The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued a public apology after a chapter on the judiciary in a recently published Class 8 social science textbook sparked a row.

NCERT withdraws Class 8 social science book ‘Exploring Society: India and Beyond’ after controversy over a chapter on corruption in the judiciary; issues unconditional apology.

The Council has also urged that any content related to the chapter, if posted on any social media or digital platforms, be deleted at the earliest possible time ...