The Trump administration’s decision to dismantle the Sensitive Locations Policy has lifted long-standing restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), allowing arrests in schools, churches, and other sensitive locations. This controversial move, announced on January 21, 2017, is justified as crucial for enforcing immigration laws and targeting criminal migrants, sparking widespread concern about the safety and stability of vulnerable communities.
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Georgia has unveiled a new list of low-performing schools, making over 400,000 students eligible for $6,500 vouchers to pay for private school tuition or homeschooling expenses. The program, designed to support families in struggling districts, has sparked debates over its broad eligibility. With a spending cap of $141 million, the initiative could fund up to 22,000 vouchers. The first application period begins March 1, 2025, amid concerns about limited private school spots.
The State-Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) Assam has announced the ADRE 2025 results for Grade 3 and Grade 4 posts, which candidates can access on assam.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill 12,600 government vacancies, with Grade 3 requiring a skill test and Grade 4 based solely on written exam performance. Over 13 lakh candidates participated, making it a major recruitment process in Assam.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, a national-level initiative led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to ease exam stress and promote effective learning. Registrations, which began on December 14, 2024, close today. Over 3 crore students have registered for the event. The main programme will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with 2,500 students participating.
Kush Desai, an Indian-American former journalist, has been appointed as the deputy press secretary by US President Donald Trump. With a strong background in political communications, he has held key roles such as Deputy Communications Director for the 2024 Republican National Convention and Communications Director for the Republican Party of Iowa. Desai is a Dartmouth graduate and has worked with the Republican National Committee.
The CBSE Class 12 Mathematics exam on March 8, 2025, was deemed moderate but lengthy, challenging students with time management. While Sets varied in difficulty, overall the paper tested deep conceptual understanding. Application-based questions were particularly tricky, and responses were mixed among students and experts.
The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has extended the registration deadline for the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment exam 2025 until April 7, 2025. Originally set for March 21, 2025, the extension allows candidates to apply via tpsc.tripura.gov.in. The recruitment drive targets 198 vacancies: 105 for Grade 1 and 93 for Grade 2 posts, creating opportunities.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has laid off over 1,000 employees as part of the Trump administration's ongoing federal workforce cuts. This move is part of broader efforts to shrink government agencies, with more reductions expected across the federal workforce. While NOAA assures that key operations like weather forecasting remain unaffected, the cuts come amidst growing concerns about the U.S. economy and potential recession risks.
BCECEB has started online registration for ITICAT 2025 at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The registration window closes on April 7, 2025, with the fee submission deadline on April 8. Corrections can be made from April 13, admit cards will be available from April 28, and the exam is scheduled for May 11, 2025.
India Post has released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) merit list 2025 for Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. Applicants for the 21,413 vacancies can check their selection status on indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The recruitment spans multiple states, with selected candidates receiving salaries between Rs 10,000 and Rs 29,380 per month.