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 […]
University endowment tax hike is costing students, not just colleges: Here’s why it matters more than you think
Elite US universities face financial strain from new endowment tax law. (AI Image) A significant hike in the tax on university endowments is placing financial pressure on some of the wealthiest private research universities in the US. The new law, signed by President Donald Trump as part of a broader spending bill, introduces a tiered […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
APAAR ID mandatory for CBSE board exams 2026; exam fee hiked and AI-powered centre coming
CBSE makes APAAR ID compulsory for board exams 2026, raises exam fees and announces AI centre. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it mandatory for students to link their APAAR ID with academic records for Classes 9 to 12. This requirement will be implemented from the 2026 board […]
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 […]
Why Trump says the US jobs report is ‘rigged’: How the numbers are actually calculated
US jobs report controversy explained: What causes monthly employment data revisions. (AP Photo) US President Donald Trump has criticised the latest US jobs report, calling it “rigged” on his social media platform, Truth Social. The controversy arose after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revised the employment numbers for May and June downward by 258,000 […]