In President-Elect Donald Trump’s administration, five prominent Indian-origin figures are set to play key roles in shaping policies and driving transformative change. From Vivek Ramaswamy to Sriram Krishnan, here’s a look at the impressive CVs of these individuals who will play vital roles in the Trump administration.
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The AP EAPCET 2025 registration process has begun on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates can apply for the exam until April 24, 2025, without a late fee, with further deadlines for late submissions extending until May 16, 2025. The exams will be held for Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy streams in May 2025. Candidates must check eligibility criteria and important dates to ensure a successful application.
APPSC has announced the schedule for Group 1 Mains exams, set for 3-9 May 2025. These descriptive exams will use tablets to display questions, with traditional pen-and-paper for answers. Telugu and English papers are qualifying in nature. Passing these papers is crucial for further selection stages.
The release of GATE 2025 admit cards has been postponed to January 7, as announced by IIT Roorkee. The exam will take place on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, featuring 30 test papers with three question formats: MCQs, MSQs, and NAT. Candidates can download their hall tickets by logging into the official website.
The Karnataka NMMS Result for 2024-25 has been officially released by DSERT, providing relief to Class 8 students who appeared for the exam on February 2, 2025. The results, available online, include a district-wise merit list with scores from the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Students who qualify will receive an annual scholarship of Rs 12,000. To access the result, students can visit the DSERT website.
The Open Doors 2024 Annual Report highlights a significant rise in international student enrollment across U.S. colleges, with 1,126,690 students representing 6% of total enrollment. India leads this surge, while STEM fields dominate academic choices. Notably, New York University tops the list with over 24,000 international students. California, Boston, and Midwestern institutions also remain top destinations, driven by tech and research excellence.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appointed Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. A key part of his role could include advocating for the removal of the H-1B visa country cap, a policy change that would benefit Indian tech professionals. This reform would streamline green card processing and enhance the U.S.'s competitive edge in global technology, while strengthening U.S.-India ties.
US President Donald Trump threatened to cut federal funding for schools and universities that allow 'illegal protests,' insisting that violators be jailed or deported. This comes amid heightened tensions over accusations of anti-Semitism related to student protests against Israel. Education Secretary Linda McMahon mentioned that a task force reviewing federal grants to institutions like Columbia University has been set up.
Immigration attorneys are advising work visa holders, including H-1B professionals, to avoid traveling outside the US due to increased delays and heightened immigration scrutiny. Recent changes in visa renewal processes, secondary inspections, and extreme vetting procedures have caused significant disruptions. H-1B holders could face months of delays if their visas are sent back for re-adjudication. Experts suggest contingency plans, such as working remotely, to mitigate career setbacks while... Expand
Curfew has been imposed in parts of Nagpur following violent clashes over a row concerning Aurangzeb's tomb on March 17, 2025. The violence led to stone-pelting, arson, and attacks on police, resulting in injuries. Schools and colleges in affected areas like Mahal, Chitnis Park Chowk, and Bhaldarpura have been closed for safety. Authorities have deployed additional police forces and urged citizens to remain calm while ensuring strict action against those responsible for the unrest.