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Supreme Court orders removal of 3 NCERT members from finalising future textbooks

The controversy relates to a section on “corruption in the judiciary” in an NCERT textbook.

Published on Mar 11, 2026, 3:55 PM IST

SC bars three from curriculum work over Class 8 judiciary chapter

The bench further directed that if the chapter on the judiciary is to be reintroduced in the Class 8 textbook. (File photo)

Published on Mar 11, 2026, 1:05 PM IST

Class 9 English syllabus trimmed, features texts by Sudha Murty, Tagore

Class 9 English syllabus trimmed, features texts by Sudha Murty, Tagore

Updated on Mar 11, 2026, 10:37 AM IST

NCERT trims Class 9 English syllabus, features texts by Sudha Murty, Tagore

The new Class 9 English textbook opens with a story taken from a 2004 book ‘How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories’ by Rajya Sabha MP and author Sudha Murthy. (HT File)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026, 6:06 AM IST

Why has NCERT withdrawn class 8 social sci book? Judiciary chapter row explained

Why has NCERT withdrawn class 8 social science book? Judiciary chapter row explained

Published on Mar 10, 2026, 10:52 AM IST

NCERT tenders ‘unconditional apology’ over chapter on judiciary, withdraws book

NCERT said on Tuesday the entire book has been withdrawn and is not available.

Updated on Mar 10, 2026, 11:29 AM IST

More than 50% sanctioned NCERT posts vacant: Data

More than 50% sanctioned NCERT posts vacant: Data

Published on Mar 2, 2026, 6:34 AM IST

NCERT asks public to return Class 8 Social Science book after SC order

NCERT asks individuals and organisations to return Class 8 Social Science Part 2 book (Getty image/ Representative photo)

Published on Feb 27, 2026, 8:26 PM IST

CPI MP calls for broader review of NCERT textbooks after recent concerns

P Sandosh Kumar further questioned "reckless or objectionable contents", underscoring the need for a wider look at other educational materials.

Published on Feb 27, 2026, 1:34 PM IST

Everything you need to know about the NCERT textbook row and SC ban

NCERT withdrew its Class 8 textbook after Supreme Court action over content on the judiciary. (HT Archive)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026, 1:05 PM IST

Legal fraternity didn't review controversial NCERT text on judiciary: Officials

The Supreme Court has called for action against those who wrote the chapter, and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has also promised strict action.

Published on Feb 27, 2026, 7:20 AM IST

NCERT launches probe, PM's displeasure, letter to MeitY: Latest on textbook row

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi

Updated on Feb 27, 2026, 6:07 AM IST

'Action will be taken': Education Minister's first remarks on NCERT textbook row

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the Centre has “utmost respect” for the judiciary.

Updated on Feb 26, 2026, 6:12 PM IST

NCERT's apology, book seizure: Full timeline of ‘judicial corruption’ chapter

SC calls NCERT textbook section on judicial corruption a “calculated affront”

Updated on Feb 26, 2026, 1:48 PM IST

SC orders NCERT book seizure, digital takedown over judicial corruption chapter

The court directed the NCERT to ensure that physical and digital copies of the book are removed from public access. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026, 2:54 PM IST

Centre apologises amid NCERT book row, CJI comes down heavily on council

Photo for representation

Updated on Feb 26, 2026, 11:56 AM IST

NCERT apologises for chapter after SC ire, says error was ‘purely unintentional’

NCERT has also initiated an internal review to examine how the section was included in the textbook.

Updated on Feb 27, 2026, 5:36 AM IST

Chapter on 'judicial corruption': NCERT apologises, Class 8 textbook to be rewritten

Chapter on 'judicial corruption': NCERT apologises, Class 8 textbook to be rewritten

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 12:03 AM IST

After SC objection, NCERT to remove ‘judicial corruption’ part from Class 8 book

The textbook has allegedly used data on case backlogs and lack of adequate number of judges, and even cited former CJI B R Gavai's quote.

Updated on Feb 25, 2026, 11:13 PM IST

NCERT Class 9 Social Science books to highlight indigenous knowledge, culture & history

Students will also study the emergence of the modern Indian nation along with the “rich civilisational history of the Indian subcontinent.” (Representative photo)

Published on Feb 5, 2026, 7:58 PM IST

NCERT Recruitment 2026: Last date today to apply for 173 Group A, B and C posts

NCERT Recruitment 2026: Last date today to apply for 173 Group A, B and C posts at ncert.nic.in,

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 2:41 PM IST

NCERT study plans assessment of Class 3 students' basic learning abilities

NCERT study plans assessment of Class 3 students' basic learning abilities

Published on Jan 1, 2026, 6:47 PM IST

UP govt primary schools: Rani Lakshmibai, Ravindra Jain to figure in Class 4 English book

Students at a government-run primary school in Prayagraj. (HT file)

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 8:36 PM IST

NCERT to introduce textbooks in 22 Indian languages, says Kumar

NCERT is working on textbooks in 22 Indian languages. All states are instructed to adopt them so that uniform learning takes place in every corner of the country, says official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Dec 25, 2025, 3:14 AM IST

NCERT constitutes team to develop Class 11, 12 textbooks on AI

NCERT constitutes team to develop Class 11, 12 textbooks on AI

Published on Dec 22, 2025, 9:55 AM IST

New NCERT Class 7 textbook links Arthashastra to modern infrastructure, UPI boom

The two economics chapters in NCERT’s Class 7 Social Science Part-2 textbook, present a contemporary picture of India’s economic journey .

Updated on Dec 18, 2025, 7:54 AM IST

Time to drop 'Lord' title: BJP MP pushes for ‘decolonizing’ Indian textbooks

BJP MP Sujeet Kumar.

Published on Dec 5, 2025, 3:06 PM IST

Himanta welcomes reported move to drop 'great' from Akbar, Tipu Sultan's name

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma made the remarks on Saturday in Bongaigaon.

Published on Nov 23, 2025, 7:37 AM IST

CBSE flags sale of counterfeit NCERT books; releases list of authorised vendors

CBSE urges schools to ensure that students use authentic books and counsel parents to purchase from authorised sources to protect learning quality and academic integrity..

Updated on Nov 13, 2025, 6:23 PM IST

NCERT, IIT Madras sign MoU to boost educational R&D, technology integration

IIT Madras and NCERT have signed an MoU aimed at promoting technological innovation and collaborative research in education. (File image)

Updated on Oct 29, 2025, 4:20 PM IST

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