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From Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000: Medical interns’ protests expose wide stipend gap across states

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From Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000: Medical interns’ protests expose wide stipend gap across states

Medical interns in several Indian states staged protests over low stipends and long hours, prompting governments in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir to announce significant pay increases. The moves highlighted stark disparities, with stipend levels ranging from Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000 across the regions.

Indian Express Education

12 Sept 2026

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Concern grows over future of GIDS as faculty, researcher posts vacant

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Concern grows over future of GIDS as faculty, researcher posts vacant

The Gujarat Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) faces growing concerns as faculty and researcher positions remain vacant, with no permanent appointments made since 2016. The institute, jointly funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research and the Gujarat state government, is under scrutiny over its operational sustainability.

The Hindu Education & Career

12 Sept 2026

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The Employment Paradox: Why skilling one crore in AI will not create one crore jobs

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The Employment Paradox: Why skilling one crore in AI will not create one crore jobs

The Indian government announced a mission to train 10 million people in artificial intelligence, sparking debate over whether such large‑scale skilling will translate into equivalent job creation. Analysts cite four decades of evidence, including Kerala’s experience, that education alone does not guarantee employment.

Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers

9 Sept 2026

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PIL seeks hostels for students: Delhi High Court issues notice to government, DU

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PIL seeks hostels for students: Delhi High Court issues notice to government, DU

The Delhi High Court issued notices to the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi University in response to a public interest litigation demanding a time‑bound hostel development policy after a deadly hostel collapse. The court will hear the petition on September 25, while officials have yet to announce concrete steps on student accommodation.

Delhi NCR Civic & Governance

9 Sept 2026

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Licences, registration, listing on a public portal: Government plans steps to regulate PGs

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Licences, registration, listing on a public portal: Government plans steps to regulate PGs

The Delhi government has drafted a Bill to mandate licences, registration and a public portal for all paying‑guest accommodations, following a fatal hostel collapse. The proposal, discussed by Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, CM Rekha Gupta and officials, outlines safety, security and grievance mechanisms to be finalized within two months.

Delhi NCR Civic & Governance

9 Sept 2026

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