The rupee ended 3 paise higher at 85.70 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by optimism over a possible US-India trade deal, even as equity markets closed in the red.The local currency opened at 85.62 and moved between 85.53 and 85.70 during the session before settling 3 paise higher than Wednesday’s close of 85.73,…
How higher education in the US is becoming collateral in the geopolitical power struggle In a world increasingly divided by geopolitical rivalries, American universities are no longer neutral spaces for learning and research. They’ve become unintended players in the global power struggle, facing scrutiny, sanctions, and ideological pressure from both domestic and foreign governments.From congressional…
Companies that rank highest on diversity are delivering a clear financial edge, with a new study showing that inclusive firms recorded nearly 50% more profit after tax (PAT) than their less diverse peers.According to the ‘Marching Sheep Inclusion Index 2025’, a study conducted by HR advisory firm Marching Sheep, around 8 out of 10 sectors…
Delays and vacancies plague West Bengal’s college admissions as deadline gets extended In a move that raises more questions than answers, the West Bengal government has extended the deadline for college applications by two weeks, pushing it to July 15. The decision comes despite the fact that thousands of seats in state-run and aided colleges…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the results for the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduates (CUET UG) 2025 today, July 4, 2025. Conducted from May 13 to June 3, 2025, CUET UG serves as a standardized entrance examination for admissions into various central universities across India, including Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)….
The United States and its G7 partners have endorsed a new proposal that would exempt American companies from parts of a global tax deal, the Group of Seven said in a statement on Saturday. The proposal introduces a “side-by-side” approach, recognising the US minimum tax system, and was made possible after the Biden administration agreed…
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has published the list of students who rank in the top 20th percentile of the Bihar board intermediate (Class 12) annual examination for the year 2025. This announcement, made recently on the official BSEB website at secondary.biharboardonline.com, enables eligible students to apply for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship…
Why AI and flexible learning are driving change in US higher education. (AI Image) The landscape of higher education in the US is undergoing rapid and profound change. At the heart of this transformation is the rise of digital universities—institutions that embed digital technology and thinking into every aspect of their operations, teaching, and partnerships….
University of New Orleans In a significant restructuring of the Louisiana higher education landscape, legislators have approved the transfer of the University of New Orleans (UNO) from the University of Louisiana (UL) System back to the Louisiana State University (LSU) System. This decision marks a major development in US public higher education, with implications for…
Supported by easing oil prices and firm domestic equities, the rupee reversed a two-day losing run to settle marginally higher even as traders stayed cautious ahead of the RBI’s rate decision.The rupee closed 7 paise stronger at 85.80 against the US dollar on Thursday, snapping a two-session slide as positive cues from Asian currencies and…