The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Main exam 2024. A total of 370 candidates have qualified for the personality test, with interview dates to be released soon on the official UPSC website. Candidates must submit their Detailed Application Form-II (DAF-II) between January 20 and 27, 2025, or risk having their candidature cancelled.
Related news
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the schedule for the May 2025 Chartered Accountancy exams. The CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams will be held from May 2 to May 21, 2025. Registration opens on March 1, 2025, and closes on March 14, 2025, with a late fee deadline of March 17, 2025. The International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT) is set for May 10 and 13, 2025.
ICSI has announced the reopening of the online enrolment window for the June 2025 CS Examinations from April 18 to 19, 2025. Students can enrol, add modules, and apply for exemptions during this period. Additionally, changes to examination centres, medium, modules, and electives can be made from April 20 to May 1, 2025. The pre-examination test must be completed by April 18, 2025. Students are advised to act promptly to avoid missing deadlines.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) will close the registration window for Inspector (Hindi Translator) recruitment tomorrow, January 8, 2025. Applicants can register at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. The process, which began on December 10, 2024, aims to fill 15 vacancies. Candidates can find details about the application fee and the direct link to apply here.
Donald Trump's upcoming second term as President causes anxiety among US and international students due to potential reinstated immigration policies, uncertainties for undocumented students, and concerns about social and political climate changes. Universities are enhancing mental health support, issuing travel advisories, and promoting campus activism to help students cope.
Hundreds of school job aspirants protested outside West Bengal's education department headquarters, demanding appointments delayed since the 2016 SLST due to legal issues. Despite 25,753 receiving appointment letters, the Calcutta High Court invalidated them in 2022. Protesters criticized prolonged uncertainty, while officials cited the sub-judice status, awaiting a Supreme Court hearing this month.
The Trump administration is finalizing a new travel ban affecting international students from countries like Iran, Libya, and Sudan, targeting potential security threats. Universities are advising affected students to limit travel and seek legal counsel, with significant implications for their residency and visa status.
IIM Visakhapatnam’s EPIC and IIMV FIELD hosted EPICenter 2025, bringing together over 500 attendees, including entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. The event featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and an Ask Me Anything session, with insights from successful founders and investors. The highlight was the Epivault 2.0 competition, which saw over 50 teams compete. EPICenter 2025 showcased IIMV FIELD’s ongoing commitment to nurturing startups, offering mentorship, funding, and... Expand
A group of 20 Democratic-led states, along with the District of Columbia, have filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's plan to cut 1,300 jobs at the US Department of Education. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, March 13, 2025, claims the layoffs would dismantle the department, impair its core functions, and affect crucial services like federal student loan oversight and civil rights enforcement. The states are seeking an injunction to halt the proposed cuts and prevent the department's... Expand
Shasta College's logging apprenticeship program in Northern California is addressing the labor shortage in the logging industry by training students for modern, year-round logging operations. The program provides hands-on experience with advanced machinery, leading to high employment rates for graduates. It plays a crucial role in filling the 6,000 vacant logging jobs annually across the US, especially in rural areas. With growing federal support, the program helps both local industries and... Expand
Ivy League schools, once symbols of academic achievement, now operate under a highly competitive, scarcity-driven system that perpetuates inequality. With acceptance rates below 5%, students face immense stress and burnout. A recent study highlights how the top 1% are disproportionately admitted, while underprivileged students are at a severe disadvantage. The process, shaped by legacy admissions and preferential treatment, undermines true merit and shifts focus away from academic exploration,... Expand