UCO Bank Apprentice application underway for over 500 posts: Check details here

UCO Bank has officially announced the commencement of its apprenticeship recruitment under the Apprentice Act 1961, offering candidates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the banking sector. The program aims to strengthen workforce readiness and provide practical exposure to aspiring banking professionals. The registration window opened on October 21 and will close on October…

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Trump administration reverses course: 2.5 million borrowers set to receive student loan forgiveness, ending months of limbo

Millions of Americans burdened by student debt have been granted a crucial reprieve. The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers enrolled in specific federal repayment plans, following legal action by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The decision reverses the administration’s prior suspension of relief under…

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University of Virginia reaches settlement over admissions and hiring policies: Is federal oversight redefining campus diversity?

Credit: University’s official website The University of Virginia (UVA) has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to resolve allegations of racial discrimination in its admissions and hiring processes. The Justice Department announced the settlement on Wednesday, bringing to a close a high-profile investigation into the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The resolution…

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Yale outspends Ivy League peers in third-quarter federal lobbying: Here’s what it spent and the issues it targeted

Yale University spent $370,000 on lobbying the federal government in the third quarter of 2025, its highest quarterly total this year, according to disclosures filed Monday. The figure marks an increase from the $320,000 reported in the second quarter and brings the university’s total lobbying expenditures for the year to $890,000, Yale Daily News reports….

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Former Connecticut budget official convicted of extorting school construction contractors

A former senior official in Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s administration has been convicted of extorting private contractors for bribes while overseeing multimillion-dollar school construction projects. The case highlights how public trust can be compromised when officials misuse their positions, and the ongoing scrutiny of state contracting practices. Konstantinos Diamantis: From lawmaker to federal convict Konstantinos…

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Explained: US Congress’ H-1B wish-list to Trump and what they mean for Indian talent

Seven US lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties, including, Suhas Subramanyam, Sam T. Liccardo, Jay Obernolte, MarĂ­a Elvira Salazar, Don Bacon, and Greg Stanton, have urged President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to reconsider the administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions filed for workers outside the…

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40 strikes on academic freedom in 2025: Is US higher ed losing its nerve?

The United States, long regarded as a global leader in education and research, is now drawing concern for setting a troubling precedent. A new report by Scholars at Risk (SAR) warns that the Trump administration’s actions against universities are transforming the nation into a “model for how to dismantle” academic freedom.“We are witnessing an unprecedented…

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