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Centre gives Nandan Nilekani-led exam reform panel more time, extends deadline to January 2027Centre has extended the deadline for the Nandan Nilekani-led examination reform task force to January 2027. The six-member panel has receiv...
Govt sets up banking committee under Suresh N Patel to chart reforms for Viksit BharatThe government on Friday constituted a High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat, appointing former Central Vigilance Commissioner ...
Post-study jobs are the biggest factor shaping Indian students’ overseas education choices, says IDP reportIn the face of shifting visa regulations, Indian students continue to pursue education abroad, emphasising the value of post-study job oppo...
Babus who call late meetings, delay files face scrutiny as cabinet secretary lists 12 types of secretariesCabinet Secretary T V Somanathan highlighted issues with bureaucratic efficiency at a recent performance review meeting. He presented a lis...
- Dynamic pricing's unacceptable in insurance, big payouts erode value: IRDAI chief Ajay Seth
IRDAI chief Ajay Seth criticises the approach of some digital platforms, warns high commissions leave less in the risk pool, push up premiu...
Pia Dandiya's $12.7 Million Net Worth: How the Florida Congressional candidate built her careerPia Dandiya is contesting for a seat in the US House of Representatives for Florida's 22nd district. Her wealth, primarily attributed to he...
Supreme Court allows SCBA meeting on election reformsThe Supreme Court has approved the Supreme Court Bar Association's meeting scheduled for November 2 on election reforms. Concerns were rais...
Karnataka CM Shivakumar vows to give KPSC a 'new form', says permission granted to interrogate accused in irregularities caseKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would revamp the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) to prevent recruit...
Parliamentary Committee on Finance to examine 46 economic issues, including virtual digital assets, AI, in FY'27Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, has selected 46 subjects for examination in 2026-27, incl...
Building India’s future food systemThe future of India’s food system must be examined through three interconnected pillars: availability, accessibility, and affordability.
Tax matters, as does capital: Is it time for India to reconsider its LTCG tax policy on listed equities amid rising global competition?Debate on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax and securities transaction tax (STT) has gained momentum, with the government recognizing its ...
‘Only people I know kiss me’: Four-year-old girl tells POCSO court about a 50-year-old stranger who kissed and bitten her forcibly; accused gets five years jail termA Mumbai special POCSO court has jailed a 50-year-old contractor for five years for sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl. The court sai...
Vietnam's export boom offers India six lessons for growthVietnam’s export success offers India six lessons: simplify tariffs, strengthen top-level industry engagement, expand free trade access, ea...
USDA and CBP spent $861 million checking travellers and cargo for farm pests in 2011, but fees left a $325 million gap because federal law limits who paysThe United States has struggled with funding for its Agricultural Quarantine Inspection program due to fee shortfalls. In 2011, the program...
India’s digital public infrastructure among world’s 10 most effective reforms: ReportIndia's Digital Public Infrastructure has been recognized as one of the top ten effective reforms globally. This infrastructure, particular...
Cornell gang rape case: Pressure mounts on university President Michael Kotlikoff over lawsuit, faces no confidence motionFaculty members at Cornell University expressed dissatisfaction at a recent meeting regarding President Michael Kotlikoff’s administration....
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging validity of law granting immunity to CEC, ECsA bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission seeki...
Nandan Nilekani, NEET reform panel head, wants to end ‘question papers’: Infosys co-founder has an unusual plan to prevent paper leaksNandan Nilekani's Anti-Neet Paper Leak Plan: Nandan Nilekani has proposed generating NEET question papers at the last minute using AI and a...
Nandan Nilekani calls for AI-generated question papers, nationwide computer-based testingNandan Nilekani suggested a significant change in India's examination framework during the Bloomberg Economic Forum. He emphasized the use ...
IRDAI may allow transition period for insurance fee capIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth said the regulator is examining industry feedback on a consultation paper that is open until October 25, while mai...