Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the Universal School Choice Act, a $10 billion federal plan to expand school choice across the US. The bill offers annual tax credits to individuals and businesses that donate to nonprofits funding K-12 scholarships. These funds can be used for tuition, books, tutoring, and religious or homeschool education. Backed by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the proposal is part of a broader Republican effort to give parents more control over education.
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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that fresh law graduates are no longer eligible to appear in judicial service examinations, mandating a minimum of three years of legal practice. Delivered on May 14, 2025, by a bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai, the verdict aims to enhance judicial efficiency by ensuring practical courtroom experience. Certification from senior advocates or judicial officers is required, and one year of training is mandated before assuming court duties.
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France has announced a major initiative to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030, offering exclusive programs like “classes internationales” to ease language barriers and academic integration. The country is also enhancing post-study work opportunities and offering affordable education through scholarships and public universities. With Indian students now the largest foreign group in French business schools, this move reflects France’s long-term strategy to strengthen educational and economic... Expand
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) will open the online portal for 2025 compartment and improvement exams from May 19. Eligible students from High School and Intermediate streams can apply by June 10. The application process includes fee payment via challan, with fees set at Rs. 256.50 for High School and Rs. 306.00 for Intermediate. Students must submit the original challan and online application form by June 13, 2025, to their regional UPMSP office.
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.
The SBI Clerk Mains Result 2025 is expected to be released soon on sbi.co.in for the exam conducted on April 10 and April 12, 2025. Candidates can download their scorecards using their registration number and date of birth. The recruitment, with 13,735 vacancies, includes a mains exam of 190 questions and no sectional cut-off. The result is valid for one year, and a 50% waitlist will be maintained for future appointments.
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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the recruitment of 24 Assistant Environmental Engineers for the Bihar State Pollution Control Board. The online application window will be open from May 19, 2025, to June 10, 2025. Eligible candidates with relevant engineering degrees can apply through the official BPSC website after paying the required fees.
The US Department of Education has rescinded a $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University, ending a prolonged legal battle over alleged misrepresentation of doctoral program costs. The decision clears GCU and its staff of all wrongdoing. GCU President Brian Mueller welcomed the ruling, which follows a broader debate about federal scrutiny of Christian colleges. GCU maintains it has always disclosed costs transparently, and a related FTC lawsuit was also dismissed, as reported by... Expand