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Amazon is offering free tech courses for students and professionals: Here are 6 you can start now

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is offering six free online tech courses in 2025, tailored for both students and professionals. Covering in-demand areas like cloud computing, machine learning, data analytics, and DevOps, these beginner-friendly to advanced courses offer hands-on learning, certifications, and career-focused skills with no prior experience required

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Northwestern University eliminates 425 jobs and slashes staff budget by 5% following federal funding cut

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India Post GDS 6th Merit List 2025 released at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in; download state-wise PDF here

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