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The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, will announce the TN NMMS Result 2025 for the February session on April 12, 2025. Students who appeared for the exam conducted on February 22, 2025, can check their results on the official website, dge.tn.gov.in. The NMMS scheme aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections with financial assistance.

At least 118 international students across Texas universities have lost their legal immigration status after being removed from the SEVIS system, sparking concern and confusion. The US government’s move affects students at UNT, UTD, Texas A&M, and others, with no clear explanation provided. Immigration attorneys warn of serious consequences. The DHS has linked new scrutiny to campus protests, raising fears of targeting based on political expression, as reported by The Texas Tribune.

AIIMS will conduct the NORCET 8 Stage I preliminary exam on April 12, 2025. Candidates must report by 6:30 AM, with entry allowed until 8:30 AM. The 90-minute exam will consist of 100 MCQs, including negative marking and a section-wise timed format. Qualifying percentiles vary by category, with relaxations for PWBD candidates. Successful candidates will proceed to Stage II based on merit and seat availability. Candidates must carry original documents and follow all guidelines carefully.

After President Trump’s return to office, a new executive order targeting DEI in US schools is prompting fear and self-censorship among educators. Teachers report being monitored and silenced through the federal End DEI portal, which allows parents and students to report classroom content. While groups like Moms for Liberty support the changes, many educators warn it threatens free speech and inclusive teaching. NPR reports teachers are unsure of what’s now considered controversial in the classroom.

Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor, Mr Vinai Kumar Saxena, announced a Rs 500 crore allocation for the proposed educational hub in Narela at the 17th Convocation Ceremony of IP University. The ceremony saw 24,456 graduates, with notable achievements by female students. Key figures, including Chief Minister Mrs Rekha Gupta and Education Minister Mr Ashish Sood, emphasized the importance of education and innovation. The event also featured plans for an Indian Knowledge Center and highlighted the university’s international collaborations.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 15 other states, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education for abruptly rescinding over $200 million in previously awarded school recovery funds. The lawsuit alleges the action violates federal law and threatens crucial programs supporting students affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The coalition seeks to reinstate funding through March 2026 to protect afterschool initiatives, mental health services, and learning support for vulnerable student populations.

More than 180 Harvard Kennedy School students have pushed back against President Donald Trump’s demands to restrict protests and diversity programs in exchange for $9 billion in federal funding. In a letter to Harvard leadership, they stress the importance of protecting international students and academic freedom. The students are part of a larger movement across Harvard, opposing Trump’s policies on free speech and student rights. This comes amid visa revocations and growing tensions over federal funding.

The Trump administration is pursuing federal oversight of Columbia University by seeking a consent decree to address antisemitism on campus. This legal agreement would require Columbia to make specific policy changes, with a federal judge overseeing compliance. Following the withdrawal of over $400 million in federal funding, Columbia faces pressure to meet the administration’s demands. The university is in discussions to restore its funding but has not confirmed whether it will accept the consent decree.

Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has requested six years of faculty research and grant information from state colleges, raising concerns about the transparency and purpose of the initiative. Faculty members are questioning the need for such data, especially when much of it is publicly available. The request, part of an effort to streamline government spending, also includes scrutiny of compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, prompting fears over academic freedom.