Month: February 2025

Donald Trump’s administration has imposed sweeping budget cuts on education, research, and healthcare, triggering widespread disruption. NIH, NSF, and climate research funding face severe reductions, forcing universities to freeze PhD admissions and cut jobs. Global health programs like PEPFAR are also affected. Experts warn these cuts could weaken US research dominance and trigger a brain … Read more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered CUNY to remove a Palestinian Studies professor job listing at Hunter College, citing concerns over divisive and potentially antisemitic language. The university complied, affirming its commitment to combating hate speech on campuses. The move sparked debates about academic freedom and free speech, as Hochul emphasized the need to address … Read more

The US federal government is set to cut up to 90% of employees within the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, part of a broader push to reduce bureaucracy. Led by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s US DOGE Service, these cuts aim to eliminate waste while maintaining core functions. The move has … Read more

The Trump administration has initiated sweeping cuts to the federal workforce, resulting in the layoff of over 20,000 employees across various agencies, including the IRS, USAID, EPA, and FEMA. Key officials have also been dismissed from critical positions. This mass reduction in government staff is part of a broader plan to restructure federal agencies, with … Read more

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has declared the UPPSC PCS Prelims Result 2024 . Candidates can check and download their results from uppsc.up.nic.in in the form of a rank list. The preliminary exam was successfully conducted on December 22, 2024, in two shifts. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended winter holidays for schools in the Valley and winter zone areas of the Jammu division due to inclement weather. Minister Sakina Itoo announced that schools up to the higher secondary level will now reopen on March 7, 2025, instead of March 1, 2025.

The MPPSC has released the final results for the MP SET 2024 in select subjects, including English, Geography, and Law. Candidates can check and download the PDF results from mppsc.mp.gov.in. The exam was conducted on December 15, 2024, and the results are now available online. Candidates can check the direct link here.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the admit card for the 2025 Probationary Officer (PO) prelims exam on February 28, 2025. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from sbi.co.in until March 24, 2025. The exam is scheduled for March 8, 16, and 24, and candidates must carry a printed admit card and … Read more

National Science Day, observed on February 28, honors Dr. C.V. Raman’s groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect, which earned him the Nobel Prize in 1930. His work continues to shape modern science, influencing fields such as space exploration, cancer detection, renewable energy, and forensic science. His legacy remains vital in advancing research and technological innovations … Read more

Michael M. Crow, President of Arizona State University, reassures Indian students concerned about the impact of restrictive visa policies under President Trump’s regime. He emphasizes that international students, including those from India, are valued for their contribution to the US economy. Crow highlights the continued academic and research partnerships between India and the US, particularly … Read more