India cement demand to grow 7–8% CAGR: Prices seen rebounding after FY25 slump; capacity additions to pick up FY26–27

India’s cement demand set to expand at a 7–8% compound annual growth NEW DELHI: India’s cement demand is set to expand at a 7–8% compound annual growth rate over the medium term, powered by housing, infrastructure, and commercial projects, with prices expected to rebound after a sharp fall in FY25, UBS said in a report.UBS…

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‘Anti-woke’ Florida state in legal crosshairs: Civil Rights complaint says 32 scholarships play race and gender favourites; what’s actually happening?

Florida State University (FSU) is currently under legal scrutiny after a civil rights complaint was filed alleging that 32 scholarships offered by the institution discriminate on the basis of race and gender. The complaint, filed by the Equal Protection Project (EPP) with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, claims that several scholarships…

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Rajeshwar Singh holds 133rd ‘MLA at Doorstep’ camp | Lucknow News

Lucknow: With the aim of ensuring that govt welfare schemes reach every rural household, every voice is heard, and every needy individual receives support with dignity, MLA Rajeshwar Singh marked the 133rd chapter of his initiative ‘Your MLA at Your Doorstep’ in Kannikheda, Sarojininagar constituency.During the camp on Sunday, grievances of 52 villagers were addressed…

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‘She had nothing to do with politics’: Modi slams RJD, Cong over mother’s insult; women voters in focus | Patna News

PATNA: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit back at the RJD and Congress, saying the people of Bihar and the country must hold them accountable for humiliating “matri shakti” by using indecent language against his late mother. “Har gali mohalla se aawaaz aani chahiye: Maa ka apman.., RJD ka atyachar … ijjat par…

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Report calls for overhauling how California runs its schools to improve accountability, efficiency, and student outcomes

Experts recommend centralising authority in governor to reform California Department of Education and K-12 system. (Getty Images) A new report from Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) calls for major changes in how California manages its K-12 schools. The report highlights weaknesses in the state’s governance system that undermine student progress and recommends centralising authority…

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2 Mizoram land officials sent to jail for issuing fake settlement certificates | Guwahati News

Aizawl: The special court (prevention of corruption) in Aizawl on Monday sentenced two land revenue officials of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) to undergo imprisonment of one year and six months, while imposing a fine of Rs 1,10,000 each, officials of the public prosecutor said on Monday.The two officials were involved in issuing fake…

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