The Gold Card visa, introduced under Trump's administration, offers US residency for a $5 million investment, bypassing job creation rules of the EB-5 visa. While it provides an alternative for wealthy H-1B holders stuck in green card backlogs, it won’t replace skilled immigration, as industries need expertise, not just money, to fill critical workforce shortages in tech and manufacturing.
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The Goa Board (GBSHSE) has announced the HSSC 2025 results on March 27, with a pass percentage of 90.64%. Students can check their results at results.gbshsegoa.net using their seat number and registration ID. Marksheets will be available for schools from March 29. The exams were held from February 10 to March 1, with 33,668 students appearing.
UK Private Schools Now Add VAT to Fees: The UK government introduces a 20% VAT on private school fees starting January 2025. This move aims to generate funding for state school teacher recruitment while private schools may face higher fees and reduced student numbers. The ISC plans to challenge the policy legally.
The Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) have released the Common Entrance Test (CET) results. Candidates can check and download the PDF merit list for Class 6 and 9 admissions 2025 on rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in. Interview call letters for shortlisted candidates will be accessible via the candidate login panel starting today, January 28, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The Gujarat Board Class 12 Science stream results and GUJCET 2025 scores are likely to be announced by the last week of April, as per past trends. GSEB has dismissed a fake press release claiming an April 17 release date and urged students to rely solely on official updates via gseb.org.
Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Hazrat Ali’s Birthday are celebrated across India, with holidays announced for schools in several states due to seasonal festivities and cold weather. States like UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Jammu and Kashmir have declared school closures to ensure student safety and participation in these cultural celebrations.
ISRO Chairman-designate V Narayanan emphasized the importance of holistic personality development alongside academic excellence for students. He advocated for a combination of value-based and intellectual-based education, highlighting the need to serve society while pursuing academic goals. Narayanan also expressed gratitude to his family and colleagues, and endorsed PM Modi's vision for a developed India by 2047.
Denver Public Schools sues the Trump administration over a policy allowing ICE agents to operate on school grounds, arguing it endangers students and disrupts education. The policy reversal affects immigrant families, leading to absenteeism and fear. The lawsuit seeks to prevent ICE enforcement actions in schools, claiming the policy lacks justification and exacerbates educational inequities.
The Tamil Nadu Teacher Recruitment Board (TN TRB) has announced the schedule for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2024, set for March 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2025. The exam, conducted in a Computer-Based Test format, consists of two papers. Admit cards will be available seven days before the exam. For updates, candidates can visit the official website at trb.tn.gov.in.
President Trump and Elon Musk are intensifying efforts to hold federal workers accountable, requiring them to submit weekly updates detailing their accomplishments. This follows a previous email that saw a low response rate, with less than half of federal workers engaging. The second round of emails, now coming from individual agencies, demands compliance by Monday each week. This move is part of a larger push to streamline government operations and potentially reduce staffing levels.