Academicians and experts raised concerns over the declining education quality in Urdu medium schools, citing students struggling to write their names and poor performance in competitive exams.
The sentence was pronounced by Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hisar, Sunil Jindal of the Special Court, set up for crimes against women. On February 25, the court had held the man, now 65, guilty.
Delhi's Education Minister, Ashish Sood stated that a draw of lots will be held for the admission of 38,000 students. The income eligibility limit for admission under the EWS category has been raised to Rs 5 lakh.
The 18-year-old student girl allegedly died by suicide on February 24 after being "frisked inappropriately" by a male teacher on February 19, when she appeared for the exams.
UP: The matter was raised in the assembly by Samajwadi Party MLA Ragini Sonkar, who voiced concern over reports of school closure and issues related to teacher availability and training.
Authorities searched the students' homes to recover the weapon used in the attack and are continuing efforts to examine their mobile phones, WhatsApp groups, and Instagram accounts, the officer said.
Union minister inaugurated the Sunderlal Mangaldas Shah Cultural Bhavan and Anilchandra Gokaldas Shah Vidya Bhavan which has been built in the memory of former students by the Sheth Girdharlal Chunilal High School Trust, at Pilvai.
The renting of premises of a state-run higher secondary school in South 24 Parganas district for holding a blood donation programme on the birthday of TMC leader triggered a row on Sunday, a day before Class 12 board exams.