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’15 times higher’: Karoline Leavitt compares Chicago murder rate to Delhi, Islamabad; slams governer for new executive order | India News – The Times of India

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (AP) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday compared Chicago’s murder rate to those of Islamabad and New Delhi while defending President Donald Trump’s new executive order authorising federal intervention in the city.“We’ve been seeing the governor of Illinois parading out there and saying that there’s nothing wrong…

India’s education spending divide: Urban families face nine times higher school expenses than rural households – The Times of India

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Urban Indian families face nine times higher school expenses than rural households Education in India is often described as the great equaliser, but for millions of families, it comes at vastly different costs depending on where they live and which school they choose. The 2025 Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education (CMS: E) reveals a stark reality:…

Trump’s new America redefines higher education: Here’s how to choose the right college – The Times of India

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In the labyrinthine world of higher education, the act of choosing a college has always been an intricate exercise, an interweaving of ambition, affordability, and fit. Yet, in the current political climate, the calculus has become far more complex. Under the Trump administration, the landscape of US colleges is being reshaped by policy, funding priorities,…

Congress presses Modi govt to implement SC, ST, OBC quotas in private higher educational institutions – Times of India

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New Delhi, India: The Congress on Wednesday urged the PM Modi Government to act on the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education’s report recommending reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in private higher educational institutions (HEIs).Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, in a statement, said the Committee, chaired by senior party…

Parliament panel seeks higher investment rate & sets 8% growth target; urges reforms in energy and farm sectors – Times of India

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A parliamentary panel has pitched for raising India’s investment rate from 31% of GDP to 35% in order to sustain an ambitious annual growth target of 8% over the next decade. The Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab, said a higher investment push, coupled with structural reforms and digital initiatives, is…

May Mailman education and career: How a Kansas-born lawyer rose to influence US higher education policy from the White House – Times of India

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May Mailman educational background and policy career: How this Harvard-trained lawyer became a key architect in Trump’s higher education agenda. (Photo courtesy: LinkedIn) May Mailman has emerged as a central, yet relatively unknown figure in the Trump administration’s relentless campaign targeting some of America’s most prestigious universities. A Harvard-educated lawyer, Mailman has played a pivotal…

A harsh reset for US higher ed? Nebraska’s largest public university plans major cuts and tuition hike – Times of India

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), the state’s flagship public university, is preparing to overhaul its academic and financial model amid growing fiscal pressure. With rising operational costs, limited state funding, and internal deficits, the institution is weighing a mix of tuition hikes and academic program reductions: a move that reflects deeper cracks in the US…

Trump’s higher tariff threat on India: What RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said on GDP growth; ‘really very difficult to…’ – Times of India

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US President Donald Trump has issued a warning about increasing tariffs on India beyond the current 25%. (AI image) RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday indicated that it is difficult to predict the impact of the tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration on India. The RBI-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo…

What Harvard’s $500 million rejection means for the future of higher education in the US – Times of India

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Harvard’s $500 million settlement rejection could make a huge change in the American education system. In a dramatic standoff with the Trump administration, Harvard University has rejected a $500 million federal settlement offer, choosing legal resistance over compliance. The move is more than a high-profile rebuke; it’s a watershed moment for the future of higher…

Trump’s tariff reset: From Canada to Laos, even dealmakers face higher costs as legal fight brews; US allies & rivals hit with steep import taxes – Times of India

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US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff regime, set to take effect August 7, has triggered a wave of economic disruption across the globe, from low-income nations like Laos and Algeria to wealthy trade partners such as Canada and Switzerland.Under the new policy, countries face steep new import duties unless they agree to revised trade…