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.
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The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has extended the MAH CET LLB 2025 registration deadline for both 3-year and 5-year courses until March 27, 2025. Initially extended to March 17, the deadline has now been pushed further. Candidates can complete their application process on the official website, mahacet.org. The revised schedule and step-by-step registration process have also been provided for applicants.
A recent report by the National Foundation for American Policy reveals that immigrants have founded or co-founded 65% of the top AI companies in the US The study highlights that 70% of full-time graduate students in AI are international, with a significant portion of advanced degrees in AI awarded to non-US citizens. It emphasizes the importance of retaining foreign talent for maintaining the US's leadership in AI innovation and competitiveness on the global stage.
Massachusetts voters recently approved a change to the state's education policy, eliminating the 10th-grade MCAS test as a graduation requirement. While students still need to take the MCAS exams in grades 3-10, passing the 10th-grade exam is no longer required for graduation. This change could affect student motivation and dropout rates, but MCAS will still play a key role in assessing school performance. School officials are working to ensure students and parents understand the new... Expand
UPSC has released a notice listing 43 rejected candidates for the Civil Services Examination 2025 due to non-payment of the ₹100 fee. Candidates can appeal within 10 days by submitting original payment proof via speed post or by hand. The appeal deadline is March 17, 2025. Visit UPSC's official website for details.
The University of Utah faces a potential loss of $43.5 million in NIH funding due to cuts proposed by the Trump administration. The reduction threatens critical cancer and medical research, particularly at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. While university officials work to challenge the cuts and seek alternative funding sources, researchers express concerns about the long-term impact on scientific progress. The university remains committed to its research mission despite the uncertainty... Expand
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The CISCE is expected to announce the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 results for 2025 between May 6 and May 15, following historical trends. Exams concluded in March and April, and result processing is underway. Students can access their scorecards via the official website. The minimum passing marks are 33% for ICSE and 40% for ISC.
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