April 2025 brings several school holidays across India, allowing students and families to observe important cultural and religious events. Key holidays include Ram Navami (April 6), Mahavir Jayanti (April 10), and Good Friday (April 18), leading to school closures in various regions. Parents and students should check with local authorities for specific holiday schedules and regional variations.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Education Budget 2025 introduces significant initiatives for India’s IITs, including expansion of infrastructure, a Rs 500 crore investment in AI education, and 10,000 new research fellowships. These efforts aim to enhance India’s global standing in technology and innovation, providing aspiring engineers with greater opportunities while addressing challenges like faculty shortages. The budget focuses on strengthening IITs’ research output,... Expand
On his 75th birthday, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar handed over appointment letters to 59,028 contractual teachers who cleared Sakshamta Pariksha-2, marking a significant step in improving the state's education system. This historic recruitment drive includes primary, secondary, and higher secondary teachers.
The US Department of Justice's new policy prioritizes immigration-related prosecutions, placing employers who hire undocumented workers or H-1B visa holders under intense scrutiny. The February 5, 2025 memo directs federal prosecutors to pursue criminal charges for violations of immigration laws, including harboring or employing undocumented individuals. As the DOJ tightens enforcement, businesses face heightened legal risks and penalties, especially small business owners and companies with... Expand
ICMAI has declared the CMA Foundation Result 2024 on January 7, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the December session can check their results on icmai.in using their 17-digit reference number. ICMAI conducted the CMA Foundation examination for the December session on December 15, 2024. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) Assam has announced the Physical Efficiency Test results for the Assam Police Commando Battalions. Shortlisted candidates will now proceed to the Psychometric Test round starting on April 7, 2025. Admit cards for the test will be available from April 2, 2025. Check the official website for more details.
President Donald Trump has ordered a halt to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, including those impacting U.S. education. The directive mandates immediate suspension of DEI initiatives and removal of related language in communications. The move prioritizes merit-based policies and challenges federal education programs aimed at promoting racial and ethnic diversity. It extends to the private sector, urging businesses to dismantle DEI efforts, reshaping U.S.... Expand
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for CMAT 2025, available on the official website for candidates to review. Candidates can challenge the answer keys by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question by February 2, 2025. The final answer key will be revised based on valid challenges, and results will be declared accordingly. For further queries, candidates can contact NTA through their helpline or email.
USCIS will introduce a revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, on January 17, 2025, aligning with new H-1B and H-2 modernization rules. There will be no grace period for transitioning to the updated form, which will replace the 04/01/24 edition. The changes aim to streamline the petition process, expand job eligibility, and enhance compliance measures for both H-1B and H-2 visa categories, impacting employers and workers from January 2025 onward.
A total of 1,307 students under the children with special needs category have been selected for entry-level admission to private schools in Delhi through a computerised draw. Families will receive messages about document verification locations. Admissions must be confirmed by May 26, with a deadline to address any document discrepancies by April 11.