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 funded research.
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In President-Elect Donald Trump’s administration, five prominent Indian-origin figures are set to play key roles in shaping policies and driving transformative change. From Vivek Ramaswamy to Sriram Krishnan, here’s a look at the impressive CVs of these individuals who will play vital roles in the Trump administration.
The Punjab Police has commenced the recruitment process for 1,746 Constable vacancies, with applications open until March 13, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online via punjabpolice.gov.in. The vacancies include 1,261 posts in the District Police Cadre and 485 in the Armed Police Cadre. Applicants must review the eligibility criteria and follow the online registration steps before submitting their forms.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB ALP Admit Card 2025 for CBT 2 on March 15, 2025. Candidates who qualified CBT 1 can now download their admit cards from regional RRB websites. The CBT 2 exam is scheduled for March 19 and 20, 2025. The admit card includes crucial exam details such as centre information and timings. Candidates must ensure to carry the admit card for entry to the exam centre.
RBSE has updated the Class 5 exam timetable for 2025. The Environmental Studies exam will now be on April 16, instead of April 9. The third language exam is moved to April 17, from April 16. Exams will start from April 7 and end on April 17. Students should download the updated schedule and prepare.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) released the answer key for the 70th CCE re-examination, held on January 4, 2025. The re-exam was conducted after reports of a paper leak canceled the original exam. Candidates can review the answer keys and raise objections by January 21, 2025.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the commodification and commercialisation of healthcare and education, advocating for philanthropic efforts instead. Speaking at KPB Hinduja College's annual event, he emphasized education as a transformative tool and highlighted India's ancient universities. Dhankhar urged the revival of institutions like Nalanda and introduced Sanatan principles in education to achieve a developed India by 2047.
The Trump administration's cuts to the Education Department are raising concerns about increased waste, fraud, and abuse in US schools. With over 300 layoffs at the Federal Student Aid office and the elimination of civil rights enforcement offices, experts warn that these cuts will leave students vulnerable to discrimination and misuse of federal funds. Critics argue that the lack of oversight will enable predatory behavior, jeopardizing students and the integrity of the education system.
As India awaits Union Budget 2025, key expectations in education include GST reduction, bridging the skill gap, boosting vocational training, enhancing digital infrastructure, and improving teacher training. Investments in innovation, higher education reforms, and AI integration are also anticipated, aiming to make education more affordable, accessible, and aligned with industry needs.