The US Department of Education ordered federally funded schools to eliminate DEI programs within 14 days or risk losing funding. The directive, backed by Trump, bans race-conscious policies in admissions, hiring, and scholarships. In response, the ACLU and teachers' union sued, arguing it violates First Amendment rights. The case may reach the Supreme Court.
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced that candidates appearing for the Constable (GD) and related examinations in 2025 can access their exam dates from January 26 via the official website, ssc.gov.in. City details will be available 10 days before each exam shift, and admit cards can be downloaded four days prior, ensuring timely access for all candidates.
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) begins registration for various Ministerial and Isolated category posts in Indian Railways. Eligible candidates can start applying for the 1,036 vacancies from January 7 to February 6, 2025. The recruitment involves computer-based tests, skill tests, document verification, and a medical examination.
As international student enrollment rebounds, concerns grow over the impact of Trump’s immigration policies on US higher education. Stricter visa rules, travel restrictions, and surveillance on campus activism are making students rethink their options. With declining interest from key countries like India, universities fear economic and research setbacks, while students face uncertainty over their academic future.
The NTA has canceled the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exam at an Assam center on February 28 due to a technical glitch. A notice has been issued, assuring candidates that details regarding the rescheduling of the exam will be announced soon. Affected candidates are advised to stay updated through the official NTA website.
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Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk was detained by federal authorities on March 25, 2025, near her Somerville, Massachusetts apartment. Ozturk, a Turkish national, was arrested by ICE officers, allegedly due to her support for Palestine and engagement in student activism. Her detention, which has raised concerns about academic freedom and immigration policies, has sparked protests at Tufts. Ozturk's family and legal team are challenging the detention, with the Turkish government... Expand
Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board is set to announce the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2025 soon, expected by early April. Students who appeared for exams held from March 1 to March 20 can check their scores at kseab.karnataka.gov.in. To access results, enter roll number and date of birth. The scorecard and merit list will also be available.
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