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education loan, for which an EMI of Rs 12,131 started in January. After paying for two months, Kumar sought an extension from the bank since he is unemployed. But that’s not by choice. Kumar has been waiting for a joining date from Infosys since receiving an offer letter in April 2022. Kumar’s situation is far from unique. Many students like him have been left in limbo after consistent delays in onboarding by IT majors despite receiving offer letters two or even three years ago. After more than two years of waiting, Infosys recently conducted pre-training rounds in July and August, andissued joining dates for October and November to more than 1,000 graduates. These roles, primarily system engineering positions, will begin at the Mysore campus. “It’s a huge relief,” said Ankit Jha from Jharkhand, who had nearly lost hope after months of waiting.

The Times of India, highlight the challenges women face when using ride-hailing services in the city. A 27-year-old professional recounted her ordeal, saying, “Three months ago, I was heading from Koramangala to Marathahalli around 10 pm. The driver complained about the traffic for over 15 minutes, and eventually asked me to get down unless I paid an additional Rs 50 to Rs 100, which I refused.” She further explained how the driver yelled continuously, forcing her to exit the auto. “It was already late, and I had to walk the rest of the way. I was scared the whole time,” she added. In a similar incident, Gowri, a 21-year-old student, booked an auto to a mall in Rajajinagar. “The driver took a long route, claiming there was traffic on the app-suggested way. He demanded more money and refused to leave until I paid double the fare,” she shared. Despite filing a complaint with the app, no action was taken.

Narendra Modi has said efforts were being made to recognise bright teachers practising innovative methods as he took an apparent swipe at past governments, saying he would not talk about what used to happen earlier. In an interaction with teachers who were conferred National Teachers' Awards, he said they could prepare young students for 'Viksit Bharat'. The interaction took place on Friday while its video was shared on Saturday. Modi suggested that the teachers could involve the students in selecting the top 100 tourist destinations in the country by encouraging them to learn about different places they might visit as part of education tours.

Amit Shah unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The party’s manifesto outlined 25 commitments, focusing on empowering women, providing opportunities for youth, and rehabilitating Kashmiri Pandits. BJP Jammu and Kashmir chief Ravinder Raina referred to it as a «people’s manifesto,» addressing the diverse needs of the region.

Warren Curtis Grant, died after a shooting in a bathroom at Joppatowne High School in Maryland on Friday, September 6. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident and Grant’s subsequent death later that day. The shooting occurred during a dispute between two students in a first-floor men’s bathroom. The 16-year-old suspect fled but was quickly apprehended nearby. Sheriff Jeff Gahler detailed the incident at a news conference, stating, «The shooting took place in a first-floor men's bathroom. After the initial shooting, the suspect left the bathroom [and] left the school.» The victim received immediate medical attention from school nurses and was airlifted to a trauma center in serious condition. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.

Sex Lives of College Girls" season 3 is all set to be released on Max in November but one can catch it in September only. Warner Bros. Television has teamed up with the Boston Film Festival to introduce «WBTV College Day» as part of the festival's 40th annual celebration. This initiative offers local college students an exclusive opportunity to attend screenings of both new and returning television series, as per a Variety report. The event, which will be held on September 19, will feature «The Sex Lives of College Girls», NBC's «Brilliant Minds», Fox's «Rescue: HI-Surf».

The father of the 14-year-old suspect accused of killing four people on Wednesday during a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., has been arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder.

India is set to host the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, early next week as it seeks to cultivate the next generation leadership in the key Gulf state. Sheikh Khaled, the eldest son of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, has been groomed for leadership through his membership of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and the main national security body since 2016. In 2016, he was appointed head of national security. In January 2017, he was named the deputy national security adviser. In March 2023, he was appointed as the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, which holds the president's post since the creation of the UAE.

International Solar Festival 2024 features a futuristic solar city in which the sun powers everything. It also has virtual-reality devices depicting solar parks and agriculture solar, and a solar smash game that gives visitors on an experiential journey of transition from fossil fuel-based power to clean and renewable solar energy, reported TOI. The first edition of the two-day event is being hosted by New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. The festival displays innovation in the solar sector that can drive a greener future. Among the displays is a virtual flipbook, which educates people about successful case studies from around the world. It also includes Modhera village, which is India's first solar-powered village. Further, it depicts how solar water purifiers installed in water kiosks, hospitals, schools and residences enabled safe drinking water in Tanzania.

international students is causing financial hardship for UK universities, they said on Thursday, calling for a hike in domestic tuition fees to offset yawning deficits. The president of Universities UK (UUK), which represents 141 British higher education institutions, said all its universities were «feeling the crunch» since the curbs came in last year. «There is now a clear choice: we can allow our distinguished, globally competitive higher education system to slide into decline or we can act together,» said Sally Mapstone.

Barack Obama, Sasha Obama, recently received her degree from the University of Southern California (USC). Here is all the information about her time in college and her future plans. It makes sense that the two young girls didn't receive much attention until their unofficial debut at the Obama White House's first state dinner in 2016, which was attended by Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada at the time. Also Read: Harris' running mate Tim Walz's relatives turn against him and support Donald Trump for President, share pics posing in T-shirts

Georgia state officials arrested the father of the 14-year-old suspected school shooter Colt Gray on Thursday in connection with Wednesday's shooting at Apalachee High School that killed four people and wounded nine. «In coordination with District Attorney Brad Smith, the GBI has arrested Colin Gray, age 54, in connection to the shooting at Apalachee High School. Colin is Colt Gray's father,» the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said on X. Both Grays had been questioned by local officials in neighboring Jackson County last year in connection with an online threat to commit a school shooting, but there was no probable cause for their arrest, the FBI said on Wednesday.

Georgia state officials arrested Colin Gray, the father of 14-year-old Colt Gray, who is suspected of carrying out Wednesday’s shooting at Apalachee High School. Colt Gray allegedly used an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle in the attack, which left four people dead and nine others wounded. Authorities are investigating how the teenager obtained the weapon that was reportedly purchased by his father months after the family had been questioned about potential school threats. Investigators revealed that Colt Gray's rifle was used to kill two teachers and two students at the high school. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) confirmed Colin Gray's arrest on Thursday. «In coordination with District Attorney Brad Smith, the GBI has arrested Colin Gray, age 54, in connection to the shooting at Apalachee High School. Colin is Colt Gray's father,» the GBI posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Last year, both father and son were questioned by local authorities after threats appeared on a Discord account hinting at violence at a school. However, at that time, there was no concrete evidence linking them to the threats. Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum explained, «This case was worked, and at the time the boy was 13, and it wasn't enough to substantiate. If we get a judge's order or we charge somebody, we take firearms for safekeeping.»

Teen vaping in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in a decade

Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Prataprao Jadhav on Thursday announced that the National Exit Test (NExT) for Ayush will be effective for the students of 2021-22 academic session batch onwards. The decision was taken on the recommendations of a committee set up in this regard to review the concerns of the students in this matter, Jadhav said during a press briefing. The committee has recommended that the NExT will be applied to the students enrolled in the 2021-22 academic session under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) Acts, 2020, removing any ambiguity in its implementation. The committee was presided by Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Professor Sanjeev Sharma, who was responsible for reviewing the suggestions from the students and submitting the recommendations to the ministry.

Lawlessness prevails in Bangladesh as Jamaat-e-Islami and radicals run the show with minorities being lynched of blasphemy and Vice Chancellors, Pro-VCs and Supreme Court judges forced to resign. While Bangladesh Parliament has been dissolved illegally, all Supreme Court judges and many High Court judges including the Chief Justice and Attorney General were forcibly removed, according to Constitutional experts on Bangladesh. As many as 33 permanent secretaries and 11 Ambassadors posted in various countries have been arbitrarily removed, according to reports.

Barron Trump is the former president’s youngest child. In May, Barron received his diploma from West Palm Beach, Florida's prestigious Oxbridge Academy. Barron Trump was seen arriving at New York University on Wednesday to embark on his college career. With a black Swiss Gear backpack slung casually over his shoulder, the towering 18-year-old entered the downtown Manhattan campus flanked by Secret Service agents. Barron was escorted off to classes after visiting the dean's office, according to sources who spoke with The Post. He was wearing a white polo shirt, black pants, and Adidas Gazelle sneakers. Also Read: The Diplomat Season 2 release date on Netflix: Watch teaser of Keri Russell’s show here

Trinamool ministers trained their guns against CBI but showed solidarity to the parents. During “Reclaim the Night” and candle-light march, the deceased doctor's parents participated and claimed that there was an attempt to bribe them by IPS DC-North, when the body of the deceased PGT medical student was still lying at home. “We had kept the body on the first floor where we live. DC-North took me inside my residence. We felt miserable. I told him my daughter had worked harder to become a doctor compared to his efforts to become an IPS. After my daughter’s death, when we waited outside they did not allow us to see the body,” the deceased girl’s father claimed.

Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, is being held for his part in a fatal shooting. Nine people were injured in the Wednesday morning event, which resulted in the deaths of four people—two teachers and two students. As per the reports of Yahoo news, Gray was recognized by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) as the gunman. Gray, according to the authorities, turned himself in not long after the school resource officer approached him. How he was able to carry a gun inside the school is still a mystery to investigators.

The Food Education Fund seeks to diversify the culinary world and better mentor its next generation through hands-on experiences for low-income students of color at ten high schools