Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team has been temporarily blocked from accessing student data by the US Department of Education following privacy concerns. The decision, stemming from a lawsuit filed by California college students, prevents DOGE from viewing federal student aid records until at least February 16, 2025. The case highlights privacy violations and sparks debate over the influence of private-sector efforts in public education systems, with further hearings scheduled soon.
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Uttarakhand is making significant progress in education with various initiatives focusing on skill development and empowerment of underprivileged communities. Programs like the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Residential Hostel and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya are providing free education and essential facilities to children, particularly girls. The state is also enhancing vocational education through PM Shri Schools and Government Inter Colleges.
IBPS has released the provisional allotment list for Clerk and PO posts under the RRB Recruitment 2024, aiming to fill 9,923 vacancies. Candidates can check their results on the official IBPS website using their registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, Mr Vinai Kumar Saxena, announced a Rs 500 crore allocation for the proposed educational hub in Narela at the 17th Convocation Ceremony of IP University. The ceremony saw 24,456 graduates, with notable achievements by female students. Key figures, including Chief Minister Mrs Rekha Gupta and Education Minister Mr Ashish Sood, emphasized the importance of education and innovation. The event also featured plans for an Indian Knowledge Center and highlighted the... Expand
The Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) in Kota will soon start registration for the Rajasthan PTET 2025. Candidates can apply for the two-year and four-year B.Ed. programs from March 5 to April 7, 2025. The entrance exam is slated for June 2025.
The Directorate of Education has extended the contracts of upper primary and elementary teachers under Samagra Shiksha-Delhi until March 2026, addressing the Pupil-Teacher Ratio in government schools. The order covers 2,498 teachers for schools under DoE, SOSE, and MCD. Teachers with poor records will not be re-engaged without approval, and priority will be given based on student enrollment requirements.
The Assam State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) has published the results for various Driver Constable positions. Candidates can check their results on the official website slprbassam.in. Successful applicants will proceed to the next selection phase, which may include document verification and physical efficiency tests.
President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the global importance of India's research, urging adoption of work from Indian labs. She highlighted patents' transformative potential and the goal of attracting international students to India's higher education institutions. Key awards were presented for innovations in quantum technology and cancer research, underscoring India's scientific achievements and the aim to become a knowledge superpower.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct CUET PG 2025 from March 13 to 31 in 312 cities, including 27 abroad. Registration is open until February 1 at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/. The exam, covering 157 subjects, will be in CBT format. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.
The US government has intensified scrutiny on H-1B visa hiring practices, warning employers against prioritizing foreign workers over American candidates. This shift could significantly impact Indian professionals, who receive the majority of H-1B visas. Stricter regulations may limit job opportunities, push Indian talent to other countries, and affect India's IT sector, altering global migration trends.
Brown University has issued a travel warning to international students, staff, and faculty following the deportation of assistant professor Rasha Alawieh to Lebanon. The advisory urges individuals to reconsider foreign travel due to uncertainties in US immigration policies. Alawieh, detained after returning from Lebanon, was deported despite a court order allowing her stay. This follows a pattern of heightened scrutiny under the Trump administration, raising concerns about international... Expand