Trump administration moves to dismantle Department of Education, shifts student loan operations to Treasury

The Trump administration has moved decisively toward dismantling the federal Department of Education, announcing a landmark interagency agreement that shifts student loan operations to the Department of the Treasury. The transfer positions the Treasury to manage defaulted federal student loans and support repayment efforts, marking what officials describe as the largest step yet in a…

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Union Budget 2026: Tax reforms, customs rationalisation and fiscal reset on the agenda

File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, with expectations centred on tax reforms, a revamp of the customs duty structure and measures to support economic growth amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The Budget is also expected to outline a clear…

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Cinnamon burning method for negativity cleanse

Spices have been a quintessential part of our daily lives, from adding a punch of taste to the delicacies to healing several health issues to spiritually aligning with cosmic energy and bringing in positivity. One such common kitchen spice is cinnamon, which has been traditionally used in ancient cultures to cleanse the aura and ward…

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Vijay Sethupathi on refusing villainous roles: ‘I was happy to share screen with Shah Rukh Khan, but..’ – Exclusive |

Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi has decided against playing villainous roles after his performance in ‘Jawan’ was not well-received by his fans. He expressed happiness sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan but stated neither he nor his audience enjoys seeing him in negative characters. Sethupathi also reflected on life beyond cinema and his focus on…

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Coal policy change: Govt eases approval process for opening coal, lignite mines; boards get more authority

The government has amended rules to streamline approvals for opening coal and lignite mines, a move aimed at cutting procedural delays and speeding up mine operationalisation while retaining regulatory oversight, PTI reported .Under the earlier framework, Rule 9 of the Colliery Control Rules, 2004 required mine owners to obtain prior approval from the Coal Controller’s…

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