Infra boost: Cabinet clears rail lines, tunnel, roads, metro projects worth Rs 1.60 lakh crore

Recent Views 8 Screengrab (Ashwini Vaishnaw) The Union Cabinet has cleared a series of major infrastructure projects spanning railways, roads, tunnels and metro expansion, alongside large-scale urban and startup funding decisions, with the total approved outlay pegged at about Rs 1,60,504 crore, cabinet minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed on Saturday.A significant portion of the approvals is…

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University of Northern Iowa launches 3-year degree program to tackle teacher shortage and fast-track future educators

Recent Views 6 University of Northern Iowa launches 3-year degree program to fast-track teacher training The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) has announced a new initiative to help aspiring teachers begin their careers sooner. Beginning in fall 2026, the university will launch a “Degree in 3” program that allows students to earn a Bachelor of…

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KV Ramana Murty named Sebi whole-time member

Recent Views 10 The Centre has appointed Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as a whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for a term of three years.His appointment completes the regulator’s full strength of four whole-time members, according to PTI. The other members currently serving on the Sebi board are Amarjeet Singh,…

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India-Russia Summit: PM Modi, Putin to hold talks today; focus on trade, defence, energy ties — what to expect? | India News

Recent Views 13 Russian President Vladimir Putin and PM Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin, in India for a two-day visit to attend the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, is set for a packed schedule on Friday, the final day of his trip.Also Read | Putin’s India visit: From private dinner with PM Modi…

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‘It is a gift’: Trump pitches ‘Gold Card’ as boost for India, China students; outlines how it will help them

Recent Views 12 US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that it would be unfortunate for America to lose the “tremendous people”, categorically mentioning Indians among others, who graduate from top American universities. Speaking at the launch of the new Gold Card program, he acknowledged the ongoing dilemma faced by companies that want to hire…

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