Columbia reports major foreign funding of $1.2 billion as US tightens disclosure enforcement

Columbia reports major foreign funding of $1.2 billion Columbia University is among the top 10 US universities receiving foreign funding, with total disclosures reaching $1.2 billion as of January 31, 2025. The figures come from a new data dashboard released by the US Department of Education on January 2. According to reporting by The Columbia…

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Who is Nitish Rajput and why SSC exam company sought Rs 2.5 crore defamation case

SSC exam controversy explained as Eduquity seeks Rs 2.5 crore damages from Nitish Rajput The controversy linked to the Staff Selection Commission examinations has moved into the legal arena following a case filed in a Delhi court involving YouTuber Nitish Rajput and Eduquity Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the firm responsible for conducting SSC examinations. Media reports…

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UN Geneva GSP 2026: Applications closing soon for graduate study programme; register here

UN Geneva GSP 2026: Applications closing soon for graduate study programme Are you a graduate student dreaming of a front-row seat to global diplomacy? The United Nations Office at Geneva is offering just that through its Graduate Study Programme (GSP)—the longest-running educational initiative of the UN. For over 63 years, nearly 3,500 students from more…

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When will JEE Main 2026 result be released? Here’s what we know so far

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026. Candidates can check their scores on the official portals, jeemain.nta.ac.in or ntaresults.nic.in. Preliminary schedules indicate that Session 1 results may be declared by February 12, while Session 2 results are anticipated by April 20, 2026.The JEE…

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What’s new in NEET UG 2026: Aadhaar-based eKYC, live photo capture and changes every applicant must note

NEET UG 2026 brings Aadhaar eKYC and live photo verification to application process The National Testing Agency (NTA), as expected, has introduced NEET (UG) 2026 registrations, and along with it, has also brought on a message of a more rigorous verification process, sophisticated technology, and fewer loopholes in the system. The examination scheme and date…

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PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Application registration begins for 5,138 vacancies, check direct link here

Punjab National Bank releases PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 5,138 vacancies Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced the notice for Punjab National Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026, with 5,138 apprentice vacancies to be filled in various states and Union Territories. The online application process for the recruitment has been initiated from 8th February 2026 through…

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How corporate layoffs and the US H-1B to green card system leave skilled workers in prolonged immigration limbo

Why corporate layoffs are colliding with the US H-1B visa timeline for skilled workers For thousands of highly skilled professionals working in the United States, the promise of long-term stability has collided with a rigid immigration framework and a volatile corporate economy. As layoffs spread across major industries, particularly technology, foreign workers on H-1B visas…

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Harvard faculty proposes cap on A grades, new internal ranking system; students say ‘there’s no benefit’

Harvard faculty plan GPA overhaul with A grade limit amid student backlash Harvard faculty proposes cap on A grades, new internal ranking system; students say ‘there’s no benefit’Harvard College may soon implement a major overhaul of its grading system, following a faculty committee proposal that would sharply limit A grades and introduce an internal ranking…

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North Dakota breaks with the four-year degree model, clears path for three-year bachelor’s programmes

North Dakota breaks with the four-year degree model, clears path for three-year bachelor’s programmes. (Representative picture created with the help of AI) North Dakota is preparing to test a shorter path through college. State higher education leaders have approved pilot bachelor’s degree programmes that would allow students to graduate in three years instead of four,…

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