The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education has approved a $10.2 billion operating budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, closing a $734 million budget shortfall without resorting to high-interest borrowing or making a $175 million pension payment to the city, according to Chalkbeat. The plan, which passed in a 12-7 vote, underscores a significant…
Former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar has criticised US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, calling it an “exercise in power” that could weaken America instead of strengthening it. Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Akbar said the move reflected Washington’s disregard for allies and displayed what he called “a policy of overkill.” “Trump’s…
The recent hike in US tariffs on Indian imports could severely impact labour-intensive and manufacturing sectors in India, posing a risk to the country’s economic growth if the 50% duty continues, experts warned.They said the steep tariffs not only risk slowing exports and investment but also add pressure on the rupee, raising concerns for the…
France’s biggest wildfire in years was spreading quickly Wednesday in a Mediterranean region near Spain after leaving one person dead and several injured, authorities said. The fire burned an area larger than Paris, and the military was called in to help. Cars drive past a fast-moving wildfire in a Mediterranean region of France near the…
A deadly shooting broke out during an after-party for a popular music festival in downtown Los Angeles, leaving two people dead and six others injured. The violence erupted early Monday morning in a warehouse complex, turning a night of celebration into one of tragedy. Los Angeles police first arrived at the party around 11 p.m….
NEW DELHI: With countries gearing up for a crucial meeting of the UN’s International Negotiating Committee (INC) in Geneva from Aug 5-14 to finalise a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution, India will pitch for “consensus-based decision making” to reach an agreement that should focus on aspects related to “plastic pollution only” without…
Shahid Afridi watched on as India Champions exited the stadium after refusing to play Pakistan Champions in WCL. The India Champions team, led by Yuvraj Singh, withdrew from the World Championship of Legends (WCL) semi-final match against Pakistan Champions, citing unwillingness to play the neighbours due to poor relations following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The…
File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is likely to harm European industries more than its intended targets, including India. “There is a lot of opposition to CBAM in the EU also. EU’s infrastructure will…
Ben Stokes comes up smiling after taking a tumble while reverse sweeping for four during Day Three of the 4th Test Match vs India at Old Trafford (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Ben Stokes retired hurt on Day 3 of the crucial fourth Test at Old Trafford, walking off after scoring a gritty 66 as…
Rishabh Pant has been taken for scans and further treatment (Images via X/@SahilMalhotra) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: India suffered a major setback on Day 1 of the 4th Test at Old Trafford as Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after getting hit on the right foot. The wicketkeeper-batter, who was batting confidently on 37 off…