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Trump set up path to cut grants years in advance

President Trump is using regulatory language crafted by his administration in his first term to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in grants for programs ranging from vaccine research to teacher training. In 2020, after the administration tried and failed to stop money going to projects it opposed, the Office of Management and Budget adjusted the language of the regulation …

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14 hours, 19 minutes ago

Delhi govt. signs MoU with ed-tech company to offers free coaching for NEET, CUET

The Hindu

The Delhi government on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with BIG Institute, a joint venture of National Skill Development Corporation International and educational technology company, PhysicsWallah, to provide free online 30-day coaching to over 1.63 lakh students for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and Central University Entrance Test examinations. “This MoU has been signed to provide exclusive free online …

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India is poised to become a global leader in distance education: NCVET Chairman

The Hindu

Atul Kumar Tiwari, Chairman of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training and Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, on Thursday, said India is poised to become a global leader in distance education, with increasing internet penetration and the development of e-learning platforms. Addressing the 20th annual convocation of the Karnataka State Open University here, Mr. …

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22 hours, 51 minutes ago

Calcutta HC asks Jadavpur University not to invite political functionaries to programmes held by institution

The Hindu

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the Jadavpur University not to invite any political functionary to programs organised by the institution. The court directed the university not to invite political functionaries to any event held by the institution. "This doubt has arisen in our mind taking into account the large number of FIRs registered since 2014 in Jadavpur police …

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23 hours, 56 minutes ago

University of San Diego in India with IIT Gandhinagar MoU and Tech Programme Plans

The Hindu

The University of San Diego and the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar have signed an MoU to offer double Master’s programmes, dual degrees at BTech and Master’s levels, and executive education programmes. The USD is exploring a campus in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, to provide dual degrees and hybrid learning, offering students the best of Indian and U.S. education. “We are …

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Infosys Fires Over 40 Trainees for Failing Internal Assessments

Deccan Chronicle

Sources revealed that this round of terminations comes just months after the company had already laid off around 350 trainees from the same campus. The latest wave of layoffs has raised concerns regarding the company's training and assessment practices, especially within its entry-level programs. However, the company’s internal assessments have become increasingly stringent, and these recent terminations highlight the growing …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

How Elon Musk's USAID shutdown has put millions at risk of HIV deaths

India Today

For more than two decades, the US has been a leader in the global HIV response. However, after President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk paused foreign aid to the United Nations, the global health agency said there could be 2,000 new HIV infections every day globally. A new Lancet study has found that between 4.4 to 10.8 million …

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Italian Screens returns to India on the occasion of the Habitat International Film Festival 2025

India Today

The 6th edition of the Habitat International Film Festival, taking place from March 21st to 30th in Delhi, shines a spotlight on Italy as the Focus Country, bringing back the ITALIAN SCREENS initiative. The program was unveiled today at the Habitat Centre during a press conference attended by distinguished guests, including Roberto Stabile, Head of the International Department at Cinecitt, …

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1 day, 23 hours ago

Prakash and Kamal Hinduja’s Vision for Social Uplift Through Philanthropy

Hindustan Times

Philanthropy motivated by a sincere desire for social reform can have an impact and make a lasting mark on the world. Prakash Hinduja, Managing Trustee of the Hinduja Foundation, whose unconditional support is complemented by his wife Kamal Hinduja's unrelenting response, has mobilized causes tirelessly. Prakash Hinduja and his wife Kamal Hinduja envision social upliftment through philanthropy They focus on …

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Modi banks on households to rein in a $346 billion debt pile

Deccan Chronicle

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a $346 billion debt problem that his administration wants help for from the nation’s households.A record 29.7 trillion rupees of sovereign bonds are due over the next five years, a result of pandemic-era borrowing and Modi’s infrastructure-spending binge. This shift is transforming India’s government securities market, he said.The finance ministry has set a record target …

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How the "wallet test" shows our need for a social safety net

Salon

“The most important decision we make,” a quote often attributed to Albert Einstein, “is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.” This isn’t just philosophical musing. Taken together, this data suggests that beneath the surface-level noise, Republicans and Democrats still place trust in some of the social programs that support us all — and in democracy …

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Trump asks Supreme Court to approve teacher training cuts amid anti-DEI push

India Today

The Trump administration is at the Supreme Court with a new emergency appeal Wednesday, this time seeking approval to go ahead with cuts of hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training. A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the cuts, finding they were already affecting training programs aimed at addressing a nationwide teacher shortage. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun …

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Chinese AI farming bot wins innovation award

China Daily

An agricultural artificial intelligence model developed by a research team from Harbin Institute of Technology in Heilongjiang province received the highest award at the 2024 British Innovation and Technology Show in January. "With advantages in image recognition, environmental data monitoring, professional knowledge and crop growth cycle prediction, the model provides intelligent guidance for farmers during their agricultural operations," said Jiang. …

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MP: CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates Vikaramostav 2025 and Vikram Trade Fair in Ujjain

ANI News

Ujjain, February 27 : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, in the presence of Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated Vikramotsav 2025 and the Vikram Trade Fair in Ujjain district on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Wednesday evening. Additionally, Vikram trade fair is also inaugurated on the occasion and there is a long schedule of programs to be held under …

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Trump administration to halt vaccine aid for children in developing countries

India Today

The Trump administration has proposed halting US funding for Gavi, a global initiative that provides vaccines for children in poor nations, while also reducing efforts to combat malaria. However, the administration plans to continue supporting certain programs, including grants for HIV and tuberculosis treatments, as well as food aid for countries facing civil wars and natural disasters, the New York …

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UNICEF Netherlands: Development aid cuts will lead to preventable child deaths

NL Times

UNICEF Netherlands is sounding the alarm over the Dutch government’s plan to cut 2.4 billion euros from development aid, warning that these reductions will have dire consequences for child survival worldwide, NOS reports. While global child mortality has declined for the second consecutive year, UNICEF says these gains are at risk as funding for essential healthcare, vaccinations, and nutrition programs …

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2 days, 12 hours ago

Will Wade ‘paid’ for misdeeds at LSU. Now, he’s thankful for a 2nd power-conference shot at NC State

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — Will Wade stood on stage, hearing the applause from Wolfpack supporters enthralled with his vision of turning a tradition-rich men’s basketball program back into a consistent Atlantic Coast Conference winner. Three years had passed since Wade’s firing at LSU over allegations of money-fueled recruiting violations, which came amid a federal corruption investigation into the sport that had …

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Deion Sanders’ push for NFL-style intersquad scrimmages at college level gains momentum with coaches

Associated Press

With Football Bowl Subdivision programs planning for a 105-man roster limit this fall, American Football Coaches Association executive director Craig Bohl said he sees the day coming when the NCAA allows NFL-style intersquad practices and scrimmages. There are currently no updates.” Bohl said “there is quite a bit of appetite” among coaches to hold intersquad practices and scrimmages, even still …

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Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting ‘environmental justice’

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency illegally canceled grants worth more than $1.5 billion focused on improving the environment in minority communities hit hard by pollution, Senate Democrats say. Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency, appears before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Capitol Hill, Jan. 16, 2025, in …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Applying for US student visa? F-1 visa rejections reach 10-year high, 41% of F-1 applications denied last fiscal

Hindustan Times

The United States, which is a highly sought-after academic destination, declined student visas at a 10-year high during the most recent fiscal year. According to a new report, the US rejected 41 percent of F-1 visa applications from several nations across the world from October 2023 to September 2024. The United States received 6.79 lakh applications for F-1 visas, a …

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2 days, 17 hours ago

Chill personified: Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. plays with patience and shoots with confidence

Associated Press

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s practice court is nearly empty. I’m like, ‘Dude, it’s because the game comes easy to him.’ I just love it.” “This guy is legit” Clayton also scored 23 in the team’s tournament opener against Norfolk State. “A freaking shot-maker.” An Easter surprise Golden tracked Clayton as a sophomore, and he ended up being named the Metro …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

Boeing gets lifeline in Pentagon deal to build most expensive jet fighter ever

Live Mint

The U.S. is entrusting its most expensive jet-fighter program in history to a company that hasn’t successfully launched a commercial or military aircraft in a decade. Boeing was selected last week by the Pentagon to build the Air Force’s next-generation manned jet fighter, beating out Lockheed Martin in a move that surprised Wall Street and left Lockheed disappointed. Boeing’s defense …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

How AI is reshaping healthcare: Insights from experts live on The Hindu webinar

The Hindu

Artificial intelligence has made significant strides in healthcare, enhancing patient care and quality of life by reducing errors, improving efficiency, and ensuring better outcomes through quick access to relevant information. Recognising the growing reliance on AI, medical institutions and organisations are offering training programs to help doctors maximise the potential of tools like ChatGPT. To delve deeper into the topic, …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

IIT B’bay students demand reforms in mental wellness centre

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: IIT Bombay students have expressed only average satisfaction with the institute’s Student Wellness Centre, a body that offers mental health support, including counselling and workshops, to students. According to a recent survey conducted by ‘Insight’, the institute’s official student media body, the survey, which gathered responses from 124 students, revealed that only 35% of them found the service satisfactory. …

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Trump set up path to cut grants years in advance

Delhi govt. signs MoU with ed-tech company to offers free coaching for NEET, CUET

India is poised to become a global leader in distance education: NCVET Chairman

Calcutta HC asks Jadavpur University not to invite political functionaries to programmes held by institution

University of San Diego in India with IIT Gandhinagar MoU and Tech Programme Plans

Infosys Fires Over 40 Trainees for Failing Internal Assessments

How Elon Musk's USAID shutdown has put millions at risk of HIV deaths

Italian Screens returns to India on the occasion of the Habitat International Film Festival 2025

Prakash and Kamal Hinduja’s Vision for Social Uplift Through Philanthropy

Modi banks on households to rein in a $346 billion debt pile

How the "wallet test" shows our need for a social safety net

Trump asks Supreme Court to approve teacher training cuts amid anti-DEI push

Chinese AI farming bot wins innovation award

MP: CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates Vikaramostav 2025 and Vikram Trade Fair in Ujjain

Trump administration to halt vaccine aid for children in developing countries

UNICEF Netherlands: Development aid cuts will lead to preventable child deaths

Will Wade ‘paid’ for misdeeds at LSU. Now, he’s thankful for a 2nd power-conference shot at NC State

Deion Sanders’ push for NFL-style intersquad scrimmages at college level gains momentum with coaches

Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting ‘environmental justice’

Applying for US student visa? F-1 visa rejections reach 10-year high, 41% of F-1 applications denied last fiscal

Chill personified: Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. plays with patience and shoots with confidence

Boeing gets lifeline in Pentagon deal to build most expensive jet fighter ever

How AI is reshaping healthcare: Insights from experts live on The Hindu webinar

IIT B’bay students demand reforms in mental wellness centre