Columbia University is facing tensions after US immigration agents arrested Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil amid Trump’s crackdown on anti-Israel activists. The administration also withdrew $400 million in federal funding, citing failure to curb antisemitism. Civil rights groups condemned the arrest, while Columbia vowed to restore funding. Protests continue, fueling debate on free speech.
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The Punjab Police has commenced the recruitment process for 1,746 Constable vacancies, with applications open until March 13, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online via punjabpolice.gov.in. The vacancies include 1,261 posts in the District Police Cadre and 485 in the Armed Police Cadre. Applicants must review the eligibility criteria and follow the online registration steps before submitting their forms.
St. John's College has introduced a unique admissions process that prioritizes conversation over essays. Instead of personal statements and recommendation letters, applicants engage in two interviews and a Socratic seminar-style discussion, highlighting critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. This approach, focused on dialogue and verbal expression, aims for faster decisions and offers an alternative to conventional admissions models.
Brookline schools are facing a projected $6 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026, prompting concerns over potential program cuts and layoffs. The deficit, stemming from rising costs and lower-than-expected revenues, threatens essential services, especially in special education. Educators are anxious about the impact on their jobs and student programs. The School Committee will discuss the budget further on January 23 as the community braces for potential financial repercussions.
IIT Delhi has released the admit card for the IIT JAM 2025 exam, which will take place on February 2, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website. The exam will be conducted in two sessions across seven subjects. Successful candidates will be eligible for approximately 3,000 seats in IITs for the 2025-26 academic year, with no additional selection process required.
The All India Students' Association (AISA) launched an indefinite sit-in at Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) on Tuesday, protesting the suspension of final-year MA student Mantasha. She was accused of using derogatory language against the Vice Chancellor. AISA demands the suspension's revocation, claiming political motives and unfair treatment. The protest escalated as AUD imposed barricades and restricted access to the campus.
New York school districts report record-high graduation rates post-COVID-19, with notable improvements in smaller districts. Brocton Central saw a 21% increase, reaching 95%, while St. Regis Falls and Shelter Island hit 100%. Syracuse City also showed progress. Statewide, 86% graduation rate remained, with more high-performing districts emerging.
US Department of Education canceled two major loan forgiveness plans. The Biden administration has scrapped two major student loan forgiveness plans intended to aid 30 million borrowers. The Department of Education withdrew these proposals to maintain flexibility for future revisions. While this decision halts broad relief, targeted programs like PSLF and TLF remain available. Despite setbacks, efforts for student debt forgiveness continue.
RRB has issued admit cards for the RPF Constable Exam 2025, with city slips already published for dates between March 4 and 18. Exams will follow a 90-minute format with 120 multiple-choice questions. Aadhaar-linked biometric verification is mandatory for candidates to enter the exam hall.
Johns Hopkins University has sold its second D.C. office building, located at 1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW, to Indiana University for $17.5 million. The 56,773-square-foot building will be transformed into a new D.C. campus for Indiana University, offering academic spaces, offices, and dorms for students. This sale follows Johns Hopkins' 2023 consolidation in D.C. and comes after the university’s relocation to 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, part of a broader restructuring following financial... Expand
The Telangana High Court has released the hall tickets for its 2025 recruitment exams scheduled from April 15 to 20. Candidates appearing for posts like Junior Assistant, Typist, and Examiner can now download their admit cards from tshc.gov.in. The exams will be held in multiple shifts, with selection involving CBTs and skill-based tests.