The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2025, with applications open from March 28 to April 29, 2025. Eligible candidates must be Indian citizens aged 21-38, hold a bachelor’s degree, and meet language requirements. The selection process includes prelims, mains, and an interview. The main exam will be held in Guwahati.
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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have extended the application deadline for 32,438 vacancies under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 08/2024). Candidates can now apply until March 1, 2025, at rrbapply.gov.in. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Applicants can check revised dates, eligibility, and registration steps in the official notification.
Governor Bandaru Dattatreya highlighted the transformative impact of the National Education Policy 2020, which will shape India's future through innovation, research, and moral values. Speaking at Kurukshetra University's 34th convocation, he emphasized the importance of hard work for students to overcome challenges. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini praised youth contributions towards a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 and celebrated education advancements in Haryana.
Trump’s recent shift on the H-1B visa program, which allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers, has sparked controversy. Once a vocal critic, he now praises the program, citing its importance for US innovation, particularly in tech. His new stance aligns him with tech figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy but has divided his political base, with figures like Steve Bannon opposing it. The debate over skilled immigration and visa reform intensifies in his second term.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the correction window for the NCET 2025 application form on April 2, 2025. Candidates can make corrections until April 3, 2025, at 11:50 PM. The corrections include changes in personal, academic, and category details, with a correction fee to be paid. However, mobile number, email address, address, photograph, and signature cannot be edited. Candidates must submit the updated form before the window closes.
Alexis Wilkins, a rising country music star, is also making a name for herself in politics. Known for her hit debut EP "Grit," which reached No. 4 on the iTunes chart, Wilkins is now the Press Secretary for Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.) on Capitol Hill. At just 25, she’s balancing a successful music career with growing political influence.
The Kerala Higher Education Department's 'Earn While You Learn' initiative offers students at Government College, Munnar, a chance to gain skills in adventure tourism. In partnership with KITTS and KATPS, the program aims to equip students with expertise for emerging jobs in Kerala's growing adventure tourism sector. Students like John Nikesh and Soorya hope to use their training for part-time work and entrepreneurship in Munnar, a major tourist hub.
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Engineering and Technology highlights MIT, Stanford, and UC Berkeley as the top US institutions. MIT leads with a 96.2 overall score, excelling in academic reputation (100) and employability (98.2). Stanford and UC Berkeley follow closely. Harvard, despite 100 in employability, ranks 4th due to a lower academic reputation.
Errol Musk, father of tech mogul Elon, has led a fascinating and sometimes controversial life. A skilled engineer and businessman, Errol's ventures spanned from property development to the Zambian emerald trade. His political engagement and tumultuous personal life added complexity to his legacy. While paving the way for Elon’s success, Errol remains an enigmatic figure in his own right.
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has announced the 2025-26 admission schedule, with offline registrations for Balvatika-2 and Classes 2-12 starting April 2 and ending April 11. Online registrations for Balvatika-1, Balvatika-3, and Class 1 concluded in March, with provisional lists ongoing. Class 11 admissions will follow CBSE Class 10 results. Key dates include April 17 for provisional lists and June 30 as the final admission deadline, extendable to July 31 if seats remain vacant.
A New Hampshire elementary school temporarily closed after hundreds of hibernating bats were discovered inside. The issue was identified after staff reported feeling unwell, leading to an inspection of Richards Elementary School. Bats were found in ceiling tiles and gaps around pipes. The school is taking action by sealing entry points and monitoring the situation every two weeks. A bat eviction process will begin in March, while the school is set to reopen on Tuesday.