In 2025, parental anxiety over school safety in the United States remains alarmingly high. A recent Gallup survey revealed that around four in ten parents of K–12 students fear for their children’s physical safety while at school. This sustained concern has persisted for four consecutive years, significantly above historical averages. What’s more, these worries span…
India’s current account deficit (CAD) is projected to nearly double in the next fiscal, touching 1.2 per cent of GDP in FY26 compared with 0.6 per cent in FY25, Union Bank of India said in a report.The bank cautioned that evolving trade dynamics, global commodity prices, and geopolitical developments could add further pressure. “We see…
Trump has repeatedly called BRICS a group that is ‘anti-US’, saying that it aims to destroy the dominance of the dollar. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to impose 25% tariffs on India may have its reasons rooted in political issues, says an SBI Research report. India and the US have been engaged in…
NEW DELHI: The Government of India has introduced the ePassport which is a combined paper and electronic passport featuring an embedded RFID chip and antenna. The chip securely stores the passport holder’s personal and biometric data and is visually identified by a small gold-coloured symbol on the front cover.With this rollout, India joins over 120…
Sanjay Manjrekar and Rohit Sharma (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s decision to step away from Test cricket has sparked widespread debate, and former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar didn’t hold back when weighing in. Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, Manjrekar pointed to Rohit’s recent slump and waning fitness as key reasons why the decision made…
Ashneer Grover (File photo) Ashneer Grover, co-founder of BharatPe and a personal investor in BluSmart, has spoken out following the Sebi crackdown on Gensol Engineering and the sudden suspension of operations by EV cab service provider, calling himself a “victim” of the situation.Grover revealed that he had invested Rs 1.5 crore in BluSmart and Rs…
WASHINGTON: Scientists found that frequently used flu antivirals do not work well against the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows’ milk. Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, maybe the most effective way to protect…
MUMBAI: Even as India’s senior players have hinted at their reservations against the SOPs in the policy towards their family on overseas tours, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains firm that the newly-formulated policy will stay in place.In a conversation with TOI on Wednesday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia asserted that the…
NEW DELHI: The central board of trustees of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation on Friday recommended retaining the interest rate at 8.25% for the current financial year, a decision that must be ratified by the finance ministry before money is credited into the accounts of seven crore subscribers.“Compared to many other fixed-income instruments, the Employees…
This week, the NFL world converges on Indianapolis for the scouting combine, where one of the most fascinating prospects in recent memory will re-enter the spotlight. The NFL has seen two-way players before, but no one quite as exceptional as Colorado’s Travis Hunter. For two years, Hunter has been a national sensation, standing out as…