In a significant disciplinary move, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has cancelled the NEET PG results of 22 candidates for alleged use of unfair means in examinations conducted between 2021 and 2025. The action, announced through an official notification, includes 13 candidates from the NEET PG 2025 session alone.According to the…
Stanford University, along with the University of Michigan, University of Maryland, and University of Pennsylvania, ranks among the institutions that have had the most H-1B visas approved in recent years, according to data from US Citizenship and Immigration Services. These visas, designed to allow highly educated foreign nationals to work in specialty occupations, have long…
A research team at Duke University has received a $15 million federal grant to expand a predictive artificial intelligence model designed to identify adolescents at risk for developing mental illness. The initiative, led by Professor of Psychiatry Jonathan Posner, Assistant Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Matthew Engelhard, and AI Health Fellow Elliot Hill, represents a…
California will implement sweeping reforms to curb sexual abuse in K-12 schools, including the creation of a statewide database to track teachers under investigation for misconduct, under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this week.The measure, Senate Bill 848, sponsored by Democratic state Senator Sasha Renée Pérez of Alhambra, follows a series of…
The superintendent of Georgia’s third-largest school district has been indicted on federal charges alleging he orchestrated a kickback scheme and misused public funds during his tenure at a suburban Chicago district.A federal grand jury in Chicago on Wednesday charged Devon Horton, the current superintendent of the 93,000-student DeKalb County School District, with 17 counts, including…
Ivy league colleges that shaped Nobel Peace Prize winners The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded annually to individuals and organisations making extraordinary contributions to global peace, stands as one of the world’s most prestigious honours. While vision, dedication, and circumstance drive laureates’ achievements, the influence of education in shaping these leaders is often under-appreciated. As the…
Alberta’s decades-long practice of partially funding private schools has come under renewed scrutiny as public schools remain closed for the third day due to a teachers’ strike. More than 700,000 students are affected while 50,000 public, Catholic, and francophone teachers remain off the job.The debate has intensified following the approval of a citizen-initiated petition by…
Vivek Ramaswamy says all American high schoolers should pass the same civics test as immigrants Vivek Ramaswamy has been vocal about what he sees as deep shortcomings in the U.S. education system. He argues that schools today often focus narrowly on academic performance and standardized testing, leaving students ill-prepared for real-world challenges. In his recent…
Ramaswamy targets US immigration, H-1B, and education policies At a Montana State University event, Vivek Ramaswamy shared his vision for US immigration and the H-1B visa program. He stressed that American workers should come first. According to him, the current system often favours foreign labor over domestic talent, putting US citizens at a disadvantage. He…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the results of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II, 2025, conducted on September 14, 2025. This prestigious exam is a gateway for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Out…
