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In a significant move to strengthen the link between higher education and employment, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced a new partnership aimed at aligning postsecondary education programs with workforce development. Starting the week of January 20, 2026, staff from ED’s Higher Education Programs (HEP) Division will be detailed to work…
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava ruled the box office for a large part of 2025 before Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ broke the film’s record in December. While the historical drama emerged as a blockbuster, it also sparked heated debate over its portrayal of Maratha icon Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Now, composer A R Rahman who…
Winter in North India has its own charm, but when foggy mornings, layered clothing, seems a bit too much, we kind of know that it’s time for that quick break. This week, Delhi/NCR has been facing a gripping cold, with temperatures dipping sharply and cold waves linger longer than expected. Although the weather men are…
MUMBAI: If the BJP ran like a Ferrari across Maharashtra’s urban landscape, it was made possible by a Lewis Hamilton–like performance from its undisputed leader, Devendra Fadnavis, who steered the party towards a near sweep in the civic elections.Counting trends from 227 wards indicate the Mahayuti alliance leading in 116 seats, while the Shiv Sena…
General:You’ll wake up with that “today’s mine” feeling. The Moon’s helpful link with Jupiter lights up your luck zone, so even routine efforts can bring extra returns, a refund, a small bonus, or a client paying early.Still, Saturn’s pressure on your partnership corner can make you impatient with the person closest to you. On the…
NYC’s new delivery worker law takes effect January 26, 2026, as Zohran Mamdani sues one app and warns 60 others of shutdowns/ Youtube New York City has escalated its confrontation with delivery app companies, filing a lawsuit against one operator it accuses of widespread wage theft while simultaneously warning more than 60 platforms that tougher…
Mission-mode programmes are celebrated for delivering immediate, tangible outputs at scale. But lasting social change depends on whether institutions, capacities, and accountability survive beyond the mission. Mission-mode programmes are government initiatives designed to achieve specific, high-priority outcomes within a defined timeframe, supported by focused resources, streamlined processes, and close monitoring. Originally conceived for long-term national goals,…
President Donald Trump is not concerned about his immigration policies, but he expressed some discomfort over the way it looks, especially in Minneapolis, where US citizen Renee Good was shot dead by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on allegations that Renee Good was trying to run the ICE agent over. Both protests and ICE crackdowns are…
Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: Amid reports that India might exit the Chabahar port under pressure from the US, govt said on Friday it remains in touch with Washington to implement the sanctions waiver that the US has granted till April 26, 2026.“As you are aware, on Oct 28, 2025, the US department…
Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump said on Friday there was no immediate need to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests against immigration raids in Minnesota, a day after he warned he could use the law.“If I needed it, I would use it. I don’t think there is any reason right…
