The unprecedented decline in the rupee’s value against the US dollar contributed to the increased precious metal prices. (AI image) Silver price today: Silver prices continued to rally on Wednesday, with the precious metal hitting a new high of Rs 1,84,727 per kilogram. This is an increase of Rs 3,126, whilst gold futures climbed to…
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks at the state capitol in Charleston. (AP File Photo, File) West Virginia schools have reinstated a compulsory vaccine mandate, ending the acceptance of religious exemptions after the state Supreme Court issued a stay on a lower court ruling, as quoted by the Associated Press. The move affects children whose…
No proposal to create an Indian Education Service, says CentreThe Centre has ruled out any proposal to create an Indian Education Service (IES) for appointments to key leadership positions in higher education institutions, including chancellors, vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors and registrars.Responding to a written question in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, MoS for education Sukanta Majumdar said there…
The European Union on Wednesday rolled out a multi-billion-euro strategy to reduce its dependence on China for rare earths, unveiling measures to boost domestic mining, refining and recycling capacity amid rising geopolitical pressure on critical supply chains.The plan comes after months of turbulence triggered by Beijing’s export controls, according to AFP, which have disrupted manufacturers…
Why are graduates turning away from Corporate America despite high salaries Periods of economic unease have always pushed young professionals back toward the safety of academia. A graduate degree once seemed like a certainty, an ironclad guarantee of upward mobility. But as artificial intelligence disrupts old hierarchies and redraws the boundaries of white-collar work, a…
Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The joint opposition Wednesday protested at the Parliament entrance against new labour codes and demanded their scrapping, with Congress president and leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge targeting the Modi govt as “anti-labour, anti-worker, pro-cronies”.Kharge said the codes pose a “threat to job security”…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (File photo) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday clarified that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) did not question India’s growth figures, and said the Fund’s ‘C’ grade on national accounts stems solely from the use of an outdated base year. She said the IMF, in fact, acknowledged India’s healthy economic performance…
What US students seek in safety, cost and support when choosing study abroad destinations US students are increasingly looking beyond domestic borders for higher education, with safety, cost, and political stability emerging as key considerations. A report by Acumen and Voyage reveals that evolving socio-political conditions in the US, alongside concerns about quality of life,…
Navneet Sehgal (File photo) NEW DELHI: Navneet Kumar Sehgal, a retired 1988-batch IAS officer of the UP cadre, has resigned as chairperson of Prasar Bharati, just under two years after taking charge. Sehgal was appointed to the post on March 16, 2024, following his superannuation as the UP additional chief secretary last year.Officials in the…
Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a single-window access framework for low-risk foreign investors, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and make India a more attractive investment destination, according to PTI. The new system is designed to streamline compliance, ease multiple registrations and reduce repetitive documentation across investment routes.Called the Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for…
