The Times of India

Panjab University's International Hostel, meant for foreign and NRI students, has allotted a room to PUCSC president Gaurav Veer Sohal without a public vacancy notice. This follows a similar controversy in March. While the university claims temporary allotments are possible, students and faculty question the lack of transparency and a formal application process, raising concerns about discretionary decisions.

Chandigarh education secretary has requested a criminal inquiry from the SSP into a workplace harassment complaint by 24 women staff members at a government school. The complaint, alleging sexual harassment and victimisation, is now on a third track alongside departmental and CAT proceedings. Police will conduct preliminary verification at the school.

Punjab's May Day assembly session erupted in chaos after Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of attending the House drunk. Opposition parties, including Congress, BJP, and SAD, demanded alcometer tests and the CM's resignation, leading to a walkout and subsequent adjournment.