Education

Vanderbilt Senate condemns US federal compact. (Getty Images) In an emergency session, the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate has formally condemned a proposed compact from the Trump administration, citing concerns over legality, academic freedom, and institutional independence.The resolution, passed by a 30-11 vote with one abstention, opposes the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which offers…

Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as AI advisor. (Getty Images) Rishi Sunak has taken on advisory roles at leading artificial intelligence companies Microsoft and Anthropic, marking his growing involvement in the tech sector. The former UK prime minister, known for his tenure from 2022 to 2024, is now focusing on shaping the future of…

Rufo challenges MIT’s rejection of reform compact over public funding accountability. (Getty Images) Christopher F. Rufo, a prominent conservative activist known for his campaign against Critical Race Theory, has criticised the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for rejecting a federal proposal called the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” Rufo argued that MIT’s claim…

WBSSC Group C D recruitment 202 WBSSC Group C D recruitment 2025: The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released the official short notification for the Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025. A total of 8,477 vacancies have been announced for Group C (Clerk) and Group D (Peon, Laboratory Attendant, Night Guard, etc.) posts in government schools…

Brown university protests Trump’s federal education compact after MIT refusal, academic freedom at stake. (AI Image) The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has formally rejected the Trump administration’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” becoming the first institution to publicly do so. The compact, issued by the US Department of Education, links preferential…

Indian Army recruitment 2025: The Indian Army has released the notification for the DG EME Group C recruitment 2025. The Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME) has invited applications for various Group C civilian posts across multiple trades and categories.The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 69 vacancies, including posts…

The cost of securing an H-1B visa in the US has surged dramatically, with the fee for new petitions now set at $100,000. This sharp increase, announced by US President Donald Trump, represents a significant shift from the previous cost of $2,000 to $5,000 per application. The new fee took effect on September 21, 2025,…

AISSEE 2026 application form released at exams.nta.nic.in; NTA to hold entrance exam in January AISSEE 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially commenced the registration process for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026. The application window opened on October 10, 2025, for students seeking admission to Classes 6 and 9 in…

How Sunil Kumar is transforming Bihar’s education system through TRE-4, inclusion and infrastructure. (Photo courtesy: x.com) Since assuming office on March 15, 2024, Bihar’s Education Minister Sunil Kumar has introduced a series of targeted initiatives to reform the state’s education system. A former IPS officer and senior administrator, Kumar previously served as Senior Superintendent of…

Uttarakhand Agriculture Department Exam Postponed The Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has announced the postponement of the examination scheduled for 12 October, which was meant for technical posts in the Agriculture Department. This decision comes amid growing concerns regarding a possible paper leak linked to the exam. As per UKSSSC Chairman GS Martolia, the…