Class 8 history book based on verified sources: NCERT Director Professor

Jul 17, 2025

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Director Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani defended the content of the Class 8 Social Science textbook on...

Withdrawn class 8 book drafted by panel including lawyer, say officials

Feb 27, 2026

The clarification comes amid reports claiming that the controversial chapter on the judiciary was not reviewed by the legal fraternity.

Chapter on Major Somnath, Battle of Budgam in new class 8 NCERT English book

Jul 10, 2025

The new book -- Poorvi -- launched recently, also includes stories about Verghese Kurien, the 'Father of the White Revolution', and Bibha Chowdhuri, India's...

NCERT issues "unconditional" apology for withdrawn class 8 book over inappropriate content on judiciary

Mar 10, 2026

The council expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, reiterating its commitment to accuracy and sensitivity in educational materials.

"Supreme Court has justified what it has done": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on NCERT book judiciary chapter row

Feb 26, 2026

The political row over an NCERT textbook chapter on judicial corruption escalated on Thursday after the Supreme Court imposed a "complete blanket ban" on...

"Brush them under the carpet": Senior Advocate Sibal slams NCERT over Class 8 book section on judicial corruption

Feb 24, 2026

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal on Tuesday criticised the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over a newly added section in its Class...