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NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kota, urges police not to disclose photograph

The deceased is believed to have sent a WhatsApp message to his sister before taking the extreme step. (Representative image)

Published on Apr 22, 2025, 5:27 PM IST

Student preparing for NEET found dead in Kota

Last year, 20 students died by suicide in Kota. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Apr 22, 2025, 10:03 AM IST

Who was Hemraj Meena, martyr whose daughter's wedding was attended by Om Birla?

Om Birla assumed the role of the brother of Reena’s mother Madhubala and performed the ritual of ‘mayra’.

Published on Apr 13, 2025, 12:19 PM IST

Ahead of April 2 JEE exam, 18-year-old student found dead on Kota railway track

Kota is the centre of India’s test-prep business, estimated to be worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 crore annually. (FILE)

Published on Mar 31, 2025, 6:09 PM IST

Two women die after childbirth at CHC in Jhalawar; inquiry ordered as kin allege negligence

Two women die after childbirth at CHC in Jhalawar; inquiry ordered as kin allege negligence

Published on Mar 30, 2025, 8:13 PM IST

Rajasthan: NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kota, 9th case this year

Harshraj Shankar, a native of Bihar’s Nalanda district, had been preparing for the medical entrance exam in a coaching institute here since April last year. (Pic used for representation)

Published on Mar 26, 2025, 12:16 AM IST

NEET student dies by suicide in Kota, hours after another case in Jodhpur: Cops

Police said no suicide note was recovered. (Representational image)

Published on Mar 25, 2025, 7:30 PM IST

NEET aspirant kills mother, injures father over 'pressure to perform'

The student told cops he attacked his parents because he was unable to cope with the pressure of clearing NEET.

Updated on Mar 6, 2025, 8:20 AM IST

New rules for Kota hostels: Security fee waiver, installation of anti-suicide ceiling fans

New rules for Kota hostels: Security fee waiver, installation of anti-suicide ceiling fans

Published on Feb 25, 2025, 6:52 PM IST

NEET aspirant found dead on Kota railway track

The student, originally from Bihar, was preparing for admission in undergraduate medical courses in Kota (Representative file photo)

Published on Feb 13, 2025, 8:13 PM IST

Student preparing for NEET found dead in Rajasthan’s Kota

Six students have died by suicide in Kota this year. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Feb 11, 2025, 11:38 AM IST

Criminal believed killed in encounter found alive in Rajasthan

The body was then misidentified due to the mutilated state of the man's face (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Feb 4, 2025, 7:32 AM IST

NEET, JEE aspirants hang themselves in Kota, 6 suicides in Jan

NEET, JEE aspirants hang themselves in Kota, 6 suicides in Jan

Updated on Jan 22, 2025, 9:39 PM IST

Two coaching students die by suicide within three hours in Kota

Last year, at least 20 students died by suicide in Kota, down from 27 a year ago (Getty Images)

Updated on Jan 22, 2025, 7:12 PM IST

VMOU Kota admit card for December 2024 TEE released, direct link to download

VMOU Kota admit card for December 2024 TEE released

Updated on Jan 21, 2025, 12:31 PM IST

Rajasthan education minister blames ‘love affairs’ for Kota students' suicides

FILE: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, center, state Education Minister Madan Dilawar and others felicitate a young woman during an employment exhibition on completion of one year of the state government.

Updated on Jan 19, 2025, 3:34 PM IST

17-year-old JEE aspirant dies by suicide in Kota; fourth such death this year

Just four days before the Joint Entrance Examination, the 17-year-old aspirant died by suicide (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jan 18, 2025, 4:19 PM IST

Another coaching student found dead in hostel room in Kota

Police said the student, an Orissa resident, had come to Kota in April last year to prepare for NEET and was living in a private hostel in Ambedkar Colony.

Updated on Jan 17, 2025, 5:54 PM IST

NEET aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota; 3rd case this year

The deceased student had come to Kota in April 2024 to prepare for NEET. (Representative file photo)

Published on Jan 17, 2025, 12:15 PM IST

Student suicides in Kota fell by 50%, says city DM

Students from around the country arrive in Kota in huge numbers after completing Class X, and register in residential test-prep institutes. They also enroll in schools, most of which are largely for purposes of certification. (HT File)

Published on Dec 29, 2024, 5:32 PM IST

Year of political setbacks and comebacks in Rajasthan; Kota story remains grim

Year of political setbacks and comebacks in Rajasthan; Kota story remains grim

Published on Dec 29, 2024, 3:04 PM IST

Man takes voluntary retirement to care for wife, she dies at his farewell party

Both the husband and wife (second and second L) were seen wearing garlands and smiling during his farewell at office.

Published on Dec 26, 2024, 6:03 AM IST

17-year-old NEET student dies by suicide in Rajasthan’s Sikar: Police

Police said that no suicide note was recovered from the room. (Representational image)

Published on Dec 23, 2024, 1:46 PM IST

JEE aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota; 21st case this year

Last year, 27 students, preparing for various competitive examinations, died by suicide in the state. (Representative file photo)

Published on Nov 23, 2024, 12:25 PM IST

CBSE withdraws affiliation of 21 schools & downgrades 6 others, here's why

CBSE has withdrawn affiliation of 21 ‘dummy’ schools and downgrades 6 others from senior secondary to secondary level.

Published on Nov 6, 2024, 6:19 PM IST

16-year-old JEE aspirant found dead in Rajasthan’s Kota: Police

The reason of the death can be confirmed only after the autopsy. (Representative file photo)

Published on Nov 4, 2024, 10:37 AM IST

14-year-old dies, 6 others injured as school bus falls in ditch in Kota

Representative image of bus accident: A 14-year-old student died and 6 other were injured after a school bus fell into a ditch in Kota

Updated on Oct 21, 2024, 7:01 PM IST

NEET aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota; 19th case this year

Last year, 27 students, preparing for various competitive examinations, died by suicide in the state. (Representative file photo)

Published on Oct 17, 2024, 10:52 AM IST

The Night Manager to Tanaav 2: Decoding the rise of adaptations

The Night Manager and Duranga

Published on Sep 27, 2024, 5:39 PM IST

Kota school principal arrested for deleting Ganesh festival post on WhatsApp

Police said they have arrested the principal for attempting to disturb the social harmony. (Representational image)

Updated on Sep 8, 2024, 3:18 PM IST

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