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Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance and JD Vance both studied at Yale University, one of the United States’ most prestigious institutions. Usha earned a history degree summa cum laude, while JD completed his law degree. Yale’s tuition for 2025-26 is $69,900, with food and housing costing $20,650. Nearly half of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, with costs varying by family income. Yale is highly ranked nationally and internationally, offering selective admissions and strong academic programmes.

CBSE Class 10 2026 date sheet: CBSE has released the final date sheet for Class 10 board examinations 2026, with exams scheduled from February 17 to March 10, 2026. Core subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and languages retain their tentative dates, while minor or additional subjects such as Home Science and French have been rescheduled. The exam will be conducted offline from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with durations varying by subject. The official timetable is available on the CBSE website.

Canada’s international student approvals have fallen 62% in 2025, with only 80,000 new post-secondary study permits expected, the lowest level in a decade, according to the ApplyBoard. Onshore students already in Canada will account for nearly two-thirds of permits, while colleges face the steepest declines. Universities show slight recovery in summer approvals, but low rates for students from India, the Philippines, and African nations reduce diversity. The sector faces potential 50% population decline in 2026.

CBSE has released the final date sheet for Class 12 board examinations 2026, scheduled from February 17 to April 9, 2026. Exam timings may vary from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM or 1:30 PM depending on the subject. The schedule accounts for student subject combinations, teacher availability, and entrance examinations. Students and schools can now plan their preparation and logistics in advance. The complete timetable is available for download on the official CBSE website.

AI-enabled devices in schools, or AI PCs, transform computers from passive tools to active learning partners, offering personalised practice, instant feedback, and workload relief for teachers. Benefits include mid-task intervention, early detection of learning gaps, and tailored support, while risks involve deskilling, data exposure, bias, inequity, and assessment integrity issues. Effective adoption requires clear governance, hybrid workflows, human oversight, teacher training, and evidence-based evaluation. When thoughtfully integrated, AI amplifies teaching without replacing human care and judgement.

CBSE has released the final schedule for Class 10 and 12 board examinations 2026, starting February 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM (IST). The tentative schedule was earlier released on September 24, 2025. The final date sheet considers student subject combinations, entrance exam dates, and teacher availability, ensuring no clashes. Students, teachers, and schools can now plan preparations, evaluations, and logistics in advance. The complete timetable is available for download on the official CBSE website.

SEBI Grade A 2025 recruitment: SEBI has opened registration for Grade A (Assistant Manager) posts 2025, inviting applications for 110 vacancies across streams including General, Legal, Information Technology, Research, Official Language, and Engineering. The online application window is open from October 30 to November 28, 2025, on www.sebi.gov.in. Applicants must meet age and eligibility criteria, pay the application fee, and follow a three-stage selection process comprising an online screening test, main examination, and interview.

The United States has ended the automatic work permit extensions for some immigrants. This new rule, effective October 30, 2025, requires stricter checks before employment authorisations are renewed. International students on OPT, including STEM extensions, will be significantly impacted. They must stop working if their permit expires before renewal approval, creating potential job gaps and income loss.

AISSEE 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the AISSEE 2026 online application deadline to November 11, 2025, for Class VI and IX admissions in Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools. The last date for payment of the examination fee is November 12, 2025, and the correction window is November 12–14, 2025. The examination will be held on January 18, 2026. Candidates can apply, make corrections, and pay fees online via the official NTA portal.

UCO Bank apprentice recruitment 2025: UCO Bank has announced that today is the last date to apply for 532 apprentice positions across India. Graduates aged 20 to 28, with complete profiles on nats.education.gov.in, are eligible. The posts include general, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories. Selected candidates will receive a stipend of Rs 15,000 per month. Application fees vary by category. Applicants must apply online at uco.bank.in before the deadline to be considered.

RSSB VDO admit card 2025: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has issued the VDO Admit Card 2025 for the Village Development Officer recruitment examination. Candidates can download their admit cards through their SSO ID at sso.rajasthan.gov.in. The examination will be held on November 2, 2025, in a single shift. A total of 850 posts are available, with over 5.50 lakh applicants. The board has outlined strict entry rules, dress code, and verification procedures for candidates.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has confirmed that the results of the CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations held in September 2025 will be declared on November 3, 2025. The CA Final and Intermediate results will be released around 2 pm, followed by the CA Foundation results at 5 pm. Candidates can access their results and merit lists at icai.nic.in. Registration for the January 2026 exams will begin on the same day.

In a world that claims progress, bias has merely changed its form. A new Capgemini Research Institute report reveals that while women match men in confidence and capability, nearly half of male leaders still label AI and innovation skills as “masculine.” The patriarchy, it seems, has not vanished—it has simply learned to code.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the admit cards for the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET) 2025. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website, hpbose.org. The HP TET November session will be held from November 2 to 16, 2025, in two shifts each day.

The National Medical Commission has revised the MBBS and BDS seat matrix for 2025-26, resulting in a reduction of 50 seats to a total of 1,28,875. This adjustment follows the addition of new seats, with a clarification issued regarding previous discrepancies. The NMC also announced the stray vacancy round schedule for NEET UG 2025 counselling, commencing November 4.

Jawaharlal Nehru University's Election Committee has finalized the candidate list for the 2025-26 Students' Union polls, with twenty contestants vying for four central panel posts. A triangular contest is expected between the Left alliance, ABVP, and NSUI, alongside independent and smaller group candidates. Polling is scheduled for November 4, with results anticipated by November 6.

A viral X post by an engineer has stirred widespread reflection after he shared a WhatsApp chat between a manager and an employee that unfolded from apology to quiet resignation. The employee’s final words — “I am done, sir. Resignation mail bhej raha hu. I will not continue here” — symbolised emotional exhaustion and the quiet courage of walking away.

The National Testing Agency is accepting applications for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2026. The deadline to apply is today, October 30, 2025. Three new schools have been added to the admission cycle. The exam will be held offline in January 2026. Candidates can pay fees by October 31, 2025.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the registration for the SWAYAM July Semester Examination 2025 today, October 30. Candidates seeking to enroll in the government’s online learning platform must complete their applications at exams.nta.nic.in/swayam. The platform offers free courses across disciplines, with NTA conducting proctored exams to certify learners’ academic achievements.