The Centre on Friday increased usage charges for gunny bags by 40% to Rs 10.22 per used bag, a step aimed at easing the financial burden of states and Union Territories while ensuring smoother procurement operations.Union food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said in a statement that the “Government of India has increased usage…
(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to shape what American children learn, threatening to withhold federal funding from 40 states participating in a federally backed sex education programme unless they remove references to gender identity and transgender individuals. The directive casts vulnerable teens into the crossfire of a political struggle that…
Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Wednesday announced that the evacuation of Gaza City is inevitable as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) prepare for a new phase in their military operations in the Gaza Strip. “Evacuating Gaza City is inevitable, and therefore, every family that relocates to the south will receive the most abundant humanitarian…
For decades, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has stood as a global beacon of innovation, blending rigorous academics with groundbreaking research. Known for producing leaders in science, technology, and policy, MIT continues to attract students from across the world who seek education that combines intellectual depth with real-world impact. Among its growing offerings, the…
US President Donald Trump and Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (AP) Brazil’s state development bank, BNDES, on Friday announced a 10 billion reais ($1.85 billion) credit line to help companies affected by steep US tariffs. The facility is divided into funding for general operating expenses and exploring new export markets, complementing a 30…
Famine has struck an area of Gaza and the situation is likely to escalate in the next month, according to a global hunger report. This assessment is expected to increase pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the war-torn Palestinian enclave. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification system, 5,14,000 people, which…
Domestic consumption would be strengthened after the government’s proposed GST rationalisation, offering crucial support to the economy as it braces for the impact of the US’s 50 per cent duty on Indian imports, according to various economists quoted by Economic Times. “At a time where consumption demand has been uneven and felt pressure from high…
Princeton Review ranks best US universities for student financial aid in 2025. (AI Image) As college costs continue to rise across the United States, the 2026 edition of the “Best Colleges” guide by Princeton Review ranks the top 10 US colleges offering the most generous financial aid. The rankings are based on surveys from 170,000…
Princeton University has announced it will fully cover the cost of attendance for most students from families earning up to $150,000 a year. The announcement marks the most significant expansion of the university’s financial aid policy since 2023, setting a new benchmark for affordability at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions. The scale of…
Trump’s new tax bill cuts SNAP funding and shifts costs to US states President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” tax and spending bill, signed on 4th July, carries a devastating cost for millions of American children. The legislation slashes $186 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade — a move that…