US colleges quietly cut ties with groups helping students of colour: How it happens and why it matters
DEI crackdown reshapes PhD pathways for students of colour in the US. (Getty Images) For students dreaming of earning a doctorate and entering academia, mentorship networks and recruitment platforms often make the difference between aspiration and access. But across the United States, several universities are quietly stepping back from one such long-running nonprofit after federal […]
India among four nations driving most global pesticide toxicity: study
India is among just four countries that contribute almost 70% to the world’s total applied toxicity (TAT) in the form of pesticide, which is directed at agricultural pests, but in affect unleashes huge collateral damage among “non-target” species (that is, species that pesticides claimed as collateral). In 2022, at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, countries […]
Student loan delinquencies spike to 25% in Trump’s second term: What it means for higher education aspirants and young professionals
Student debt crisis deepens under Trump policies: How repayment changes affect borrowers As millions of students prepare for college admissions and career decisions, fresh data from the U.S. is raising serious concerns about the long-term cost of higher education. A new analysis highlights a sharp jump in student loan delinquencies during President Donald Trump’s second […]
Himachal to provide grant to daughters of widows for higher education, ETEducation
Currently, 504 girls in the 18-27 age group are availing benefits under the scheme and it is estimated that nearly 20 per cent of them may opt for professional courses under the expanded provisions, a government statement said Shimla, The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday said it has expanded the ambit of the Indira Gandhi […]
Goa Police recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 722 Group C posts, direct link to apply here
Goa Police recruitment 2026 The Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) has announced the Goa Police Recruitment 2026, opening online applications for 722 Group C vacancies. This drive includes posts like Police Constable, Forest Guard, Driver, and other allied positions. Interested candidates can apply from 20th February to 13th March 2026 through the official GSSC website.The […]
Bihar: Rs 800 crore allocated for model schools in all blocks: Education Minister, ETEducation
The minister said the initiatives are part of the govt’s Saat Nishchay-3, which also envisages the establishment of an education city Patna: Education minister Sunil Kumar told the legislative council on Friday that special emphasis would be laid in the 2026-27 fiscal to expand access to education and improve its quality in schools and colleges […]
WBSSC mandates slippers for Group C, D exams: Covered shoes not allowed at centres, details here
The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has issued strict exam-day guidelines for candidates appearing in the upcoming Group C and Group D recruitment examinations. As per the latest instructions printed on the admit cards, candidates will not be allowed to wear covered shoes inside the examination centre. Instead, they must wear slippers or flat […]
War of words in Bihar assembly over UGC’s regulation of promotion of equity in higher edu institutes, ETEducation
The CPI(ML) Liberation was speaking on the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, of the University Grants Commission released last month Patna, The Bihar Assembly on Friday witnessed a war of words over the use of a casteist word during a discussion on the UGC’s equity regulations for preventing caste-based discrimination on […]
Cbse Board Exams 2026: Delhi Metro gives CBSE students priority at stations during board exams
DMRC and CISF join hands to ease travel for CBSE Board Exam 2026 students Every year, the weeks leading up to board examinations turn Delhi’s roads and public transport into a test of endurance — for students already on edge. This time, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has stepped in to take some of […]
There should be no exams, tests for teachers’ posting in CBSE schools: Himachal teacher’s body, ETEducation
In a press conference here, the president of the union, Virender Chauhan, said that no teacher is interested in appearing in such tests and inter-board schools transfer of teachers should be continued as per their choice Shimla, Himachal Government Teacher Union on Friday demanded exemption from examination to judge the efficiency of qualified and long-experienced […]