UK's Starmer unveils £15 bln defence increase in long-delayed investment planPrime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a £15 billion Defence Investment Plan, aiming to bolster Britain's military for future conflicts. ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Parliamentary panel to review NEET-UG re-exam learnings, NTA reforms on July 1Top officials from the Ministry of Higher Education and the National Testing Agency are set to brief a Parliamentary panel on lessons learn...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei reverses course to end higher as chip-related shares cut lossesJapan's Nikkei index staged a remarkable comeback, closing higher after significant early losses. This reversal was driven by chip-related ...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Kerala may lose over Rs 2,000 crore if it exits PM SHRI scheme: Education Minister SamsudheenKerala faces a potential loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore by withdrawing from the Centre's PM SHRI scheme, as the prior LDF government's agree...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
7 benefits of having a high-interest savings accountUnlock better returns on your savings with high-interest accounts, offering more than just secure fund storage. These accounts provide easy...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
India and Switzerland step up innovation partnership with focus on startups, researchIndia and Switzerland are boosting science and technology ties, combining India's scale with Swiss innovation for citizen solutions and sta...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policiesA significant leadership change is imminent in Britain as Andy Burnham prepares to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, recognized...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
IIT Bombay, New York University announce collaboration in engineering education, researchIIT Bombay has teamed up with the State University of New York Old Westbury to enhance education and research in science and engineering. T...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Minister Piyush Goyal wins UK-India Award for elevating tiesCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal received an award in London for his role in strengthening UK-India ties, coinciding with the ho...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Germany cuts cost of travel protection fund for tour firmsGermany is significantly slashing costs for protecting package holidays against tour operator failures. Effective November 1, fees for the ...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Bihar govt approves setting up of five new private universitiesBihar's cabinet has approved the establishment of five new private universities to boost higher education access. Additionally, new teacher...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Piyush Goyal to visit London before India-UK CETA comes into forceCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal's UK visit from June 25-27 aims to finalize preparations for the India-UK CETA and DCC, set to launch July 1...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Govt revises penalties under FCRA involving receipt of foreign contributions by NGOsNew penalties are now in place for NGOs misusing foreign funds. The Home Ministry has revised compounding penalties for various FCRA violat...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Canada not closing doors to Indian students; envoy says now is the best time to applyCanada's High Commissioner to India, Chris Cooter, has urged Indian students to apply now, stating it's the "best time ever." He dispelled ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Sikh Regiment-Guru Nanak University deal to provide higher education opportunities for AgniveersThe Sikh Regiment is excited to announce its collaboration with Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, paving the way for Agniveers to unlo...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmetA parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning ...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST