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The Odisha government has directed all higher education institutions in the state to establish internal complaint committees to address allegations of sexual harassment. This initiative comes in response to a recent incident at Utkal University, where a female student reported harassment by a faculty member.
Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, emphasised the critical role of character-building in moments of uncertainty while addressing students at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) on September 23, 2024. Speaking to the next generation of legal professionals, he underscored that it is during challenging and unpredictable times that one's true character is forged.
The Himachal Pradesh government has expanded its Dr. Y.S. Parmar Vidyarthi Rin Yojna, extending financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections who aspire to pursue higher education abroad. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that deserving students, regardless of their financial background, have the opportunity to study at prestigious foreign institutions.
In a landmark development for the Indian education sector, the University of Southampton has become the first foreign university to establish a campus in India under the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulations. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting that Deakin University would lead the way, the UGC clarified that Southampton has officially received approval to set up its campus in India.
Aspiring civil servants preparing for the UPSC Prelims 2025 examination should consider key developments from the past week, which could be pivotal for their current affairs preparation.
To strengthen public policy research in India, Ashoka University has launched the Isaac Centre for Public Policy (ICPP), an initiative aimed at fostering evidence-based research and intervention in policymaking. As per Indian Express reports, the centre, funded by a generous grant from the Ajit Isaac Foundation, established by Ajit Isaac, Chairman of Quess Corp Ltd., and his wife, Sarah Isaac, will focus on addressing critical policy challenges through interdisciplinary research.
St. John's High School in Thane, Maharashtra, became the target of thieves who stole goods worth ₹61,000. The robbery took place on September 21, 2024, when the criminals broke into the school's administrative office during the night and made off with valuable electronic devices and equipment. Among the stolen items were laptops, tablets, furniture, and other essential school supplies that are critical for the daily operations of the institution.