Students from CPI(M)'s SFI and Naxalite AISA confronted West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu at Jadavpur University, damaging his car and injuring him. They demanded dates for student union elections. Basu condemned the violence, while TMC leaders rallied in his support, emphasizing their commitment to democracy.
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BITS Pilani has announced that BITSAT 2025 registration will begin on January 21, 2025, via bitsadmission.com. The official website confirms that details about the application process, eligibility, and key dates will be updated soon. Candidates are advised to stay tuned for further updates and regularly check the website for important announcements.
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI PO 2024 preliminary exam dates for March 8, 16, and 24, 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 600 Probationary Officer vacancies. The preliminary exam will be online, comprising three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, each with a 20-minute duration, totaling one hour.
The Assam Science and Technology University extends the CEE 2025 registration deadline to March 9, 2025. The Assam CEE 2025 exam for B.Tech admission will be held on April 27, 2025. Candidates must secure at least 45% in their Class 12 exams or a three-year diploma to be eligible.
TANCET 2025: Anna University has extended the registration deadline for TANCET 2025 and CEETA-PG 2025 to February 26, 2025. TANCET is held for MBA and MCA admissions, while CEETA-PG is for MTech, ME, MArch, and MPlanning courses. The exams are scheduled for March 22 and 23, 2025, respectively. Candidates can apply online, with fees set at Rs 1,000 for TANCET and Rs 1,800 for CEETA-PG. The admit card for TANCET will be issued on March 8, 2025.
A coalition of California college students has sued the U.S. Department of Education, accusing an oversight task force linked to Elon Musk of unlawfully accessing confidential student financial records. The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C., alleges violations of federal privacy laws. Lawmakers have called for an investigation, raising concerns over data security and government accountability.
Carnegie Mellon University is under federal investigation along with 44 other schools for potential violations of race-based discrimination laws in their graduate programs. The probe, launched by the US Department of Education, examines the university’s DEI initiatives, including its partnership with The PhD Project. Carnegie Mellon is reviewing the situation to ensure compliance with the law, as the Trump administration continues to challenge race-based practices in higher education,... Expand
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Art education is vital for students' cognitive, emotional, and creative development. In response to this, Proposition 28 allocated $1 billion for arts education in LAUSD. However, funds have allegedly been misused, as they were redirected to cover existing staff costs rather than hiring new art teachers. Parents, including former superintendent Austin Beutner, have filed a lawsuit demanding proper allocation to support students' arts education, especially in low-income schools.
The US Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education in a 51-45 vote, placing her at the helm of a department facing potential dissolution under the Trump administration. While advocating school choice and vocational training, her stance on DEI rollbacks and transgender rights has sparked controversy. Her leadership signals a defining moment for federal education policy.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has declared the Class 12 results for 2025, with girls excelling across all streams. The board evaluated over 12.8 lakh answer sheets in a record 27 days, achieving an 86.50% pass rate. Female students dominated the Science, Arts, and Commerce streams, reflecting the impact of educational reforms and government initiatives promoting girls' education.