USCIS will introduce a revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, on January 17, 2025, aligning with new H-1B and H-2 modernization rules. There will be no grace period for transitioning to the updated form, which will replace the 04/01/24 edition. The changes aim to streamline the petition process, expand job eligibility, and enhance compliance measures for both H-1B and H-2 visa categories, impacting employers and workers from January 2025 onward.
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TSPSC has released the marks and general ranking list (GRL) for the Group 1 services examination 2024. Candidates can check their scores on tspsc.gov.in. The rankings will determine eligibility for certificate verification. The recruitment drive aims to fill 563 vacancies, with 31,382 candidates qualifying for the Mains after clearing the prelims.
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.
Delhi University plans to launch a PhD program in Hindu Studies from the 2025-26 academic session, with 10 initial seats. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree in Hindu Studies or allied fields and JRF/NET qualification. Pending Academic and Executive Council approvals, the initiative aims to advance research opportunities in Hindu Studies, complementing the existing MA program.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has released the provisional answer key for GUJCET 2025 on its official website. Candidates can check subject-wise responses and estimate their scores ahead of final results. Objections were accepted via email until April 5, 2024. The answer key has been revised based on valid student feedback.
A US Senate report led by Senator Ted Cruz claims over $2.05 billion of NSF funding has been directed toward DEI and social justice initiatives in scientific research, highlighting $4.7 million in Yale's grants. Cruz criticizes the politicization of research, urging Congress to restore scientific integrity. The potential funding cuts have left researchers, especially early-career faculty, uncertain about their future. Experts warn that reducing federal funding could hinder scientific... Expand
An examination centre in-charge, Anju Yadav, has been booked for allegedly sharing the UP Class 10 Math board exam 2025 paper in an official WhatsApp group. Authorities removed the paper and reported the matter. A case was registered, her phone was seized, and an investigation is ongoing. The exams run from February 25 to March 12.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 city intimation slip for the April exam. Candidates can check their allotted exam city by logging into the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The exam will be held in a computer-based mode from April 2 to April 9, with admit cards available three days before the exam.