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 02:10 IST

Gram panchayat served notice for riverbed dumping at Loni Kalbhor

Authorities have flagged garbage dumping in Mula-Mutha riverbed near Loni Kalbhor with irrigation department serving notice to gram panchayat. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 01:54 IST

Students to receive two CET admit cards for first time

The CET examinations for admission to 17 undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses will be conducted between March 24 and May 16. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 21:32 IST

Maharashtra Board’s first CCTV drive uncovers over 300 malpractices

In SSC, 74 incidents of malpractice were reported, while Class 12 recorded 237 cases. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 22:06 IST

Minor held within 24 hours in SSC question paper theft; 5 officials suspended

A case has been registered at Sangola police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (HT)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 22:04 IST

IGNOU hopes to introduce engineering courses, awaits AICTE nod

IGNOU hopes to introduce engineering courses, awaits AICTE nod

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 24:04 IST

Class 10 geography exam to be conducted as scheduled despite theft: MSBSHSE

Class 10 geography exam to be conducted as scheduled despite theft: MSBSHSE

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 23:02 IST

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