In a heated Senate hearing, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended his decision to revoke the visas of foreign students protesting U.S. policies, stating that a visa is a privilege, not a right. The debate, sparked by the case of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk, raised significant questions about the rights of foreign nationals in the US and the distinction between constitutional protections and visa privileges, particularly regarding freedom of speech and due process for international students.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the NCHMCT JEE 2025 results for 11,068 candidates on May 18, 2025. The exam, conducted on April 27, 2025, was held in 90 cities across India. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website using their application number and date of birth. NTA clarified that scorecards alone do not ensure admission, and all eligibility checks will be done by NCHMCT during the counselling process.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the AISSEE 2025 results for admission to Classes 6 and 9 in Sainik Schools. Candidates can access their scorecards at exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE using their application number and date of birth. Qualified students will proceed to medical tests and e-counselling for final admission into the defence-focused institutions.
Following Supreme Court intervention due to answer key discrepancies, the Consortium of NLUs has released revised CLAT 2025 UG results. Candidates can now access their updated scorecards on the official website using their application number and date of birth. The revision reflects changes, and students should download their scorecards for the upcoming counselling process.
The Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2025 process has officially begun for Class 10 pass-outs seeking Class 11 entry in Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. Over 9,000 junior colleges are participating, offering more than 20 lakh seats. This year, admissions are being conducted through a centralised online system, with merit lists and seat allotments scheduled from May 30 onwards.
For decades, Harvard unknowingly housed a priceless 1300 Magna Carta, misjudged as a mere replica. Acquired in 1946 for just $27.50, the document was recently identified as one of only seven surviving copies. Its rediscovery not only redefines Harvard’s archives but also reignites global interest in the centuries-old foundation of constitutional liberty and governance.
The Tamil Nadu SSLC Result 2025 has been declared with an overall pass percentage of 93.8%, marking a 2.3% increase from last year. Out of 8.71 lakh students who appeared, over 8.17 lakh passed. Girls outshone boys with a 95.88% pass rate, while Sivagangai district topped the charts with a 98.31% pass percentage.
The CBSE is now accepting applications for scanned copies of class 12th answer books from students who are unsatisfied with their results. Students can apply online at cbse.gov.in, and after receiving the scanned copies, they can apply for verification of marks. The re-evaluation and marks verification window will be open from May 28 to June 3, 2025.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced the Class 10th Result 2025, accessible on hpbose.org. Over 90,000 students participated in the March 2025 exams, with an overall pass percentage of 79.8%, marking a 5.19% increase from last year. Students can download their digital scorecards, containing details like name, roll number, and subject-wise marks, as provisional mark sheets.
Rudra Pratap Singh, a Class 10 topper from Stone Ridge International School, defied conventional wisdom by scoring 499/500 in the CBSE exams with just two focused hours of study daily. Beyond academics, Rudra balances international science projects, writing, and youth activism, proving that consistent, purposeful learning outweighs long study hours.