ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court suspended (File pic) UNITED NATIONS: The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was removed from office on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged. By a large majority, the ICC’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan for “serious misconduct and…

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Diversity programs are facing a new federal reality at Johns Hopkins University: Here’s what’s at stake

Soon after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, staff at Johns Hopkins University’s diversity office were called into a meeting. The message was brief and unsettling. Because of a new White House position condemning diversity, equity and inclusion policies, university lawyers would now need to approve all of the office’s work before it could proceed.Senior leaders told…

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India Us Trade Agreement: ‘Positive and productive’: India-US trade deal ‘almost done’ in Washington

India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are described as positive and productive, focusing on market access and tariff alignment. This potential deal, aimed at boosting trade between the two nations, is expected to be a win-win, marking a key…

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After NEET UG paper leak, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan announces computer-based exams from next year

Dharmendra Pradhan (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that NEET UG exams will go computer based from next year, while clarifying on the alleged irregularities in the examination, he said that the government has “zero tolerance towards malpractices.“His announcement came days after huge uproar that followed the NEET…

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Delhi private schools must form fee regulation committees by Jan 10: What parents should know before the next proposal lands

Delhi DoE sets January 10 deadline for school fee regulation committees. (Image – Canva) The Directorate of Education (DoE) has quietly reset the school fee calendar in Delhi. An official order issued for the 2025–26 academic session now requires every private school to constitute a School-Level Fee Regulation Committee (SLFRC) by January 10. Not “as…

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