US authorities detained and revoked the visa of Turkish doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk from Tufts University over alleged Hamas support. Despite a court order, she was moved to Louisiana. Her arrest sparked protests and criticism, with Senator Elizabeth Warren calling it a threat to civil liberties.
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As Trump pushes forward with plans to dismantle the US Department of Education, students with disabilities face an uncertain future. Federal oversight ensures their right to accommodations, but without it, schools may evade accountability, and families could struggle to secure support. With thousands of disability-related complaints pending, advocates warn of devastating setbacks to special education rights.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appointed Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. A key part of his role could include advocating for the removal of the H-1B visa country cap, a policy change that would benefit Indian tech professionals. This reform would streamline green card processing and enhance the U.S.'s competitive edge in global technology, while strengthening U.S.-India ties.
The WBPSC has issued the Annual Calendar 2025, detailing registration and exam dates for various recruitment exams. Key exams include West Bengal Judicial Service on May 4, 2025, WBCS (Executive) Preliminary on September 7, 2025, and several others throughout the year. Aspirants should refer to the official calendar for planning their preparation and application processes.
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.
UPPSC PCS Prelims Answer Key 2024: The UPPSC released the 2024 PCS Prelims Answer Key for General Studies Papers 1 and 2. Candidates can review the answer key on the official website and raise objections until December 30, 2024. The prelims concluded peacefully with around 42% attendance. Here's the direct link to login.
The Assam Gunotsav Result 2025 was announced on March 27 by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati. Covering 44,077 schools and 38,98,945 students, the sixth edition of this SSA-led assessment saw 11,594 schools earn A+ grades. Tablets were distributed to 4,320 students, and Rs 25,000 awarded to top schools. Results are accessible online at gunotsav2025.in using the UDISE code, marking a significant step in enhancing Assam’s educational quality.
The MCC has extended the NEET PG 2024 counselling resignation deadline for rounds 1 and 2 to January 8, 2025, until 6:00 PM. Candidates can resign via the active link on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. The extension includes forfeiture of the security deposit for PG counselling 2024. Check details here.
The University of North Carolina System has increased out-of-state undergraduate tuition while keeping in-state rates steady for the ninth year, addressing inflation and funding needs. UNC-Chapel Hill's out-of-state tuition rises to $43,152, while programs like NC Promise ensure in-state affordability. The move aims to maintain financial stability and support essential services without burdening North Carolina residents.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has postponed the NEET PG 2024 Round 2 choice filling process, which was scheduled to begin on January 23, 2025, due to technical reasons. A revised date will be announced soon. Candidates are advised to stay updated by checking the official DME website for further notifications.