US Department of Education canceled two major loan forgiveness plans. The Biden administration has scrapped two major student loan forgiveness plans intended to aid 30 million borrowers. The Department of Education withdrew these proposals to maintain flexibility for future revisions. While this decision halts broad relief, targeted programs like PSLF and TLF remain available. Despite setbacks, efforts for student debt forgiveness continue.
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CBSE has announced the implementation of APAAR ID, a unique 12-digit identifier aligned with NEP 2020 and Digital India initiatives. It creates a lifelong digital identity for students, consolidating academic and extracurricular records on a secure platform. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in academic record management for CBSE-affiliated schools.
The Trump administration's plan to cut 80,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs has sparked concerns about the impact on veterans' health care and benefits. The proposed layoffs, which aim to improve efficiency, have been criticized for lacking a clear plan to maintain services. Veterans groups and lawmakers warn that these cuts will exacerbate existing challenges, including delays in medical care and claims processing, while undermining the VA's mission to support veterans.
The United States grapples with a surge in school shootings, especially in California, Texas, and Florida. New gun laws in several states aim to curb violence, but the effectiveness of stricter regulations remains debated due to legal, cultural, and political challenges, including the Second Amendment and enforcement issues.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the schedule for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025 for the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre. Online applications will be accepted from 20th March to 10th April 2025. A total of 70 vacancies for Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Grade will be filled. The examination is scheduled for May-June 2025, with candidates required to submit their applications through the respective Service/Cadre... Expand
The CBSE has announced that its annual psycho-social counselling service will begin on February 1, 2025, and run until April 4, 2025, to help Class X and XII students manage exam-related stress. The service will include a 24/7 IVRS system, tele-counselling from trained professionals, and access to podcasts and videos on stress management and exam preparation.
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) identified nine cases of cheating and 14 instances of impersonation on the first day of the UP Board Class 10 and 12 exams, held on February 24, 2025. Most cheating cases were reported in Farrukhabad, while dummy candidates were caught across multiple districts. Authorities have intensified surveillance and warned of strict action under the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024 to curb malpractices.
CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exam Dates 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the dates for the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026, starting in mid-February. Approximately 26.60 lakh Class 10 students and 20 lakh Class 12 students will participate. Results are expected in April and May, respectively.
President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order targets radical ideologies in US K-12 schools, focusing on ending indoctrination and promoting patriotic education. The order seeks to eliminate federal funding for schools promoting divisive ideologies, protect parental rights, and reinstate the 1776 Commission to foster American values in classrooms. The move is a significant shift in US education policy, aiming to restore national unity and pride while ensuring transparency and... Expand
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the exam schedule for various posts across multiple departments on its official website, dsssb.delhi.gov.in. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will commence on April 1, 2025, and continue until June 2025. Candidates can check the detailed timetable and guidelines in the official notification for further information.
The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has released the annual results for Classes 3, 4, and 5. Students can check their results at edudel.nic.in by entering their Student ID, Class, Section, and Date of Birth. Upon logging in, they can view their performance in the annual exams. Students can check the direct link here.