US President Donald Trump's executive order mandates US universities, including Harvard, to monitor international students involved in pro-Palestine protests, with the potential for deportation if laws are violated. The order aims to combat antisemitism on campuses but has raised concerns about racial profiling and free speech. Universities have 60 days to report cases of antisemitism, and the Department of Education is tasked with compiling relevant data. The decision has sparked widespread debate among academic institutions and activists.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application process for JIPMAT 2025, with the deadline for submissions set for March 10, 2025. The exam, aimed at admissions into IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu’s Integrated Programme in Management, will be held on April 26, 2025.
The UP Police Constable 2025 Phase 1 PET admit card has been released on the official website, uppbpb.gov.in. Over 1.7 lakh candidates who passed the written test will appear for the exam on February 10, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging in with their credentials. Check the direct link to download the UP Police Constable 2025 phase 1 admit card.
The Trump administration took decisive action on March 17, 2025, by firing most of the US Institute of Peace's board members, including CEO George Moose. This move follows an executive order aimed at reducing federal agencies tied to foreign assistance. USIP, an independent nonprofit, clashed with the administration over its autonomy, resulting in legal threats. This is part of a broader effort to dismantle international aid-related entities.
APSCHE has begun online registration for AP ECET 2025. Eligible candidates can register at vets.apsche.ap.gov.in by April 7, 2025, without a late fee. Hall tickets will be released on May 1, and the exam is scheduled for May 6, 2025. Candidates can check important details here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened registrations for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2025, with applications available on exams.ntaonline.in until March 16, 2025. The NCET facilitates admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) at leading universities and institutions. Applicants can make corrections from March 18 to March 19, 2025, while city intimation slips will be issued in early April.
The U.S. faces a dual crisis: declining math proficiency and a looming engineering shortfall. With math scores plummeting, fewer students are pursuing STEM careers, risking a significant talent gap. To sustain its technological edge, America must bolster math education and reassess its reliance on foreign talent through H-1B visas. Without reforms, its economic resilience is at stake.
CBSE conducted the Class 10 Mathematics exam on March 10, 2025, covering both Basic and Standard levels. The paper was moderately difficult with a balanced mix of questions, testing students' conceptual understanding and application. Students and experts found it manageable yet challenging in certain areas.
USAID has paused funding for various education projects in India due to an executive order from the US government. While the pause may cause temporary delays in some initiatives, the overall impact on the Indian education sector is expected to be minimal. Ongoing USAID projects, such as those focusing on early learning, teacher training, and disaster-resilient infrastructure, will experience disruptions, but most programs have sufficient backup support to continue their work on a smaller scale.
Anna University has extended the registration deadline for TANCET 2025 and CEETA-PG 2025 by one day, now set for March 19, 2025. Candidates can apply online at tancet.annauniv.edu by filling out the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee. TANCET is for various postgraduate programs, while CEETA-PG is specifically for MTech admissions at Anna University.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started CUET UG 2025 registration from March 1 at cuet.nta.nic.in. The application window closes on March 22, with fee payment open until March 23. The correction window runs from March 24–26. CUET UG 2025 is scheduled from May 8 to June 1, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.