Student loan forgiveness quietly resumes during US shutdown: Here’s why relief is still going out
Despite the US government shutdown, the US Department of Education has quietly resumed student loan forgiveness for borrowers under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan. Notices informing borrowers of debt discharge are being sent, with an opt-out deadline of October 21. This follows a temporary pause earlier this year due to court orders and new legislation…
“They were so jealous:” Steffi Graf’s father Peter once exposed German media after her 1991 Wimbledon win
Steffi Graf’s father, Peter Graf, voiced his frustration with the German media following her 1991 Wimbledon triumph. He accused them of being “jealous and vindictive,” delving into personal lives rather than focusing on sports. Peter felt German champions were treated as “personal property,” unlike in the US, leading the family to cease German interviews.
Odisha set to be 1st among nine coastal states to implement MSP
Odisha is set to become the first coastal state to implement a marine spatial planning (MSP) framework, aiming to optimize sustainable use of its vast marine resources. This initiative, following successful adoption in Puducherry and Lakshadweep, will balance ecological, economic, and social objectives to boost the blue economy and foster efficient, safe, and sustainable human…
Odisha government approves intrastate river linking and sanitation schemes
Odisha’s cabinet has greenlit two major initiatives: a Rs 1,790 crore plan to link intrastate rivers for equitable water distribution and climate resilience, and ‘Swachha Odisha,’ a Rs 1,600 crore program to unify urban sanitation efforts. These schemes aim to boost agricultural productivity, mitigate floods, and create cleaner cities across the state.