US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announces new US education grant priorities focused on literacy and state control. (File Photo) In a major shift for US education policy, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced on May 20, 2025, her first set of proposed priorities for discretionary grants from the US Department of Education. The new…
What’s in a name? A lot it turns out. Matteo Bruni, a Vatican spokesman, told reporters on Thursday that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s choice to be called Pope Leo XIV had been a clear and deliberate reference to the last Leo, who led during a difficult time for the Roman Catholic Church and helped marshal…
NEW DELHI: In a series of orders issued late Thursday, the Union law ministry notified the transfer of seven high court judges to different HCs, four of them from the Karnataka HC to the high courts of Gujarat, Orissa, Kerala and Madras.Two judges of the Telangana high court have been transferred to the HCs of…
Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday said that he will begin dedicating more time to Tesla starting in May, as the electric car maker battles slumping profits and rising competition — while his controversial stint in the Trump administration nears its end. “I think starting probably next month, in May, my time allocation to DOGE will…
Since taking office, Donald Trump’s administration has introduced several major decisions in the education sector, resulting in significant changes to the system. Many states are bracing for the impact of sweeping federal budget cuts affecting both schools and colleges, and Virginia is no exception.Parents, educators, and school officials in Virginia are increasingly concerned about the…
Dr. Marty Makary may face sharp questions from senators about whether he will defend the Food and Drug Administration against staff cutbacks and industry pressure on Thursday, although he is still expected to sail through his confirmation hearing to become the agency’s commissioner. Dr. Makary built his reputation as a contrarian in the medical field,…
NEW DELHI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has warned over “inorganic demographic variations” in the country claiming that there was “intent to increase” the population to “secure prowess”. In an apparent attack on a particular community, Dhankhar added that there was an attempt of “orchestrated, financially backed misadventures aimed at effecting conversions”.Making a strong appeal for…
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma celebrate India’s win (Photo: @ICC on X) India began their quest for another International Cricket Council (ICC) title by dominating Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday, which concluded the first two matches in Group A, and action shifts to Group B today (February 21).After veteran pacer Mohammed Shami once again showed…
Apple has been expanding production beyond China. (AI image) Murata Manufacturing Co., a producer of iPhone components, is considering relocating some production facilities to India, signalling a shift in global supply chains towards the world’s largest population centre.Apple has been expanding production beyond China, recently initiating trial production of AirPods in India. Additionally, numerous Chinese…
As India transitions from January to February, the country is experiencing an unusual weather phenomenon—temperatures resembling early spring rather than winter. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that January 2024 was the third-warmest on record, with an average temperature of 18.9°C. Additionally, it was the fourth-driest January since 1901, indicating a significant reduction in winter…