The Trump administration has barred undocumented children from enrolling in Head Start, reclassifying the early education programme as a federal public benefit. Critics say the policy prioritizes immigration status over need, stripping vulnerable children of essential support. Education and health advocates warn of broader fallout as access to other federally funded services is also rolled back.
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the CA May 2025 exam results for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels on July 6. Students can access their scorecards on the official ICAI websites, which include subject-wise marks and pass/fail status. Qualifying candidates advance to the next stage, while others can apply for revaluation or re-appear.
Vivo X200 FE 5G launches in India with MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor. It features a 6,500mAh battery and 90W FlashCharge. The phone has a 6.31-inch display with ZEISS Master Color technology. It includes a triple camera system co-engineered with ZEISS. Sales start from July 23 on Flipkart, Vivo India e-store, and retail outlets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, emphasizing India's dedication to enhanced collaboration and fair global progress. The summit, which included new member countries, addressed crucial global issues such as multilateralism, artificial intelligence, and economic resilience. PM Modi engaged with fellow leaders, reaffirming BRICS's potential to foster a more inclusive global future.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed 300 petitions from the defence ministry, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision to grant disability pensions to soldiers, regardless of frontline postings. The court emphasized that these pensions are a rightful acknowledgment of sacrifices made during military service, not mere acts of generosity.
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh as the new Governor of Haryana, succeeding Bandaru Dattatreya. Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju takes over as the Governor of Goa, replacing PS Sreedharan Pillai. Kavinder Gupta has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, following the resignation of Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd).
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Donald Trump has threatened major trade partners with new import tariffs, ranging from 20% to 50%, demanding individual trade deals by August 1. The EU and Mexico have condemned the proposed tariffs as unfair, while expressing willingness to negotiate. Trump cites trade deficits and fentanyl concerns as justification, despite data showing most fentanyl enters the US from Mexico.
Conservative influencers, who had banked on explosive revelations implicating elites, were incensed. Bondi’s office had built expectations with Phase 1 of the “Epstein Files” back in February—a series of binders handed out to right-wing media figures that mostly repackaged previously leaked information. With the July memo’s flat conclusions, fury erupted.
A convoy of buses carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The incident occurred on Sunday. At least ten pilgrims sustained injuries. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital. The injured are now in stable condition. Damaged buses were replaced and the remaining yatris resumed their journey.