U.S. Departments of Education and Labor launch FY 2026 Talent Search Program grants to boost workforce development

ED and Labor Launch FY 2026 Talent Search Grants The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) have officially announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the Talent Search Program, a federal initiative aimed at helping students pursue high-quality postsecondary education, training programs, and Registered Apprenticeships. The program represents a coordinated effort between…

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Direct tax collections rise 7.1% to Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17; corporate tax drives growth

India’s net direct tax collection increased 7.1 per cent to about Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17 in the current financial year, aided by higher corporate tax mop-up and slower refund outgo, according to official data released on Wednesday.Data shared by the Income Tax Department showed that net corporate tax collection grew by around…

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Sarke Chunariya: Nora Fatehi’s song ‘Sarke Chunariya’ officially banned, Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms: ‘Freedom of speech cannot be absolute’ |

The Union government has officially announced a ban on the song ‘Sarke Chunariya’ after it sparked widespread outrage over its lyrics and visuals. While reports suggested on Tuesday that the Government has instructed the CBFC to take strict action on the song which features Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting…

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South Rupununi Conservation Society wins St Andrews Prize for the Environment

Principal Professor Dame Sally Mapstone is pictured with Alyssa Melville from SRCS and Professor Sir Ian Boyd, chair of the St Andrews Prize judging panel. The South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) of Guyana has been awarded the prestigious St Andrews Prize for the Environment, receiving a $95,000 cash prize for its ‘Transforming Environmental Education in…

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‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ premieres delayed, ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces fresh censor hurdle, Mrunal Thakur’s temple visit: Top 5 South stories of the day |

South cinema buzzes with ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ premiere delays and ‘Jana Nayagan’ facing censor hurdles due to political content. AR Rahman reunites with Mani Ratnam for a Vijay Sethupathi film, while Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jailer 2’ collaboration sparks massive hype. Mrunal Thakur’s temple visit also adds to ‘Dacoit’ anticipation. South cinema witnessed a…

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