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20 minutes ago
- News18
Suicides in educational institutions: SC issues pan-India guidelines
New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Outlining the rise in suicides and mental health issues among students in educational institutions, the Supreme Court on Friday issued pan-India guidelines to combat the problem. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said there remained a 'legislative and regulatory vacuum" in the country with respect to a unified, enforceable framework for suicide prevention of students in educational institutions, coaching centres, and student-centric environments. While issuing 15 guidelines, the bench said the measures should remain in force and binding, until such time as appropriate legislation or regulatory frameworks were enacted by the competent authority. All educational institutions were directed to adopt and implement a uniform mental health policy, drawing cues from the 'Ummeed" draft guidelines, the 'Manodarpan" initiative, and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. 'This policy shall be reviewed and updated annually and made publicly accessible on institutional websites and notice boards of the institutes," the bench said. The top court highlighted Centre's preventive steps to mitigate the situation, with 'Ummeed" (understand, motivate, manage, empathise, empower, and develop) draft guidelines — meant to prevent school student suicides — released by the Ministry of Education in 2023. For a broader reach, the court said, the Ministry of Education launched 'Manodarpan", mental health and well-being of students during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The verdict came on an appeal against an order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, rejecting the plea to transfer the investigation over the unnatural death of a 17-year-old National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test aspirant, preparing in Vishakhapatnam, to the CBI. Passing a slew of guidelines, the bench said all educational institutions with 100 or more enrolled students should either appoint or engage at least one qualified counsellor, psychologist, or social worker with demonstrable training in child and adolescent mental health. 'Institutions with fewer students shall establish formal referral linkages with external mental health professionals," the verdict said. The bench continued, 'All residential-based institutions shall install tamper-proof ceiling fans or equivalent safety devices, and shall restrict access to rooftops, balconies, and other high-risk areas, in order to deter impulsive acts of self-harm." All educational institutions, particularly coaching institutes or centres, were asked to refrain from segregating students' batches on the basis of academic performance, public shaming, or assignment of academic targets disproportionate to their capacities. 'All educational institutions shall establish robust, confidential, and accessible mechanisms for the reporting, redressal, and prevention of incidents involving sexual assault, harassment, ragging, and bullying on the basis of caste, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or ethnicity," the order said. The bench stressed on the need for zero tolerance when it came to retaliatory actions against complainants or whistle-blowers. In all such cases, immediate referral to trained mental health professionals must be ensured, and the student's safety, physical and psychological, should be prioritised, it said. 'Failure to take timely or adequate action in such cases, especially where such neglect contributes to a student's self-harm or suicide, shall be treated as institutional culpability, making the administration liable to regulatory and legal consequences," the bench added. All coaching hubs, including Jaipur, Kota, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Mumbai, were directed to implement heightened mental health protection and preventive measures. The guidelines would apply to all educational institutions, including public and private schools, colleges, universities, training centres, coaching institutes, residential academies and hostels, irrespective of their affiliation. The top court in a separate case took cognisance of suicides in educational institutions and directed the constitution of a National Task Force on mental health concerns of students and prevention of suicides in higher educational institutions. 'We may clarify that these guidelines are not in supersession but in parallel to the ongoing work of the National Task Force on mental health concerns of students and are being issued to provide an interim protective architecture in the interregnum," the bench clarified. All states and union territories, as far as practicable, were directed to notify rules within two months mandating registration, student protection norms, and grievance redressal mechanisms for all private coaching centres. The bench directed the Centre to file a compliance affidavit before it within 90 days detailing the steps taken to implement these guidelines and the monitoring systems put in place. It posted the matter for October 27 for receiving the compliance report. Dealing with the unnatural death case, the bench directed that the investigation shall be transferred to the CBI. The CBI director was ordered to ensure immediate registration of case and the investigation being assigned to a team under the supervision of jurisdictional CBI superintendent. PTI ABA ABA AMK AMK view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 18:15 IST News agency-feeds Suicides in educational institutions: SC issues pan-India guidelines Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. 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The Wire
44 minutes ago
- The Wire
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Union Minister, to Address Vimarsh, India's Premiere Conclave on Science and Research to Encourage Collaboration
At Vimarsh, he will meet leading scientists, innovators, start-ups, and industry leaders tackling India's urgent challenges in science and biomedical research New Delhi, Delhi, India (NewsVoir) India's research and development (R&D) sector is experiencing a period of significant growth, buoyed by the government's increasing focus and strategic initiatives to foster a robust ecosystem for scientific and biomedical innovation. While challenges persist, particularly in mobilizing research from lab to market and ensuring consistent private sector engagement, the commitment to long-term R&D is stronger than ever. Recognizing the need to further cultivate dedicated motivators, engaged researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs, and to strengthen collaborative frameworks, the i3 Summit aims to build upon these foundational efforts. As a sincere and proactive endeavor to further this progress, India's leading catalyst, Blockchain For Impact (BFI) announces the inaugural edition of India's conclave on science and biomedical innovation, the i3 Summit – Vimarsh. To be addressed by Hon'ble Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, as the Chief Guest, and inaugurated by Padma Shri Dr. Balram Bhargava, Vimarsh will empower scientists and entrepreneurs to develop new ideas, connect with industry leaders and peers, and build pioneering solutions. Padma Shri Dr. Balram Bhargava is renowned for his immense contributions, including the development of indigenous COVAXIN vaccine during the pandemic, Padma Shri Dr Balram Bhargava said, "The i3 Summit – Vimarsh represents a vital confluence for India's brightest minds. It is through platforms such as this, where collective intellect and shared purpose converge, that we will accelerate our nation's progress in medical research and innovation, delivering impactful solutions for all." Sandeep Nailwal, Philanthropist & Founder, Blockchain for Impact (BFI), and Co-founder & CEO of the Polygon Foundation said, "I am deeply passionate about advancing science and biomedical innovation in India, to solve critical healthcare issues. This conclave is my sincere effort to encourage collaboration where the brightest scientific minds can come together and learn from each other. I am deeply committed to promoting ease of scientific research and biomedical innovation in India." Blockchain For Impact (BFI) Blockchain For Impact (BFI) was set up during the second wave of the COVID pandemic in India. As the world's most transparent healthcare fund, BFI initially worked towards strengthening the Indian healthcare system. However, after the COVID wave, the focus shifted towards fostering research and innovation. BFI aims to utilize and leverage the skills, commitment, and technology in the country to address current challenges and future gaps. Geared around health, BFI-BIOME Virtual Network has been established with the aim to bring institutes, incubators, research networks, medical sector and companies under one umbrella to foster collaboration in translational biomedical research. With a commitment to R&D in India, the BFI-BIOME Virtual Network Program is bringing together relevant stakeholders to discuss, identify, collaborate and innovate in the biomedical sector and expedite development of therapies, diagnostics, medical devices and other healthcare products. BFI is steadfast in its mission to enhance the well-being of marginalized communities across diverse public healthcare priorities. The initiative aspires to become a comprehensive support system, shaping the future of Indian healthcare with innovation and equity at its core. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Newsvoir and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Why Cardiac Arrest Cases Are Rising Among Bodybuilders?
Hulk Hogan's death at 71 (Image Source: Getty) As bodybuilders and wrestlers train very hard and live lifestyles that are hard on the heart, the risk of a heart attack is a growing threat for them. The wrestling world was shocked to learn that Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack on July 24, 2025. Only a few years earlier, Danny Havoc, Bray Wyatt, and John Klinger similarly died young of complications from heart problems. The specific area of health risk is one that we certainly need to look into, especially given the presented examples above. WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan's sudden death at 71 Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at his Florida home on July 24, 2025, after a heart attack, as confirmed by WWE and reported by TMZ. The 6'7' wrestling legend, famous for his 'Hulkamania' catchphrase and blond mustache, made wrestling a global hit in the 1980s. Hogan faced many health challenges, including 25 surgeries over a decade, like a neck surgery in May 2025, as shared on the IMPAULSIVE podcast. His past use of steroids, common in wrestling's early days, likely harmed his heart, as steroids can thicken heart muscles, per a July 24, 2025, HuffPost article. Tributes from Donald Trump Jr. and JD Vance on X showed Hogan's huge influence. His death has sparked talks about the dangers of bodybuilding and wrestling, pushing for better heart health checks and safer practices to protect athletes from such tragic outcomes. Also Read: "TYVE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan dies at 71 after reported cardiac arrest; Trump Jr, JD Vance remember 'American Icon' Young wrestlers lost to heart problems The deaths of Danny Havoc, Bray Wyatt, and John Klinger from heart issues show the serious risks wrestlers face. Danny Havoc, aged 34, died of heart failure in 2020 in New Jersey, soon after his wife's death from the exact cause, likely due to the intense physical toll of hardcore wrestling. Bray Wyatt, only 36, suffered a heart attack in 2023 in Florida, worsened by a COVID-19 infection that damaged his heart, as Triple H shared on X. John Klinger, known as Bad Bones, died at 40 in 2024 from a heart attack after a brutal career wrestling in Europe and Japan. An article in NBC News on July 24, 2025, discusses how arduous training regimens, poor nutrition, and steroids can generate heart problems such as an irregular heartbeat or heart failure. The deaths of these young wrestlers reflect the need for better health monitoring, nutrition, and avoidance of drugs to prevent heart attacks in bodybuilding and wrestling, calling out this industry to be wary of the health of their athletes. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
