The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has scheduled a re-examination for Class 12 practical exams on April 7-8, 2025, for students who missed the initial sessions held in February. Conducted under strict supervision with CCTV monitoring, the re-exams aim to ensure fairness and transparency. Over 25.77 lakh students participated in the 2025 Intermediate exams, and this move supports those needing a second chance. Results are expected by late April.
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The Union Budget 2025 introduces stricter tax rules for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), including students and young professionals abroad. Key changes include enhanced scrutiny of foreign income, expanded residency definitions for taxation, and potential impacts on tax treaty benefits. Students working in countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia will face more reporting requirements and tax obligations. As global tax transparency increases, NRIs must plan carefully to avoid penalties and... Expand
The US 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan, halting President Joe Biden’s student debt relief initiative. The ruling, favoring Missouri’s attorney general and other Republican-led states, deemed the plan beyond the education secretary’s legal authority. With student debt exceeding $1.7 trillion, borrowers now face repayment challenges, prompting a shift toward alternative income-driven repayment options.
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The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has canceled the Class 12 English board exam statewide due to a possible paper leak. The breach occurred at a Chamba school where teachers mistakenly opened the Class 12 paper instead of Class 10. Authorities are investigating, reassessing security measures, and ensuring strict action against those responsible.
RPSC RAS Exam City Slip 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) will release the city intimation slip for the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) Preliminary Exam on January 26, 2025. This document includes exam venue, timing, and reporting schedule details. The exam is on February 2, 2025. Candidates can download the admit card from January 30, 2025, using their application number and date of birth.
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The SSC GD Constable Answer Key 2025 will soon be released for CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in the Narcotics Control Bureau. Along with the answer key, response sheets and question papers will be provided. Candidates can challenge the key before SSC finalizes results. Candidates can check details
The Trump administration's plan to cut 80,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs has sparked concerns about the impact on veterans' health care and benefits. The proposed layoffs, which aim to improve efficiency, have been criticized for lacking a clear plan to maintain services. Veterans groups and lawmakers warn that these cuts will exacerbate existing challenges, including delays in medical care and claims processing, while undermining the VA's mission to support veterans.