Graduating in the US? How Trump’s Gold Card can help international students stay on
A new era of premium visas: Trump introduces the ‘Gold Card’ to help companies secure global talent. When President Donald Trump’s administration officially launched the “Trump Gold Card” visa programme on Wednesday, it was presented as a high-priced shortcut to US residency — a fast lane, at a steep cost, for non-US citizens seeking expedited […]
NEET PG counselling 2025: MCC extends round 2 choice filling again, here is how to submit preferences
NEET PG Counselling 2025 round 2 choice filling extended again. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the choice filling and locking deadline for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling after releasing a revised seat matrix that added new seats across several postgraduate programmes. Candidates can now submit and lock their choices on the official […]
US Education Department redirects $208 million to reboot school mental health programmes
US redirects $208M to school mental health after revamping Biden-era grants The U.S. Education Department has opened a new chapter in its school mental health strategy, announcing fresh funding and a policy reset that has already stirred national debate. The department confirmed that $208 million will be released to strengthen mental health services in schools […]
RRB releases 2026 tentative exam calendar for multiple posts: Check complete schedule here
RRB releases 2026 tentative exam calendar for multiple posts The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has outlined its tentative recruitment roadmap for 2026, giving aspirants a structured view of when key notifications are likely to be released for posts including ALP, Technician, JE, NTPC, Group D and others. While the calendar does not specify exam dates, […]
Willamette and Pacific universities announce merger to form Oregon’s largest private college
Oregon’s Willamette and Pacific universities announce merger to form largest private college. (Getty Images) Oregon’s Willamette University and Pacific University have announced plans to merge, creating the state’s largest private university. The proposed new system, tentatively called the University of the Northwest, would combine the resources of both institutions and serve more than 6,000 students […]
Rural Karnataka Teacher Builds Low-Cost Humanoid Robot ‘Shiksha’ to Boost Learning in Village Schools
This article was originally published on the NITI Frontier Tech Respository. In many Indian villages, digital learning remains out of reach. Chalkboards and handmade visuals are still the norm, and overstretched teachers juggle multiple roles. It was against this backdrop that Akshay Mashelkar decided to act — not by waiting for top-down reform, but by […]
Can the Trump administration legally impose a $100,000 H-1B visa fee on foreign workers? Legal battle nears conclusion
$100,000 H-1B visa fee challenged by US Chamber and AAU as court hearing approaches The legal battle over the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee is moving closer to a conclusion, as plaintiffs have filed their reply to the government’s defence. The US Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Universities (AAU) are […]
MLA writes to CM Adityanath, seeks AI education for school children in UP, ETEducation
The legislator from the Sarojini Nagar seat in Lucknow has suggested an eight-point plan of action in a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday Lucknow, BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh has sought initiation of artificial intelligence (AI) education for school-going children in Uttar Pradesh apart from creation of a state-level commission to equip students […]
Kristi Noem education: How finishing college mid-career shaped her climb to US Department of Homeland Security
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Kristi Noem has found herself back in the national spotlight. As reported by ABC News, a charged exchange at a recent congressional hearing put her there. Lawmakers pressed her about a deportation case involving a U.S. Army veteran, and the moment quickly moved beyond the committee […]
‘Publication retractions from India have skyrocketed since 2022’
Achal Agrawal, founder of India Research Watch. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Achal Agrawal founded the India Research Watch (IRW) after his observations of grave academic misconduct in India. Dr. Agrawal, now a freelance data scientist in Raipur, told scientific journal Nature how shocked he was when a student spoke casually of using software to […]