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.
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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the answer key for the APPSC Forest Ranger Officer (FRO) Exam 2025, held on March 16 to fill 37 vacancies. Candidates can download it from www.psc.ap.gov.in to estimate their scores. The objection window is open from March 21 to March 23, 2025, for raising concerns.
The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP), will declare the AP Inter 1st and 2nd year results on April 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Over 10 lakh students can check their scores on bie.ap.gov.in or via WhatsApp and SMS. The article provides steps to access results online and notes options for recounting and supplementary exams in June 2025, supporting students’ academic progression.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened registrations for the SWAYAM 2025 semester examinations, offering 594 online courses across various disciplines. While course materials are free, candidates must register for a proctored exam to earn certificates. The application window is open from April 1 to 21, 2025, on swayam.nta.ac.in, with exams scheduled for May 17, 18, 24, and 25.
JAIIB Result 2024: The Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) has released the JAIIB Result 2024 for the October-November cycle. Candidates can check their results using their Registration/Membership Number and Password on the IIBF website. They must score at least 50 out of 100 in each subject to pass, with an aggregate passing rule also applicable.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the correction window for the NCET 2025 application form on April 2, 2025. Candidates can make corrections until April 3, 2025, at 11:50 PM. The corrections include changes in personal, academic, and category details, with a correction fee to be paid. However, mobile number, email address, address, photograph, and signature cannot be edited. Candidates must submit the updated form before the window closes.
The AIIMS New Delhi has rescheduled the INI CET July 2025 final registration and EUC generation to April 3, 2025. The last date for application submission remains April 25, 2025. The INI CET exam is slated for May 17, 2025, with admit cards available from May 10. Candidates can complete registration through the AIIMS official website.