The US Education Department faces turmoil as President Trump’s “deferred resignation programme†leaves employees in limbo. A federal judge has temporarily halted the buyout plan, granting labor unions time to challenge it. The initiative, which threatens workforce reductions, raises concerns over school funding oversight, student aid processing, and education policy enforcement, potentially disrupting the sector nationwide.
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The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced that the Maha CET 2025 for BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM/MBA(integrated)/MCA(integrated) course is compulsory. The online registration is open from February 2 to 10, 2025 on cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates must complete their applications before the deadline. Candidates can check the official notice here.
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The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) Assam has announced the Physical Efficiency Test results for the Assam Police Commando Battalions. Shortlisted candidates will now proceed to the Psychometric Test round starting on April 7, 2025. Admit cards for the test will be available from April 2, 2025. Check the official website for more details.
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