Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk was detained by federal authorities on March 25, 2025, near her Somerville, Massachusetts apartment. Ozturk, a Turkish national, was arrested by ICE officers, allegedly due to her support for Palestine and engagement in student activism. Her detention, which has raised concerns about academic freedom and immigration policies, has sparked protests at Tufts. Ozturk's family and legal team are challenging the detention, with the Turkish government offering legal support.
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The NYPD is lowering its college credit requirement from 60 to 24 to address a hiring crisis. With officer numbers dropping and mass retirements expected, the department is also reintroducing a physical test. Despite the change, NYPD remains the only major U.S. police force requiring college credits. The move aims to attract recruits and ease staff shortages.
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.
Central Board of Secondary Education will likely declare Class 10 and 12 results for 2025 soon. Students can check scores on cbse.gov.in. Results will also be available on DigiLocker and UMANG app. Past trends suggest results between mid and late May. Students need roll number to view results. Digital mark sheets will be on DigiLocker.
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, is set to release the admit cards for the Odisha Senior Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (OSSTET) soon. Once available, candidates can download their OSSTET admit cards from the official website, bseodisha.ac.in. As per the latest updates, the OSSTET is scheduled to be held on January 17, 2025.
Maharashtra aspirants await the third round of postgraduate medical admissions as the CET cell delays results due to awaiting updated merit lists. The MCC has asked for candidate data by February 11 to proceed with the all-India stray vacancy round. Confusion persists among parents and students amid conflicting court orders and admission schedules.
Kerala has launched the "Comprehensive Quality Improvement" programme to transform government schools into centers of excellence. Set to begin next academic year, the initiative focuses on enhancing academic processes, teacher training, evaluation methods, and technology integration. It also addresses issues like school admissions and unlisted fees, aiming to provide equitable, high-quality education and improve student performance in national competitive exams.