The UPSSSC has released admit cards for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025, scheduled for September 6 and 7 across Uttar Pradesh. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from upsssc.gov.in. The PET, a gateway for Group B and C posts, will be held in two shifts daily. Candidates must carry the printed admit card and a valid photo ID.
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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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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.
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