Linda McMahon secures Senate nod to lead the US Department of Education

The US Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education in a 51-45 vote, placing her at the helm of a department facing potential dissolution under the Trump administration. While advocating school choice and vocational training, her stance on DEI rollbacks and transgender rights has sparked controversy. Her leadership signals a defining moment for federal … Read more

Nearly 100 US companies announce layoffs in March, including major retailers like Joann Fabrics and Walgreens

In March, nearly 100 US companies, including major retailers like Joann Fabrics and Walgreens, announced significant layoffs, according to reports. The job cuts, disclosed through WARN notices, reflect a shift in the workforce driven by rising interest rates, automation, and corporate restructuring. Tech giants such as Intel and FedEx are also reducing their workforce. Experts … Read more

DU के कोर्स में नहीं जुड़ेंगे मनुस्‍मृति, बाबरनामा:हिस्‍ट्री के सिलेबस में बदलाव का प्रपोजल वापिस लेगी यूनिवर्सिटी

दिल्‍ली यूनिवर्सिटी अपने अंडरग्रेजुएट हिस्‍ट्री के सिलेबस में मनुस्‍मृति और बाबरनामा जोड़ने का प्रपोजल वापिस लेने जा रही है। टीचर्स के भारी विरोध के चलते यूनिवर्सिटी ने ये फैसला लिया है। इन दोनों विषयों को सिलेबस में जोड़ने का प्रस्‍ताव 19 फरवरी को यूनिवर्सिटी की हिस्‍ट्री डिपार्टमेंट जॉइंट कमेटी ने लिया था। इसे रिव्‍यू के … Read more

Parents struggle as school fees skyrocket in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai: What’s behind the steep surge in tuition rates?

Parents in Bengaluru and other major cities are grappling with steep private school fee hikes, with increases ranging from 10% to 30%. Schools justify these hikes by citing operational costs, teacher salary revisions, and post-pandemic financial recovery. However, parents argue these hikes are excessive and unfair, leading to protests and calls for better regulatory oversight.

UP बोर्ड मैथ्स का पेपर व्हाट्सऐप ग्रुप में डाला:सेंटर इंचार्ज के खिलाफ केस दर्ज, एग्जाम की सुबह की घटना

UP बोर्ड का 10वीं का क्वेश्चन पेपर व्हाट्सऐप ग्रुप में डालने के लिए एक एग्जामिनेशन सेंटर इंचार्ज के खिलाफ पुलिस ने केस दर्ज किया है। शनिवार को UP बोर्ड का मैथ्स का पेपर था। इसी दिन का ये मामला है जब चौधरी BL इंटर कॉलेज की सेंटर एडमिनिस्ट्रेटर अंजु यादव ने सुबह क्वेश्चन पेपर ऑफिशियल … Read more

यूपी करेंट अफेयर्स – 4 मार्च:नोएडा फिल्‍म सिटी परियोजना का शुभारंभ; 97वें ऑस्‍कर अवॉर्ड्स की घोषणा हुई

उत्तर प्रदेश में जल्‍द होने वाले RO/ARO, पटवारी और TET के सिंगल डे एग्‍जाम्स के लिए 4 मार्च 2025 के करेंट अफेयर्स- 1. यूपी में ग्राम पंचायत स्तर पर स्थापित होगी डिजिटल लाइब्रेरी: 2 मार्च को उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने ग्राम पंचायत स्तर पर डिजिटल लाइब्रेरी स्थापित करने की घोषणा की। 2. वाराणसी के डोमरी … Read more

Budget 2025-26 cuts millions in state aid for 32 central Jersey districts, overhauls education funding with $22.2B

Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed 2025-26 state budget increases overall education funding to $22.2 billion while cutting aid to 32 Central Jersey school districts. This mixed result stems from a revised state formula aimed at fairer resource distribution based on local wealth and costs. Affected districts face up to 3% reductions, raising concerns over their financial … Read more

Penn community reacts with concern and uncertainty over graduate admissions cuts

The University of Pennsylvania has announced cuts to its graduate admissions by 10-15% following President Trump’s executive order that capped NIH funding. The decision, which has left faculty and students concerned about the future of research and teaching, has sparked widespread uncertainty within the academic community. Faculty members, including Marco Ruella, and graduate students express … Read more

Why Harvard’s race-conscious scholarships and ceremonies could be at risk under new Ed Department guidance

The US Department of Education’s new guidance threatens Harvard’s race-conscious scholarships and ceremonies. The rules, issued on February 28, 2025, could impact programs aimed at minority groups, including those for Black, Latino, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ students. With the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against affirmative action, the guidance bans any race-based policies in university programming and … Read more