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Maha approves complete waiver of exam fees for higher & tech education students in disaster-hit areas

India, Feb. 16 -- In a relief for students affected by natural disasters, the Maharashtra government has approved a complete waiver of examination fees for students studying in higher and technical ed... Read More


Three generations of Chand Book Store in Kolhapur preserve rare literary treasures

India, Feb. 15 -- In the cultural city of Kolhapur-known for its rich literary tradition-stories are not preserved only in libraries or universities. Some are quietly protected inside a modest booksho... Read More


Astronomers discover giant ring system causing rare, nine-month dimming of star

India, Feb. 13 -- An international team of astronomers has observed one of the longest and most unusual stellar dimming events ever recorded, caused by a giant ring system around a brown dwarf compani... Read More


Beed mass copying case: Criminal cases filed against centre head, 16 teachers

India, Feb. 13 -- In a body blow to the administration's 'copy-free campaign' during the board examinations, the police on February 11 registered criminal cases against 17 teachers including the centr... Read More


MHT CET registration extended to Feb 20; aspirants get two chances

India, Feb. 13 -- The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the registration deadline for MHT CET 2026 examinations for the academic year 2026-27 till February 20, 2026. The extension app... Read More


Maha introduces 60:20:20 formula in varsity faculty recruitment

India, Feb. 13 -- In an overhaul of the faculty recruitment process in state public universities, the Maharashtra government on February 11, 2026, introduced a revised and more transparent selection f... Read More


With board exams underway, headmasters oppose staff adjustment drive

India, Feb. 12 -- A fresh controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over the state government's decision to implement the adjustment of surplus teachers and non-teaching staff for the academic year 2025-... Read More


Pune Zilla Parishad tops CM's 150-day e-governance programme

India, Feb. 11 -- Pune Zilla Parishad has topped Maharashtra in the chief minister's 150-day e-governance reform programme, scoring 196.25 out of 200, it was announced on Tuesday. The state-wide asse... Read More


42 irregularities reported during HSC English exam across Maha

India, Feb. 11 -- Even as the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has rolled out extensive measures to curb cheating during the Higher Secondary Certificate (... Read More


SPPU posthumously honours Ajit Pawar with lifetime achievement award

India, Feb. 11 -- Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) on Tuesday posthumously conferred the Jeevan Sadhana Gaurav Award (Lifetime Achievement Award) on former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Aji... Read More