A Texas school district, Alice ISD, warned parents via Facebook about U.S. Border Patrol agents potentially boarding school buses at highway checkpoints to check students' citizenship status. The letter, later removed, highlighted the district's efforts to address the situation, including possible chaperones for buses. The warning reflects broader concerns over stricter immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
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The year 2024 saw a surge in school bomb threats across India, including Kolkata, Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, and Tamil Nadu. Threats targeted hundreds of institutions, causing widespread panic despite being hoaxes. Notable incidents occurred during Gujarat's polling and involved CRPF schools. Authorities traced emails to foreign servers, underscoring growing concerns over school security nationwide.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has activated the document upload link for candidates shortlisted for the IBPS SO 2025 interview. The interview call letter is available on the official website until February 25, 2025. Candidates must secure at least 40% marks (35% for reserved categories) to qualify. The final selection will be based on combined scores from the main exam and interview.
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the State Service Preliminary Examination 2025, which was held on February 16, 2025. Candidates can now review and raise objections to the answer key on the official website until February 22, 2025. The examination saw a high attendance rate, and security measures ensured a smooth process. The Mains exam is tentatively scheduled for June 2025.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the second dummy registration card for the DElEd 2025 exam. Registered candidates can download it from the official website, with a correction window open from March 21 to March 27, 2025. Only minor errors can be corrected. The exam will have 120 questions, covering subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Reasoning.
A false active shooter report at Muskingum University on Monday caused panic but was later confirmed as unfounded by the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office. The scare stemmed from a misinterpreted conversation about an earlier dispute between students. No one was harmed. This comes after a March 2023 gun violence incident on campus, raising safety concerns.
Union Bank of India has released the Interview Admit Card for the 2025 Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment. Candidates who passed Document Verification (DV) and Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) can now download their call letters from the official website. The interview, which carries 20% weightage in the final merit list, is scheduled from April 2 to April 5, 2025. Candidates are advised to verify details and bring necessary documents to the interview.
Boston University’s iconic Pumpkin Drop turns rotting pumpkins into tools for science. Hosted by the Physics Department, the event features pumpkins thrown from the Metcalf Science Center roof, offering lessons in physics concepts like gravity and energy transitions. Community members can donate their pumpkins for this annual fall tradition blending education, fun, and seasonal charm.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the rescheduling of the JEE (Main) 2025 Session-I (Shift-1) exam for 114 candidates due to technical issues at the Bengaluru examination centre. The affected candidates' exams will now take place on January 28 or 29, 2025, and fresh admit cards will be issued. Candidates are advised to stay updated on the official website.
The U.S. Department of Education has laid off 1,300 employees, reducing its workforce by nearly 50%. Education Secretary Linda McMahon called it a step toward restoring the education system. An additional 572 employees opted for voluntary resignation. The department will continue overseeing federal aid and student loans while closing offices in major cities.