HRD ministry tightens rules against plagiarism, guilty can lose registration, job

 Updated: Jun 25, 2018 14:50 IST

Neelam Pandey 
Hindustan Times, New Delhi

The move is part of the ministry’s effort to improve the quality of education and research in universities and institutes of higher learning.

One of the main objectives of UGC’s anti-plagiarism regulations is to create awareness about responsible conduct of research in promotion of academic integrity and prevent misconduct.(Shutterstock).

The human resource development ministry has signed off on the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) rules regarding plagiarism, which say that student researchers who are guilty of plagiarism could lose their registration and teachers, their jobs, and will likely notify these on Monday, according to a senior official. [Source Site]

EPFO members can withdraw 75% funds after 30 days of job loss

PTI | Updated: Jun 26, 2018, 19:35 IST

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• EPFO members can also withdraw remaining 25 per cent of their funds after completion of two months of unemployment
• At present, the members can withdraw the funds after two months of unemployment and settle the account in one go. [Source Site]