The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the deadline for receiving feedback on the draft recruitment and promotion norms until February 28. The proposed 2025 regulations aim to replace the 2018 guidelines, introduce new norms for vice-chancellor appointments, and offer relaxed faculty hiring rules. The draft has sparked criticism from opposition-led states, but UGC chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar assures that the changes are intended to improve university governance and align with global standards to enhance education quality.
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Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old Columbia University student, is suing the Trump administration after ICE targeted her for deportation due to her pro-Palestinian activism. Chung, a legal permanent resident, argues that her political speech is protected under the First Amendment. The case, filed in March 2025, highlights concerns over free speech and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement targeting students involved in activism. Chung's legal team seeks to prevent her deportation and block... Expand
IIT Delhi will announce the IIT JAM 2025 results on March 18, 2025. Qualified candidates can download their scorecards from March 24 to July 31, 2025. The exam, conducted on February 2, 2025, was for seven test papers. Admissions will follow a series of deadlines throughout March to July 2025.
Germany is a sought-after study abroad destination offering affordable education and prestigious universities. The QS World University Rankings assist students in selecting top institutions such as LMU Munich, Humboldt University, and Technical University of Munich. These universities provide diverse academic programs and excellent career opportunities.
Bank of Baroda (BOB) is hiring 4,000 apprentices across India for 2025, offering stipends of INR 15,000–20,000/month. Eligible graduates, aged 20-28, can apply online from February 19 to March 11, 2025. The recruitment process includes an online exam, document verification, language proficiency, and medical fitness checks. For more details, visit bankofbaroda.in.
An Indian postdoctoral fellow, Badar Khan Suri, at Georgetown University faces deportation from the US for allegedly spreading Hamas propaganda and promoting antisemitism. Federal authorities claim he has connections to a Hamas advisor. Suri’s lawyer argues that he is being targeted for his Palestinian ties and that he has no criminal record.
Individuals with ties to US universities and who support pro-Palestinian causes have been detained amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Officials labeled some protesters “pro-Hamas†following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Invoking a rarely used statute to revoke visas, the administration has detained or deported over six people under claims of posing a foreign policy threat, recently confirmed.
The Ohio Senate has passed a controversial bill targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in public colleges, sparking intense debate. Proponents argue it promotes intellectual diversity, while critics warn it threatens academic freedom and inclusivity. The bill also limits tenure protections and faculty rights, with its fate now in the hands of the Ohio House.
The CUET UG 2025 registration process will close today, March 22, 2025. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied can submit their applications on cuet.nta.nic.in. The exam is scheduled to be held in CBT mode from May 8 to June 1, 2025. The fee payment deadline is March 23, and a correction window will be open from March 24 to March 26, 2025.
Telangana Sankranti Holidays 2025: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has announced Sankranti holidays for all Intermediate colleges from January 11 to January 16, resuming on January 17. This directive, which applies to all types of junior colleges, aims to ensure students and staff can celebrate the harvest festival.
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the admit cards for the 2025 Leave Teacher Reserve (LTR) recruitment exam. Candidates can download their hall tickets from ossc.gov.in using their login credentials. The selection process includes a Preliminary Exam, Main Written Exam, and Certificate Verification. Applicants should stay updated on the official website for further notifications.