Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik highlighted the significance of higher and technical education at the 22nd Higher and Technical Education Conference. He emphasized the transformative impact of the National Education Policy 2020, which focuses on skill development, entrepreneurship, and practical learning, aiming to bridge the gap between education and industry needs.
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Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh firmly supports the NEP's three-language formula, emphasizing its benefits for student empowerment and linguistic flexibility. He criticizes opposition as politically driven and highlights the policy's focus on skill development and technology integration. Singh believes any initial resistance will fade as the positive impacts become evident, making India's education system globally competitive.
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Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, voluntarily left the U.S. after her visa was revoked due to allegations of supporting Hamas.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... Expand
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services (Prelims) Examination 2025 to February 18, 2025. A seven-day correction window will follow from February 19 to 25. The exam will fill 979 vacancies, with the prelims scheduled for May 25, 2025. Applicants must complete One-Time Registration before applying.
The Delhi Department of Education will release the first merit list for nursery admissions 2025 on January 17, 2025. Parents can download the list from edudel.nic.in. Schools will display the merit and waiting lists. From January 18 to 27, parents can address allotment queries. A second merit list will be released on February 3, 2025, if necessary.
The Bank of India has extended the application deadline for its apprentice engagement programme until March 28, 2025. The revised deadline gives candidates more time to apply online for various positions under Project No. 2024-25/04. Interested applicants are urged to submit their applications before the new deadline, as the application process is non-refundable and cannot be withdrawn once submitted. The opportunity is an important step for those aiming to join the banking sector.
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the admit cards for the 2024 Mahila Paryavekshak (Female Supervisor) exam. Candidates can download their hall tickets from esb.mp.gov.in by entering their application number, date of birth, and other required details. The exam is set for March 7, 2025, and will be conducted in two sessions of three hours each.