Individuals with ties to US universities and who support pro-Palestinian causes have been detained amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Officials labeled some protesters “pro-Hamas†following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Invoking a rarely used statute to revoke visas, the administration has detained or deported over six people under claims of posing a foreign policy threat, recently confirmed.
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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the 2025 notification for the PCS, Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.), and Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) examinations. With around 200 vacancies for PCS and 10 for A.C.F., additional R.F.O. vacancies may be included later. Interested candidates can apply online at uppsc.up.nic.in from February 20 to March 24, 2025.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the CUET UG 2025 registration on March 22, 2025. Candidates can apply through cuet.nta.nic.in before the deadline. The exam will be held in CBT mode from May 8 to June 1, 2025. Applicants must complete their registration early to avoid technical issues. Detailed schedules and updates will be available on the official website.
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A federal judge ruled that immigration authorities don't need to reinstate a Biden-era policy limiting arrests at schools, rejecting Denver Public Schools' challenge to Trump administration policies. The judge said fears over enforcement were overstated. Denver schools claimed student anxiety and resource diversion. ICE data showed only two school arrests between 2018-2020, per AP reports.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is closing applications for 1161 Constable Tradesman posts by April 3, 2025. The recruitment covers various trades, including cook, cobbler, tailor, and washerman, with specific vacancies for male, female, and ex-servicemen candidates. Applicants must meet physical and age criteria, with relaxations for certain categories. Interested candidates can apply online through the official CISF website before the deadline.