Education

The integrity of public examinations has once again come under scrutiny in Uttar Pradesh after authorities issued a strong warning against insensitive security checks during recruitment tests. The directive comes amid reports that some candidates were allegedly asked to remove religious symbols during frisking, a move officials have now called unacceptable.The message from the authorities…

Peoria Unified to close two elementary schools as enrollment drops. (Getty Images) A school district in Arizona has decided to shut down two elementary schools as it grapples with falling student numbers and financial pressures. The decision, which will take effect from the 2026–27 academic year, was approved unanimously by the governing board of the…

US President Donald Trump The long-running battle over race, admissions, and transparency in American universities took another turn on Friday when a federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked a directive from President Donald Trump that would have required colleges across the country to hand over extensive admissions data tied to race and gender.The order, issued…

A visual representation of a subdued US labour market, showing office workers at desks while job seekers queue or browse job listings, symbolising the growing caution among employees and rising competition for limited job openings as hiring slows across industries. The American labour market, once fuelled by bold career moves and aggressive hiring, is beginning…

IISER IAT admissions 2026 IISER IAT admission underway 2026: The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) are taking admissions for the 2026 academic session. The registrations opened on March 5, 2026. Students can register online via the official portal, iiseradmission.in. The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 is scheduled for June 7, 2026. Unlike…

AP SSC exam 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Secondary School Certificate (AP SSC) examinations 2026 are scheduled to begin on March 16, 2026. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP), the AP SSC examinations 2026 will continue until April 1. The first day of the AP SSC examinations 2026 will begin with the…

The University of Delhi has strongly rejected remarks made by Rahul Gandhi suggesting that students were being failed on the basis of caste, asserting that the claims are not supported by facts and misrepresent how the university’s admission system operates.The university issued a firm clarification stating that admissions are conducted through the Common University Entrance…

New H-1B visa bill could boost US teaching opportunities for international educators A new legislative proposal in the United States could open doors for international educators—including many from India—by easing financial barriers for schools that hire foreign teachers on H-1B visas. The move aims to support school districts struggling with teacher shortages while keeping opportunities…

CBSE scraps Class XII exams in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE CBSE Class XII exams cancelled: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Class XII board examinations scheduled in several Middle East countries following a review of the feasibility of conducting the tests in the region.The announcement has…

Indian Navy Agniveer recruitment 2026 The Indian Navy has commenced the process of accepting applications for the Agniveer Sailor recruitment drive for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. The drive has invited young and aspiring candidates across the country to apply for the various roles under the government’s military recruitment drive.The process of accepting applications has…