‘Will take action’: India defiant after Trump’s 50% tariff blow; what MEA said

India has strongly condemned the US’s decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian crude oil imports from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs labeled the move ‘unfortunate,’ emphasizing India’s commitment to safeguarding its energy security and national interests. This decision places India at a competitive disadvantage in the US market, potentially impacting trade…

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‘Extremely unfortunate’: India reacts strongly to Donald Trump’s 25% additional tariff for buying Russian oil; ‘will take all actions necessary…’

India has strongly condemned the US’s decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian crude oil imports from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs labeled the move ‘unfortunate,’ emphasizing India’s commitment to safeguarding its energy security and national interests. This decision places India at a competitive disadvantage in the US market, potentially impacting trade…

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‘Saiyaara’ actor Varun says ‘promotional team went overboard’

Varun Badola expressed his views on his recently released film ‘Saiyaara,’ where he played Ahaan Panday’s father, revealing that he hasn’t watched it yet. He commented on the film’s promotional activities, suggesting the team went overboard on social media, particularly with extreme reactions. This contradicts director Mohit Suri’s claim that the reactions were organic, but…

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Explained: America’s Education Freedom Accounts programme; know who is eligible, how to apply and more

New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) program, a voucher system allowing families to use public funds for private education, has experienced rapid growth. Enrollment has nearly doubled, reaching 10,000 students, prompting both support for personalized learning and concerns about the financial strain on public schools. The program’s expansion and budget implications continue to fuel debate.

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A harsh reset for US higher ed? Nebraska’s largest public university plans major cuts and tuition hike

Faced with rising costs and limited state funding, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is overhauling its financial model. Tuition will increase for both in-state and out-of-state students starting in 2025-26. Academic programs may be cut or merged as the university seeks to diversify revenue streams and address budget shortfalls, mirroring a national trend in public higher…

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‘Saiyaara’ actor Varun Badola contradicts director Mohit Suri’s claims of organic response, saying ‘promotional team went overboard’: ‘Thank god people didn’t go crawling to see the film’

Varun Badola expressed his views on his recently released film ‘Saiyaara,’ where he played Ahaan Panday’s father, revealing that he hasn’t watched it yet. He commented on the film’s promotional activities, suggesting the team went overboard on social media, particularly with extreme reactions. This contradicts director Mohit Suri’s claim that the reactions were organic, but…

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