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MCC has announced a special stray vacancy round for NEET PG 2024 due to vacant seats after the previous round. Registration starts on March 6, 2025. Candidates with a 5% or above percentile, who haven't been allotted or joined a seat in prior rounds, can apply. Important guidelines and refundable security deposits for participation are outlined on mcc.nic.in.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final vacancy details for the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Recruitment 2025, announcing 1,926 vacancies across various government departments. The computer-based exam (Paper 1) was conducted in December 2024, with results declared on March 6, 2025. Qualified candidates will now proceed to the Skill Test before final selection.
Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Hazrat Ali’s Birthday are celebrated across India, with holidays announced for schools in several states due to seasonal festivities and cold weather. States like UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Jammu and Kashmir have declared school closures to ensure student safety and participation in these cultural celebrations.
Telangana has officially enforced Scheduled Caste (SC) sub-categorization, becoming the first state in India to do so after Supreme Court approval. The move aims to fairly distribute reservation benefits among SC sub-castes. Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy highlighted the meticulous legal process involved. The new policy divides 59 SC sub-castes into three groups based on backwardness, allocating reservation percentages accordingly.
Former President Donald Trump’s push to dismantle the Department of Education gains momentum as Education Secretary Linda McMahon signals its possible dissolution. Supporters see it as a win for parental choice and local control, while critics warn of deepening inequality and privatization. With major budget cuts already in place, the nation faces a pivotal education battle.
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the admit card for the rescheduled RO/ARO Prelims Exam 2024 on its official website, psc.uk.gov.in. Initially planned for January 25, 2025, the exam was postponed due to local body election vote counting and will now be held on January 29, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released the 2025 SSC admit cards for Class 10 students on mahahsscboard.in. Schools must download, print, and authenticate the hall tickets without charging extra fees. Admit cards are available under the “Paid Status Admit Card†section for candidates with confirmed payments, ensuring accurate student details before distribution.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced an increase in reservation for backward classes from 23% to 42% in education, employment, and political representation. He stated this is based on a caste survey showing the backward classes make up 56.36% of the state’s population. This initiative aims to provide better opportunities and representation for the backward classes.
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan announced that the state aims to provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities by year-end. He highlighted the government's focus on law and order, communal harmony, infrastructure, and welfare measures. The governor also emphasized women's empowerment, self-help groups, and the state's agricultural development, along with significant investment commitments.