Ukraine’s future could be in peril after President Trump’s tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. Nina Khrushcheva, a professor at the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs of International Affairs at The New School, joins CBS News with her take.
The Ministry of Education will release the NIRF 2024 rankings today, August 12. The framework, approved in 2015, categorizes institutions into 13 groups. Last year, IIT Madras led in ‘Overall,’ while IISc Bengaluru topped the ‘Universities’ and ‘Research’ categories. The parameters for NIRF rankings include teaching, learning, resources, graduation outcomes, research, perception, outreach, and inclusivity.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled NPS Vatsalya, a new pension scheme designed for minors to foster long-term financial security. The initiative was simultaneously launched at 75 locations across India, distributing over 250 PRANs to young subscribers. The scheme aims to instill saving habits early and leverage compounding for substantial future wealth.
In his final act as Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud heard a petition advocating for the inclusion of traditional Indian healthcare practices, such as Ayurveda and Yoga, into the national health insurance program, PM-JAY. While dismissing a previous petition by the same advocate, the court acknowledged the importance of integrating these systems into mainstream…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah criticizes PM Modi for accusing his government of making ‘fake’ promises, asserting they are fulfilling their commitments with a significant budget. He also condemns BJP’s past corruption and accuses the central government of exploiting Karnataka by withholding deserved funds.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan graced the oath-taking ceremony of Maharashtra’s new government in Mumbai. Devendra Fadnavis returned as Chief Minister, alongside Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. Prime Minister Modi and other prominent leaders also attended the event, celebrating the Mahayuti alliance’s election victory.