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US to revoke visas of Chinese students linked to Chinese Communist Party or critical fields, Marco Rubio announces
The US government announced it will start revoking visas of Chinese students linked to the Chinese Communist Party or studying sensitive fields, intensifying a crackdown on foreign students. This follows suspensions of new visa interviews and growing tension over international enrolments. President Trump also criticised Harvard for admitting too many foreign students, calling for caps. The moves have stirred anxiety among students and universities, raising concerns about America’s appeal as a global education hub and the future of international academic exchange.
How GenAI Is rewriting the rules of product management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) are upending product management as we know it. From ideation and automating behavioural data to iteration and changing team dynamics, here’s how the emerging technologies are changing the scope of this field, and what you can do to stay ahead of the curve.
How the Trump administration's move will affect Harvard's international students
The Trump administration's actions against Harvard University's international student enrollment have caused disruption. Government restrictions led to a lawsuit. A judge has temporarily blocked the decision. Harvard's ability to host foreign students is under threat. This affects thousands of students. The university faces demands for records. Grant funding has been cut. The future of international students at Harvard remains uncertain.
India's alarm over Chinese spying rocks the surveillance industry
Global surveillance gear makers are in conflict with Indian regulators over new security rules demanding hardware, software, and source code submissions for government lab assessments. This policy, driven by concerns about Chinese surveillance capabilities, has sparked industry warnings of supply disruptions.
Sky Sports axes 'The Football Show' to attract younger viewers, Jurgen Klopp's favourite show 'Ref Watch' to air in new format
Sky Sports is discontinuing "The Football Show". This decision aims to attract a younger audience. The focus is on YouTube influencers. Social media personalities are also a target. The show's "Ref Watch" segment will continue in a new format. This change follows the axing of other shows and presenters. Sky aims to be more agile.
Ex-jihadists with Al-Qaida and Lashkar-e-Taiba links join Trump’s Religious Freedom Advisory board
Two former US jihadists, one trained at Lashkar-e-Taiba’s terror camp in Pakistan, have been appointed to the White House Advisory Board of Lay Leaders under Donald Trump. Ismail Royer, convicted for supporting terror activities including attacks in Kashmir, and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, co-founder of a US Muslim college, face criticism for alleged extremist links. Lara Loomer, a Trump ally, condemned their appointments as “insane,” citing their jihadi pasts and affiliations with groups like al-Qaida, Muslim Brotherhood, and Hamas.
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First tribal school survey reveals gaps in infrastructure, toilets, libraries, safety
A recent survey of tribal residential schools across five states reveals critical infrastructure gaps. Overcrowded toilets, dilapidated buildings, and furniture shortages plague many schools. Lack of computer labs, libraries, and sports facilities are widespread. The tribal affairs ministry is developing a monitoring mechanism and plans to allocate funds to address these deficiencies.
He could not crack NEET. But what his father did next melted thousands of hearts
A NEET aspirant's post went viral on JEENEETards after failing the NEET 25 exam. The father cheered him up with pizzas. Netizens were touched by the father's gesture. Another user shared a similar experience of getting chili chicken after a bad exam. NEET is the only entrance test for medical programs in India.
Tuhin Kanta Pandey on smart regulations, F&O, investor protection and rebooting Sebi
SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey highlights India's financial sector growth. Foreign investments and domestic capital are equally important. SEBI welcomes foreign investments and is open to dialogues. SEBI emphasizes investor protection and addresses concerns in the F&O market. SEBI aims for smart regulation, balancing regulatory needs with market efficiency. SEBI is building trust with market participants and intermediaries.
Green Party moves court, alleges "breathtakingly unfair" debate exclusion amidst Commission chaos
The Green Party is challenging its debate exclusion in Federal Court, citing "breathtakingly unfair" treatment. They allege the commission acted on media reports, lacked transparency, and ignored their explanations for candidate discrepancies. Elizabeth May hopes the legal challenge will improve future debate processes
US President Donald Trump targets college accreditation process in executive order
President Trump signed an executive order targeting college accreditation, aiming to remove "ideological overreach" and promote "intellectual diversity." This move allows colleges to switch accreditors easily, potentially increasing competition. Simultaneously, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem threatened to revoke Harvard's eligibility to enroll international students, demanding records on their activities and cancelling federal grants.
Bengaluru’s ex-beauty queen stuns internet with 30 kg weight loss. How she did it
Archana Kapoor Nagpal, a fitness and lifestyle influencer, inspired her followers by revealing her weight loss journey from 85 kg to 53 kg. Overcoming endometriosis and multiple surgeries, she transformed her health through yoga and a focus on holistic well-being. Nagpal now advocates for prioritizing life enhancement over mere weight loss, emphasizing inner strength and self-love.
Lawsuit aims to broadly halt deportations of foreign students
A lawsuit in New Hampshire challenges the Trump administration's crackdown on international students, alleging visa cancellations and detentions violate due process. The suit, seeking class-action status, aims to halt deportations in several northeastern states and Puerto Rico, reinstate terminated visas, and protect campus speech. The administration has cited pro-Palestinian activism as a national security threat.
How XDC Network is leveraging blockchain tech to reduce costs and processing times in trade finance
Atul Khekade and Ritesh Kakkad established XDC Network to address inefficiencies in global trade and finance. The platform uses a hybrid blockchain to balance transparency and confidentiality, benefiting SMEs by streamlining trade finance processes through asset tokenisation.
Supreme Court notice to education ministry on plea seeking fair grading by NAAC
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Union education ministry, UGC, and NAAC regarding a petition seeking fair and transparent grading of higher education institutions. This action follows concerns raised by an NGO about the transparency and fairness of NAAC's assessment process, particularly in light of a recent CBI corruption case involving NAAC officials.
Sebi introduces standardized application format for Specialized Investment Funds
Markets regulator Sebi on Friday introduced a standardized format for applications by mutual funds intending to establish Specialized Investment Funds (SIF) in a bid to ensure uniformity and streamline the processing of such applications.
Revolution in the barn: AI-Powered agritech tackles India’s Rs 1.5-lakh crore post-harvest storage woes
India loses 10% of its total food grain production post-harvest. The Delhi-based agri-logistic firm looks to minimise it through its digital warehouse management solution—Agri Reach
Food processing ministry to give financial support for 100 new food testing labs: Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu announced the establishment of 100 NABL-accredited food testing laboratories by 2025-26 under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana. This initiative, with an allocation of Rs 503.47 crore for 205 projects, aims to enhance food safety and support farmers and producers across India.
Higher edu institutions to be categorised as 'accredited' or 'not accredited', grading system to go
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country will no longer be given grades under the accreditation system, rather they will be categorised either as "accredited" or "not accredited", the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) decided on Saturday.
Government panel recommends simpler, binary accreditation of Higher Education Institutes including IITs
A government panel report proposes that Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) be brought into a new national accreditation system. The report reveals a new framework replacing current accreditation regimes, with the system being based on one clear classification system and crowdsourcing to validate data. Currently, just 30% of HEI opt for accreditation, so the new system aims to take account of a greater number of higher education institutes.
Who can accredit IIT, and how: Government pitches report favouring crowdsourced data validation
In the April 18 IIT council meeting, the education ministry proposed a solution by sharing ideas being drawn up by the Dr Radhakrishnan committee to 'strengthen the assessment and accreditation processes' and draw up a road map for the NAC, ET gathers.
Education ministry sets up panel to strengthen assessment, accreditation of higher educational institutions
"The mandate of the committee includes strengthening the assessment and accreditation processes and preparing a road map for the National Accreditation Council envisioned in the National Education Policy, 2020. India has one of the largest and diverse education systems in the world," PTI quoted a senior MoE official as saying.
SPJIMR earns AACSB International Accreditation
Mumbai-based B-school SPJIMR has earned accreditation from AACSB International (AACSB), the global accrediting body for business schools.
NAAC asked to rework accreditation process for higher education institutes
Following complaints by the council's peer team, the ministry asked NAAC to work towards bringing transparency, objectivity and technology in the grading system.
HRD turns down PMO idea on accreditation
The HRD ministry’s proposal is that inspection of institutes for accreditation — may be outsourced to a consortium of IITs and IIMs.
Doha gets WADA-approved anti-doping lab
WADA said that the objective of this accreditation process is to ensure that the laboratories meet the highest quality standards of ISL.
Here's why education startups are gamechangers in India
An institute is graded on multiple parameters such as prevalence of infrastructure, staff training, student learning, and presented with a grade.
How Indian universities can improve their education quality locally and globally
If rankings and grading are any indicators of quality, Indian institutions of higher learning have a long way to go - both globally and locally.
Processing request to accredit Devyani to Permanent Mission: UN
India had said it transferred Khobragade from the Consulate in the city to its Permanent Mission at the UN to give her full diplomatic immunity.
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