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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that no trade deals will be rushed, rejecting restrictive conditions from partner nations. This comes amid ongoing EU-India free trade talks and discussions with the US. Goyal's remarks follow pressure from the US and EU regarding India's Russian crude oil purchases, with the US imposing tariffs.
A new AACTE analysis reveals a two-decade decline in US education degrees, signalling a shrinking teacher pipeline. Bachelor’s and master’s awards have dropped sharply, while enrolments in traditional programmes continue to fall. Alternative certification routes, however, are growing, alongside greater diversity among graduates. Experts warn that inadequate investment in teacher preparation could worsen America’s teacher shortage.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to captivate cricket fans, drawing massive crowds wherever he plays. Despite a modest score in Bihar's recent Ranji Trophy win, the 14-year-old prodigy, who also holds an IPL contract and an IPL century record, acknowledged his adoring supporters. Bihar is banking on his talent for a comeback.
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In a region where political awareness runs deep despite limited economic and educational progress, dynastic influence remains an unbroken thread. As Bihar heads into assembly elections, the hold of family-based politics spans parties and ideologies alike — from the RJD to the BJP — reflecting how lineage continues to shape leadership in one of India’s most politically conscious states.
A five-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped, brutally murdered with bricks and a knife in Narela. Police suspect the boy's father's driver, Neetu, committed the crime to exact revenge after being reprimanded for an altercation. Neetu is currently absconding, and police are actively searching for him.