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After Balasore, Noida student dies by suicide due to harassment by teachers: What happened?
A second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student at a top private college in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide. A note reportedly recovered from her room revealed that she had faced humiliation and mental harassment by two faculty members. This comes days after a student in Odisha set herself on fire after accusing college officials of ignoring her complaint of sexual harassment by a professor read more The incident has led to protests and anger on the university campus. Image: News18 A second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student at a top private college in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide in the women's hostel. A suicide note found in her room alleged she had faced humiliation and mental harassment from two faculty members. ALSO READ | Delhi University student from Tripura found dead after going missing for 6 days: What happened to Sneha Debnath? Notably, a case has been registered at the Knowledge Park Police Station in Gautam Budh Nagar. Two staff members from the university have been taken into custody. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The incident has led to protests and anger on the university campus. But why did she die by suicide? What did she write in her suicide note? Here's what we know so far: What happened? The BDS student allegedly died by suicide in the women's hostel. Police recovered a suicide note from the room, in which the student blamed her teachers for harassment and humiliation. She named faculty members from PCP and Dental Materials in the note, alleging they mentally harassed and humiliated her, causing stress, News18 reported. #BreakingNews | Student Dies By Suicide In Noida University College Forms Internal Committee For Probe, Police Arrests 2 Professors, 2 stuff Members Suspended@_anshuls with details | Ankit Reports From Ground | @Elizasherine — News18 (@CNNnews18) July 19, 2025 The incident took place on Friday night. A case has been registered at the Knowledge Park Police Station in Gautam Buddha Nagar. Two university staff members were arrested after protests erupted on campus over the incident, police said. In her note, the student wrote that the named faculty should be held responsible if anything happened to her. 'They mentally harassed me. They humiliated me. I have been in stress because of them for a long time. I want them to face the same thing. I am sorry. I can't live like this anymore. I can't,' the note said, according to NDTV. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After being informed, her family rushed to the hostel. Police officials helped them with legal and procedural requirements. A forensic team was sent to the site for a detailed examination and to collect evidence from the room. The BDS student allegedly died by suicide in the women's hostel. Image: News18/Representational Protests held on campus Meanwhile, tensions rose on campus as students staged protests demanding accountability from the college. The student's mother has been protesting outside the college along with other students, seeking justice for her daughter, The Indian Express reported. A heated exchange reportedly broke out between the students and police during the protests. Based on the family's complaint, two people have been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing, officials said. Sudhir Kumar, Additional DCP, Greater Noida, said, 'Two staff members from the management of the university have been arrested on the basis of the complaint lodged by the family members of the student.' The university has not yet released any official statement regarding the matter. Balasore Student Suicide Case The Greater Noida incident comes after a student at a college in Odisha set herself on fire, allegedly after college authorities ignored her complaints of sexual harassment by a professor. The woman attempted self-immolation on July 12 on the college campus. She suffered more than 90 per cent burn injuries and died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on July 14. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The incident took place on July 12, when she attempted self-immolation outside her college principal's office in a dire protest over inaction on her sexual harassment complaint against a college professor. Image for Representation. PTI Speaking to India Today, her father said, 'She did this after coming out of the principal's room. Something must have happened. I was not there…My daughter was forced to die. They should all be charged.' He further claimed that police did not respond to his concerns despite him submitting a three-page statement. He said he was informed about the suicide through a phone call. Calling the incident a 'conspiracy', the father accused the college of driving his daughter to suicide because she had dared to speak up, according to the report. The student had filed a formal complaint with the college's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), accusing the professor of continuous sexual harassment. She had said that the college authorities took no action despite repeated appeals for help. Her death has led to massive outrage across Odisha. With inputs from agencies A collection of Suicide prevention helpline numbers are available here. Please reach out if you or anyone you know is in need of support. The All-India helpline number is: 022-27546669)
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Students table green Bills in mock parliament aiming for grassroot-level actions
From setting up climate monitoring hubs to turning water hyacinths stalks into value-added products, students took the floor with purpose at the Panchayat Climate Mock Parliament (PCP) held recently at Christ College, Irinjalakuda, under the joint leadership of the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) and the Bring Back Green Foundation. More than 300 school and college students, acting as youth parliamentarians, introduced a series of bold, actionable proposals rooted in hyperlocal climate data. The standout Bills included a climate monitoring and awareness centre in Muriyad panchayat to support its agrarian economy; a CCTV surveillance network in Irinjalakuda municipality to curb illegal waste dumping; stream and canal rejuvenation projects in Padiyoor and Poomangalam to strengthen flood resilience; and an initiative to manufacture value-added products from water hyacinths and other natural resources, tapping into local biodiversity for economic sustainability. The mock parliament, modelled on real legislative procedures, saw spirited debates between ruling and opposition benches. Student ministers defended their Bills while their peers challenged the feasibility and inclusivity of each, replicating authentic democratic functioning. Student volunteers The proposals were not theoretical. They stemmed from an year-long grassroots survey and campaign in the Irinjalakuda constituency, where student volunteers from Christ College and St. Joseph's College engaged with communities across Muriyad, Padiyoor, Poomangalam, and Irinjalakuda municipality. Their work included climate vulnerability assessments, data collection, and community dialogue , all of which informed the legislative agenda. The initiative was inaugurated by Minister for Higher Education R. Bindu, who praised the programme for transforming classrooms into real-world civic labs. 'The Panchayat Climate Mock Parliament offers a rare opportunity for students to translate knowledge into governance, activism, and climate leadership,' she said. This event marked more than a symbolic exercise. The final reports and Bills were formally submitted to the respective local self-government institutions (LSGIs), paving the way for possible real-world adoption. Youth-led model Spearheaded by KILA and Bring Back Green with the support of the State government and the LSG department, the Panchayat Climate Mock Parliament is a decentralised, youth-led model for participatory climate governance. It bridges the gap between global climate discourse and local action, enabling students to assess vulnerabilities, co-create solutions, and collaborate with elected representatives. Now, buoyed by the success of the Irinjalakuda pilot, the programme aims to expand to more climate-vulnerable places across Kerala, using hazard, vulnerability, and risk (HVR) assessments to guide interventions.
Auto Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Car Deal Alert! Leapmotor T03 jumps the EV grant gun at under £14,500
The Electric Car Grant (ECG) is here but while other manufacturers scramble to register their vehicles and finalise pricing, Leapmotor is taking matters into its own hands. From July 18, the firm is applying discounts across its entire electric car range that match the predicted value of the ECG. Better still, all models are also available on 0% APR finance. Advertisement - Article continues below The so-called 'Leap-Grant' discounts mean that the electric Leapmotor T03 city car gets £1,500 off its On the Road (OTR) price and is now available from £14,495. That's less than the Dacia Spring by OTR price, making it now the UK's cheapest electric car. The Leapmotor C10 mid-size electric SUV, meanwhile, gets the full £3,750 ECG saving and is now available from only £32,750. The 0% finance offer means that the C10 could be bought on a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) deal with a tiny £319 deposit followed by 48 monthly payments of the same amount. The Leapmotor T03 is offered on PCP for a £169 deposit and 48 monthly payments of that same amount. The new Electric Car Grant is being applied in two levels with manufacturers required to register their vehicles that meet the eligibility criteria to secure the correct level of discount. Tier one cars will get the full £3,750 grant while tier two cars will get £1,500 off. Leapmotor has sidestepped the uncertainty around which cars will qualify at which level, as well as questions over whether Chinese cars will meet the sustainability criteria, by launching its own grant. Damien Dally, Managing Director of Leapmotor UK, said: 'We've decided to act now because we want to give customers clarity, confidence, and immediate savings – and make the switch to electric a simple choice.' The Chinese Leapmotor brand is a joint venture with the Stellantis group, which is also home to more familiar names like Citroen, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Fiat and Jeep. The T03 is manufactured in Poland while the C10 is built in China. You can get the Leapmotor Leap-Grant deals now through the Auto Express Find a Car service. Spec your ideal T03 or C10 using our tool and get the best current offers from UK Leapmotor dealers. See our new Leapmotor deals Did you know you can also sell your car with Auto Express? Get the highest bid from our network of over 5,500 dealers and we'll do the rest. Click here to try Auto Express Sell My Car now ...
Auto Express
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Finding the best car finance deals is far more difficult than it should be
At our recent Auto Express New Car Awards event, I bent the ear of a couple of car-brand bosses about how hard it is to compare finance deals. The huge variety of up-front payments, mileage limits and lengths of contract can really disguise how good or bad the deal is in terms of overall cost. Advertisement - Article continues below That's great for customers, because you can tailor a deal to your circumstances, be it via a big deposit and small monthly payments, or nothing in advance and higher monthlies. And that's just leasing. If you're looking at a PCP, then throw in final balloon-payment percentages as well to make it even more flexible. All of this means you can tweak a deal to your heart's content, but it makes it bloomin' hard to compare one with another when you've got a shortlist of cars. It leads to a deal with an appealing headline figure catching your eye, only to have almost instant deflation when you see the offer's small print, and you don't want to put your life savings down as a deposit. At the moment buyers have to tread very carefully: that attention-grabbing figure almost certainly isn't as good as it looks, and before you start hunting for the best deal on your shiny new wheels, you have to be very clear on how much cash you have available to put in up-front and what you're willing and/or able to pay per month, as well as your average annual mileage. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below So I'm starting a campaign for a standard starting point, so everyone can see, with minimal effort, exactly what one car costs against another. Maybe a lease figure over four years at 10,000 miles a year with three months of payments up-front. I know that's not going to tie in with a lot of drivers' actual usage, but it's a start. Then by all means tailor the deal to your budget and circumstances, but at least give us a level playing field to begin with. Now, I'm aware this isn't totally realistic, and the whole thing is more complicated than I'm deliberately making out, but you see my point. Making things easier for buyers should be the priority, so can we please have a neat way of at least pulling together a shortlist of cars within budget? The number of car companies – both established brands and the newer arrivals – models and powertrains already makes it an overwhelming choice for some. Add over-complicated headline finance rates and it's all just too much. The campaign for plain-English finance rates starts here! Did you know you can sell your car through Auto Express ? We'll help you get a great price and find a great deal on a new car, too . Find a car with the experts New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment BMW or Mercedes would do anything to keep the new Xiaomi YU7 from sale in the UK and Europe, and this is why Electric Car Grant in detail: Which cars will get the UK EV discount? Electric Car Grant in detail: Which cars will get the UK EV discount? The government has set out its plan to help reduce the cost of affordable EVs by introducing a new £3,750 Electric Car Grant for new EVs sold under £3… Electric Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake will keep going long after rivals need to stop Electric Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake will keep going long after rivals need to stop The second of Merc's new-era EVs is here in the form of an attractive estate with a huge range
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Mis-sold car finance average payout: how much could you get?
*If you click on a link in this story, we will earn affiliate revenue. MOTOR CLAIM Mis-sold car finance average payout: how much could you get? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LATER this month the UK supreme court is expected to rule on whether car finance dealers unlawfully charged millions of drivers secret commission. This means if you took out a car finance arrangement before 2021 you could be in line for compensation. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up In the build up to the ruling, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the industry watchdog, is reviewing how it would implement a large-scale redress scheme. Lloyds Bank, meanwhile, have set aside £1.2 billion in potential compensation costs – with other lenders following suit. Check if you could claim for mis-sold car finance below What are mis-sold car finance claims? Most cars in the UK are bought on a finance agreement, like a Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreement. Before being outlawed in 2021, these agreements could be sold with 'discretionary commission'. This meant your finance provider was allowed to increase your interest rate and pocket the difference as commission. Drivers didn't know that they could have paid for a cheaper loan and that part of their monthly repayments were funding this commission structure. What is the average payout for mis-sold car finance? Until the matter is resolved in court, the exact compensation drivers can expect remains unclear. However, we do know the average driver could be due thousands. My Claim Group, a claims management company, estimates that the average driver could receive up to £4,000**. Separate information from the FCA also found that a £10,000 finance agreement on PCP or HP could have cost the average consumer £1,100 in additional interest charges. This information will likely play a role in calculating the compensation you will receive, alongside a few other factors. Check if you could claim for mis-sold car finance below What factors could affect my car finance mis-selling payout? A few individual factors will likely influence your car finance payout. This includes: The interest rate you received The discretionary interest charged might differ depending on your lender. A higher rate means you may have paid more in commission to your dealer, and this could mean you're due an increased payout. The length of the agreement When purchasing on finance, the length of the repayment period affects borrowing costs. Longer repayment periods typically mean lower monthly payments but higher overall borrowing costs. Shorter repayment periods, on the other hand, result in higher monthly payments but lower total costs. So, repayment plans can influence the total interest paid on your finance. A longer repayment period at a higher rate could mean you paid more in unfair commission. The size of the loan In addition to the length of the agreement, the size of the loan also plays a role in determining the total interest paid. A larger loan charged at a higher rate means you could have paid more in discretionary commission. Can I make multiple claims to increase my payout? Discretionary commission arrangements were commonly used before their ban in 2021. During this time, drivers may have entered into multiple finance agreements, each with its own hidden commission. This means you might be eligible to make multiple claims and receive multiple payouts. Check if you could claim for mis-sold car finance below How to apply for compensation You do not need to use a claims management company to make a complaint, you can do it directly via your lender and eventually the Financial Ombudsmen Service. My Claim Group work with a panel of solicitors and they work on a no win no fee***. This does mean if it's successful then they will take a cut of your total payout but you don't have to deal with the administrative hassle of claiming. The Law Firms they work with take between 18 % and 36% inc VAT of successful claims. The total amount you would be due to pay depends on the level of redress you have received. Check if you could claim for mis-sold car finance below My Claim Group is a trading name of the Claims Protection Agency Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 836470). *My Claim Group will undertake a free check at no cost to you on your behalf to assess if you may have a vehicle finance claim. **See link for the FCA reference, solicitor fee tables & average valuations: *** If you proceed, our panel solicitors work on a no win, no fee basis (subject to exclusions, for full details click on: Solicitor fees are up to 36% inc VAT. We receive a fee after a successful payout or a referral fee from your solicitor and this does not affect the compensation you will receive. You do not need to use a claims management company to make a claim; you can do this yourself for free by contacting the car dealership or finance provider and if that is not successful you can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
