The Trump administration has identified over 40,000 additional borrowers eligible for federal student loan forgiveness in January, according to a CNBC report citing a recent court filing. The beneficiaries include borrowers under income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). While thousands have received discharge, significant backlogs remain in repayment plan processing and PSLF buyback applications, highlighting both progress and persistent administrative challenges in the federal loan system.

Elite American universities, despite their prestige, rely heavily on private donations. This financial model created an opening for financier Jeffrey Epstein to engage with institutions like Harvard and MIT. The article reveals how the pursuit of funding can overshadow due diligence, leading to reputational damage. This system highlights a structural vulnerability in academic fundraising.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the preliminary results for the LT Grade Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025 in Science, Commerce, Sanskrit and Home Science. The examinations were conducted in December 2025 under Advertisement No. A-5/E-1/2025. A total of 329 Science, 887 Commerce, 2,772 Sanskrit and 2,784 Home Science candidates have qualified for the main examination. The result link is available on the official website.

The Indian Postal Department has opened the correction window for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 applications for 28,636 posts of Gramin Dak Sevak, BPM and ABPM. Candidates can edit their forms from February 18 to February 19, 2026, until 05:00 pm. Selection will be based solely on Class 10 marks without a written examination. The recruitment includes state-wise vacancies, with results to be announced later.

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, has invited applications for its internship programme for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Science and Engineering. Applicants must have secured at least 60 per cent marks or a CGPA of 6.32. The internship, open only to Indian citizens, will be conducted in unclassified areas for 21 to 45 days without stipend. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2026.

Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University, Jabalpur has announced the MPMSU Result 2026 for BSc Nursing Second Year and DMLT examinations, along with several other course results. Students can access their scorecards online using login credentials. The university has also opened the re-verification window for candidates seeking scrutiny of their marks.