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Allocation for Higher Education drops in Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27; educationists react sharply

Allocation for Higher Education drops in Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27; educationists react sharply

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson pose for a photo ahead of the presentation of the maiden budget of the TVK-led coalition government in the Legislative Assembly, in Chennai on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The allocation for the Higher Education Department in Tamil Nadu Revised Budget 2026-27 has dropped by ₹101 crore compared to last fiscal year prompting sharp response from educationists and activists. The total outlay for the department has been put at ₹8,393 crore. In his Budget speech, State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson highlighted allocation of ₹2,000 crore for the “Vetri Laptop Scheme” for college students and the proposal to establish a specialised government law college in Madurai with an intake of 300 students. He also announced the setting up of Tamil Nadu Student Housing and Infrastructure Corporation to build 200 integrated students’ hostels with one lakh beds through a Public-Private Partnership model at a total capital outlay of ₹3,200 crore with a State grant of ₹640 crore. Although the Finance Minister’s speech …

Trump claims Iran ‘fully’ agreed to major nuclear inspections, but Tehran sharply fires back

Trump claims Iran ‘fully’ agreed to major nuclear inspections, but Tehran sharply fires back

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1 min readNew DelhiJun 23, 2026 05:49 PM IST US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran has “fully and completely agreed” to nuclear inspections in the long term as part of the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, despite statements from the Islamic Republic that it hasn’t agreed to do so. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said 19 million barrels of oil transited through the Strait of Hormuz in a single day on Monday, and said the prices of oil are plunging as tensions ease. Trump said Iran had accepted “the highest level nuclear inspections long into the future” and argued the inspections would ensure what he called “nuclear honesty”. However, the Iranian administration has denied it held any discussions related to the nuclear program during the talks in Switzerland, or that it has agreed to invite International ​Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to the country for any form of inspection. Expand The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, …

West Asia conflict hits Surat textile industry, output drops sharply

West Asia conflict hits Surat textile industry, output drops sharply

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Gujarat`s textile hub in Surat has started feeling the pinch of rising input costs due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, with several units either curtailing their daily working hours or bringing down their active production days. Some office-bearers claimed that the industry was currently facing losses of around Rs 100 crore every day. Surat city is among India`s largest centres for man-made fabric production. The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association has decided to limit the operational days of units to five days a week instead of seven in a bid to manage rising costs, its president Jitendra Vaktania said. “Due to rising costs of raw materials and coal, the textile processing industry in Surat and South Gujarat is facing a crisis,” he said. Several units have also scaled down production cycles from 24 hours to 12 hours a day, impacting overall output, said Ashok Jirawala, president of the Federation of Gujarat Weavers` Welfare Association and vice-president of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “The situation has become challenging, with the industry incurring …

O Romeo Box Office Collections: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri film drops sharply on Sunday, Nets Rs. 27.50 Cr first weekend in India

O Romeo Box Office Collections: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri film drops sharply on Sunday, Nets Rs. 27.50 Cr first weekend in India

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O’ Romeo faced a downturn in its box office trajectory, collecting Rs. 8.25 crore nett approx on its third day in India. That marks a 30 percent drop from Saturday, which was Valentine’s Day. A drop was expected, but not to this degree, although, to be fair, most films recorded similar or even steeper drops, so it’s not an issue with just this film. More than a drop from Saturday, it’s the fact that Sunday was less than 10 percent higher than its opening day, which is troublesome. Yes, there was some feeding in first day, but even accounting for that, it would be 20 percent higher at best, which is simply not good enough. There was a cricket match which would have hurt business in later hours, but the weakness was visible right from the morning and afternoon shows, so it’s more on the quality and reception than external factors. The opening day itself was a killer for the film as far as the economics were concerned, but it was a decent start for …

Night temperatures drop sharply after spell of rain in New Delhi, air quality sees slight improvement

Night temperatures drop sharply after spell of rain in New Delhi, air quality sees slight improvement

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Spectators and security personnel take shelter under plastic sheets amid rainfall during the full dress rehearsal for the upcoming 77th Republic Day Parade celebrations, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Delhi on Saturday (January 24, 2026) witnessed sharp drop in temperatures and a slight improvement in air quality after the spell of rain a day ago. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung station recorded a minimum temperature of 7.6 degrees Celsius, 0.1 degrees above the season’s normal, marking a sharp fall from Friday’s low of 13.7 degrees Celsius, which was the highest in four years. Among the other major stations, Palam and Lodhi Road both saw minimum temperatures of 6.8 degree Celsius, while The Ridge recorded 6.6 degrees and Ayanagar 6 degrees Celsius, the coldest. The air quality saw a slight improvement on Saturday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 256, in the ‘poor’ category, against 293 on Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app. The air quality …

Thick Smog Blankets Delhi-NCR As AQI Remains In ‘Severe’ Category, Visibility Drops Sharply | New-delhi-news News

Thick Smog Blankets Delhi-NCR As AQI Remains In ‘Severe’ Category, Visibility Drops Sharply | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:December 14, 2025, 07:10 IST CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR. Delhi’s AQI hits 425. A thick layer of toxic smog blanketed the Delhi-NCR on Sunday morning, severely reducing visibility and causing discomfort to commuters. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 462 at 6 am. All 40 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi turned ‘red’, indicating ‘severe’ AQI levels. Rohini in north-west Delhi recorded the worst air with an AQI of 499, followed closely by Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar, where AQI stood at 495. CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR. Visuals from the Patparganj stretch of NH-24 showed a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing the city. AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 488, categorised as ‘Severe’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). #WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from the Patparganj section of NH-24 as a layer of …

Indian travellers shift away from Turkey, Azerbaijan, visa applications drop sharply: Report | Latest News India

Indian travellers shift away from Turkey, Azerbaijan, visa applications drop sharply: Report | Latest News India

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Visa processing platform Atlys on Tuesday said visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan have declined by 42 per cent, following the outrage among Indians over the public support shown by both countries for Pakistan after India’s Operation Sindoor. The majority of the fall in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan was from travellers in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai(Representative) The show of support to Pakistan from Turkey and Azerbaijan in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor seems to have shifted Indian traveller sentiment. Indian travellers responded swiftly by deciding to avoid travelling to Turkey and Azerbaijan, Atlys said, according to a PTI news agency report. Within just 36 hours, the platform noted 60 per cent of users exiting the visa application process midway, it added. “The reaction wasn’t scattered, it was sharp and behavioural. People didn’t need to be told to avoid certain destinations. They simply moved on, guided by instinct, information, and access to alternatives,” PTI quoted Atlys founder and CEO Mohak Nahta. “That’s what modern travel looks like. It’s emotionally intelligent, logistically agile, …

Markets bounce back in early trade after falling sharply in previous session | Business News

Markets bounce back in early trade after falling sharply in previous session | Business News

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Stock market benchmark indices rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after a sharp decline in the previous session, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex rebounded 256.82 points to 76,281.33 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 84.9 points to 23,250.60.From the Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Maruti, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Zomato and Adani Ports were among the gainers.Nestle, UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Unilever and Tata Motors were among the laggards. In Asian markets, Shanghai and Hong Kong were trading in the positive territory while Seoul and Tokyo quoted lower. US markets ended mostly higher on Tuesday. Story continues below this ad Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 5,901.63 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were buyers as they bought equities worth Rs 4,322.58 crore. “The element of uncertainty regarding reciprocal tariffs is expected to come down with the tariff declaration today. But considering Trump’s flip flops on tariffs earlier, the uncertainty is likely to …

Gaurav Khanna irked with Archana Gautam? Reacts sharply, ‘Tu apna kaam kar, mera patience…’ [Watch]

Gaurav Khanna irked with Archana Gautam? Reacts sharply, ‘Tu apna kaam kar, mera patience…’ [Watch]

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Celebrity MasterChef is receiving much love from the audience. Fans are loving every bit of it. Many are thrilled to see their favourite celebrities showcasing their dedication toward the show. Gaurav Khanna, Tejasswi Prakash, Dipika Kakar, Archana Gautam, Faisal Shaikh, Rajiv Adatia and Nikki Tamboli are currently in the race to win the trophy. In a new promo, we see Hina Khan and boyfriend Rocky Jaiswal bringing in a new challenge for the contestants. They are on this show to fix the menu of their wedding. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: Tejasswi Prakash or Gaurav Khanna; who will win Chef Ranveer Brar’s special knife? In the new promo, we see the contestants being divided between two teams – ladkiwale and ladkewale. Archana Gautam, Gaurav Khanna, Tejasswi Prakash and Faisal Shaikh are in one team. In the promo video, fans can see Archana Gautam giving her expert advice on the dish that is being prepared by Gaurav Khanna. He is making Bengali Rasgullas as sweet. Archana comments that the dough prepared by Gaurav isn’t correct. To …

‘Semi-nude men, women…’: J&K grand mufti reacts sharply to Gulmarg fashion show amid Ramzan | Latest News India

‘Semi-nude men, women…’: J&K grand mufti reacts sharply to Gulmarg fashion show amid Ramzan | Latest News India

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Jammu and Kashmir’s grand mufti Nasir-ur-Islam on Monday strongly condemned the fashion show held in Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramzan, calling it a “cultural invasion”. The Delhi-based designers, whose full names are Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja, showcased their skiwear collection on March 7 in Kashmir’s Gulmarg to mark the 15th anniversary of their label. “Semi-nude men and women were walking on the ramp, which is completely unacceptable. It is against our traditions and religious values. Legal action must be taken against those responsible,” the grand mufti said, urging the central government to intervene. Also Read | ‘Vulgarity’: Gulmarg fashion show during Ramzan sparks huge political row; ruckus in J&K assembly “…Such heinous acts are not acceptable in Islam…We are badly hurt and the central government should take action in this matter and stop such things to happen in the soil of J&K,” he said. The fashion show, featuring models in skiwear, has triggered widespread outrage, drawing strong reactions from religious leaders, political figures, and civil society. The controversy has prompted Jammu and …