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The Cornell Rape Investigation: Five Takeaways
The New York Times obtained more than 1,000 pages from the university’s internal inquiry into accusations by “Jane Doe.” Here are the revelations so far.
Stones, Beer Bottles Thrown During Clashes At Kerala University Hostel
The clash broke out at around 7.30 pm during a Youth Congress march against the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar.
$7.55 million settlement awarded to students whose degrees were unaccredited
The University of Newcastle has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $7.55 million after 163 students alleged it had engaged in misleading conduct after their engineering degree was found to be unaccredited.
Cornell rape case: Prosecutor says he wasn't given transcript of Jane Doe's interview with campus police; university agrees to independent investigation, New York governor says
A civil lawsuit filed against the university by a former student alleges that in October 2024, she was given ketamine and assaulted by seven fraternity members ...
Cornell Students Question Greek Life Culture After Sexual Assault Claim
With their university under fire in the wake of a sexual assault lawsuit, students are having difficult conversations about Greek life, campus rituals and the possibility for lasting changes.
Cornell Will Hire Outside Lawyers to Investigate 2024 Rape Claim
The university and law enforcement officials are under growing pressure to explain how they handled a woman’s initial claims of being assaulted by a group of students.
ASU hockey coach on leave after outdoor workout puts player on life support
An Arizona State University hockey coach was put on leave on Wednesday after one of his players collapsed during an outdoor workout last month. That player, a sophomore defenseman, is now on life support, with his family and teammates calling for more accountability.
Cornell agrees to outside review into university's handling of gang rape allegation, Hochul says
Gov. Hochul explains why she has called for an independent investigation into Cornell University's response to gang rape allegation in 2024.
UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, says that Burnham "is sending the message that actually it's been pretty cold being on the outside of the EU so we're now looking at the alternatives".
UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, says that Burnham "is sending the message that actually it's been pretty cold being on the outside of the EU so we're now looking at the alternatives".
'Hard to see Man City getting anything other than the book thrown at them', expert says
Manchester City enjoyed a meteoric rise from mid-table mediocrity to Premier League domination, but their golden era could be forever tarnished after they were found guilty of scores of financial rule breaches. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with James Reade, Professor of Economics at the University of Reading. He says that it's unlikely that the club will see any leniency from football authorities: "it's hard to see it getting anything other than the book thrown at them".
E.E.O.C. Sues Harvard for Data on Diversity in Hiring Practices
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit asking a judge to compel the university to provide information on hiring practices that the agency said discriminated against white men.
DA in Cornell University case says he never saw transcript of campus police interview with alleged rape victim
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten says he never saw a transcript of a conversation between an alleged rape victim and investigators showing what she told Cornell University campus police before his office decided not to bring charges.
'Cornell won't, we will': Student journalists 'relentlessly' reporting on university rape
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 30: The Cornell University gang rape investigation reopens. But first: students and prisoners protest in Iran "in a rare show of dissent". Journalist Evan Gershkovich speaks about his 16 months in a Russian prison. Bonus: what can we do to be less lonely? Finally, Fat Bear Week has chosen its winner.
'People have been buying into the detoxification of the National Rally', French politics expert says
A French politics observer says the allegations of anti-Semitism against the head of France's National Rally have really damaged the party. Andrew Smith from Queen Mary University of London says people have been buying into the detoxification of the party, despite its legacy as an anti-Semitic and racist outfit. But that makes this week's allegations against Jordan Bardella even more shocking. Bardella is accused by the investigative news website Mediapart of sending a series of anti-Semitic rem
What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.
Jane Doe in Cornell University case told campus police, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," transcript shows
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
JUTA writes to WB Governor, seeks repeal of Bill enabling inter-university transfer of teachers
JUTA writes to Bengal Guv, seeks repeal of Bill enabling inter-university transfer of teachers
What are the provisions of AFSPA?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Security Introduction The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 for another six months from October 1, 2026, in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. In Manipur, the entire State remains a “disturbed area”, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations in… Continue reading What are the provisions of AFSPA? The post What are the provisions of AFSPA? appeared first on Free UPSC IAS Preparation Syllabus an
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