VA layoffs: Trump’s push to cut 80,000 jobs raises alarms over impact on veterans’ health and benefits

Trump’s proposed 80,000 VA job cuts spark concern over veterans’ care and benefits The Trump administration‘s plan to lay off 80,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has triggered widespread concern, particularly among veterans’ groups and lawmakers. These proposed cuts, which amount to nearly one-fifth of the VA workforce, have raised questions about…

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MP Constable result 2023 released: Direct link to download scorecards

MP Constable result 2025: The Employees Selection Board Madhya Pradesh (ESBMP) has announced the results for the MP Police Constable Recruitment 2023 on the official website. The vacancies for the posts are divided into two categories: 2,646 positions for Constable General Duty in the Special Armed Force, which are exclusively for male candidates, and 4,444…

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Civil rights in crisis: How the US Education Department’s shift is reshaping student protections

US Department of Education. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), once a watchdog for students’ rights, is now at the center of a dramatic policy shift. Traditionally focused on enforcing protections for students with disabilities and combating racial discrimination, the office is undergoing a transformation that aligns with the…

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NOAA fires over 1,000 employees as Trump’s federal cuts continue, with layoffs expected across other departments

US job cuts surge: NOAA sheds 1,000 positions, adding to fears of recession in 2025 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has laid off over 1,000 employees in the latest move to reduce the size of the federal workforce. This decision, part of President Donald Trump’s broader efforts to shrink government agencies, has raised…

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NCL Apprentice recruitment 2025 registration begins: Direct link to apply for over 1000 posts here

NCL Apprentice recruitment 2025: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has announced a recruitment drive for 1,765 Apprentice positions, inviting eligible candidates to apply online through its official website, nclcil.in. The registration process will be open from March 12 to March 18, 2025, and shortlisted candidates will be required to report for eligibility assessment and subsequent joining…

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USDA freezes $30 million in funding to University of Maine after Trump governor clash

Governor Janet Mills and President Donald Trump face off at the National Governors Association meeting, sparking a funding freeze for Maine’s university system. (Getty Images) The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has temporarily frozen $30 million in federal funding to the University of Maine system. The freeze, announced on March 10, 2025, follows a public…

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Trump administration cuts $400 million from Columbia and investigates UC Berkeley, Stanford and other universities for antisemitic harassment

Protesters march on campus against the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at UC Berkeley on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo) The Trump administration has taken a significant step by pulling $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University over its handling of alleged antisemitic harassment. At the same time, the Department of…

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Knowing the yield rate can be your winning recipe for an Ivy League seat: Here’s how

Getting to study in an Ivy League institution is a dream for many, known to be among the most elite and competitive universities in the world. Admission to Ivy League institutions is highly competitive, and here is a list of the key expectations that these institutions have from prospective students. For generations, Ivy League hopefuls…

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Elite US universities tighten budgets and restrict admissions amid federal funding turmoil

FILE — Students walk through the University of Pennsylvania campus on Sept. 4, 2024. Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities stand to lose has led some schools to reduce the number of doctoral students, in some cases reneging on offers. (Rachel Wisniewski/The New York Times) The financial stability of elite US research universities…

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