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US Department of Education orders Maine to comply with Title IX or face funding cuts – The Times of India

The US Department of Education‘s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has found that the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) is violating Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs. The finding, announced on March 19, 2025, comes after a February 21, 2025, investigation into MDOE’s policies and practices. This determination could lead to significant consequences for Maine’s education system, including potential loss of federal funding.
OCR’s investigation into MDOE revealed policies that allowed boys to compete in girls’ sports and access facilities designated for girls, including locker rooms and bathrooms. These actions were deemed in violation of Title IX, which guarantees that educational institutions receiving federal funding must provide equal opportunities for both male and female students.
Proposed resolution and enforcement options
As a result of these findings, OCR has issued a proposed Resolution Agreement to the MDOE. This agreement outlines specific steps that Maine must take to resolve the violations. The state has been given a 10-day window to voluntarily agree to the terms, or it will face enforcement actions. The potential actions include a referral to the US Department of Justice, which could lead to legal proceedings, and a move to limit MDOE’s access to federal funds.
OCR’s Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Craig Trainor, emphasized the importance of compliance with Title IX. “The outcome of OCR’s investigation of MDOE confirms that it has violated federal antidiscrimination law by allowing boys to compete in girls’ sports and boys to occupy girls’ intimate facilities,” Trainor said. “If Maine does not swiftly and completely come into compliance with Title IX, we will initiate the process to limit MDOE’s access to federal funding.”
Required corrective actions by MDOE
Under the proposed Resolution Agreement, MDOE must take several actions to ensure future compliance with Title IX:
1. MDOE will issue a directive to all public school districts in Maine, reminding them that failure to comply with Title IX could jeopardize their federal funding.
2. The directive will require schools to prevent males from participating in girls’ athletic programs or using facilities designated for females.
3. MDOE will restore individual recognitions to female athletes who were denied due to male participation in girls’ sports and issue formal apologies to those athletes.
4. MDOE will rescind or revise previous rules that allowed male athletes to compete in girls’ sports and clarify the federal law’s precedence over conflicting state laws.
These measures are designed to address and prevent further discrimination against female students in Maine’s public schools.
JOBS AND EDUCATION
Delhi Metro Recruitment 2025: DMRC invites applications for security inspector posts, salary up to Rs 59,800 – The Times of India
Delhi Metro Recruitment 2025: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced a recruitment drive for the post of Security Inspector, offering a lucrative salary package and a streamlined selection process without a written examination. The official notification has been released on DMRC’s website, detailing eligibility, selection criteria, and the application procedure for interested candidates.
This recruitment initiative is especially significant for experienced personnel from the Delhi Police force, as DMRC seeks to utilise their expertise in field operations. The application process is currently underway, and eligible candidates can apply on or before May 8, 2025. Applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria and other instructions before submitting their applications.
Eligibility criteria rooted in policing experience
Candidates applying for the post must either be currently working in or retired from the Delhi Police, holding the position of Sub-Inspector or Inspector. In addition to this, applicants should have accumulated diverse experience over the past five years in roles such as Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector, specifically in field assignments like police stations or traffic departments.
It is imperative that candidates are free from any Departmental and Vigilance (D&AR) issues. Those who are still in regular service will also be considered eligible for the post, provided they choose to voluntarily retire — either through Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) or by other means — before joining DMRC.
Age limit and salary structure
The age criteria for this post specify that candidates must be at least 55 years old and not exceed 62 years of age. However, age relaxation shall be granted to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per applicable rules.
Selected candidates will be entitled to a monthly salary ranging from Rs 51,100 to Rs 59,800. The absence of a written examination is a key feature of this recruitment process, as candidates will be shortlisted and called directly for an interview based on their qualifications and experience.
Application process and important details
Applicants must submit their applications in the prescribed format, along with all required documents. The completed forms should be sent to the following address:
Executive Director (Human Resources),
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited,
Metro Bhawan, Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhambha Road,
New Delhi – 110001
Read the official notification here
For complete details regarding the recruitment, eligibility, and application format, candidates are encouraged to visit the official DMRC website and review the recruitment notification directly via the provided link.
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NEET UG 2025 exam city intimation slip released on neet.nta.nic.in, admit card expected by May 1: Check direct link here – The Times of India
NEET UG city intimation slip 2025 out: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Advance City Intimation Slip for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025, a crucial step for over 23 lakh medical aspirants preparing for the undergraduate medical entrance exam. The slip, available as of April 23, 2025, informs candidates of their allotted exam city, enabling them to plan travel and accommodation logistics. The NEET UG 2025 exam is scheduled for May 4, 2025, and the admit card is expected to be released by May 1, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest updates, exam details, and more.
The NEET UG 2025 City Intimation Slip was made available on the official NTA website, neet.nta.nic.in, on April 23, 2025, earlier than the anticipated date of April 26. Candidates can download the slip by logging in with their application number and date of birth. The slip specifies the exam city but does not include the exact exam center address, which will be detailed in the admit card. This advance notification helps candidates, especially those assigned centers far from home, arrange travel plans well in advance. The exam will be conducted across 552 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, totaling 566 exam cities, with approximately 5,000 exam centers.
Admit Card Release Date
The NEET UG 2025 admit card is slated for release on or before May 1, 2025, as confirmed by the NTA. Candidates can download it from neet.nta.nic.in using their application number and date of birth or password. The admit card is a mandatory document for exam entry, containing critical details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam center address, reporting time, and exam day guidelines. Aspirants are advised to verify all details on the admit card and contact the NTA helpline immediately if discrepancies are found. The admit card will also be emailed to candidates’ registered IDs.
Exam Timings, Shifts, and Mode
NEET UG 2025 will be conducted on May 4, 2025, in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST, with a duration of 3 hours. Candidates must report to their exam centers by 1:30 PM, as late entries will not be permitted. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper (offline) mode, featuring 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions (MCQs) across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Unlike previous years, the 2025 exam reverts to the pre-Covid format, eliminating optional questions. The test will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, and regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Assamese.
Direct link to download the NEET UG city intimation slip 2025
Approximate Participation
NEET UG remains India’s largest undergraduate medical entrance exam, with an estimated 23 lakh candidates expected to participate in 2025. This number is slightly lower than the 24 lakh registrations in 2024, though the NTA has not released official figures. The exam facilitates admission to over 1 lakh MBBS seats, 27,618 BDS seats, 52,720 AYUSH seats, and other medical courses across 612 medical and 315 dental colleges in India, including 1,899 AIIMS and 249 JIPMER seats.
Key Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must carry a printed admit card, a valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN card), and a passport-sized photograph matching the one uploaded during registration. The city intimation slip is not a substitute for the admit card and cannot be used for exam entry. Aspirants are advised to visit their exam center a day prior to familiarize themselves with the location and avoid last-minute hassles. Prohibited items include electronic devices, and candidates must adhere to the NTA’s dress code and exam day guidelines.
Next Steps
Following the exam, the NTA will release provisional answer keys in the fourth week of May 2025, with results expected by June 14, 2025. Counseling for All India Quota and state quota seats will commence in July 2025, managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state authorities, respectively. Candidates are urged to stay updated via neet.nta.nic.in and prepare diligently for the exam, which remains a gateway to prestigious medical institutions across India.
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Tennessee legislature adjourns after passing DEI restrictions – The Times of India
Tennessee’s Republican-controlled legislature closed its session Tuesday by pushing through a decisive set of bills targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In a crescendo of conservative policymaking, lawmakers dismantled long-standing frameworks meant to bolster representation in government and higher education, replacing them with a strict meritocratic model. Central to the legislative finale was a bill that directly targets the infrastructure of DEI. The measure orders the dissolution of state and local offices tasked with promoting diversity, mandates the elimination of identity-based criteria for board appointments, and instructs the removal of demographic benchmarks in employment policies across public institutions.
From representation to “qualification”
Lawmakers also gave final approval to a companion bill barring public agencies, including higher education institutions, from making hiring decisions based on an individual’s race, ethnicity, sex, or age. Instead, agencies must rely solely on “merit,” “qualifications,” veteran status, or lawful eligibility. The law repositions Tennessee firmly within a growing conservative ideology that views demographic consideration as antithetical to fairness.
A policy echo of Trump-era ideology
The Tennessee legislation is not occurring in a vacuum. It mirrors initiatives launched under President Donald Trump, whose administration sought to link the distribution of federal funds to the exclusion of DEI policies. That precedent laid the groundwork for state-level action—Tennessee now becomes a key player in actualizing that agenda.
Boards to lose identity-based representation
Beyond hiring practices, the new laws strike directly at identity-based governance structures. Requirements that certain public boards maintain racial, gender, or age representation have been deleted. Critics argue this strips underrepresented communities of vital political visibility; proponents counter that appointments should be blind to personal characteristics and based on perceived competence alone.
Opposition raises alarm bells
Civil rights advocates and education leaders have condemned the bills, warning they will reverse decades of effort to correct systemic inequalities. Others fear the chilling effect these moves could have on recruitment, retention, and morale within public service sectors.
Higher education in the crosshairs
Public universities—long champions of diversity offices and equity initiatives—are now under pressure to restructure or eliminate these arms. The University of Tennessee system and others will be forced to reexamine staff positions, student programs, and scholarship criteria that once relied on DEI frameworks.
A new conservative doctrine emerges
Tennessee’s Republican-controlled legislature closed its session Tuesday by pushing through a decisive set of bills targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In a crescendo of conservative policymaking, lawmakers dismantled long-standing frameworks meant to bolster representation in government and higher education, replacing them with a strict meritocratic model.
DEI programs dismantled statewide
Central to the legislative finale was a bill that directly targets the infrastructure of DEI. The measure orders the dissolution of state and local offices tasked with promoting diversity, mandates the elimination of identity-based criteria for board appointments, and instructs the removal of demographic benchmarks in employment policies across public institutions.
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