Florida’s Board of Governors is set to consider a one-year freeze on new H-1B hires at public universities, a move backed by Governor Ron DeSantis but criticized for potentially limiting research and career opportunities. Existing visa holders won’t be affected, but experts warn the pause could block “exceptional minds” from faculty and medical positions. Stakeholders including university chancellors and student leaders are urging careful evaluation before restricting access to international talent, amid broader debates on immigration and STEM workforce needs.

Most Texas school districts have turned down a new law permitting daily prayer and devotionals. The legislation, Senate Bill 11, required districts to decide on offering this optional time. Many districts cited administrative hurdles and existing religious freedoms for students. Some officials felt the law promoted a specific faith. Supporters argue it expands religious rights.

Gurtej Sandhu, an Indian-origin technologist raised in Amritsar, has built a distinguished career in semiconductor research and leadership. An MTech graduate of IIT Delhi and PhD holder from the University of North Carolina, he serves as Principal Fellow and Vice President at Micron Technology in the US. With 2,211 global patents, surpassing Thomas Edison, Sandhu’s work in CMOS process technology underpins modern DRAM and NAND memory used in smartphones and cloud infrastructure.

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha is expected to release Class 10 matriculation results by the second week of May, with over 5.61 lakh students awaiting their scores. Evaluation work is already underway after smooth conduct of exams across 3,082 centres. Officials reported no major malpractice cases, while students can download scorecards from the official website using their roll and registration numbers.

The Central Bank of India has invited applications for 275 Specialist Officer posts across technology and finance domains, with registration open until March 23, 2026. Selection will be based on a written examination followed by an interview. Candidates must meet eligibility norms, complete online registration, and pay the prescribed fee before submitting applications. This recruitment reflects the bank’s push toward strengthening its digital and operational expertise.

The Supreme Court has halted California's policy preventing teachers from disclosing a student's gender identity to parents. Citing religious freedom, the court sided with parents who believe informing them is a religious duty. This decision prioritizes parental rights and religious claims over student privacy in schools, leaving broader conflicts unresolved.