SPPU Committee Yet to Meet After Student Harassment Incident

A week after an international student was harassed at Savitribai Phule Pune University, the investigative committee has not convened. The university promises security upgrades, but critics question delayed actions and oversight failures.

Pune University Disburses Scholarships Post-Student Protest

Savitribai Phule Pune University disbursed scholarship amounts to eligible students on April 2, following a protest by the University Students' Struggle Action Committee on March 27 over delayed payments for the 2025-26 academic year.

UP Board Reopens Portal for Missing Practical Exam Marks

The UP Board will reopen its portal on April 6-7 for schools to upload pending intermediate practical marks, affecting 34,637 students. Officials warn that failure to comply could result in students being declared failed.

UIT Inaugurates First Private VLSI Lab in Eastern UP

United Institute of Technology in Prayagraj has inaugurated a pioneering VLSI lab, the first private facility of its kind in eastern Uttar Pradesh, to provide hands-on training in Integrated Circuit design using Cadence tools.

Karnataka Universities Rely Heavily on Guest Lecturers

Karnataka universities are grappling with a severe faculty shortage, with guest lecturers filling critical gaps. At University of Mysore, they account for 70% of sanctioned posts, while Kuvempu University employs 157% more guest lecturers than sanctioned

Haryana Lecturers Oppose Census Duty Assignment

The Haryana Government College Lecturers' Association strongly opposes the state government's directive assigning census enumeration duties to college lecturers, citing disruption to academic schedules and lack of consultation.

Hyderabad Schools Hike Fees 50% as Govt Delays Regulation Act

Private schools in Hyderabad have increased fees by up to 50% for 2026-27, with parents blaming the state government's delay in implementing a fee regulation act. Complaints highlight unaffordable education for middle- and lower-income families.

Agriscience: The New Career Powerhouse in India

Agriscience is gaining prominence as a high-demand career field in India, driven by technological advancements and global food security needs, offering diverse opportunities in research, sustainability, and innovation.

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