Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, voluntarily left the U.S. after her visa was revoked due to allegations of supporting Hamas. Using the CBP Home App, she self-deported on March 11, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the revocation and highlighted the administration's stance against supporting terrorism. Srinivasan's academic background and involvement in pro-Palestinian protests sparked scrutiny, amidst increasing government pressure on foreign students connected to such activities.
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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 Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has released the provisional answer key for the 2025 HSC Class 12 science exams. Students can submit objections to the answer key until 6:00 PM on March 24, 2025, via email, along with the prescribed Rs. 500 fee. Valid objections will result in a refund. The GSEB has provided detailed instructions on the objection submission process and emphasised adherence to the required format.
Registrations for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025 will open tomorrow, January 23, and close on February 21. The KCET exam is scheduled for April 16 and 17. New features include an OTP-based login system and auto-verification of documents, enhancing the registration process.
Texas lawmakers have proposed a historic budget plan that includes $1 billion in funding for school choice and $4,000 pay raises for teachers, with rural educators set to receive $10,000. The budget also includes $3.5 billion for property tax relief. These initiatives are part of a broader $330 billion budget proposal that aims to reshape Texas education, with negotiations continuing through June. Lawmakers are set to debate the future of school choice and education funding.
IGNOU has extended the last date for admissions to its academic programmes until March 31, 2025, except for certificate and semester-based programmes. Students can apply through the respective portals for ODL and online mode programmes. Applicants are required to create a DEB ID and upload relevant documents. The registration fee is non-refundable, and the cancellation policy includes deductions from the fee. For more details, students can refer to the Common Prospectus on IGNOU's website.
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.
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board postponed the Sub-Inspector exam, initially set for March 8-9, 2025, due to undisclosed reasons. New dates will be posted on the OPRB website soon. The recruitment aims to fill 933 vacancies, including Sub-Inspectors, Station Officers, and Assistant Jailors, through a multi-stage selection process involving written exam, physical tests, document verification, and medical examination.
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