Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and pro-Palestinian activist, appeared Tuesday before a federal appeals court in Philadelphia as he continues to challenge a deportation case initiated by the Trump administration over his activism at Columbia University.The hearing before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit comes as the federal government seeks…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has extended the last date to apply for the Delhi Police Constable (Executive) Examination 2025. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their online applications on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in till October 31, 2025, up to 11:00 PM.Earlier, the deadline for submission was October 21, 2025,…
Federal funding for Pell Grants and the number of awards given fell sharply between fiscal years 2011–12 and 2021–22. Over the same period, Black student enrollment in public colleges and universities in the United States dropped by nearly half a million. A new report from the University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center for the Southern…
In recent years, the United States has been a beacon for ambitious Indian students seeking world-class education, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. According to In Genius Prep, India overtook China as the largest source of international students in the US during the 2023-24 academic year, with a record 331,833 enrolments —…
Puducherry has been hit by incessant rains since Tuesday noon, disrupting normal life, with nearly three cm recorded between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, an official said.Home and Education Minister A Namassivayam said, “Due to heavy rains pounding the union territory, all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal regions will remain closed on Wednesday.”…
A record 154,000 students in New York City public schools were classified as homeless during the 2024-25 school year, according to a report by AFC (Advocates for Children of New York).The figure is stark evidence of the city’s growing housing crisis and its impact on the youngest and most vulnerable residents. Nearly one in seven…
Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s 2025 pick to lead the US Office of Special Counsel, is facing intense scrutiny after private chat messages containing racist and pro-Nazi remarks were leaked. This information was first reported by POLITICO, revealing a troubling pattern in Ingrassia’s communications. The chats show him insulting Martin Luther King Jr., calling for…
For decades, the United States Department of Education has played a central, if sometimes contentious, role in American schooling. It distributes billions in federal funding, oversees civil rights enforcement, and tracks student achievement. But the Trump administration has set its sights on a more radical transformation: dismantling the department entirely. Recent developments offer a glimpse…
Inspired by Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi long aspired to become Japan’s “Iron Lady.” It was only on her third attempt that the 64-year-old achieved a milestone long pursued by women in Japanese politics. In a historic parliamentary vote, she was confirmed as Japan’s first female prime minister, closing a chapter on decades of persistence…
Which universities have not rejected Trump’s higher education compact yet and why The Trump administration recently approached nine major universities with a proposal linking federal funding to alignment with the president’s priorities. The plan, reported by The New York Times, included conditions stating that academic freedom is not absolute and that universities might need to…
