As Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts are urging greater investment in universities, skills, and scholarships. As India prepares for Union Budget 2026 amid global economic uncertainty, the education sector is emerging as a critical stabiliser—one that policymakers are increasingly looking to strengthen for long-term growth. With international education expenses on the rise, global mobility…

NEW DELHI: An Indian national died in Riyadh following recent developments on March 18, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia confirmed in an official statement.The mission confirmed it is in touch with the deceased’s family as well as local authorities, and is providing all necessary assistance. It also expressed condolences and said it is…

A shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday left two people dead and nine others critically injured, turning a routine exam period into an emergency. The attack took place inside a campus building while final examinations were underway. Authorities said the suspect, dressed in black, fled the scene on foot and had…

A booming tax haul fuels government spending, but the fiscal gap persists as sanitation, administration and education absorb the biggest slices of the pie. The revised budget estimate for 2025–26 shows a strong 30% surge in tax collections, pushing total income to ₹15,680 crore. Yet expenditure continues to exceed revenue, leaving only a modest closing…