Rotting roots of learning: Teacher absenteeism in UP’s schools betrays the promise of education

Teachers, the backbone of the education system, shoulder immense responsibility in shaping young minds. But when they fail to show up, an entire generation’s learning comes to a standstill. Uttar Pradesh’s government schools, once envisioned as sanctuaries of knowledge for the poor, are now decaying into hollow spaces where registers are filled but classrooms stand…

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What the University of Virginia gave up and gained in its deal with the Trump administration to halt investigations

The University of Virginia (UV.) reached an agreement with the Trump administration on Wednesday, halting a federal investigation that had loomed over the public institution. The deal, announced by the United States Department of Justice, marked the first time a public university had entered into such an arrangement, amid the administration’s broader campaign to influence…

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Explainer: Why US may be ready for a trade deal with India now – thanks to China

Photo used for representational purpose only The United States appears ready to fast‑track a bilateral trade deal with India, driven by the need to diversify supply chains away from China and secure access to critical inputs. According to GTRI director Ajay Srivastava, tightening Chinese controls on rare‑earth exports and an intensifying US–China trade conflict have…

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Market outlook: How will D-Street react to Alaska meeting, GST announcement? Here is what experts say

Markets are set for a strong start on Monday, with both global and domestic factors likely to lift investor sentiment. The twin triggers include Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day announcement of GST reforms and the “understanding” reached between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.The Alaska meetingTrump and Putin held a close…

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ITR filing: Essential documents you need to file tax returns; September 15 deadline

The government had extended the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26) to September 15 from July 31, giving taxpayers additional time.This relief applies to taxpayers who are not required to get their accounts audited, such as salaried individuals and pensioners, ET reported.Document verification plays a crucial role…

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‘Diabolical attempt to impact SIR’: Fake certificate names Donald Trump a Bihar local; FIR lodged | India News

NEW DELHI: After a string of bizarre applications during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, a fresh prank has emerged — this time involving none other than US President Donald Trump. Authorities in Samastipur district were left stunned after an online application was filed on July 29, claiming Trump as…

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‘There were different stories’: S Sreesanth reveals his daughter refused to greet Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News

Harbhajan Singh had slapped S Sreesanth on the field during IPL 2008 in one of the tournament’s biggest controversies. Former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth recently shared how his daughter refused to greet Harbhajan Singh, stemming from a 2008 IPL incident where the spinner had slapped the medium pacer. Despite both players having moved past their…

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