NEW DELHI: The US has emerged as the second largest source of foreign direct investment into India during the last financial year, overtaking Mauritius.Equity investments from the US more than doubled to over $11 billion in 2025-26 as companies chose to invest directly into India instead of routing funds through a tax-friendly jurisdiction as they…
The Centre is considering a unified national entrance examination for engineering and medical admissions, a proposal that could eventually replace separate tests such as the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) according to media reports.The proposal was discussed before a parliamentary standing committee on Thursday, where senior officials informed…
As the Middle East conflict continues to strain global energy supplies, the government is pushing for faster expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections across the country. But the plan is facing a major hurdle. A shortage of certified gas plumbers has slowed the rollout, with city gas distribution (CGD) companies currently adding only 8,000-10,000…
What happens in the Strait of Hormuz does not stay in the Strait of Hormuz. The US-Iran war may be centred in the Middle East, but its economic tremors are now rattling wallets across America. As tensions escalated and the crucial oil route came under pressure, fuel prices began their wild ride, pushing inflation higher,…
Houston University (Image Credit: X/@UHouston) The University of Houston System has decided to discontinue its undergraduate degree in religious studies, marking another setback for liberal arts education in the United States as universities increasingly respond to declining student demand and workforce-driven academic priorities.According to reporting by the Houston Chronicle, the university system’s board of regents…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised Washington’s intent to prevent geopolitical disruptions from distorting global energy markets, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to affect oil supply routes and pricing dynamics.During discussions on energy security, Rubio’s office, quoted by Reuters, stressed that the US sees energy exports as a key instrument in…
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has declared the Class 10th (Matric) and Class 12th (Inter) Compartmental-cum-Special examination results 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examinations can now access their revised marksheets online through the official portals.The results have been released for students who either failed in one or more subjects during the annual board…
IT stocks crash (AI image) Globally technology sector stocks are leading stock market rallies. In India, the picture is the opposite. The Nifty IT index has dropped around 23% since the start of the year, sharply underperforming the broader market decline of around 10%. In fact, IT has been the worst-performing major sector in the…
The Supreme Court on Friday assured three academicians linked to the now-removed Class 8 NCERT sub-chapter titled “Corruption in Indian Judiciary” that it would delete certain strong observations earlier made against them, including remarks questioning their academic integrity and suggesting that institutions may hesitate to engage them professionally.According to ANI, the assurance came from a…
With the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 set to be held on May 24, the Commission has issued a strict advisory for candidates appearing across the country. From mandatory admit cards and original ID proofs to bans on electronic gadgets and late entry, aspirants have been asked to follow every instruction carefully to avoid…
