The model code of conduct for elections may affect education minister Mr.Arjun Singh’s plans to announce a raise for university and college teachers by Diwali. Top officials in the ministry went into a huddle today to discuss the likely delay amid fears that it could hurt the UPA in the elections. Sources ...

Various teachers' organisations have expressed resentment over the UGC-Pay Review Committee's recommendations, saying the report has fallen short of their expectations as it has several "anomalies". The Delhi University Teachers' Association has said major demand of teachers for higher pay scale to lecturers so as to attract talent to the university ...