Thousands of federal employees, including veterans and medical researchers, were abruptly laid off, causing confusion and anger. The reductions, part of a cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk's DOGE, have sparked legal actions and protests, raising concerns about the long-term impact on government operations.
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The University of Utah and Utah Tech University have proposed a new Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus in St. George to address the state's medical desert. The $10.6 million initiative, aiming to train doctors for underserved regions, would offer an accelerated MD program with direct residency entry. This collaboration seeks to improve healthcare access, retain physicians in rural Utah, and increase medical workforce availability, with the goal of training 10 students annually, eventually... Expand
The New Hampshire House committee is considering HB 483, which mandates local incorporation for the Children’s Scholarship Fund—NH to increase financial transparency. Proponents aim to ensure taxpayer funds support state-specific programs, while opponents argue the bill could undermine existing scholarship initiatives.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) is set to release the AIBE 19 results soon, following the exam held on December 22, 2024. Candidates can check their results on the official website after entering their login credentials. The final answer key was released on March 6, 2025, with 28 questions dropped. To pass, general/OBC candidates need 45%, and SC/ST/disabled candidates need 40%. The results will determine eligibility for a Certificate of Practice to practise law in India.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has issued the Grade-III (Non-Technical) admit cards for the 2025 recruitment exam. Candidates who applied for 765 vacancies can download them from dme.assam.gov.in. The written exam, set for March 30, 2025, consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. The selection process includes a written test, interview, and document verification.
The State Examination Board, Gujarat, has declared the Gujarat NMMS Result 2025 for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Exam (NMMS). Students who appeared for the 2024-25 session can check their results on sebexam.org. Conducted on February 22, 2025, the exam saw 2,20,488 participants. The NMMS scheme, launched by MHRD, aims to support Class 8 students from economically weaker backgrounds to continue their education.
The Office of the Chairman, NEET PG Admission/Counselling Board - 2024, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, has revised the Round 3 counselling schedule. The online choice filling and locking process has been extended to January 31, 2025. The provisional allotment list will be released on February 5, with document submission from February 6 to 9, 2025.
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 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced the results for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025. Candidates who took the exam can check their results on the official website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in, using their enrollment number or email ID and password. Scorecards for qualified candidates will be available from March 24 to July 31, 2025.
Elon Musk's recent tweet criticizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles within the UK's NHS has sparked backlash, with many in the US education sector worried about the potential impact on DEI programs in schools. Musk labeled these roles as part of the "woke mind virus," causing a wider debate about inclusivity in education. Critics argue that Musk's comments overlook the positive contributions of DEI efforts in promoting equal access and opportunities in educational institutions.