Trump hands political appointees control over science funding: Here’s why researchers are sounding the alarm
Trump executive order gives political control over federal science funding. (AI Image) Trump hands political appointees control over science funding: Here’s why researchers are sounding the alarmPresident Trump has signed an executive order that grants political appointees increased authority over the allocation of billions of dollars in federal grants across various US government agencies. The […]
Can teachers opt out? What Mahmoud v. Taylor means for freedom of belief in schools
Supreme Court rules in Mahmoud v. Taylor on parental opt-out rights in U.S. schools. (AI Image) In a significant decision on education and religious rights, the US Supreme Court ruled in favour of parents in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case involving the Montgomery County Public School District in Maryland. The case centred on whether parents […]
USCIS updates policy on CSPA age calculation for H-1B children: Here’s why thousands may lose green card eligibility after turning 21
USCIS updates CSPA age calculation: What immigrant children need to know The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an important update to its policy on calculating age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). This change affects how the agency determines the availability of visas for immigrant children applying for lawful permanent resident […]
ISRO to launch 6,500 kg communication satellite built by U.S. in couple of months: Chairman
C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor of Maharashtra, presenting an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to V.Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO, at the 21st SRM Institute of Science & Technology Convocation on August 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: Ragu R. After marking a humble beginning in the Indian space programme with a tiny rocket supplied by the United States, […]
Arunachal Cabinet approves new youth policy for quality education, job opportunities, ETEducation
The policy envisions a collaborative approach involving all stakeholders, including government departments, NGOs, CBOs, and youth organisations Itanagar, The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday approved the state youth policy in addition to several far-reaching reforms in social welfare, education and other departments. The youth policy outlines nine goals aimed […]
NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook omits Tipu Sultan and Mysore wars: Here’s why an expert panel is examining the content and how states can fill the gaps
NEW DELHI: The new Class 8 Social Science textbook released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has drawn attention for omitting references to Tipu Sultan, Haidar Ali, and the Anglo-Mysore wars of the 1700s. In response to questions raised in Parliament, the Union government clarified that states have the flexibility to […]
Gujarat govt launches new scheme to improve school infrastructure, ETEducation
Under the scheme, the state govt will bear 80% of the sanctioned project cost Ahmedabad: The Gujarat govt has announced a new financial assistance scheme aimed at improving the infrastructure of granted secondary and higher secondary schools across the state. In a resolution issued by the education department, detailed guidelines have been set for schools […]
RPSC SI recruitment 2025: Application begins for 1,015 Sub Inspector posts in Rajasthan Police at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in; apply here
RPSC SI recruitment 2025: Apply online for 1,015 Rajasthan Police posts at RPSC official website RPSC SI recruitment 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has opened the application window for the recruitment of 1,015 Sub Inspector (SI) and Platoon Commander posts in the Rajasthan Police Department. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official […]
OpenAI’s GPT-5 replaces all previous versions: What students need to know about the smartest AI yet
OpenAI’s GPT-5 now live on ChatGPT: Key features and student-focused updates OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, its most advanced AI model to date, replacing all earlier versions including GPT-4o. The new model is available now at ChatGPT.com and is designed to offer significant improvements in writing, coding, health knowledge, and more. Students using AI tools […]
CBSE to introduce open-book exams for Class 9 from 2026-27 under NEP guidelines
CBSE introduces open-book assessments in Class 9 aligned with NCFSE 2023. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the implementation of open-book assessments for Class 9 students starting from the 2026-27 academic session. The decision was taken following the results of a pilot study conducted to evaluate the feasibility […]