A former Tripura government official, Kaizar Debbarma, was arrested for allegedly cheating a Noida-based educational institution by providing fake documents for land acquisition. The director of the institution paid Rs 1.25 crore for the land, later discovering the documents were forged. The investigation is ongoing.
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The Staff Selection Commission has announced the cancellation of the SSC CGL 2025 typing test held on January 18, 2025 (Shift-II), due to technical issues. The rescheduled exam is set for January 31, 2025, with admit cards available from January 27. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates on the data entry exam.
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House on January 20, 2025, transgender students face heightened concerns over potential rollbacks of crucial protections in education and healthcare. Trump's administration may undo policies allowing students to access gender-affirming facilities and ban gender-affirming medical care for minors. As political rhetoric intensifies, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups prepare for legislative battles and increased support for transgender youth amid mounting anxiety... Expand
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The American Federation of Teachers is suing the US Department of Education over a directive that eliminates race-based considerations in schools. The lawsuit argues the policy is unconstitutional and will harm students and educators by restricting access to diverse resources and critical thinking development. An injunction is sought to prevent the directive's enforcement.
The Gujarat Board Class 12 Science stream results and GUJCET 2025 scores are likely to be announced by the last week of April, as per past trends. GSEB has dismissed a fake press release claiming an April 17 release date and urged students to rely solely on official updates via gseb.org.