US President Donald Trump (L) with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at The Oval Office at White House in Washington. (AP) US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Washington’s Kennedy Center will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on December 5, during an Oval Office meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino where Trump playfully…
Lucknow: Launched in 2022 to support financially distressed students at Lucknow University, the Vice Chancellor’s Care Fund now faces a severe resource crunch. Nearly three years after its inception, the fund that once symbolized hope for underprivileged students is on the brink of exhaustion, leaving many without crucial support during emergencies.Designed to provide up to…
New Delhi: Backing govt stand on the trade deal with the US, Indian industry on Wednesday said the economy remained resilient and businesses will pursue a diversification strategy to offset impact of 50% additional tariffs imposed by American President Donald Trump on Indian exports.While acknowledging challenges, Apparel Export Promotion Council chief Sudhir Sekhri wrote to…
The government has moved a step closer to boosting India’s self-reliance in rare earth magnets, with a key panel approving a Rs 7,300 crore scheme to support local manufacturing. These magnets are essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines and a range of consumer electronics.The expenditure finance committee (EFC), which functions under the finance ministry, cleared…
Sticks are bad, but sometimes corruption through carrots is worse. Princeton University professor Jan-Werner Müller, writing in The Guardian, argues that the Trump administration’s latest offer to select universities is exactly that, a veiled attempt to trade compliance for privilege.After cutting federal funding earlier this year, the administration is now extending an offer to nine…
West Indies vs Pakistan (AP Photo) Pakistan have fallen to fifth place in the ICC ODI Rankings following their defeat to the West Indies in the second ODI. Sri Lanka has moved up to take the fourth position.Pakistan now holds 3465 points from 34 matches with a rating of 102. Sri Lanka leads them slightly…
College of Engineering merged with SNU Chennai There are moments in an educational ecosystem that change the ground beneath students’ feet, not with huge proclamations but with quiet restructuring that shifts the rules of access. The decision by Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering, Chennai, an institution many families once saw as a predictable…
Mark Wood celebrates with teammates (gettyimages) England fast bowler Mark Wood, who was sidelined due to a knee injury since the Champions Trophy, has described his off-season as a “frustrating summer” as he prepares for the upcoming Ashes 2025 series against Australia. The 35-year-old pacer, who was England’s leading wicket-taker in the 2021-22 Ashes and…
Prayagraj: The Indian Railways is set to implement strict baggage regulations for train passengers, closely mirroring the practices followed in air travel. As per proposed rules, travellers will be required to pass their luggage through electronic weighing machines at key railway stations, with permissible weight limits strictly enforced. Those carrying baggage beyond the allowed limit…
Last week, the combined market value of seven of India’s ten most valuable companies rose by Rs 74,573.63 crore, with HDFC Bank emerging as the top performer.Even during the holiday-shortened trading week, the BSE benchmark surged 780.71 points, or 0.97%, while the Nifty also gained 239.55 points, registering a 0.97% rise.HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services…
