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The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found Denver Public Schools in violation of Title IX for converting sex-segregated restrooms into all-gender facilities and allowing access based on gender identity. The ruling cited risks to female students’ safety, privacy, and equal access, prompting a proposed Resolution Agreement to restore sex-designated restrooms and enforce compliance with federal law.
Columbia University restored federal research grants after a $200 million Trump settlement, reviving stalled projects but leaving politically sensitive fields like transgender health research frozen. While labs reopen, faculty warn of long-term damage from funding cuts, executive orders, and political pressure. The case raises fears for the future of American science, with universities weighing pragmatism vs resistance.
The Trump administration is planning to dismantle the US Department of Education. Linda McMahon assures that federal funding for schools will continue. The administration aims to cut bureaucracy and empower states. Programs like Title I grants and Pell Grants will continue. The plan faces resistance in Congress. Concerns are raised about equity and oversight.
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Bihar School Examination Board has extended the registration deadline for Class 10 scholarship and incentive schemes to September 15, 2025. This offers a final opportunity for eligible students, including those from SC/ST categories, who passed in 2022, 2023, or 2024. Schemes like the Chief Minister Girl Child Incentive Scheme are included.
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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RRC WCR apprentice recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), West Central Railway (WCR), has announced 2865 apprentice vacancies under Notification No. 01/2025. Eligible candidates with 10th and ITI qualifications can apply online from August 30, 2025, to September 29, 2025. Vacancies span Jabalpur, Bhopal, Kota, and other units. Selection will be based on a merit list from 10th and ITI marks. The application process is fully online via the official WCR website.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2025 results, accessible on sbi.co.in. The exam, held on August 2, 4, and 5, 2025, aims to fill 541 vacancies. Candidates who qualified will proceed to the Mains examination in September 2025, followed by an interview.