The United States remains a global leader in business and economics education, with top universities like MIT, Stanford, and Harvard setting the standard for academic excellence. The latest THE Subject-wise Rankings 2025 highlight this continued dominance, showcasing institutions that drive innovation and research. Despite some changes in rankings, these universities continue to shape the future of higher education.
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The US government's recent immigration policies have led to the detention and deportation of green-card holders, visa students, and foreign nationals, sparking controversy. Cases like those of Fabian Schmidt, Ranjani Srinivasan, and others highlight how individuals with legal statuses or visas are being caught in enforcement actions, often due to past misdemeanors, misunderstandings, or political associations. The detention conditions and unclear enforcement grounds raise concerns about the... Expand
The Bihar Home Guard and Fire Services has opened registration for 15,000 Home Guard vacancies across 37 districts from March 27 to April 16, 2025, at onlinebhg.bihar.gov.in. 35% of seats are reserved for women. Selection involves a physical ability test, followed by a medical exam and document verification before final merit listing.
Vocational teachers in Himachal Pradesh, joined by their families, are protesting in Shimla, demanding direct recruitment by the government instead of through private outsourcing firms. Despite years of service and previous assurances from the government, their demands remain unmet. They seek immediate action to end the outsourcing model for job security.
Anna University, Chennai, is set to announce the TANCET 2025 notification on January 19, 2025. The exam, essential for postgraduate admissions in Tamil Nadu, evaluates various aptitudes and facilitates admission across over 200 colleges, with more than 40,000 MBA aspirants competing yearly.
IBPS has released the PO interview admit card for candidates who cleared the mains exam. The admit card can be downloaded from ibps.in until February 18, 2025. The IBPS PO Mains 2024 result was declared on January 31, 2025. Selected candidates will now appear for the interview round. Candidates can check the direct link here.
IIT Madras admission without JEE Advanced: IIT Madras is initiating a new admission pathway, 'Science Olympiad Excellence' (ScOpE), from the 2025-26 session, focusing on students excelling in national and international Olympiads. The scheme includes supernumerary seats with gender inclusivity, allowing access to various engineering programs without conventional exams.
The US Department of Education has reinstated Trump's 2020 Title IX policies, following a January 9, 2025, court ruling that overturned Biden's revised rules. The new guidance mandates stricter handling of sexual misconduct cases, including live hearings and a narrower definition of harassment. While advocates for accused students welcome the shift, critics argue that it may discourage survivors from reporting assaults. The change is part of a broader legal battle over Title IX's scope and... Expand
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that the APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET UG 2025 registrations, despite a recent notice encouraging candidates to link their Aadhar details and APAAR ID. Though not required, APAAR ID offers advantages such as streamlined applications, faster attendance verification, and enhanced identity protection. Candidates are encouraged to explore resources available for creating an APAAR ID.