Ohio University to suspend 11 academic programs under new state law requirements: Here’s what stays and goes
Ohio University is restructuring its academic programs to comply with the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act. The university will suspend admissions to 11 programs, merge 18 others, and seek waivers for seven. These changes aim to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and align with workforce needs, ensuring current students are not disrupted and faculty positions remain…
Delhi makes Farhan Akhtar’s ‘120 Bahadur’ tax-free from Nov 28
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced ‘tax-free status’ for the war drama ‘120 Bahadur’ in the national capital, effective November 28.
Orissa high court orders regularisation of employee after 30-year fight
The Orissa high court has ordered the regularisation of a Class IV employee’s service from 2016, criticising state officials for disrespecting court orders. A cost of Rs 50,000 was imposed on senior officials for defying previous directives. The court quashed a recent government order that treated the employee as a fresh appointee, ensuring he receives…
Central Administrative Tribunal seeks Punjab’s response on IPS officer’s daughter plea for dues
Shabri Prasad, daughter of a deceased Punjab cadre IPS officer, has approached the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) seeking statutory interest on delayed pension arrears. Despite being eligible for family pension, it was discontinued and later restored after repeated appeals. Although she received Rs 43.61 lakh in arrears, the mandated interest of approximately Rs 43.
When Hema Malini combed Shah Rukh Khan’s hair
Hema Malini, the ‘dream girl’, was the first to offer Shah Rukh Khan a film, personally combing his hair during their initial meeting, which made him feel accepted in Mumbai. Despite an initial nervous audition, she signed him for her directorial ‘Dil Aashna Hai’, effectively launching his iconic career. They later collaborated on other films.
Is Trump being ironic? Russia rejects ‘conspiracy against US’ charge on Putin, Xi, Kim
Russia refuted Donald Trump’s claim that Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, and Xi Jinping were conspiring against the US during a Beijing military parade. The Kremlin dismissed Trump’s accusation as potentially ironic, emphasizing that no such conspiracy existed among the leaders. Xi Jinping’s address highlighted a global choice between peace and war during the parade.
Audi India rolls out 10-year warranty and 15-year RSA across all models: Details
The extended warranty plan safeguards against manufacturing defects for up to a decade or 2,00,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. Customers can choose between one or two year extensions, which are available at the time of vehicle purchase or before their current warranty runs out. This coverage applies uniformly across Audi’s lineup in India.
NEET-UG 2025: SC to hear re-test plea as students cite power cuts during exam in Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition seeking a re-test of NEET-UG 2025 for students affected by power outages at exam centres in Indore and Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The plea challenges a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling which dismissed earlier petitions. Petitioners claim blackouts disrupted the exam and impaired performance. The Supreme Court…