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.
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The University of California announced on March 19, 2025, that it will no longer require diversity statements as part of its faculty hiring process. The decision comes amid increasing federal pressure from the Trump administration against DEI programs. UC’s leadership cited concerns over applicants’ focus being diverted from academic qualifications. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some applauding it as a pragmatic shift, while others see it as a concession to political pressures.
The Railway Recruitment Board has declared the 2025 Junior Engineer results for 7,951 vacancies. Qualified candidates can check their results and download the result PDF from the official and regional RRB websites. Minimum qualifying marks vary based on category, with updates available on regional websites.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has invited medical colleges to propose new PG medical qualifications. Applications must include Standard Assessment Forms (Parts A and B), a fee of ₹2,50,000 + 18% GST per qualification, and adhere to PGMEB guidelines. Submissions lacking required documents or proper format will not be considered.
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department is set to launch an education assessment survey to evaluate the standard of education in the state.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore millions in teacher-preparation grants after ruling the terminations were "arbitrary and capricious." The lawsuit, filed by education groups, challenged the abrupt cancellation of over 100 grants. Courts also ordered funding restoration in eight states. The grants, federally mandated, were cut without following legal procedures.
Gujarat government secured jobs for over 10,835 youths in Mehsana and Gandhinagar districts, with the Anubandham Portal assisting in the process. Job fairs are held regularly, including special military and tribal-focused events. The state's unemployment rate for those aged 15 and above is 3.1%, showcasing a lower rate than the national average.
President Trump’s reelection has sparked sweeping reforms aimed at government efficiency, including proposed tax hikes on elite university endowments. The suggested 21% tax on schools like Harvard and Stanford could drastically increase their financial burdens, potentially raising tuition, cutting scholarships, and stifling academic progress. This policy could widen economic divides, making top-tier education less accessible for underprivileged students.
Pursuing higher education at Princeton University comes with an estimated annual cost of $90,718 for 2025-26, covering tuition, housing, food, fees, and miscellaneous expenses. Payment options include semester-based payments, monthly installments, and loans like Princeton Parent Loan or Direct PLUS Loan. Financial aid and scholarships are also available. Visit Princeton’s official website for more details.
The IIT JAM 2025 answer key will be released by IIT Madras on February 14, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam on February 2, 2025, can download the answer key and response sheet from the official website. They can also raise objections by submitting them through the portal with the required fee.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is ramping up efforts to improve US government operations through a new wave of recruitment. Seeking top talent in areas like software engineering and finance, DOGE aims to reduce waste and enhance transparency. With a focus on modernizing systems and tackling inefficiency, the initiative operates from Washington, D.C., and offers salaried positions. This hiring push could lead to significant changes in government operations and reform.