Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed S.B. 1 into law, bringing major changes to public universities, including bans on diversity programs, restrictions on classroom discussions, and faculty strike prohibitions. The law also mandates post-tenure reviews and shortens board terms. While supporters claim it enhances accountability, critics warn it threatens free speech and faculty rights, sparking statewide protests.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will release the admit cards for AFCAT 2025 on February 7, 2025, at 5 PM on the official website, afcat.cdac.in. Candidates can download their hall tickets by entering the required details. The AFCAT 2025 exam is scheduled for February 22-23, 2025, and will cover subjects like General Awareness, Numerical Ability, and Military Aptitude. A total of 336 vacancies are available across multiple branches in the IAF.
The Bihar Education Department has launched a campaign to enroll children of labourers (aged 6-14) in schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Targeting children working at brick kilns, sand ghats, and construction sites, the initiative ensures education for children who often miss school due to their parents' work. Authorities are directed to identify and enroll these children, ensuring they receive free, compulsory education. The move aims to eliminate education barriers caused by... Expand
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 scorecards today, March 28, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their scorecards from the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The scorecards will remain valid until March 2028, and can be used for MTech/PhD admissions and PSU recruitment. Candidates are advised to download the scorecards by May 31, 2025. Detailed steps for downloading the scorecard are available on the official website.
The NCERT introduced significant changes in its textbooks in 2024, releasing updated materials for Classes 3 and 6 while maintaining existing textbooks for other grades. Key revisions include the removal of the periodic table from Class 9, changes to historical and political narratives, and the introduction of terms like "Bharat" and "classical history." Bridge Programmes have been launched to ease educators' transition. These updates, aligned with NEP-2020, aim to modernise the curriculum but... Expand
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) will conduct a Class 10 re-exam for Hindi and Science on March 7 and 8, 2025, after canceling the original exams due to a paper leak. The Jharkhand Police has arrested 10 people in connection with the incident. Over 7.84 lakh students are appearing for JAC board exams.
Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, has redefined the AI landscape, surpassing even ChatGPT to become the most downloaded app in the U.S. With a solid engineering foundation from Zhejiang University, he transitioned from finance to tech, creating a disruptive AI platform that’s reshaping global markets. DeepSeek’s rapid rise challenges the status quo, highlighting China’s growing influence in the tech world.
On the first day of the new academic session, the Sikkim Education Department distributed free textbooks and uniforms to 40,968 students across 767 government schools. The initiative, which also included monastic schools and Sanskrit pathshalas, aims to provide essential learning materials to all students, reducing financial barriers to education. This marks the second consecutive year of the successful distribution, reinforcing Sikkim’s commitment to inclusive education.
The Punjab government is introducing psychometric tests for Class 10 girl students in government schools to identify their strengths and career aptitudes. Over Rs 6.56 crore has been allocated for this initiative, benefiting nearly 94,000 students. District-level committees will oversee the process, aiming to offer career guidance comparable to that in private schools.
Florida State Senator Randy Fine introduces a bill preventing undocumented immigrants from attending public universities with acceptance rates below 85%. The proposal follows Governor Ron DeSantis's support for stricter immigration policies. Critics argue this could negatively impact enrollment amidst declining student numbers.
The Haryana Government's Budget for 2025-26 has been hailed as a transformative step towards strengthening the state's higher education and research ecosystem. Key initiatives include the Haryana State Research Fund (HSRF) for promoting research, Model Sanskriti Colleges for quality education, and the Kalpana Chawla Scholarship Scheme to empower women in STEM. Prof. Rajbir Singh of MDU praised the budget's alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its focus on innovation,... Expand