The US Department of Education has taken significant actions to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These measures include dissolving key DEI councils, canceling over $2.6 million in DEI contracts, and removing 200+ DEI-related web pages. Additionally, employees overseeing DEI programs have been placed on paid leave, and the Department has withdrawn its Equity Action Plan. This move aligns with the Trump administration’s broader efforts to end divisive ideologies in federal agencies and education.
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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.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the admit card for the Group 2 Mains examination. Scheduled for February 2025, the exam will be held in two sessions: on 8th February for General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Language, and 23rd February for General Knowledge Paper II. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official TNPSC websites by following a few simple steps.
NHSRCL has announced a recruitment drive for 72 managerial positions in 2025, with vacancies in various technical and administrative fields. Eligible candidates with a BE/B.Tech/Architecture degree can apply by April 24, 2025. Positions include Junior Technical Managers and Assistant Managers in Civil, Electrical, Architecture, and Procurement. The application fee is Rs 400 for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories, with exemptions for SC, ST, and women candidates. Full details are available on... Expand
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has proposed drastic cuts to indirect funding for research grants, impacting major U.S. universities like Harvard, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Kentucky. The cuts, which target crucial infrastructure funding, could disrupt medical research in areas like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and public health. Universities are facing uncertainty as they brace for the financial implications, with concerns over lost resources, research productivity, and... Expand
Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2025 has received a record 2.79 crore registrations, surpassing last year's total by over 53 lakh. The event will feature discussions over fresh insights, avoiding repeated questions from PPC 2024. Key concerns from last year, including balance in exam preparation, cultural pressures, negative discussions, stress, and competition, are highlighted to avoid repetition and encourage new dialogue.
Ohio State University, despite JD Vance becoming its first alumnus to serve as US Vice President, has no plans for a formal celebration. The university's spokesperson, Ben Johnson, explained that as a public institution, Ohio State avoids partisan positions. Although they congratulated Vance on social media, no immediate recognition is planned. The decision highlights Ohio State's longstanding policy of political neutrality, focusing on academic achievements rather than political affiliations.
BITSAT 2025 registration: BITS Pilani will start registrations for BITSAT 2025 on January 21. Eligible candidates can apply on the official website by following specific steps. The application fee varies based on sessions and the gender of the candidate. BITSAT is the entrance test for FD programs at BITS Pilani's campuses.
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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the withdrawal of 10 seats from Round 3 of NEET PG 2024 counselling. PGIMS Navi Mumbai has reduced seats across five specialties, including General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, and Pediatrics. These changes will be reflected before the allotment process begins. Full details are available on the official MCC website.