Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Maharashtra observes state mourning; schools closed on Wednesday, no holiday on Thursday and Friday

Maharashtra schools shut after Ajit Pawar death in Baramati aircraft crash Schools across Maharashtra remained closed on Wednesday as the state government declared a three-day period of mourning following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. The closure affected educational institutions throughout the state.The Maharashtra government announced an immediate…

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Why Harvard students are seeing fewer top grades this fall: What you need to know about the push against grade inflation

Harvard cuts A grades after push to tackle grade inflation Harvard faculty awarded significantly fewer A grades in the fall term after the College encouraged instructors to address grade inflation, leading to a sharp reduction in top marks across courses.An internal email sent to Faculty of Arts and Sciences instructors explained that the share of…

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Nevada Regents approve tuition hike at public colleges to cover $46.5 million gap

Nevada universities raise tuition as budget pressures grow Nevada’s public colleges and universities will raise tuition over the next three years after the state’s Board of Regents approved an increase aimed at preventing faculty layoffs and academic cuts, according to reporting by The Nevada Independent. The decision affects all eight public higher education institutions under…

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Texas freezes H-1B hiring at public institutions: How it affects careers for visa holders

Abbott orders Texas public universities and agencies to freeze H-1B visa petitions: what international workers need to know about career impact and reporting requirements Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed all public universities and state agencies to stop filing new H-1B visa petitions without written permission from the Texas Workforce Commission through the end of…

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Penn State graduate workers clash with university over research assistant union rights

Last October, nearly 90% of Penn State graduate students voted to form a union representing teaching and research assistants. Weeks later, the university challenged including research assistants in the bargaining unit, citing their academic training. Graduate organisers pushed back, launching a petition and outlining priorities, while broader union momentum at Penn State, including faculty, signals…

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BPSC Auditor Recruitment 2026: Notification released for 106 posts, registration to begin on this date

BPSC Auditor recruitment 2026 The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for Auditor Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 102 Auditor posts in the Panchayati Raj Department of Bihar. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, once the application window opens.As per the notification, the…

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