Harvard cuts 25% of union staff at SEAS: Is it gutting the school to save its reputation?

Harvard cuts 25% of union staff at SEAS amid US funding pressures. (AP Photo) Harvard University has laid off roughly 25% of staff represented by the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers (HUCTW) at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), according to internal communications obtained by The Harvard Crimson. The move is…

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In a first, MIT rejects Trump’s funding deal on higher education reform

MIT rejects Trump administration’s federal compact on higher education reform. (AP Photo) The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has become the first university to reject a federal proposal aimed at reforming higher education. The Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” offered preferential treatment on federal funding in exchange for significant changes on…

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Last five years’ Nobel Peace Prize winners: How educated are they?

María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for pro-democracy work. (Getty Images) Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, an industrial engineer turned democracy activist, has become the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The announcement sparked frustration within the MAGA movement, as US President Donald Trump had been hoping to receive the honour this year….

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UPSC declares NDA-1 and CAPF ACs 2025 results: Check qualifying status at upsc.gov.in

UPSC declares NDA-1 and CAPF ACs 2025 results UPSC NDA-1 results 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandants (ACs) and the National Defence Academy (NDA-1) 2025 examinations. Candidates who appeared for these competitive exams can now verify their qualifying status on the…

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Bihar assembly elections 2025: Educational institutions to remain closed in these districts during phase I voting; check complete list here

Bihar assembly elections 2025: Schools and colleges to remain closed in 17 districts during phase I voting. (AI Image) As the Bihar Assembly elections approach, strict measures are being put in place to ensure smooth and secure polling. Among these measures, the state administration has ordered the closure of educational institutions in the districts involved…

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Rajasthan RSSB Ayush Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply online for 1535 posts before 8 November

Rajasthan RSSB Ayush Officer recruitment 2025 application open for 1535 posts RSSB Ayush Officer recruitment 2025: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has issued the recruitment notification for the post of Ayush Officer under the 2025 cycle. A total of 1,535 vacancies have been announced for candidates with qualifications in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Unani disciplines.The…

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Trump’s $100K H-1B fee: Will it drive foreign teachers out of US classrooms?

President Donald Trump’s recently announced $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants has raised concern among public school administrators. It has also sparked questions about how many international teachers work in K-12 schools across the United States.According to data by the National Education Association, over 500 K-12 public school districts employed more than 2,300 H-1B…

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OICL Assistant result 2025 released for Tier I prelims at orientalinsurance.org.in; download here

OICL Assistant result 2025 released: Download Tier I prelims PDF at orientalinsurance.org.in OICL Assistant Result 2025: The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has officially released the OICL Assistant Result 2025 for the Tier I Preliminary Examination. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their results on the official website, orientalinsurance.org.in. The results are…

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UGC NET December 2025: NTA issues important advisory for candidates to verify Aadhaar, UDID details; check details here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an advisory for candidates registering for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 session, asking them to ensure that their Aadhaar Card and Unique Disability ID (UDID) details are accurate before submitting their application forms.The NTA has already started accepting online applications for the…

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NIACL AO prelims result 2025 released at newindia.co.in: Direct link to download scorecard PDF here

The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) has released the results for the Administrative Officer (AO) recruitment examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the Phase 1 (Preliminary) examination can now check their results on the official website: newindia.co.inThe NIACL AO Phase 1 online examination was conducted on September 14, 2025. Candidates who have qualified in…

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