The Times of India
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A coaching institute in Patna, run by educator Faisal Khan, was vandalized and pelted with stones by an alleged rival institute. Khan also claimed gunshots were fired during the incident, though police are still investigating this aspect. The attack reportedly stemmed from resentment over Khan's low-cost teaching model and high success rates.
Students gathered outside Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna after a firing incident injured a security guard. The educator alleged rivalry among coaching centres, calling it a conspiracy. Police are investigating, with 10-12 individuals identified from CCTV footage, and a named FIR has been filed.
Bihar is taking a major step towards skill-based higher education with the introduction of apprenticeship-embedded degree programmes in nine colleges. The courses will allow students to combine academic studies with hands-on training, strengthening industry-academia collaboration and enhancing employment opportunities after graduation
Renowned educator Khan Sir has voiced strong criticism regarding NEET exam paper leaks, questioning the efficacy of current security measures. He highlighted how these leaks shatter the dreams of countless students. Khan Sir emphasized that the problem lies in the printing stage, not paper delivery, and demanded severe punishment for those involved, including demolition of their homes and encounters.

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