Former foes in the US join forces: Moms for Liberty, teachers unions align to curb classroom screen time

Former foes in the US join forces: Moms for Liberty, teachers unions align to curb classroom screen time

An unusual collaboration is taking shape in US education, with Moms for Liberty and teachers unions backing efforts to reduce students’ reliance on digital devices. The push, driven by concerns over learning, behaviour, and online exposure, has sparked bipartisan support, even as longstanding ideological divisions remain. Moms for Liberty, a conservative activist group known for…

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SBI banking services may face 4-day disruption amid staff strike call

SBI’s CS Setty expects margins above 3%, sees up to 15% loan growth backed by ₹5 lakh crore pipeline

India’s largest lender, State Bank of India remains confident of protecting its margins and sustaining strong loan growth momentum despite pressure from lower interest rates and a rising credit-deposit ratio, Chairman CS Setty told CNBC-TV18 after the bank’s March quarter earnings. Setty said SBI expects its net interest margin (NIM) to remain above 3% during…

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Indians are losing nearly 4 nights of sleep a year and climate change is the reason

Indians are losing nearly 4 nights of sleep a year and climate change is the reason

Warmer nights due to climate change are causing significant global sleep loss. Average individuals are losing nearly fifty-six hours of sleep annually from heat. This climate-linked sleep loss has at least doubled since the early nineteen seventies. Regions like Southern India and Southeast Asia experience substantial sleep deprivation. Poor sleep negatively impacts mood, memory, and…

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Japan backs India’s 2027 target for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: All you need to know | India News

Japan backs India’s 2027 target for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: All you need to know | India News

Japan backs 2027 MAHSR timeline as India’s eyes 7,000-km high-speed rail expansion. Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Japan reaffirmed its support for India’s ambitious high-speed rail programme, backing the government’s target of starting commercial operations on priority sections of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor by 2027. The commitment came during bilateral talks between…

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‘Scariest batter in India’: Langer’s prophecy on Mukul Choudhary comes true — Watch | Cricket News

‘Scariest batter in India’: Langer’s prophecy on Mukul Choudhary comes true — Watch | Cricket News

Justin Langer and Mukul Choudhary after the match. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: A viral video of head coach Justin Langer declaring he would turn Mukul Choudhary into “the scariest No.6 or 7 batter in India” has taken centre stage after the youngster’s stunning match-winning knock for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.The video, shared…

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Netra, IAF’s ‘eye in the sky’ gets final operational clearance

Netra, IAF’s ‘eye in the sky’ gets final operational clearance

Developed by DRDO, led by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), the Netra AEW&C programme is among India’s most complex airborne surveillance projects. BENGALURU: The indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system — Netra — on Thursday achieved Final Operational Clearance (FOC), marking a milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen airborne surveillance, battle management…

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Air India Maharaja Club revamp: Lower points, easier upgrades from April

Air India Maharaja Club revamp: Lower points, easier upgrades from April

Air India has revised the structure of its Maharaja Club loyalty programme, with changes to redemption rates, cancellation rules, and tier qualification criteria effective April 1. Under the revised framework, the number of points required for award flights and upgrades has been reduced across a large part of the airline’s network. Economy class redemptions have…

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