A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration directive requiring universities to submit extensive admissions data linked to race and gender. The ruling pauses the policy after 17 Democratic attorneys general challenged it, arguing it imposed heavy reporting demands and risked turning federal education data systems into tools for political enforcement.

America’s labour market is entering a cautious phase as workers increasingly hold on to existing jobs amid slowing hiring and uncertainty about automation. Data from the US Department of Labor and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York show fewer employees quitting, while job openings decline. The shift is intensifying competition for roles and pushing long-term unemployment higher.

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has opened undergraduate admissions for the 2026 session, with registrations starting on March 5, 2026, via iiseradmission.in. The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026, scheduled for June 7, emphasises conceptual understanding and problem-solving in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology. Students are advised to prepare strategically using mock tests and past papers.

The Class 10 board examinations in Andhra Pradesh will begin on March 16, with thousands of students appearing for the first language paper across the state. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh, the exams will run until April 1. Students must carry their hall tickets, follow strict exam guidelines, and avoid prohibited electronic devices inside the examination halls.

Peoria Unified School District will close Kachina Elementary and Pioneer Elementary in the 2026–27 school year due to declining enrollment and budget pressures, with students reassigned to nearby schools. The decision follows public hearings and is part of a broader restructuring plan that includes changes to high school models and expansion of specialized academies. Superintendent Dr. K.C. Somers has also resigned, effective June 12, to take a new position elsewhere, marking a major leadership transition.

University of Delhi has dismissed claims by Rahul Gandhi that students were failed on the basis of caste, stating admissions are determined mainly through CUET scores without interviews in most programmes. The university released category-wise admission data and said recent faculty recruitments have also followed reservation norms.