Governor Brad Little's 2025 State of the State Address outlines a bold overhaul of Idaho’s education system, proposing a $150 million investment in public schools and a $50 million expansion for school choice options. The funds aim to improve school facilities, increase teacher benefits, enhance literacy programs, and offer families more educational flexibility. The Governor emphasized the importance of supporting public schools while giving Idahoans access to diverse, accountable educational options.
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Marko Elez, a 25-year-old staffer at Elon Musk-led DOGE, resigned after reports linked him to a social media account promoting racism and eugenics. Elez, who had access to the US Treasury’s $5T payment system, faced backlash over resurfaced posts targeting Indian professionals. His resignation has sparked debates on online accountability and career repercussions.
The US Education Department faces turmoil as President Trump’s “deferred resignation programme†leaves employees in limbo. A federal judge has temporarily halted the buyout plan, granting labor unions time to challenge it. The initiative, which threatens workforce reductions, raises concerns over school funding oversight, student aid processing, and education policy enforcement, potentially disrupting the sector nationwide.
UPSC will soon release the NDA and NA (1) Exam 2025 admit cards on upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in. The exam is set for April 13, 2025, with 406 vacancies across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy. Candidates must download their hall tickets online and stay updated through the official website for further details.
India's premier educational institutions, particularly the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), continue to exclude Dalits and other marginalised communities despite Constitutional reservation mandates. IIMs, including Lucknow, Indore, and Tiruchirapalli, show alarming underrepresentation of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in faculty positions. This exclusion perpetuates systemic inequality, limiting intellectual diversity and creating barriers... Expand
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2025 announces the addition of 10,000 new medical seats to help address India’s doctor shortage. With a plan to increase the number of medical seats by 75,000 over the next five years, the initiative aims to tackle growing healthcare demands. However, regional disparities in doctor distribution, infrastructure challenges, and the retention of medical professionals in rural areas remain key hurdles to achieving healthcare equity across... Expand
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the exam timetable for the CS Executive and CS Professional exams, scheduled for June 2025. The exams will take place from June 1 to June 10, 2025, with timings from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. A 15-minute reading time will be provided before the exam begins. Candidates can view the full schedule on the official ICSI website.
MP SET 2024 Answer Key Released: The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the MP State Eligibility Test (MP SET) 2024. Candidates can download it from the MPPSC website. Objections can be submitted online within five days. The exam required a minimum of 40% for general and 35% for reserved categories to qualify.
With the Karnataka Bandh set for March 22, uncertainty looms over school operations. While the SSLC exams remain unaffected, exams for lower classes will proceed. Transportation disruptions could affect student commutes, and many schools are adopting a cautious approach. Parents and students are advised to stay in touch with school authorities for updates.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants protested on Monday, demanding the cancellation of the December 13 BPSC 70th CCE 2024 over an alleged question paper leak. While the commission ruled out a complete cancellation, it announced a re-examination for candidates at the Bapu Pariksha Parisar center on January 4, 2025. Police baton-charged protesters who disrupted traffic near the BPSC office.