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Amrita University has released the AEEE Phase 1 results for 2025 on February 8. Candidates who appeared for the Phase 1 exam can now check their scores via the official Amrita University website using their registered email or phone number. The results will help in the admission process, with the best score from both phases being considered for selection. The Phase 2 exam is scheduled from May 10 to 14, 2025.
Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, voluntarily left the U.S. after her visa was revoked due to allegations of supporting Hamas. Using the CBP Home App, she self-deported on March 11, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the revocation and highlighted the administration's stance against supporting terrorism. Srinivasan's academic background and involvement in pro-Palestinian protests sparked scrutiny, amidst increasing government pressure on... Expand
Telangana has officially enforced Scheduled Caste (SC) sub-categorization, becoming the first state in India to do so after Supreme Court approval. The move aims to fairly distribute reservation benefits among SC sub-castes. Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy highlighted the meticulous legal process involved. The new policy divides 59 SC sub-castes into three groups based on backwardness, allocating reservation percentages accordingly.
Republican governors, led by Iowa, are urging the Trump administration to transform federal education aid into block grants with fewer restrictions. This proposal aims to give states greater flexibility in managing funds, bypassing federal regulations. Support for block grants is growing in GOP-led states like Oklahoma and Florida, though critics warn it could weaken protections for vulnerable students. Iowa's March 2025 request has set the stage for further state-driven reforms in US education... Expand
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has begun the registration process for 53,749 Group D (Class IV) vacancies, with applications open until April 19, 2025. The recruitment exam will be held from September 18 to 21, 2025, featuring 120 questions across four sections. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) and pay the application fee to apply.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the provisional CSIR NET Answer Key 2025 on its official website. Candidates can review the answer key and raise objections for a fee within the given timeframe. The final response sheet will be published after all challenges are resolved.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the correction window for the NCET 2025 application form on April 2, 2025. Candidates can make corrections until April 3, 2025, at 11:50 PM. The corrections include changes in personal, academic, and category details, with a correction fee to be paid. However, mobile number, email address, address, photograph, and signature cannot be edited. Candidates must submit the updated form before the window closes.
The APPSC will release the Forest Range Officer admit card on March 10, 2025. Candidates can download it from psc.ap.gov.in. The exam is scheduled for March 16, 2025. Applicants should regularly check the official website for updates and ensure they have their admit cards before the exam. Candidates can read the official notice here.
A New Hampshire elementary school temporarily closed after hundreds of hibernating bats were discovered inside. The issue was identified after staff reported feeling unwell, leading to an inspection of Richards Elementary School. Bats were found in ceiling tiles and gaps around pipes. The school is taking action by sealing entry points and monitoring the situation every two weeks. A bat eviction process will begin in March, while the school is set to reopen on Tuesday.