Education

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

RRB NTPC result 2025: CBT 1 graduate results soon at rrbcdg.gov.in RRB NTPC result 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are expected to announce the results of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) CBT 1 Graduate Level exam 2025 soon. Candidates who appeared for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam will be able to check their…

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 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 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…

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…