The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, slashed $900 million from the US Education budget, but actual savings stand at just $278 million. The cuts cripple vital academic research, jeopardizing data-driven reforms. Critics warn this short-term move may erode education quality, leaving America to pay a steep price in lost innovation and academic progress.
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The IBPS has released its 2025 exam calendar, outlining key dates for various exams. The IBPS RRB 2025 preliminary exams for Officer Scale I will be held on July 27, August 2, and 3, with the main exams in September. The IBPS PO, MT, CSA, and Specialist Officer exams will take place from October 2025 to February 2026. Candidates can access the full schedule and register online via the official IBPS website.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has released the provisional answer key for GUJCET 2025. Candidates can download it from gseb.org for subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Those wishing to challenge the key must submit objections via email by April 5, 2025, along with a fee of INR 500 per question.
The Social Security Fairness Act, recently passed by Congress, offers significant benefits to educators nearing retirement. This law removes two long-standing provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset—that previously reduced Social Security benefits for educators. Now, many teachers can collect full Social Security benefits alongside their state pensions, particularly in states where they were previously ineligible. The law brings much-needed financial... Expand
AIIMS New Delhi has opened online registrations for the Junior Resident (JR) posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. The registration process will remain open until January 20, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.
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.
The University of Rajasthan has released the UNIRAJ Admit Card 2025 for undergraduate and postgraduate semester examinations. Students appearing for semester I and III exams in Arts, Science, and Commerce, scheduled from January to February 2025, can download their hall tickets from univraj.org. Candidates should carefully verify the admit card details to ensure all necessary information is accurate.
SSC announced the SSC CGL 2024 final result on March 12, sparking concerns among candidates over alleged discrepancies in the normalisation process. Many claim that some candidates with lower raw marks received disproportionately higher scores. Frustrated aspirants have taken to social media, demanding the immediate release of the final answer key and clarification from SSC.
The New Mexico Supreme Court's ruling allows discrimination lawsuits against public schools and universities, affirming students' rights under the state’s Human Rights Act. The case arose from an incident where a teacher allegedly discriminated against Native American students. This landmark decision sets a precedent for holding schools accountable for discriminatory actions and could inspire similar legal actions nationwide, pushing for greater cultural sensitivity and inclusion in education.
UPSC will close the Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2025 registration today, March 10. The exam is set for July 20, 2025. Candidates must pay an application fee based on their category. Eligibility includes having completed MBBS and meeting age and physical standards. Form corrections are allowed from March 12-18, except for specific details.
The RRB ALP 2025 recruitment process has commenced for 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot posts, with online applications open from April 12 to May 11 at RRBAPPLY.GOV.IN. Unlike last year, the 3-year age relaxation has been withdrawn. The recruitment includes multiple trades, strict vision standards, and a multi-stage selection process including CBTs, aptitude test, and medical examination. Candidates must meet specific qualification and age criteria. Application fee refunds will be offered upon... Expand