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United News of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
SC directs AMU to pay internship stipend arrears to 11 foreign medical graduates within 2 weeks
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today directed Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to pay internship stipend arrears to 11 Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) within two weeks. A bench, comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar, was hearing the plea filed by 11 FMGs who completed their primary medical education from foreign institutions and are undergoing their internship at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, a constituent college of AMU. The petitioners, represented by Advocate Charu Mathur, challenged the non-payment of stipends to them, while Indian Medical Graduates (IMGs) at AMU receive Rs. 26,300 per month during their Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI). The bench directed AMU to disburse the stipend of Rs. 26,300 per month to the petitioners within two weeks, ensuring parity with IMGs. As per the plea, FMGs interning at other central universities like Banaras Hindu University (BHU) are also paid the same stipend, whereas FMGs at AMU have not received any stipend, amounting to discrimination. The petition highlighted Clause 3 (Schedule IV) of the National Medical Commission (Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship) Regulations, 2021, which mandates stipend payment to all medical interns as fixed by the appropriate authority. The plea stated that despite having funds allocated under the salary head, with an available balance of Rs 83.31 crore as per AMU's Annual Report for 2023-2024, the university has delayed the stipend payment. The total arrears due to the 11 petitioners for 12 months amounts to Rs. 34,71,600. The petition alleged that AMU has unjustifiably delayed disbursal by repeatedly corresponding with the UGC seeking additional funds, despite the UGC's clarification that stipends are to be paid from the salary grant (OH-36). Notably, the bench led by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia is also examining the issue of non-payment of stipends to FMGs interning at Mahaveer Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal. Earlier in 2024, the Supreme Court had directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to submit details regarding stipend status across medical colleges in all states. UNI SNG SS
India Today
05-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
India Today College Rankings 2025: Top 10 law colleges with lowest fees
The India Today Best Colleges Rankings 2025 are out, and if affordability is your top concern, the law colleges with the lowest fees list deserve your reputation and placement often dominate discussions, affordability is emerging as a top priority for students and parents alike. With rising education costs, finding a law college that delivers quality learning without draining one's finances is no small rankings consider the total course fee (including tuition and institutional charges) across the full duration of the degree. These law colleges prove that high-quality legal education can still be are the top 10 most affordable law colleges in India:1. Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), VaranasiCourse Fee: Rs 7,971BHU tops the list, offering a prestigious legal education at an unbelievably low cost. Its alumni hold key positions in judiciary and civil services.2. Kishinchand Chellaram Law College, Mumbai Course Fee: Rs 29,101A prominent law college in South Mumbai known for its moot court culture and proximity to legal internships in the High Court.3. Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), AligarhCourse Fee: Rs 32,625With its historical legacy and rigorous curriculum, AMU remains a sought-after destination for law aspirants across India.4. VVM's Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, Margao, GoaCourse Fee: Rs 58,596An affordable and well-equipped institution in Goa, it offers both UG and PG law courses with experienced faculty.5. South Calcutta Law College, KolkataCourse Fee: Rs 64,400Affiliated to Calcutta University, this college is known for strong academic discipline and competitive entrance standards.6. Manikchand Pahade Law College, AurangabadCourse Fee: Rs 64,500One of the oldest law colleges in Maharashtra, offering rich academic resources and court exposure.7. Bihar Institute of Law, PatnaCourse Fee: Rs 67,254Popular among local judiciary aspirants, it offers good placement in state-level legal services.8. VM Salgaocar College of Law, Panaji, GoaCourse Fee: Rs 84,024Affiliated with Goa University, this college offers modern infrastructure and access to coastal internship hubs.9. Shri Girraj Maharaj College of Law and Professional Studies, MathuraCourse Fee: Rs 95,888Located in a spiritual hub, this institution provides both BA LLB and LLB options with an emphasis on ethical lawyering.10. NIMT College of Law, KotputliCourse Fee: Rs 1,09,954A private law school with growing facilities, it blends classroom learning with practical legal Top 10 Law Colleges with Lowest Fees (2025)RankCollegeCityCourse Fee ()1Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi7,9712Kishinchand Chellaram Law CollegeMumbai29,1013Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh32,6254VVM's Govind Ramnath Kare College of LawMargao, Goa58,5965South Calcutta Law CollegeadvertisementKolkata64,4006Manikchand Pahade Law CollegeAurangabad64,5007Bihar Institute of LawPatna67,2548V.M. Salgaocar College of LawPanaji, Goa84,0249Shri Girraj Maharaj College of Law and Professional StudiesMathura95,88810NIMT College of LawKotputli1,09,954ABOUT THE INDIA TODAY BEST COLLEGES SURVEY 2025The 29th edition of the India Today Best Colleges Survey was carried out in partnership with Marketing & Development Research Associates (MDRA) and saw 1,865 colleges from across India take part this that the country has more than 58,000 colleges, the survey acts as an important guide for students and parents navigating difficult decisions in higher education. It ranks institutions across 14 academic streams and has recently introduced subject-specific rankings as survey relies solely on data from the current academic year submitted by the colleges. Rankings are based on detailed parameter-wise scores that evaluate aspects such as teaching standards, infrastructure, and job placements. It remains a trusted reference, particularly for those concerned about education out the full rankings for the India Today Group's Best Colleges Survey 2025 here.- Ends
Local France
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Local France
'Science refugees': French university welcomes first US researchers
The University of Aix-Marseille (AMU) welcomed the scholars on Thursday, following the March launch of its "Safe Place for Science" initiative, the first among 20 set to relocate there in coming months. The programme has already drawn nearly 300 applicants from top institutions such as Stanford, NASA, and Berkeley. The development comes as US universities have been threatened since Trump's return to the White House with massive federal funding cuts, causing research programmes to face closures. Some staff also fear possible detention and deportation for their political views. Advertisement AMU - one of France's largest universities, with some 12,000 international students alone - is eager to provide a home for these scholars, with research funding for up to three years. Historian Brian Sandberg said he decided to apply to the university in the southern Provence region on a return trip to the United States from France, when he feared he might face arrest at the border of his own country. Though he was not detained, "it makes you think about what is your status as a researcher", said the academic from Illinois whose work focuses on religion, gender and violence. Sandberg is now one of 20 scholars specialising in subjects ranging from health, climate science, astrophysics and the humanities set to relocate to France in September. There, they hope to pursue their research in what they see as a more open academic environment. "The principle of academic freedom, as well as the entire system of research and higher education in the United States is really under attack," said Sandberg. "If I stay in the United States, I can continue to teach, but as a researcher, for the next four years, we're stuck," he said, referring to Trump's term in office. One academic who requested anonymity said Trump's policies directly threatened her work on gender and human-caused global warming. "Apparently, one of the banned words... is 'female'," she said. "I don't know how you can get around speaking about females without using the word," she said. Advertisement In February, the Washington Post reported that the National Science Foundation was flagging research using terms such as "female" and "women" that could violate Trump's orders rolling back diversity initiatives. But she said her decision to move to France went beyond her professional freedom. "I've got kids, I don't want them to grow up in a very hostile area," she said. AMU's programme is part of a broader push to cash in on US President Donald Trump's massive cuts in funding for education. In May, France and the EU announced plans to attract US researchers in hopes of benefiting from the potential brain drain by supporting the costs of hosting foreign researchers. Advertisement French President Emmanuel Macron, who called the growing pressure on academia by Trump's administration "an error", has encouraged US scientists to "choose France". He announced that his government would earmark €100 million to help attract foreign talent. French lawmakers have introduced a bill to create a special status for "science refugees". European Commission head Ursula Von der Leyen has said the European Union will launch an incentives package worth €500 million to make the 27-nation bloc "a magnet for researchers". For its part, AMU expects to welcome the other 12 American researchers in the coming months, with its budget of €15 million. "Saving our American colleagues and welcoming them is also a way of welcoming and promoting global research," said the university's president Eric Berton. "This is a science welcome programme, a science asylum programme. And above all, we want to enshrine the concept of science refugees in law," he added. In recent years, France has already welcomed scholars forced into exile from Ukraine, Yemen, Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories.
Straits Times
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
‘Science refugees': French university welcomes first US researchers
US historian Brian Sandberg (centre) - a beneficiary of the "Safe Place for Science" programme - takes part in a press conference in Marseille, southeastern France. PHOTO: AFP MARSEILLE, France - Eight American researchers have arrived at a university in southern France, as the country pushes to offer 'science asylum' to US academics hit by federal research spending cuts under US President Donald Trump. The University of Aix-Marseille (AMU) welcomed the scholars on June 27, following the March launch of its 'Safe Place for Science' initiative, the first among 20 set to relocate there in coming months. The programme has already drawn nearly 300 applicants from top institutions such as Stanford, Nasa, and Berkeley. The development comes as US universities have been threatened since Mr Trump's return to the White House with massive federal funding cuts, causing research programmes to face closures. Some staff also fear possible detention and deportation for their political views. AMU – one of France's largest universities, with some 12,000 international students alone – is eager to provide a home for these scholars, with research funding for up to three years. Historian Brian Sandberg said he decided to apply to the university in the southern Provence region on a return trip to the United States from France, when he feared he might face arrest at the border of his own country. Though he was not detained, 'it makes you think about what is your status as a researcher', said the academic from Illinois, whose work focuses on religion, gender and violence. Academic freedom 'under attack' Professor Sandberg is now one of 20 scholars specialising in subjects ranging from health, climate science, astrophysics and the humanities set to relocate to France in September. There, they hope to pursue their research in what they see as a more open academic environment. 'The principle of academic freedom, as well as the entire system of research and higher education in the United States is really under attack,' said Prof Sandberg. 'If I stay in the United States, I can continue to teach, but as a researcher, for the next four years, we're stuck,' he said, referring to Mr Trump's term in office. AMU vice-president Denis Bertin takes part in a press conference to introduce American scientists who are beneficiaries of the 'Safe Place for Science' programme. PHOTO: AFP One academic who requested anonymity said Mr Trump's policies directly threatened her work on gender and human-caused global warming. 'Apparently, one of the banned words... is 'female',' she said. 'I don't know how you can get around speaking about females without using the word,' she said. In February, the Washington Post reported that the National Science Foundation was flagging research using terms such as 'female' and 'women' that could violate Mr Trump's orders rolling back diversity initiatives. But she said her decision to move to France went beyond her professional freedom. 'I've got kids, I don't want them to grow up in a very hostile area,' she said. A 'science asylum programme' AMU's programme is part of a broader push to cash in on Mr Trump's massive cuts in funding for education. In May, France and the EU announced plans to attract US researchers in hopes of benefitting from the potential brain drain by supporting the costs of hosting foreign researchers. French President Emmanuel Macron, who called the growing pressure on academia by Mr Trump's administration 'an error', has encouraged US scientists to 'choose France'. He announced that his government would earmark €100 million (S$150 million) to help attract foreign talent. French lawmakers have introduced a Bill to create a special status for 'science refugees'. AMU president Eric Berton described 'Safe Place for Science' as a 'science asylum' programme. PHOTO: AFP European Commission head Ursula Von der Leyen has said the European Union will launch an incentives package worth €500 million to make the 27-nation bloc 'a magnet for researchers'. For its part, AMU expects to welcome the other 12 American researchers in the coming months, with its budget of €15 million. 'Saving our American colleagues and welcoming them is also a way of welcoming and promoting global research,' said the university's president, Dr Eric Berton. 'This is a science welcome programme, a science asylum programme. And above all, we want to enshrine the concept of science refugees in law,' he added. In recent years, France has already welcomed scholars forced into exile from Ukraine, Yemen, Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
LeMonde
27-06-2025
- Politics
- LeMonde
French university welcomes first US researchers
Eight American researchers have arrived at a university in southern France, as the country pushes to offer "science asylum" to US academics hit by federal research spending cuts under Donald Trump. The University of Aix-Marseille (AMU) welcomed the scholars on Thursday, June 26, following the March launch of its "Safe Place for Science" initiative, the first among 20 set to relocate there in the coming months. The program has already drawn nearly 300 applicants from top institutions such as Stanford, NASA and Berkeley. The development comes as US universities have been threatened since Trump's return to the White House with massive federal funding cuts, causing research programs to face closures. Some staff also fear possible detention and deportation for their political views. AMU – one of France's largest universities, with some 12,000 international students alone – is eager to provide a home for these scholars, with research funding for up to three years. AMU's program is part of a broader push to cash in on US President Donald Trump's massive cuts in funding for education. In May, France and the European Union announced plans to attract US researchers in hopes of benefitting from the potential brain drain by supporting the costs of hosting foreign researchers. French President Emmanuel Macron, who called the growing pressure on academia by Trump's administration "an error," has encouraged US scientists to "choose France." He announced that his government would earmark €100 million to help attract foreign talent. French lawmakers have introduced a bill to create a special status for "science refugees." European Commission head Ursula Von der Leyen has said the EU will launch an incentives package worth €500 million to make the 27-nation bloc "a magnet for researchers." For its part, AMU expects to welcome the other 12 American researchers in the coming months, with its budget of €15 million. "Saving our American colleagues and welcoming them is also a way of welcoming and promoting global research," said the university's president, Eric Berton. "This is a science welcome program, a science asylum program. And above all, we want to enshrine the concept of science refugees in law," he added. In recent years, France has already welcomed scholars forced into exile from Ukraine, Yemen, Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories.
