The Times of India

New international undergraduate and postgraduate enrolment fell sharply in the US and Canada this fall, according to a NAFSA survey. US colleges reported a 6% drop in new bachelor’s and a 19% decline in new master’s students, while Canadian institutions saw decreases of 36% and 35%. Government visa policies were the leading obstacle, followed by tuition and living costs. Colleges plan budget cuts…

H-1B visa approvals for Indian companies have plunged, with only three firms among the top 25 employers in FY25, according to NFAP data. US tech giants such as Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Google dominate new hires, reflecting shifting trends in high-skilled foreign employment. Denial rates remain low, but proposed $100,000 fees and legislative changes, including a bill to phase out the H-1B progr…

US student loan borrowers face key tax changes as 2025 ends. Federal student loan forgiveness will again be taxable, and the IRS has resumed garnishing refunds for borrowers in default. Experts advise compiling forgiveness records, planning for state taxes, calculating student loan interest deductions, and addressing defaults through income-driven repayment plans or loan rehabilitation. Following…

International students on OPT and STEM OPT can change employers, but strict rules apply. Regular OPT allows flexibility with reporting and unemployment limits. STEM OPT demands E-Verify enrollment and detailed training plans. Accurate reporting to your DSO and meticulous record-keeping are crucial to maintain legal F-1 status and avoid visa problems.

Northwestern University has agreed to a $75 million settlement with the Department of Justice to end a federal civil rights investigation. This agreement will unfreeze nearly $790 million in federal funding after allegations of unlawful discrimination and a hostile environment for Jewish students. The university will implement new policies and training to comply with federal anti-discrimination l…

Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU) has released the B.Com NEP2020 second and fourth semester results for 2024–2025 on its official portal, jnvuiums.in. The university also published the B.Com (Accounting and Fintech) Ist Sem result for 2023–2024. Students can access subject-wise marks, total scores, and qualifying status online. The portal allows downloading digital mark sheets, while official har…

BSEB Class 12 timetable 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Class 12 Intermediate Examination 2026 timetable, with theory exams scheduled from February 2 to February 13, 2026 across two shifts. The board confirmed that all practical and internal assessments will be completed before the theory papers. BSEB Chairman Anand Kishore also announced timelines for next year’s…

Yale students are protesting cuts to summer grants and reduced campus job hours, fearing financial strain and limited opportunities. The merger of two key awards forces a choice between international study and internships. With campus wages nearing the state minimum, students worry about affordability and equity, questioning the university's financial justifications.

BSEB Class 10 timetable 2026: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Class 10 Annual Secondary Examination 2026 timetable. Theory exams will be held from February 17, 2026, to February 25, 2026, in two shifts. The schedule includes core subjects, optional subjects, and vocational electives, with special arrangements for visually impaired candidates. Schools are advised to update s…

Bihar Board timetable 2026: BSEB has announced the dates for the 2026 Intermediate and Matriculation examinations. Intermediate exams will run from February 2 to 13, and Matriculation exams from February 17 to 25. For the first time, students can access exam-related information via an AI chatbot. Compartmental and special exams will be held in April and May, with results expected between May and …

AIIMS CRE-4 2025 recruitment closes December 2nd, offering 1,383 Group B & C roles nationwide. Applications are open for administrative, technical, and medical-support positions. The selection involves a Computer-Based Test, tentatively scheduled for December 22-24. Interested candidates should apply promptly on the official AIIMS portal.

The Bar Council of India will conduct the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 tomorrow, November 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM across multiple centres. Candidates must reach by 11:30 AM and carry their AIBE 20 Admit Card 2025 and a government-issued photo ID. The exam includes 100 MCQs across 19 core legal topics. Detailed instructions on prohibited items, answer sheet marking, minimum passin…

EMRS exam city 2025: The EMRS Tier-I exam city 2025 has been released at nests.tribal.gov.in for candidates applying for teaching and non-teaching positions. The notification provides city details to help plan travel, while admit cards will be issued two days before exams. The Tier-I exam covers 7,267 posts, including TGT, PGT, Principal, Accountant, Hostel Warden, Female Staff Nurse, Junior Secr…

As CAT 2025 approaches, Data Interpretation remains a section where careful strategy often outweighs speed. Professor Yogesh Chauhan of IIM Raipur explains how toppers improve calculation speed using patterns and Vedic math shortcuts, adopt the 10–30–60 workflow to decide which sets to attempt, and leverage visual patterns and simplifying assumptions to solve problems efficiently. He also shares …

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the Assistant Engineer (AE) Combined Competitive Exam 2025 preliminary results on November 28, 2025. Thousands of candidates have qualified for the mains examination, scheduled for March 15–18, 2026. Category-wise cut-off marks have also been announced, with the general category cut-off around 39.17 marks.