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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released a short notification for Graduate Engineer Recruitment 2025. Applications will be accepted online from September 1 to September 21, 2025 at iocl.com. Eligible candidates from Chemical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Engineering can apply. Selected engineers will receive a pay scale of ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000. Detailed advertisement with vacancies will be announced soon.

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the APSC Junior Engineer (JE) admit card 2025 at apsc.nic.in. Candidates can download their APSC JE Civil admit card 2025 for the August 31 exam. The recruitment drive offers 187 JE vacancies in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical engineering. Applicants must carry the hall ticket to the exam centre.

IIT Guwahati has begun the GATE 2026 registration process from August 28 on the official website gate2026.IITG.ac.in. The exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts across the country. Candidates can apply until September 28 without a late fee. The application process, eligibility criteria, fee structure, exam pattern, and new paper in Energy Science (XE-1) have been detailed in the official brochure and website.

A fresh wave of hoax bomb threat emails has hit Delhi, with 20 colleges, including Jesus and Mary College, receiving threats on Wednesday. The Delhi Police, Fire Services, and bomb squads launched searches, later confirming no explosives were found. The capital has faced repeated bomb threat hoaxes in recent months, disrupting schools, colleges, and sparking public concern.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET PG 2025 merit list for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats at natboard.edu.in. Candidates can check roll number, application ID, category, NEET PG rank, AIQ rank, and category rank. The exam was held on August 3, results on August 19; AIQ scorecards available from September 5.

Lola Tung’s rise from LaGuardia High School to Carnegie Mellon shows how talent, hard work, and the right moment can change everything. From school plays to her breakout as Belly in The Summer I Turned Pretty, then onto Broadway and film, her story is a reminder that education builds the foundation, but courage opens the door to opportunity.

The University of Chicago has expanded its pause on Ph.D. admissions for the 2026–27 academic year across most Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences departments. The decision, revised after faculty consultations, affects a wide range of programmes and reflects financial challenges facing the institution. Only philosophy and one music programme remain open. As reported by Inside Higher Ed, faculty leaders supported the broader pause to allow time for a collaborative reassessment of Ph.D. education.

President Donald J. Trump has publicly demanded that Harvard University pay $500 million to restore its frozen federal funding, escalating an ongoing legal dispute. The university faces a deadline to close federally funded projects amid investigations and mounting pressure. While other Ivy League schools have reached settlements with the administration, Harvard continues negotiations behind the scenes. The case highlights broader issues around federal funding, university governance, and legal challenges in the US.

The Trump administration has ordered states to strip transgender references from federally funded sex education or lose millions in grants under the Personal Responsibility Education Program. California already lost $12 million after refusing. Critics call it an erasure of identity, while officials frame it as protecting youth from “gender ideology,” escalating the administration’s broader campaign against transgender recognition.

Delays in US student loan forgiveness could result in substantial tax bills for borrowers due to application backlogs and the upcoming expiration of tax exemptions at the end of 2025. Over 1.3 million applications are pending, and many debt relief programmes are paused under current policies. Experts warn that borrowers may face thousands in tax liability unless action is taken. Borrowers are advised to retain payment records and prepare financially, as reported by CNBC.

President Trump’s second term is reshaping US public education through federal overreach, funding threats, and privatization. Key shifts include federal intrusion into classroom instruction, expansion of private school vouchers, weakened oversight after Department of Education cuts, and withholding of billions in K–12 funds. These changes risk deepening inequities, destabilizing schools, and undermining civil rights protections nationwide.

A LendingTree analysis of 2023 US Census Bureau data reveals that 5.7 million full-time US workers earn six-figure salaries without holding a bachelor’s degree. High-paying roles include chief executives, software developers, and power plant operators. San Francisco and Seattle lead in metro areas with the most high-earning non-graduates. The study also highlights a sharp gender gap, with men comprising 77% of these earners. The findings challenge traditional views on education and income.

Yale University has so far avoided President Trump’s sweeping billion-dollar crackdown on elite universities, unlike Harvard, Columbia, and Penn, which faced massive federal funding freezes and fines. By keeping a low political profile, relying on heavy lobbying, and exercising disciplined leadership under President Maurie McInnis, Yale has shielded itself, though students remain wary of future federal targeting.

The Minneapolis shooting during a Catholic Mass adds to a tragic list of 25 school and college shootings in the US over the past 25 years. Since the Columbine massacre in 1999, incidents ranging from elementary schools to universities have resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries. Notable shootings include Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, and Florida State University. These events underscore the persistent threat of gun violence in American educational institutions.

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed ending the “duration of status” rule for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission periods. Under the draft policy, stays would be capped at four years (240 days for journalists), requiring extensions through DHS. The move heightens uncertainty for students, researchers, and foreign media professionals.

Ethan Agarwal, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur of Indian origin, has announced his candidacy for California Governor as a Democrat, bringing a rare blend of business acumen and progressive values. With dual degrees from Johns Hopkins, an MBA from Wharton, and successful ventures like Aaptiv and The Coterie, Agarwal aims to apply capitalism-driven solutions to the state’s economic, educational, and energy challenges.

Catelin Drey’s decisive win in Iowa’s State Senate District 1 flipped a Trump-leaning district and broke the GOP’s supermajority, signaling a major shift in state politics. Rooted in her dual degrees in Spanish and Photography from Morningside University, Drey leveraged education, professional expertise in marketing, and grassroots leadership through Moms for Iowa to connect with voters and redefine political engagement.

Gunfire erupted at Annunciation School in Minneapolis on Wednesday, disrupting the first week of classes and forcing urgent evacuations. Authorities confirmed the suspect was contained, though no details on injuries were released. Governor Tim Walz condemned the act as “horrific,” as the city reels from multiple shootings in less than 24 hours, heightening fears over community safety.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released Paper 2 marks for the Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2024 on ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check and download their individual scores from August 27 to September 12, 2025. The release aims to enhance transparency and allow candidates to assess their performance. A printed copy of the scorecard is advised for future reference.

A new analysis by the nonpartisan Heterodox Academy shows that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remains a central factor in U.S. faculty hiring, despite political and legal pressures. Examining over 10,000 job postings, the study highlights DEI’s persistence across disciplines, regions, and institutional types, revealing how universities strategically integrate inclusion into recruitment while navigating regulatory constraints.