Elon Musk's Royal Society fellowship remains secure despite growing criticism from the scientific community over his conduct. With over 3,400 scientists protesting his behavior, including controversial remarks and actions, the Society has chosen not to expel him yet. Although the Royal Society reaffirmed its commitment to defending science, concerns about its adherence to its own code of conduct linger. The situation has sparked intense debates, particularly in the US, about Musk's impact on science.
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A group of 20 Democratic-led states, along with the District of Columbia, have filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's plan to cut 1,300 jobs at the US Department of Education. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, March 13, 2025, claims the layoffs would dismantle the department, impair its core functions, and affect crucial services like federal student loan oversight and civil rights enforcement. The states are seeking an injunction to halt the proposed cuts and prevent the department's... Expand
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced a $2.2 billion plan to rebuild wildfire-damaged schools and enhance disaster resilience. The funding includes $725 million for Palisades and Marquez Elementary Schools and Palisades Charter High School. Temporary classrooms will be provided by 2025-26, ensuring education continuity for affected students.
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) Assam has announced the Physical Efficiency Test results for the Assam Police Commando Battalions. Shortlisted candidates will now proceed to the Psychometric Test round starting on April 7, 2025. Admit cards for the test will be available from April 2, 2025. Check the official website for more details.
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The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB) is set to release the Pashu Parichar (Animal Attendant) recruitment exam results on April 3. Conducted from December 1 to 3, 2024, the exam saw over 10.5 lakh candidates appear for 6,433 vacancies. The merit list and cutoff scores will determine eligibility for the next selection stages, including document verification.
NTA will close the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 application correction window today, February 28. Candidates can visit jeemain.nta.nic.in to modify details like course selection, exam cities, and category. However, new applicants for Session 2 can only edit limited fields, such as their name or parents' names. The correction window opened on February 27.
A powerful snowstorm swept through East Tennessee on February 19, covering the region in up to three inches of snow and creating hazardous road conditions. In response, multiple school districts announced closures for February 20, while some shifted to remote learning or delayed schedules. The National Weather Service issued advisories, urging residents to minimize travel due to icy roads.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized the importance of education for future development during the foundation day celebration of Lipika Dasgupta Memorial School. He highlighted the government's efforts to improve the education system and establish an education hub in the state, noting the introduction of various projects, including the NCERT curriculum and English-medium schools.