A U.S. District Court in Kentucky has struck down the Biden administration’s expanded Title IX regulations, which aimed to protect LGBTQ+ students, including transgender individuals, from discrimination in education. The court ruled that the regulations overstepped federal authority, returning Title IX protections to their original scope. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with LGBTQ+ advocates expressing disappointment, while conservatives hail it as a victory for privacy rights. The ruling is expected to be appealed.
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Ireland aims to strengthen trade, education, and research collaborations with India, says Minister James Lawless. Indian students form the largest international community in Ireland, with new scholarships being introduced. Growing partnerships in AI, renewable energy, and biotechnology are highlighted. Bilateral trade stands at $16 billion with potential for further growth. Lawless plans to explore more collaboration opportunities during his visit.
The Assam State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) has published the results for various Driver Constable positions. Candidates can check their results on the official website slprbassam.in. Successful applicants will proceed to the next selection phase, which may include document verification and physical efficiency tests.
The CSIR IITR has released the admit cards for the Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Recruitment 2025. Candidates can download the admit cards through the official IITR website. The selection process includes a written exam, skill test, document verification, and medical examination. Applicants must be aged between 18 to 28 years and hold a 12th pass qualification with typing skills. The application fees are Rs. 500 for General, OBC, and EWS categories, with exemptions for SC, ST, and PWD.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the objection window for the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 provisional answer key on February 6. Candidates can raise objections through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by paying ₹200 per question. The final answer key will determine the results, expected by February 12. Registration for the second session closes on February 24, and candidates may take one or both sessions.
UPSC NDA & CDS I 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the registration deadline for the NDA & CDS I 2025 exams until January 1, 2025, due to technical issues. The correction window will be open from January 1 to 7, 2025. Candidates can apply and pay the fee on the official UPSC website.
Dr. Haywood Brown, the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida, is facing backlash after audio surfaced revealing his strategies to bypass Florida's anti-DEI laws. In the leaked recording, Brown discussed rebranding DEI offices to avoid legal restrictions while criticizing key figures, including White House official Stephen Miller. Following the controversy, Brown was placed on administrative leave and later resigned, with Florida officials calling for his... Expand
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.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will release the SSLC Hall Tickets for the 2025 exam on kseab.karnataka.gov.in in mid-March 2025. The exam will be held from March 20 to April 2, 2025. Students can download their admit cards online by logging into the KSEAB website with their registration number and password. The hall tickets will also be distributed at schools before the exam. Detailed exam schedules and timings are provided.
IGNOU has launched a new BA programme in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), designed to foster entrepreneurship through Online and Distance Learning (ODL). Starting in January 2025, this three-year course offers flexibility, affordable fees, and a focus on market demand, business operations, leadership skills, and a competency-based approach to entrepreneurship, helping students build successful businesses.
Thousands of federal workers, including staff at the CDC, FDA, and NIH, were laid off as part of sweeping cuts under the Trump administration's directive. The job reductions, primarily targeting probationary employees, affect key agencies involved in public health and safety. With 16,000 workers already impacted, concerns over the future of critical services, such as wildfire mitigation and health responses, are growing. The layoffs are set to continue, affecting multiple government departments... Expand