Assam mother nursed a wild civet cub like her third child. 17 years later, when her son opened NCERT book, he couldn't believe what he sawAn Assam family's act of kindness in rescuing and raising an orphaned civet cub, Bhakat, in 2009 has unexpectedly found its way into an NCE...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
After criticism, NCERT to restore original 'Dancing Girl' image in school textbookNCERT will replace the modified 'Dancing Girl' image in its Class 9 Arts textbook with the original version after criticism. The altered de...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
'Direct contradiction of CBSE governing body's own decision': Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over introducing third language in schoolsCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged the government to withdraw a new notification. This notification makes a third language compulsory ...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
'Political hack with zero integrity: Congress pushes for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignationThe Congress party has accused the Modi government of pushing a political agenda with the CBSE's three-language formula. They claim the mov...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
'Creativity, innovation essential': Scholar Danino warns against fear in textbook writing after NCERT rowAcademic Michel Danino warns Supreme Court orders on a removed NCERT textbook chapter could stifle creativity. He believes this will discou...
28 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Didn't expect row over chapter on judiciary; content was correct, we stand by it: NCERT scholar DaninoNCERT academic Michel Danino stands by a controversial Class 8 textbook chapter on the judiciary. He states the content was correct and did...
28 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on CBSE's 3-language policyThe Supreme Court has put the spotlight on the Centre, CBSE, and NCERT, demanding a comprehensive response to petitions challenging the new...
27 May, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on plea against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 studentsThe Supreme Court will review a plea challenging the CBSE's new policy for Class 9 students. This policy mandates studying three languages,...
27 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
NCERT textbook row: Supreme Court modifies earlier order concerning 3 academicsThe Supreme Court has modified its earlier order regarding three academics involved in a dispute over an NCERT textbook chapter on corrupti...
22 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
CBSE mandates 3 languages in Class 9; two must be IndianStudents in Class 9 will soon study three languages, with two being Indian languages. This change starts from the 2026-27 academic session....
16 May, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
A spray of 'pesticide' for our Jobless youngChief Justice of India Surya Kant made strong remarks about unemployed youth. He described them as 'cockroaches' who turn to media and acti...
15 May, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
NCERT unveils new Class 9 Hindi textbook 'Ganga': A fusion of devotion, valour, and modern valuesNCERT has released its new Class 9 Hindi textbook, 'Ganga', aligning with NEP 2020. The book blends language learning with devotional, nati...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Recent UGC, NCERT rows could have been avoided: Dharmendra PradhanUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has labelled recent controversies surrounding UGC equity regulations and an NCERT textbook as a...
28 Mar, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
NCERT to review textbooks across classes; expert panel to vet curriculum, Centre tells Supreme CourtResponding to a Supreme Court ruling on disputed content found in a Class 8 Social Science textbook, the government has mandated NCERT to r...
12 Mar, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Panel suggests replacing 'India' with 'Bharat' in NCERT textbooksA NCERT committee for curriculum development in India has recommended replacing the term 'India' with 'Bharat' in school textbooks. The com...
25 Oct, 2023, 11.17 PM IST
No shortage of NCERT textbooks, it's also available online and in PDF format: Govt in Lok SabhaThe minister also said the NCERT has informed that 4.25 crore textbooks for the academic Session 2022-23 have already been distributed. The...
18 Jul, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
- Cut out Unni, Munni & lampooned netas from NCERT textbooks: Cartoon Committee
The majority of the 20 cartoons suggested for removal by the Thorat Committee from the NCERT textbooks on political science relate to commo...
03 Jul, 2012, 02.47 AM IST