October 9, 2026

Top American universities at risk of losing billions in grants: What you need to know about the Trump administration’s policies

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Trump administration policies put major US university grants in jeopardy Several leading American universities are facing the prospect of losing billions in federal research funding due to ongoing tensions with the Trump administration. The White House has announced measures targeting institutions it claims have violated national interests, leading to a potential freeze or reallocation of…

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Currency watch: Rupee climbs 16 paise to 87.47 against US dollar, crude slide and Fed cut hopes lift sentiment

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The rupee appreciated 16 paise to end at 87.47 against the US dollar on Wednesday, buoyed by a weak greenback and positive sentiment in domestic equity markets. Traders said easing crude oil prices and cooling inflation further supported the local currency, although uncertainties over trade tariffs and persistent foreign fund outflows capped sharper gains.At the…

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ICICI Bank withdraws Rs 50,000 minimum balance rule for urban locations; revises MAB requirements; check details here

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After receiving widespread backlash, ICICI Bank on Wednesday rolled back its recently announced requirement for new account holders to maintain a minimum balance of Rs 50,000 in metro and urban locations. The country’s second-largest private lender has now revised its minimum monthly average balance (MAB) norms to Rs 15,000 for metro and urban locations, Rs…

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Women’s leadership training: Kejriwal, Mann urge Punjab women to join politics; highlight AAP’s welfare initiatives | India News

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Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday addressed the party’s “Women’s Wing Leadership Training Program,” urging women to actively participate in politics and social initiatives.Along with Chief Minister Mann, the…

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Chennai Grand Masters | Indians’ title hopes fade as Vincent Keymer closes in on crown | Chess News

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Vincent Keymer (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer took a decisive step towards his maiden Chennai Grand Masters title on Wednesday, tightening his grip on the leaderboard and leaving Indian hopes hanging by a thread with just two rounds to go.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a high-stakes round…

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‘Vote chor commission’: Youth Congress protests against EC; puts up banners outside poll panel’s office | India News

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Banners outside EC office NEW DELHI: Taking forward Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” charge against the Election Commission (EC), the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Wednesday put up banners reading “vote chor commission” outside the poll body’s office in Delhi, stepping up its protest against the EC and the BJP over alleged vote theft. According to…

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Did you know Saroj Khan once wrote a letter to Sridevi during ChaalBaaz shoot? ‘We are too close to be fighting…’ |

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On Sridevi’s 62nd birthday, Pankaj Parashar recalls the making of ChaalBaaz. Sridevi had a strong creative vision, especially in song sequences. She collaborated closely with Saroj Khan. Parashar also shared how he storyboarded the rain song sequence. Sridevi even sketched her costume. Despite a high fever, she gave her best. On Sridevi’s 62nd birthday, we…

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Trump’s $584m UCLA funding freeze partially overturned: Here’s why that’s a major blow to political interference in science

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Judge orders partial restoration of UCLA funding amid civil rights dispute. (AP Photo) A federal judge has ordered the US government to partially restore research funding to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), following a legal dispute over the Trump administration’s suspension of hundreds of federal grants. The ruling marks a significant development in…

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Planning a Europe trip? Schengen visa detail check important to avoid disruptions- all you need to know about the permit

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With peak travel season under way, immigration experts are cautioning those holding Schengen visa—which permits short-term stays in 29 European countries—to double-check their documents before departure, warning that even small errors could lead to boarding refusals or denial of entry at borders. What is a Schengen visa? A Schengen visa is a short-term entry permit…

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