US tightens FAFSA identity checks, claims $1 billion student aid fraud prevented in 2025
US tightens FAFSA identity checks, claims $1 billion student aid fraud prevented in 2025 US…
US tightens FAFSA identity checks, claims $1 billion student aid fraud prevented in 2025
US tightens FAFSA identity checks, claims $1 billion student aid fraud prevented in 2025 US claims $1B student aid fraud prevented with FAFSA checks The US government has announced a series of stricter safeguards in federal student aid programs, including expanded identity verification for applicants, as part of a broader effort to curb fraud and…
Reason the 6am email from ‘Oracle leadership’ told thousands of laid-off employees
Reason the 6am email from ‘Oracle leadership’ told thousands of laid-off employees Oracle has begun its largest-ever round of layoffs, with employees receiving termination emails from “Oracle Leadership” at 6AM saying their roles had been eliminated after “careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs.” Around 10,000 employees have reportedly been cut so far, with estimates…
Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second: The making of Vaibhav Suri
Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second: The making of Vaibhav Suri FIDE Master Prasenjit Dutta, a former prodigy from Tripura, runs a chess academy in New Delhi. He mentored Vaibhav Suri, India’s 27th Grandmaster, whose dedication and positional mastery shaped his rise. Today, Suri focuses entirely on supporting young phenom R Praggnanandhaa, applying his deep strategic insight as…
France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz
France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz A French-owned container ship, the Kribi, crossed the Strait of Hormuz, potentially signaling a shift in Iran’s view of France following President Macron’s criticism of US policy. Macron rejected military intervention to reopen the strait, advocating for negotiations instead. The…
WBJEE 2026 registration deadline extended till this date; check revised schedule, direct link to apply here
WBJEE 2026 registration deadline extended till this date; check revised schedule, direct link to apply here WBJEE 2026 registration: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has extended the registration deadline for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2026. Candidates can now apply online till April 8, 2026, instead of the earlier deadline of…
33 possible air pollution solutions progress to trial phase under challenge set by Delhi govt
33 possible air pollution solutions progress to trial phase under challenge set by Delhi govt Read full news
What led an India-bound Iranian crude tanker to reroute to China
What led an India-bound Iranian crude tanker to reroute to China A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil, initially bound for India, has rerouted to China. Payment issues appear to be the primary driver for this change, as sellers are reportedly tightening credit terms. This development highlights the ongoing challenges in facilitating Iranian oil trade,…
Fact check: Does Ajinkya Rahane have ‘one of the best strike rates since 2023’?
Fact check: Does Ajinkya Rahane have ‘one of the best strike rates since 2023’? Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane defended his strike rate after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, claiming he has one of the best since 2023. However, data reveals he ranks significantly lower overall, though his powerplay numbers are strong. His strike…
‘People not ready to vote for you’: Kanimozhi targets NDA during campaign in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai
‘People not ready to vote for you’: Kanimozhi targets NDA during campaign in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai DMK MP Kanimozhi asserted that Tamil Nadu voters are backing the Secular Progressive Alliance over the BJP-led NDA, citing the DMK’s commitment to protecting Tamil people’s future. She highlighted the alliance’s policy-based approach and the government’s fulfillment of welfare…
West Bengal polls: TMC reels in voters with ‘Mache Bhate Bangali’, leaves BJP high & dry
West Bengal polls: TMC reels in voters with ‘Mache Bhate Bangali’, leaves BJP high & dry West Bengal’s upcoming assembly polls see the common phrase ‘Mache Bhate Bangali’ (Bengali by fish and rice) become a potent political symbol. The TMC is leveraging this cultural identity against the BJP, which it accuses of imposing North Indian…