Allegations by PhD scholar at IIT Ropar intensify; institute places professor on leave, changes supervisor

IIT Ropar case: PhD scholar gets new supervisor as institute acts on complaint Serious allegations of harassment and assault made by a PhD scholar at Indian Institute of Technology Ropar have triggered widespread concern across academic and student communities. The scholar, who shared her account publicly on May 2, has accused a faculty member of…

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CBSE class 12 result 2026 expected soon: Marks needed for BA, BSc and BCom from DU, JNU and top colleges

With CBSE Class 12 results expected soon, students across the country are wondering whether their marks will be enough to secure admission in top colleges like DU, JNU and other leading universities.The admission system for India’s top universities, however, has shifted dramatically in recent years, and board marks alone no longer decide a student’s future…

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NEET UG 2026 Exam: Was the paper easy or tough? Students react to difficulty level- watch

Lakhs of medical aspirants appeared for the NEET UG 2026 exam on Sunday, and as the test concluded, students across cities shared mixed reactions, ranging from “easy paper” claims to relief over manageable difficulty levels.Some students described the paper as balanced and less time-consuming, especially in Physics. Speaking to news agency IANS, a NEET UG…

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Harvard resumes merit raises at select schools after a year of budget cuts

Harvard University will allow schools to resume merit-based salary increases for the 2026-27 fiscal year, indicating partial recovery across parts of the institution after last year’s federal funding cuts. According to The Harvard Crimson, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School, and Harvard School of Public Health will provide pay…

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US Justice Department probes 36 Illinois districts on gender identity lessons, parental opt-out rights

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched investigations into 36 school districts in Illinois, marking one of its largest efforts to examine K-12 systems under the current administration. According to an official press release, the investigations will examine whether districts included sexual orientation and gender identity content in pre-K through grade 12 classrooms. If such…

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