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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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar: From Sindoor to sports – stories of valour in the spotlight | India News

PM Modi interacted with the awardees and lauded their achievements (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: From 11-year-old Shavan Singh’s heartwarming story of social service during Operation Sindoor – regularly delivering water, milk and lassi to Indian soldiers stationed near his home along the Punjab border – to seven-year-old chess prodigy from Gujarat, Vaka Lakshmi Pragnika,…

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PAK vs BAN: Salman Ali Agha reprimanded after controversial run-out in 2nd ODI | Cricket News

Salman Ali Agha during 2nd ODI (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: After the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha was officially reprimanded for showing frustration after being run out. The incident happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when Agha was dismissed…

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FIFA president Infantino confirms Iran’s participation in 2026 World Cup in USA | Football News

Iran national football team (Reuters Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, stressing that football must remain separate from politics. Speaking at a CNBC-hosted economic conference on Wednesday, Infantino said, “Iran is coming for sure. We hope…

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7 government jobs, internships, and apprenticeships to apply for this week: Over 3,000 posts across DRDO, DSSSB, SJVN, BSF, and more

7 government jobs, internships, and apprenticeships to apply for this week This week, government job seekers, interns, apprentices, and trainees have multiple opportunities across medical, technical, administrative, and defence sectors. The openings include positions for doctors, engineers, administrative staff, computer operators, industrial trainees, constables, and apprentices. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and…

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