US Department of Education drops record $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University cleared in record US education fine reversal. (AI Image) In a major development for higher education in the US, the Department of Education has rescinded a $37.7 million fine previously levied against Grand Canyon University (GCU), the nation’s largest Christian university. The decision was made official through a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal…

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What is Indian ePassport & is it mandatory for current passport holders to replace theirs with a new chip-based one?

NEW DELHI: The Government of India has introduced the ePassport which is a combined paper and electronic passport featuring an embedded RFID chip and antenna. The chip securely stores the passport holder’s personal and biometric data and is visually identified by a small gold-coloured symbol on the front cover.With this rollout, India joins over 120…

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‘Attempt to hoodwink the world doomed to fail’: India rejects Pakistan’s claim on Balochistan bus attack | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday firmly rejected Pakistan’s allegations of involvement in the deadly suicide bombing targeting a school bus in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, calling them “baseless” and part of a pattern to deflect from its own failings.The ministry of external affairs condemned the attack and expressed condolences for the loss of lives. “India rejects…

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8 million jobs unfilled: McMahon questions US college system as AI and manufacturing gaps widen, calls for middle and high school reforms

US education secretary Linda McMahon for educational overhaul to meet workforce need. (Image credits: AP) As the US faces a growing skills gap, Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education under President Donald Trump, has raised concerns over the preparedness of graduating students for the workforce. In an interview on Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street on FOX Business,…

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India curbs cheap Chinese imports of electrical appliances with aim to boost local manufacturing & safety standards

The initiative aims to encourage domestic manufacturers to increase local production capabilities. (AI image) India is implementing stringent product safety standards to restrict the import of compact household appliances and electronic lifestyle products from China. This action follows the recent identification of substandard electronic appliances imported from India’s neighbouring country.The initiative also aims to encourage…

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Covid JN.1 Variant: Covid cases rising in Singapore, India: What’s JN.1 variant driving the surge, its symptoms, severity, precautions and vaccine response |

Covid 19 is back! Yes, after creating mayhem in the world from 2019-2022, the virus is seeing a gradual return to Asia with Singapore and Hong Kong recording the maximum number of cases in the last few weeks.Closer home, the country saw two Covid related deaths in Mumbai last week, both of whom also had…

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