The Indian Postal Department has activated the application status link for the 2025 recruitment of 21,413 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) across India. The online application process, which began on February 10, 2025, will close on March 3, 2025. The recruitment is open to candidates with a 10th-grade education and local language knowledge, with a fee of Rs. 100 for general categories. Selection will be based on merit, document verification, and a medical examination.
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IIT Delhi has opened MTech admissions for the 2025 academic year, with applications due by April 7 at 4 PM. Shortlisted candidates will face interviews between May 14 and June 16. Orientation is set for July 19, followed by classes on July 24. The programme offers specialisations in robotics and intelligent systems, requiring a GATE score, programming test, and interview.
LinkedIn's "Jobs on the Rise" report reveals the most rapidly growing job roles in the US for 2025. Top positions include Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Consultant, and Physical Therapist. These roles reflect the evolving job market and high demand in cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, offering significant growth potential.
The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) is expected to release the AP Inter Hall Ticket 2025 soon, with reports suggesting it will be available on February 20. Once issued, candidates can download their hall tickets from bieap.apcfss.in. The AP Inter exams will be held from March 1 to March 20, 2025, for both 1st and 2nd-year students.
The US federal government is set to cut up to 90% of employees within the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, part of a broader push to reduce bureaucracy. Led by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s US DOGE Service, these cuts aim to eliminate waste while maintaining core functions. The move has sparked concerns, with thousands of federal employees filing appeals against the layoffs, signaling potential disruptions to essential public services.
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The US Department of State has begun revoking student visas based on political engagement, including social media activity. An AI-driven initiative, ‘Catch and Revoke,’ has led to hundreds of deportations, targeting students who liked or shared politically sensitive content. This crackdown raises concerns about free speech, digital surveillance, and the implications of AI in immigration enforcement.
The CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam was conducted today, with over 24 lakh students appearing across 7,842 centres under strict surveillance. Students found the paper well-structured and aligned with the NCERT syllabus. The section-wise analysis highlighted a balanced mix of direct, application-based, and analytical questions, ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment of students' knowledge and skills.