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 breakthroughs and progress.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea challenging the reduction in attempts for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Advanced from three to two. The plea, filed by advocate Sanjeet Kumar Trivedi, claims the change was arbitrary and unfair, affecting students' opportunities for IIT admissions. It requests the court to set aside the November 18, 2024, notification altering the eligibility criteria.
Shashi Tharoor highlighted the challenges Indian universities face, including over-regulation, underfunding, and threats to academic freedom. He emphasized the need for universities to protect diversity, welcome dissent, and teach peaceful coexistence. Tharoor also pointed out that India has focused on equity and expansion in education but needs to pay more attention to employability and excellence.
An Indian postdoctoral fellow, Badar Khan Suri, at Georgetown University faces deportation from the US for allegedly spreading Hamas propaganda and promoting antisemitism. Federal authorities claim he has connections to a Hamas advisor. Suri’s lawyer argues that he is being targeted for his Palestinian ties and that he has no criminal record.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card for the CMAT 2025, available on the official website exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT. The exam will be held on January 25 in two shifts: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Candidates can download their admit cards by entering their application number and date of birth. The admit card contains essential exam details and instructions.
The WBJEEB will close the WBJEE 2025 application correction window today, February 27. The exam is scheduled for April 27, 2025, in two shifts: Mathematics from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Physics & Chemistry from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Candidates can visit wbjeeb.nic.in to make correction to their application.
BSEB conducted the Class 12 board exams from February 1-15, 2025, with around 12.92 lakh students eligible. Results are expected by mid-to-late March, as BSEB has improved its timeline. The official date and time are yet to be announced. Students can check their results on secondary.biharboardonline.com once released. Students can check important details here.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Vision IAS Rs 3 lakh for misleading advertising regarding civil services exam success rates. The institute's selective disclosure suggested all successful candidates followed the same course path, which was false, with fees varying from Rs 750 to Rs 1,40,000.
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) has revised the exam schedule for undergraduate BA, BSc, and BCom courses to prevent exam overlaps. The updated timetable includes changes for first, second, and third-year students across various subjects. Significant changes affect the BCom Business Law, BJMC PAC 102, Tourism, Education, and Computer Applications exams. Students are advised to check the updated schedule on the HPU website for the most accurate and timely information.
Amrita University has released the AEEE Phase 1 results for 2025 on February 8. Candidates who appeared for the Phase 1 exam can now check their scores via the official Amrita University website using their registered email or phone number. The results will help in the admission process, with the best score from both phases being considered for selection. The Phase 2 exam is scheduled from May 10 to 14, 2025.
The DOGE-led mass firings in the federal government are rapidly eroding job security for millions of employees, disrupting long-standing protections that have historically set federal jobs apart from private sector work. The restructuring efforts, including the dismissal of probationary and non-probationary workers, signal a shift from the promise of stability to growing uncertainty. This overhaul challenges century-old systems like the Pendleton Act, leaving many workers concerned about their... Expand