US study finds academic gains for special-needs students in charter schools A growing body of research is challenging long-held assumptions about how well charter schools serve students with disabilities. A new US study suggests that for many children receiving special education services, moving from a traditional public school to a charter school may lead to…
NEW DELHI: Cancelling confirmed tickets of newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be costlier for passengers, according to new norms notified by the Railways. While a 25% deduction will apply if a ticket booked in this premium train is cancelled anytime after purchasing, a 50% charge will be levied if cancellation is done between…
NEW DELHI: Business sentiment in the economy is high, driven by stronger demand, better profitability expectations and steady investment conditions, according to a CII survey. Domestic demand has increased, with nearly two-thirds of 175 firms surveyed reporting higher demand for July to Sept 2025 and about 72% expecting further improvement in Oct-Dec 2025. More than…
US News reveals colleges providing the most financial aid to international undergraduates. (Getty Images) International students enrolling at US colleges continue to face substantial costs, with tuition, housing, meals, books, travel, and visa fees adding to the overall financial burden. Unlike domestic students, they are not eligible for federal financial aid and often rely on…
JAMMU: Seven security personnel have reportedly been injured in a gunbattle with terrorists that broke out in the remote forested area in the upper reaches of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday and three of them have been airlifted, officials said.“Acting on a tip-off about the presence of two to three terrorists in…
BENGALURU: Reliance Industries on Thursday said JioMart is on track to become India’s second-largest quick commerce player, underscoring intensifying competition among rapid-delivery platforms even as rivals await their latest quarterly results.In its earnings presentation, Reliance said JioMart’s hyperlocal commerce business recorded a daily run-rate of about 1.6 million orders during the December quarter. Online average…
New Zealand vs United States of America Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: New Zealand U19 have won the toss and have opted to field Teams: United States of America U19 (Playing XI): Amrinder Gill, Sahil Garg, Adnit Jhamb, Utkarsh Srivastava(c), Shiv Shani, Amogh Arepally(w), Nitish Sudini, Adit Kappa, Sahir Bhatia, Rishabh Shimpi, Ritvik Appidi…
India’s Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) NEW DELHI: India suffered a historic home series defeat to New Zealand as Virat Kohli’s brilliant 124 off 108 balls proved insufficient in the third ODI at Holkar Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 338, India was bowled out for 296 in 46 overs, marking the first-ever…
Texas A&M Cancels Graduate Ethics Course (Image: Go Nakamura/The New York Times) Texas A&M University has canceled a graduate-level ethics course just three days after the semester began, citing concerns that the class did not meet newly introduced system-wide standards governing how race, gender, and sexuality are discussed in classrooms. The move has sparked debate…
“Must take pledge to end hooliganism in Gujarat:” AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal at regional booth worker conference AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, speaking at a Regional Booth Worker Conference, which is being held in Ahmedabad on Sunday, called for a pledge to end hooliganism in Gujarat. The former Delhi CM further alleged that whenever…
