The Trump administration has initiated sweeping cuts to the federal workforce, resulting in the layoff of over 20,000 employees across various agencies, including the IRS, USAID, EPA, and FEMA. Key officials have also been dismissed from critical positions. This mass reduction in government staff is part of a broader plan to restructure federal agencies, with the Trump administration aiming to achieve significant budget cuts. Legal challenges have been raised concerning the legality of these actions.
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Central Board of Secondary Education will likely declare Class 10 and 12 results for 2025 soon. Students can check scores on cbse.gov.in. Results will also be available on DigiLocker and UMANG app. Past trends suggest results between mid and late May. Students need roll number to view results. Digital mark sheets will be on DigiLocker.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed her brother, Greg Lujan, as a student regent to the board of New Mexico Highlands University amid concerns about cronyism and financial oversight. The appointment, which is pending state Senate confirmation, comes as the state grapples with financial scandals involving wasteful spending at other universities. Critics worry that this move could further erode public trust in the state's higher education system, which is under increased... Expand
The University of Cincinnati will roll back all DEI initiatives following an executive order by former President Trump and a directive from the Department of Education. Compliance is required by February 28. University leaders are reviewing DEI programs, while students protest the move, arguing it will negatively impact the campus community.
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the State Service Preliminary Examination 2025, which was held on February 16, 2025. Candidates can now review and raise objections to the answer key on the official website until February 22, 2025. The examination saw a high attendance rate, and security measures ensured a smooth process. The Mains exam is tentatively scheduled for June 2025.
The University of Delhi (DU) is inviting applications for its placement and internship drive, which will take place from February 10 to February 21, 2025. The offline drive is open to UG, PG, and PhD students, excluding those from NCWEB and SOL. The application process closes on February 8, 2025. Interested candidates can apply through the DU website.
JKBOSE Class 11 Date Sheet 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has released the Class 11 Annual Regular Examination Date Sheet for 2025 for Science, Arts, Commerce, and Home Science streams. Exams are scheduled from February 2, 2025, to March 18, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM. Students can download the timetable from the official website.
Sadhguru advises students to avoid exam stress, emphasizing that exams are just evaluations. He encourages active brain engagement and dynamic intelligence through studies. Additionally, he recommends meditation to manage attention and stress, highlighting a specific technique for mental balance.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) score card for CBT 1. Results were declared on February 26, 2025, from exams held in late 2024. Shortlisted candidates will move on to CBT 2 in March 2025. This drive aims to fill 18,799 ALP vacancies. Score cards can be downloaded from rrbapply.gov.in.
PAYE and ICR are federal student loan repayment plans that adjust monthly payments based on income. PAYE caps payments at 10% of discretionary income with a 20-year forgiveness period, while ICR sets payments at 20% or a fixed 12-year amount, with a 25-year forgiveness period.