US education loan forgiveness delays could cost borrowers thousands: What every student needs to know

US student loan delays may lead to unexpected tax bills for thousands. (AI Image) Delays in student loan forgiveness could lead to unexpected financial consequences for thousands of US borrowers, including significant tax bills, as reported by CNBC. The postponement of loan cancellation processes, combined with the expiration of tax-exempt status for forgiven debt, could…

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Rug pulled from under carpet industry

Varanasi: With the American market accounting for almost 60% of India’s carpet exports of Rs 16,000 crore, amounting to nearly Rs 9,600 crore, the tariff hike is making the industry sweat, reports Rajeev Dikshit. Already, 85% of orders from US buyers have been put on hold.The sector is now looking towards govt for relief as…

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US public education under threat: 4 ways this school year could change under Trump

As students, parents, and educators step into the 2025–26 academic year, one question looms large: How much will the federal government reshape public education under the second Trump administration? Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has signaled a sharp departure from longstanding limits on federal involvement in public schools. According to Center for…

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‘Whose life will be better if I retire?’: Mohammed Shami shuts down speculation, vows to keep playing | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Amid a spate of retirements from Indian cricket’s senior stalwarts, including Ravichandran Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has dismissed rumours about his own future, declaring that he has no plans to step aside just yet.Shami, overlooked for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England and dropped from India’s squad for the upcoming…

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Where Americans earn six-figure salaries without a degree: Here’s why the old rules no longer apply

Six-figure US salaries without a degree: What the 2023 data shows. (AI Image) A growing number of full-time workers in the US are earning six-figure salaries without holding a bachelor’s degree, challenging long-standing assumptions about the relationship between higher education and income.According to a recent LendingTree analysis, based on 2023 US Census Bureau American Community…

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