The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will close the NEET UG 2025 counselling round 1 seat resignation window today, August 25. MBBS and BDS candidates wishing to withdraw must resign online via the MCC portal to participate in round 2, starting August 29. Resignation letters are mandatory, and security deposits will be refunded if the deadline is met.
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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a recruitment drive for 537 apprentice vacancies across its Pipelines Division. The opportunity is open to candidates with qualifications ranging from Class 12 to Diploma and Graduate degrees. The application process is open from August 29, 2025, until September 18, 2025, with selection based on merit.
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The concept of “back to school” has transformed in America, evolving from a rigid, calendar-bound ritual to a flexible, student-centered experience. Families increasingly choose charter schools, online academies, and microschools, yet inequities in funding limit access. True reform requires policies that follow students, ensuring equity, innovation, and opportunity, heralding a new era of education focused on potential, choice, and adaptability.
Chicago Public Schools approved a $10.2 billion budget for 2025-26, addressing a $734 million deficit by using TIF surplus funds and cutting central office expenses. The board avoided borrowing and deferred a $175 million pension payment, prioritizing classroom funding. This decision faced criticism from the Chicago Teachers Union, who warned of potential midyear cuts if revenue targets are unmet.
The “teacher shortage” dominating US headlines masks a deeper crisis: Inequitable teacher distribution. While student-teacher ratios are at historic lows, rural, high-poverty, and STEM classrooms remain severely understaffed. With pandemic relief funds ending and enrollments falling, districts face layoffs, consolidations, and tougher hiring challenges. The real issue isn’t numbers, it’s ensuring quality teachers reach the students who need them most.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has opened online applications for the IBPS RRB 14th Recruitment 2025 for 13,217 vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II & III posts. Eligible candidates can apply at www.ibps.in from September 1 to September 21, 2025. The selection process includes Preliminary, Mains, Interview, and Document Verification stages. Applicants must check eligibility, pay fees online, and follow the prescribed steps to complete the application... Expand
India is at a turning point with artificial intelligence. The nation is debating work culture. Some leaders want 70-hour weeks for economic growth. Others push for work-life balance. Maharashtra may allow longer workdays. Gen Z wants flexibility. Studies show overwork hurts productivity. The nation must choose between old habits and a smarter, healthier future.
American higher education faces a crisis as AI tools like ChatGPT enable academic dishonesty. Colleges are reverting to handwritten exams and oral assessments to combat AI-generated content, as traditional detection methods fail. This shift aims to redefine academic integrity, emphasizing reasoning and critical thinking over automated submissions.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced that the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 will be conducted on October 12, 2025. The test will feature two compulsory objective-type papers of 200 marks each. With strict negative marking provisions, including one-third deductions for wrong answers, candidates must clear both papers to remain eligible for evaluation.
Harvard graduate students are advocating for academic freedom protections in their union contract, potentially setting a national precedent. The proposal seeks a university-wide definition covering teaching, research, and expression, aiming to shield graduate workers from censorship and harassment. This move follows similar efforts at other universities and addresses growing concerns about campus tensions and biased evaluations, particularly since October 2023.