IAMAI flags rushed DPDP rollout

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has asked the government to slow enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection framework, warning rushed timelines could disrupt businesses. It said companies were promised an 18-month transition but may now get far less. IAMAI cautioned this could create operational, legal and compliance risks across the digital ecosystem.

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Lawsuit accuses Cornell University of excluding White candidates from faculty hiring

Cornell University faces a federal lawsuit alleging it excluded White candidates from a faculty position, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The complaint claims diversity administrators created an interview list solely of "underrepresented minority scholars," intentionally discriminating against qualified White applicants. This case highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny of DEI initiatives and their intersection with anti-discrimination laws.

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Minnesota school districts sue DHS over immigration enforcement near schools

Two Minnesota school districts are suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, alleging immigration enforcement operations near schools have instilled fear, disrupted attendance, and interfered with daily operations. The lawsuit challenges a policy change that removed protections for schools as sensitive locations, leading to significant student absences and diversion of school resources.

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The dark side of AI weighs on the stock market

A washout hit software stocks as Wall Street realised the threat from artificial intelligence had arrived. New tools from a San Francisco startup triggered a sudden reckoning, pushing investors to sell. The sell-off dragged the broader market lower, briefly turning the S&P 500 negative for the year this past week.

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Scroll, spot, buy: Why fashion and lifestyle shopping is growing on Instagram

For many Gen Z shoppers in their early 20s, shopping via a social media ad while scrolling through the feed is most natural, with impulse purchases offering both retail therapy and instant gratification.

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$20,000 per pupil and declining results: Where does US public school money really go?

US public education spending has surged even as student outcomes have declined, according to data cited by the The Hill. Per-pupil spending reached $20,387 in 2024 while enrolment fell and teacher pay slipped. Staffing growth has been concentrated in administrative and support roles rather than classrooms. National assessments show weaker maths, reading and civics results, while private and charter schools deliver stronger outcomes at lower cost despite sustained increases in federal, state and local funding.

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Harvard FAS launches $100 million drive to stabilise PhD funding following admissions reductions across divisions

Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences has launched a $100 million fundraising drive to endow new PHD fellowships after cutting doctoral admissions across divisions. The initiative has raised $50 million in matching gifts from alumni donors and aims to create 50 fellowships. As reported by the Harvard Crimson, faculty raised concerns over timing and use of funds amid a $365 million structural deficit. Administrators said support could reach students as early as next academic year.

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