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University of Pennsylvania updates study abroad application process The University of Pennsylvania has updated its study abroad application process and software, introducing a new system that will take effect for students applying for spring 2027 programmes.According to The Daily Pennsylvanian, the changes are part of a broader set of updates rolled out by Penn Abroad…
The government has exempted all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30, 2026, in a move aimed at improving cotton availability for the domestic textile industry and reducing input costs for manufacturers, PTI reported.According to a finance ministry notification, the duty exemption will come into effect from June 1, 2026.The government…
Nepal does not carry any old baggage against India and is determined to build a genuinely transformative relationship with its “close neighbor and most important partner,” said Nepal foreign minister Shisir Khanal as he met his counterpart S Jaishankar on Saturday, following another round of diplomatic strife over the border dispute.Welcoming Khanal, Jaishankar said earlier…
Wars and confusion are bad for people who invest their money in the stock market. And right now, the US president is creating a lot of confusion. Most Americans have some of their money in stocks. So when the president suddenly announces new taxes on other countries (called tariffs) or makes surprising statements, it scares…
Federal prosecutors in the United States say a visa consulting operation in North Texas ran a years-long scheme involving fraudulent immigration filings linked to work visas and employment-based green cards.According to court documents, two men, Abdul Hadi Murshid and Muhammad Salman Nasir, have been charged in connection with a large immigration fraud operation based in…
Chennai: With Chennai’s water demand surging amid rapid urban expansion, water resources department (WRD) is set to roll out a 5,000-crore world bank–funded water security project, aimed at future-proofing the city’s drinking water supply. The project is currently at a preliminary stage, with authorities identifying components to be taken up under the water security project…
Delhi government to construct six lane elevated road in South Delhi at a cost of over Rs 1400 cr The Delhi government’s Finance Committee has approved the construction of a new six-lane elevated road in South Delhi, at an estimated cost of over Rs 1,400 crore, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Tuesday.The elevated…
Lasith Malinga (PTI Photo) Sri Lanka have brought back one of its biggest cricket heroes ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Former fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been appointed as a consultant fast bowling coach for the national team.Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the news in an official statement, with the board also…
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) application deadline for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination 2026 is tomorrow, March 12, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their forms until through the official OPSC website.Earlier, the Commission gave aspirants additional time to complete the online registration and upload required documents. The OCS…
Director Aadhik Ravichandran is now celebrating a beautiful personal milestone after recently tasting success in cinema. The filmmaker, who grabbed attention with films like ‘Trisha Illana Nayanthara,’ ‘Mark Antony,’ and ‘Good Bad Ugly,’ has now become a father. His wife Aishwarya, daughter of veteran actor Prabhu, delivered a baby boy, bringing happiness to both families…
