Tamil Nadu schools closed due to Pongal: Schools, colleges, and government offices in Tamil Nadu will be closed for a week to celebrate Pongal 2025 from January 14 to January 19. The government has additionally declared January 17 as a holiday to accommodate travel plans after receiving numerous requests from residents.
Related news
The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2025 admit card for the PCM group on April 10. Candidates can download it from cetcell.mahacet.org. The entrance exam will be conducted from April 19 to 27 (excluding April 24) and will feature three MCQ-based papers, with no negative marking and difficulty similar to JEE (Main).
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has begun evaluating the US Department of Education, raising concerns about potential reforms. Key focus areas include the Office for Civil Rights and prioritizing antisemitism-related complaints over LGBTQ-inclusive policies. While the review process is in its early stages, the task force's involvement signals possible changes in educational governance. Critics and staff are watching closely to understand how DOGE might reshape policies and... Expand
The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the US Department of Education and shift its $1.6 trillion student loan program to the Small Business Administration has raised alarms in the legal education sector. Experts fear delays in loan disbursements, increased reliance on private loans, and financial instability for law schools, as the SBA lacks experience in managing education financing.
Many STEM graduates face a challenging decision between pursuing stable, high-paying corporate roles or navigating limited, underfunded opportunities in progressive fields. Despite dreams of creating social impact, many feel constrained by financial pressures, limited options, and conflicting values. A broader, interdisciplinary approach to STEM education could help bridge the gap and inspire meaningful change.
The US Department of Justice's new policy prioritizes immigration-related prosecutions, placing employers who hire undocumented workers or H-1B visa holders under intense scrutiny. The February 5, 2025 memo directs federal prosecutors to pursue criminal charges for violations of immigration laws, including harboring or employing undocumented individuals. As the DOJ tightens enforcement, businesses face heightened legal risks and penalties, especially small business owners and companies with... Expand
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Class 12 board exam answer key for objective-type questions on biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. Students can download the answer keys for arts, commerce, science, and vocational courses. Those wishing to challenge any response must submit objections with proof by March 5, 2025. The exams were held from February 1 to 15, 2025.
The West Virginia Senate approved a bill on February 21, 2025, allowing religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions for schools, marking a departure from one of the nation's strictest vaccination policies. The bill, supported by Republican Senator Laura Wakim Chapman, would permit families to file objections to vaccinations based on their beliefs. If passed by the House, the bill could bring West Virginia in line with 45 other states offering similar exemptions.
The Department of Technical Education (DTE), Karnataka, has announced the Karnataka Diploma Result 2025 for the November/December 2024 exams on February 3, 2025. Candidates can check their scores by entering their registration number and date of birth on the official portals, dtek.karnataka.gov.in or btelinx.in. The result includes details such as marks obtained, total marks, and course name. Students are encouraged to check their results promptly for further educational steps.
MP TET Varg 3 result 2025 out: The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) has announced the results for the Primary School Teacher Eligibility Test (MP TET Varg 3) – 2024. Candidates can check their scorecards online at esb.mp.gov.in by using their login credentials. To qualify, General category candidates need 60%, while SC, ST, OBC, and Physically Challenged candidates need 50%.
India Post is recruiting 21,413 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) for 2025 across 23 postal circles in India. With posts for Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak, this is a great opportunity for 10th pass candidates. The online application process started on February 10, 2025, and will close on March 3, 2025. The selected candidates will be paid under the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) system, with other benefits. Apply online via the official website.