The State Bank of India (SBI) is hiring for Concurrent Auditor positions, offering 1,194 vacancies for retired officers of SBI and its former Associates. The application process is open from February 18 to March 15, 2025, through the official SBI website. The selection includes shortlisting and an interview, with final rankings based on interview scores and age in case of ties.
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The Indian government has announced a significant increase in medical seats, with MBBS seats reaching 1,18,190 and PG seats at 74,306. This move aims to address the gap between medical aspirants and available seats, supporting healthcare needs across the country. Plans include expanding medical colleges and upgrading existing ones, alongside the establishment of new medical institutions attached to district hospitals. The government's initiative seeks to enhance healthcare delivery and provide... Expand
Ponder Independent School District in Denton County, Texas will shift to a four-day school week starting in October 2025. The change aims to enhance teacher retention, student engagement, and overall school satisfaction. Extended school days will ensure compliance with state instructional requirements. Childcare services will be provided on Fridays for younger students, easing the transition for working parents.
The Texas Dream Act, passed in 2001, allows eligible undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges. If repealed, Texas could lose over $461 million annually, with thousands of students forced out of higher education. This could reduce university enrollments, worsen workforce shortages, and weaken the state’s economy, impacting both students and institutions.
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With JEE Main results out, many students explore engineering colleges that do not require JEE Main scores for BTech admission. Institutions like BITS Pilani, NSUT, Manipal Institute of Technology, and VIT offer alternative admission routes through their own or state-level exams. Several reputable colleges provide opportunities without needing a top JEE Main rank.
The release of GATE 2025 admit cards has been postponed to January 7, as announced by IIT Roorkee. The exam will take place on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, featuring 30 test papers with three question formats: MCQs, MSQs, and NAT. Candidates can download their hall tickets by logging into the official website.
The Trump administration plans significant job cuts across federal agencies, including 80,000 positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs and 45,000 at the IRS. These reductions aim to return staffing levels to pre-Biden administration figures, sparking political and public concern over potential impacts on services.