A federal judge cleared the way for President Trump's plan to reduce the federal workforce, allowing 75,000 federal employees to resign under a deferred resignation program. The ruling, which follows legal challenges from labor unions, enables workers to step down with continued pay until September 2025. This decision is a significant victory for the administration, despite ongoing union objections, and could reshape the structure of the federal workforce.
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A US District Judge in Boston has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate teacher preparation grants in eight states, following a legal challenge by eight Democratic state attorneys general. The grants, terminated as part of a broader plan to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, have now received a crucial lifeline. The ruling halts immediate funding cuts and intensifies debate over federal education policy.
The Senate Commerce Committee is pushing to defund over $3 million in Harvard research grants, accusing several projects of promoting “far-left ideology†through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles. This follows an investigation into more than 3,400 NSF-funded grants, totaling over $2 billion. Researchers and Harvard officials dispute the claims, and the university has launched an internal review in response to new federal guidelines prohibiting DEI initiatives in federally... Expand
Canada has introduced stricter immigration regulations, granting officials broader powers to revoke temporary resident documents, including study and work permits. Effective from January 31, 2025, the changes aim to curb fraud, enhance border security, and uphold the integrity of temporary residence programmes. The amendments allow officers to annul permits in cases of misrepresentation, administrative errors, or security concerns.
Class 12 students of Dayanand College in Latur, Maharashtra, pledged against copying ahead of the HSC exams scheduled from February 11 to March 18. The initiative aligns with the government's 'copy-free' exam campaign and includes a week-long awareness program. Students committed to thorough preparation, rejecting unfair means, and encouraging ethical exam practices to achieve excellent results.
The US will soon have its first public school named after a Sikh figure—Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights activist who exposed 25,000 illegal killings by Punjab Police. Set to open in August in New Fresno, the school honors his legacy and reflects the growing presence of the Punjabi Sikh community in California.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the 2025 Bihar D.El.Ed. Dummy Admit Card, allowing candidates to verify their details ahead of the entrance examination. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website and must correct any errors by February 17, 2025. The D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam is scheduled for February 27, 2025. Failure to make necessary corrections or fee payments by the deadline will result in the non-issuance of the final admit card.
Bell County, Kentucky, faces a $600,000 loss in federal funding due to proposed education cuts under President Trump’s administration. This could devastate the rural school district, impacting teacher jobs, class sizes, and essential services for impoverished students. Bell County’s schools are a lifeline for families in a community struggling with economic decline. As reported by CNN, similar districts in 15 states that heavily rely on federal education support could also be severely... Expand
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon release the results for the 2025 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT 1 exam, which was conducted in November 2024. The merit list and expected cut-off marks for different categories have been outlined. Candidates who pass the CBT 1 will appear for the CBT 2 exam on March 19, 2025. The article also covers the salary, allowances, and steps to check the result online.
Thousands of federal workers, including staff at the CDC, FDA, and NIH, were laid off as part of sweeping cuts under the Trump administration's directive. The job reductions, primarily targeting probationary employees, affect key agencies involved in public health and safety. With 16,000 workers already impacted, concerns over the future of critical services, such as wildfire mitigation and health responses, are growing. The layoffs are set to continue, affecting multiple government departments... Expand
A sudden email from the OPM, part of Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiative, has caused confusion among US federal employees. The email, requesting summaries of weekly accomplishments, led many agencies to instruct their workforce not to respond until further guidance, resulting in widespread uncertainty.