Trump administration implements sweeping layoffs across federal agencies, impacting health agencies. (Representative Image) Thousands of federal workers, including CDC, FDA, and NIH staff, laid off in sweeping cutsIn a major shakeup within the US federal workforce, thousands of federal employees, including those at critical health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Representational image (AI generated) A recent survey published in the journal Education Next highlights the increasingly fraught atmosphere in American classrooms, where discussions on race and systemic discrimination are becoming routine. Of the 850 high school students surveyed, 36% reported that their teachers frequently describe America as inherently racist.Similarly, many students are regularly exposed to…
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has declared the ICSI CS Professional December 2024 results for Syllabus 2017 and Syllabus 2022. Candidates can visit the official website, icsi.edu, to check and download their results. Along with the results, ICSI has also released the top three rank holders for both syllabi, as well as…
Senate committee calls for defunding $3 million in Harvard research amid ‘woke’ criticism The Senate Commerce Committee is urging the defunding of over $3 million in National Science Foundation (NSF) research grants awarded to Harvard University, accusing some of the projects of promoting what it calls “far-left ideology.” The call for action follows an investigation…
EAM S Jaishankar (left) with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov (Picture credit: X/@DrSJaishankar) NEW DELHI: External affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting (FMM). The two leaders reviewed the ongoing progress of India-Russia bilateral cooperation and discussed…
The Higher Education Council of Andhra Pradesh has officially announced the schedule for common entrance examinations for admissions to various courses in state universities for the academic year 2025-26. The schedule was released following a meeting with the convenors of these entrance exams, where the exam dates and application timelines were finalized. State Education minister…
Tom Curran called back to bat (Photo: CREIMAS / ILT20) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of sportsmanship, the spirit of cricket took center stage during an ILT20 encounter between Gulf Giants and MI Emirates on Saturday evening. The incident occurred on the last ball of the 18th over of the Giants’ innings when Tom…
Kia India has just launched the much anticipated Kia Syros sub-compact SUV in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The bookings for the new Syros have already begun with the booking amount set at Rs 25,000 and the deliveries will begin in mid-February. The new Syros is Kia’s second sub-compact…
File Pic: India and Pakistan cricketers. (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 event ambassador and former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has urged the hosts to maintain a smart and intense approach when they face India on February 23 in Dubai.Sarfaraz, who captained Pakistan to their memorable Champions Trophy triumph in 2017, highlighted the…
Indian opening batter Shubman Gill climbed one position to claim the second spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, while skipper Rohit Sharma holds the third position.Both players secured their positions through well-timed hundreds in the recent home series versus England, as they prepare for the Champions Trophy, starting February 19.The two Indian batters…
