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Trump’s proposed federal education cuts could leave Virginia schools with a $2.4B shortfall. (Getty Images) Virginia schools could face a significant financial crisis if President Donald Trump’s proposed federal education cuts are implemented. The Commonwealth currently receives approximately $2.4 billion annually in federal funds to support its public education system, including programs for high-poverty schools,…

JAMMU: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday launched searches at properties linked to hybrid terrorists, overground workers (OGWs) and terrorist sympathisers — allegedly involved in facilitating cross-border infiltration of terrorists — in 12 locations across J&K’s Jammu division, including Bhatindi, Janipur, Malik Market and Safa Valley areas.NIA had on Oct 24, 2024, registered a case…

JCPS approves merger of Whitney Young and Engelhard elementary schools to address enrollment issues. (Getty Images) The Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Board has approved a plan to merge Whitney Young and Engelhard elementary schools, effective next school year. The decision, made on March 18, 2025, follows a district-wide review aimed at addressing declining enrollment…

Mumbai: Nawaz Modi Singhania, Raymond’s non-executive director and spouse of chairman Gautam Singhania, has stepped down from her position, the company announced Wednesday, concluding her 11-year tenure on the board.In her letter to the board dated February 27, Nawaz, 56, wrote, “Due to personal reasons, I tender my resignation as a director of Raymond with…

University of South Florida doctor resigns after revealing strategy to bypass Florida’s anti-DEI laws Dr. Haywood Brown, the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida (USF), is facing intense scrutiny after audio recordings surfaced in which he described strategies to bypass Florida’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws. The controversial…

NEW DELHI: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has stepped up his attacks on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar as the state gears up for the year-end assembly elections. On Wednesday, Tejashwi mocked Nitish as he called him ‘Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri.’ “Bihar does not need a ‘Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri’. Bihar needs a chief minister who…

Medical education holds immense importance in shaping the future of healthcare systems globally. As advancements in technology, research, and patient care continue to evolve, the demand for skilled medical professionals who can navigate complex healthcare challenges has never been higher. Pursuing medicine is not just about earning a degree; it’s a commitment to understanding the…

NEW DELHI: Is Congress MP Shashi Tharoor trying to cock a snook at the party leadership or is the Thiruvananthapuram MP trying to convey a message to party leadership? Tharoor’s praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi – two times in the space of two days – has indeed left the Congress and Rahul Gandhi in…

Science graduates often enveloped with fascinating labels of “innovative cohorts” often envision their careers to be fortune-filled. However, reality paints a paradoxical picture. As graduation caps soar at the end of every year, a fresh batch of STEM graduates find themselves teetering on the brink of a daunting binary: The promise of high-paying roles in…

LUCKNOW: The State Water and Sanitation Mission (SWSM) has intensified preparations to ensure uninterrupted water supply in rural areas during the summer months.Anurag Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary of the Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department, held a virtual departmental review meet on Wednesday during which he made it clear to engineers and agencies working…