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US central bank under scrutiny as Donald Trump criticizes Powell; Jackson Hole braces for high-stakes speech, why Fed independence matters – Times of India

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The battle over the independence of the US Federal Reserve has intensified, with President Donald Trump openly calling for the resignation of a governor, threatening to fire Chair Jerome Powell, and repeatedly pressuring the central bank to cut interest rates. The escalating confrontation has revived a long-running debate over why the Fed has historically been…

University endowment tax hike is costing students, not just colleges: Here’s why it matters more than you think – Times of India

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Elite US universities face financial strain from new endowment tax law. (AI Image) A significant hike in the tax on university endowments is placing financial pressure on some of the wealthiest private research universities in the US. The new law, signed by President Donald Trump as part of a broader spending bill, introduces a tiered…

Matters pending before judiciary can’t be discussed in Parliament: Rijiju on SIR debate | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Matters pending before the judiciary cannot be discussed on the floor of the House, the govt asserted on Wednesday in Lok Sabha in response to continued demand from opposition parties for a discussion on the SIR exercise in Bihar.Addressing the House, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijuju said the functioning of autonomous institutions, such…

Nasa to preview US-India radar mission: What is NISAR, when will it launch, why it matters – The Times of India

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Nasa is preparing to unveil details of a groundbreaking Earth-observation mission developed in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The mission, known as NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), is designed to offer an unparalleled three-dimensional view of the planet’s surface, with applications ranging from disaster response to climate monitoring.A press conference has been…

UK’s Skilled Worker rules change after July 22: Why this deadline matters for Indian tech professionals, engineers, and healthcare workers – Times of India

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New UK Skilled Worker visa rules: Higher salaries, digital visas, and longer path to residency The United Kingdom will introduce new Skilled Worker visa rules beginning July 22, 2025, bringing significant changes to salary thresholds, skill level eligibility, settlement timelines, and visa processes. These updates are part of a broader overhaul aimed at reducing net…

In land of minerals and Maradona: PM Modi arrives in Argentina; what’s on agenda, why visit matters | India News – Times of India

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PM Modi arrives in Argentina NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Argentina on a two-day visit. He will hold talks with the top leadership of the country to review existing cooperation and explore ways to strengthen ties in important areas.PM Modi landed at the Ezeiza International Airport on Friday evening (local time), where…

Govt doesn’t take stand on matters of faith, says MEA on Dalai succession issue | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Following remarks by Union minister Kiren Rijiju backing the Dalai Lama’s announcement about his succession, including the statement that China will have no role in it, India on Friday said it had taken no position on what was an issue concerning faith and religion.Interestingly, the Chinese foreign ministry, after cautioning India at a…

‘India takes no position on matters of faith’: MEA on Dalai Lama succession row; walks tightrope on Sino-India ties | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, on Friday said that India did not have any position on the process of selecting the next Dalai Lama. “We have seen reports about His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s statement on the continuation of the Dalai Lama institution. The Government of India does not take any…

Why Harvard resistance matters for the future of democracy in US education – Times of India

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Trump administration’s pressure on Harvard threatens academic freedom across US universities Harvard University has found itself at the center of an intensifying conflict between academic independence and political coercion. As detailed in a powerful opinion piece published by The Harvard Crimson, professors Ryan D. Enos and Steven Levitsky argue that Harvard’s ongoing resistance to the…

Iran to block key oil choke point after US strikes? Why Strait of Hormuz matters

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Iran’s parliament has approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic global oil choke point, following the US’s strikes on the Islamic Republic’s three nuclear sites, state-run Press TV reported on Sunday. However, the Supreme National Security Council, Iran’s top security authority, is required to finalise the decision. If Iran goes ahead…