US Education Department finds San José State University violated Title IX over women’s sports policy

US Education Department finds San José State University violated Title IX (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File) The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has ruled that San José State University (SJSU) violated Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs receiving federal funding. The finding relates to the university’s…

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APSSC recruitment 2026: Applications for 205 vacancies to begin on February 12, details here

The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has released the APSSB Recruitment 2026 notification for 205 vacancies across multiple departments of the state government. The recruitment drive includes posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Driver. The online application process will begin on February 12, 2026, on the official APSSB website,…

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Administrative bloat in US colleges: Myth vs reality behind rising tuition costs

Administrative bloat in US colleges: myth vs. reality behind rising tuition (Representative image) The rising costs of tuition at American colleges have been attributed to one reason that is administrative bloat. It is argued that American universities are hiring administrative staff at an unsustainable rate, with the claim that the best universities have one administrative…

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Supreme Court stays UGC equity regulations 2026: A timeline of protests, politics and the court’s intervention

Supreme Court stays UGC equity regulations 2026 (image source: PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Equity Regulations 2026, halting a contentious framework that triggered campus protests, political reactions and multiple legal challenges within days of being notified.According to PTI, a bench of Chief Justice of India…

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As Washington pulls back, New York steps forward to protect college access

Federal changes to student aid and research funding At a time when federal higher education policy is being decisively reshaped, New York is choosing a different path.Across the country, colleges are tightening budgets, shelving research plans, and recalibrating financial aid strategies as federal dollars become harder to secure. But in New York, state leaders are…

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UP Police SI Constable recruitment 2026: Check exam pattern, steps to apply, and other details

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released 4,543 vacancies for the post of Sub Inspector, including Sub Inspector (Civil Police), Sub Inspector (Civil Police – Women), and Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander in the Special Security Force. The online application process for the same is being conducted on upprpb.gov.in.Many candidates are in a…

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Victory for students: Supreme Court stays UGC regulations; students at Lucknow University celebrate decision

“Victory for us, guidelines were divisive:” Lucknow University students welcome SC’s decision to stay UGC’s new rules Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 29 (ANI): Lucknow University students on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court‘s decision to stay the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.Soon after the decision, students raised slogans…

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BSSC Inter Level Vacancy 2025: Registration for 24,492 posts ends today, direct link to apply here

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) will close the online registration process for the Inter Level Vacancy 2025 today, January 29. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied must complete their applications on the official BSSC website before the deadline. This recruitment drive is one of the largest in Bihar, with a total of 24,492…

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UGC equity rules hit the streets: Student protests across states intensify as Supreme Court steps in

UGC equity rules hit the streets: Student protests across states intensify as Supreme Court steps in In Indian educational institutes, policy rarely stays on paper for long. It steps off the page, enters the classroom, and—when it collides with identity—moves swiftly to the street. This week, a regulatory amendment meant to institutionalise equity in higher…

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