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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Outgoing US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said North American and West Asian oil can make up for any shortfall in Russian crude supplies to India following the latest US sanctions on that country, pointing out that India and the US “agree that borders should be sacrosanct". On fears of a looming tariff war, he said with President-elect Donald Trump “it's an invitation to negotiate." Edited excerpts from an interview: I would say its trust and ambition, because it's clear that we have friendship.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The issue of mandatory attendance at India’s colleges and universities made news recently when BITS Pilani vice-chancellor V. Ramgopal Rao lauded his institution’s long-standing zero-attendance policy.

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with traditional Mysore Pak sweets and expressed gratitude to the government for facilitating the consulate in Bengaluru. Bengaluru had been demanding a US Consulate for long with the state giver and the BJP MP following up on the demand. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US in June 2023, it was announced that the US will open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, and India would establish a mission in Seattle.

Black Hawk helicopters that will be used to help patrol the border.“We have deployed 60 new drones along our border with the United States, and we will be deploying additional surveillance towers. We are acquiring new technology such as x rays, mobile x rays, and handheld chemical analyzers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The difficult recruiting environment is a new reality, said Kristen Fitzpatrick, who oversees career development and alumni relations for HBS. Landing a professional job in the U.S.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In business there is no surer sign of distress than when a firm delays its financial results. That also appears to be true of business schools.

BJP on Tuesday asked AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal to clarify whether AAP has any connection with those allegedly involved in sending bomb threats to more than 400 schools in Delhi recently. This came after the Delhi Police claimed that a Class-12 student had sent hoax bomb threats to more than 400 city schools and that his parents were linked to an NGO that supports a political party. The police, however, did not reveal the name of the political party.

Indian Institute of space technology IIST, the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) and few other centres that offer academic courses for Indian students.

student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in US history. In a last-minute action on Monday, the Education Department cancelled loans for 150,000 borrowers through programmes that existed before Biden took office. His administration expanded those programmes and used them to their fullest extent, pressing on with cancellation even after the Supreme Court rejected Biden's plan for a new forgiveness policy.

Fashion Faguette dropped a video of a jaw-droppingly handsome NRI student flaunting his tattoos and a new Internet sensation was born.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The PM internship scheme, which is currently in pilot stage, is likely to see a host of changes before it is officially launched. The scheme, which was announced in the previous budget, will see changes based on inputs from the pilot and from industry, according to three persons informed about discussions in the government.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the run-up to the upcoming Union Budget, Mint conducted an online poll from 28 November and 30 December inviting its print and digital readers to share their views on how the government should approach the annual exercise. Should the Budget be populist? Is it time to relax income tax slabs? Should women and farmers get extra attention in the Budget? Those were among the questions we posed to our readers.

Ira Jadhav became the first Indian to score a triple hundred in Under-19 cricket, when she made a 346 against Meghalaya in the U19 Women's One Day Trophy here on Sunday. Ira, a student of the Sharadashram Vidyamandir, the alma mater of Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Ajit Agarkar made her runs in 157 balls with 42 fours and 16 sixes. This is also the highest score in Youth List A matches by an Indian but the world record in the segment stands in the name of Lizelle Lee of South Africa, who made 427 in 2010 in a domestic match. Jadhav, who went unsold in the previous Women's Premier League auction, however has been named among the standbys for India's U19 T20 World Cup squad for the tournament to be held in Malaysia.

Loan providers and education consultants reported a surge in applications and inquiries, reflecting a growing financial awareness among students and their families. “While education spends have been growing across the entire spectrum of the student lifecycle, overseas education has been one of the sub-segments with significant growth in recent years,” said Amit Gainda, chief executive of Avanse Financial Services (AFS).

A Hamilton teen says the accolades he’s received since rushing into a burning tent to help a man who was trapped inside have overwhelmed him.

Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Pune on Saturday. The minister also said C-DAC plays a major role in this regard. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is the premier organisation of the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for carrying our research and development in IT, electronics and associated areas. Vaishnaw launched one VEGA-based SoC ASIC and two DIR V VEGA processor based development boards designed and developed by C-DAC.

Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister, died in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on January 11, 1966 after he signed the Tashkent Declaration, ending the 1965 India-Pakistan War. The official cause of death was a heart attack. However, the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, with persistent rumors of poisoning.

This immense financial and emotional investment underscores the importance of strategic preparation for college admissions. With over 13 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024, as reported by the Ministry of External Affairs, the competition for spots at top universities is fierce. The U.S. remains a top destination, with 69% of Indian students selecting it, according to the Oxford International Student Global Mobility Index. The Open Doors Report 2024 further highlights that Indian students now form the largest group of international students in the United States. However, for many parents, the journey to international education is filled with questions: How can my child stand out in such a competitive landscape? Are there resources available to reduce the financial burden? How can I support my child in preparing for the rigorous demands of higher education? Programs like the SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) offer parents and students a pathway to address these challenges, helping them navigate the complex admissions process with confidence.

Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) released Class 10, and 12 date sheets for the 2025 board exams on Thursday. Students can check the official website for detailed schedules at bseh.org.in.