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How Donald Trump's Plan To Axe Education Department Will Impact US Schools
The Department of Education's primary role includes administering federal education funds, which amounted to around $238 billion in 2024-roughly 14% of total education spending in the US.
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Bengali Only Indian Language On New York's Ballot Papers
More than 200 languages are spoken in New York, according to the Department of City Planning, backing the claim of it being the melting pot of America.
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US Justice Department Warns Elon Musk Over $1 Million Giveaway To Registered Voters
Elon Musk, a Trump supporter, announced plans to give $1 million to one registered voter in a swing state every day until the US election on November 5.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Denies Executives' Departure Linked to Restructuring
Sam Altman denied on Thursday that there was any link between the departure of three senior OpenAI executives and a planned restructuring of the company. Speaking on stage at the Italian Tech Week conference in Turin, OpenAI CEO Altman said that "some stuff" reported around the executives' departures was inaccurate, adding that the personnel change...
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In A First, Drones To Monitor Air Pollution In Delhi At 13 Major Hotspots
In a first for the national capital, Delhi's environment department will deploy one or two drones at each of the 13 major hotspots to monitor pollution levels as part of the newly launched Winter Action Plan, officials said on Wednesday.
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Gunman Ryan Routh Charged With Attempted Assassination Of Trump
The gunman accused of planning to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf course was indicted Tuesday on three additional counts, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, the US Department of Justice announced.
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US To Award HP $50 Million For Semiconductor Technologies Project
The US Commerce Department said Tuesday it plans to award $50 million to HP to support the expansion and modernization of an existing company facility in Oregon that will boost key semiconductor technologies.
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ISRO Chief S Somanath Expects Budget Requirement to Grow by Up to 30 Percent in Coming Years
The government has allotted nearly 130 billion rupees ($1.55 billion) to India's space department this year. Asked how much he expected funding to increase,ISRO chief Somanath said "something like an additional 20-30%", though "over a long period of time".
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Modi Government Plans E-Office In All Subordinate Offices Within 100 Days
The Modi government said that it will be implementing e-Offices in all attached and subordinate offices, as well as autonomous bodies as part of the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances' (DARPG) 100-day plan.
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Railways Plans To Improve Communication Systems After Bengal Train Crash
Following the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision which claimed 11 lives, the railways is mulling new initiatives to improve the communication system between different departments as well to avoid certain technical confusion.
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Apple Seeks Dismissal of US Lawsuit That Accuses iPhone Maker of Monopolising Smartphone Market
Apple said on Tuesday it plans to ask a US judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department and 15 states in March that alleged the iPhone maker monopolized the smartphone market, hurt smaller rivals and drove up prices.
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Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest Did Not Affect Public Services: Delhi Government
Delhi government's Secretary of Planning Department Niharika Rai said on Tuesday public services, social welfare schemes, and subsidies are "not affected" following reports that after the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal such services will be "stopped."
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Apple Worked on Support for Apple Watch on Android Smartphones for Three Years: Report
Apple explored bringing support for the Apple Watch to Android smartphones, according to the company's response to the US DoJ's lawsuit. The iPhone maker has stated that it plans to "vigorously defend" against the US DoJ's lawsuit accusing the firm of violating US federal and state antitrust laws.
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Apple Said to Be Working on Foldable Device Larger than iPhone
Apple is developing a foldable device which is larger than a smartphone, according to a report that cites Taiwan-based supply chain sources. The company is reportedly working on more than one foldable device, with different departments tasked with developing each product. Apple is yet to announce any plans to launch a foldable smartphone in the com...
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US Approves $75 Million Tactical Data Link Sale To Taiwan Amid China Tension
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of about $75 million of advanced tactical data link system upgrade planning, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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How Donald Trump's Plan To Axe Education Department Will Impact US Schools
The Department of Education's primary role includes administering federal education funds, which amounted to around $238 billion in 2024-roughly 14% of total education spending in the US.
-
Bengali Only Indian Language On New York's Ballot Papers
More than 200 languages are spoken in New York, according to the Department of City Planning, backing the claim of it being the melting pot of America.
-
US Justice Department Warns Elon Musk Over $1 Million Giveaway To Registered Voters
Elon Musk, a Trump supporter, announced plans to give $1 million to one registered voter in a swing state every day until the US election on November 5.
-
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Denies Executives' Departure Linked to Restructuring
Sam Altman denied on Thursday that there was any link between the departure of three senior OpenAI executives and a planned restructuring of the company. Speaking on stage at the Italian Tech Week conference in Turin, OpenAI CEO Altman said that "some stuff" reported around the executives' departures was inaccurate, adding that the personnel change...
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In A First, Drones To Monitor Air Pollution In Delhi At 13 Major Hotspots
In a first for the national capital, Delhi's environment department will deploy one or two drones at each of the 13 major hotspots to monitor pollution levels as part of the newly launched Winter Action Plan, officials said on Wednesday.
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Gunman Ryan Routh Charged With Attempted Assassination Of Trump
The gunman accused of planning to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf course was indicted Tuesday on three additional counts, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, the US Department of Justice announced.
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US To Award HP $50 Million For Semiconductor Technologies Project
The US Commerce Department said Tuesday it plans to award $50 million to HP to support the expansion and modernization of an existing company facility in Oregon that will boost key semiconductor technologies.
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ISRO Chief S Somanath Expects Budget Requirement to Grow by Up to 30 Percent in Coming Years
The government has allotted nearly 130 billion rupees ($1.55 billion) to India's space department this year. Asked how much he expected funding to increase,ISRO chief Somanath said "something like an additional 20-30%", though "over a long period of time".
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Modi Government Plans E-Office In All Subordinate Offices Within 100 Days
The Modi government said that it will be implementing e-Offices in all attached and subordinate offices, as well as autonomous bodies as part of the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances' (DARPG) 100-day plan.
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Railways Plans To Improve Communication Systems After Bengal Train Crash
Following the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision which claimed 11 lives, the railways is mulling new initiatives to improve the communication system between different departments as well to avoid certain technical confusion.
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Apple Seeks Dismissal of US Lawsuit That Accuses iPhone Maker of Monopolising Smartphone Market
Apple said on Tuesday it plans to ask a US judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department and 15 states in March that alleged the iPhone maker monopolized the smartphone market, hurt smaller rivals and drove up prices.
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Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest Did Not Affect Public Services: Delhi Government
Delhi government's Secretary of Planning Department Niharika Rai said on Tuesday public services, social welfare schemes, and subsidies are "not affected" following reports that after the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal such services will be "stopped."
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Apple Worked on Support for Apple Watch on Android Smartphones for Three Years: Report
Apple explored bringing support for the Apple Watch to Android smartphones, according to the company's response to the US DoJ's lawsuit. The iPhone maker has stated that it plans to "vigorously defend" against the US DoJ's lawsuit accusing the firm of violating US federal and state antitrust laws.
-
Apple Said to Be Working on Foldable Device Larger than iPhone
Apple is developing a foldable device which is larger than a smartphone, according to a report that cites Taiwan-based supply chain sources. The company is reportedly working on more than one foldable device, with different departments tasked with developing each product. Apple is yet to announce any plans to launch a foldable smartphone in the com...
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US Approves $75 Million Tactical Data Link Sale To Taiwan Amid China Tension
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of about $75 million of advanced tactical data link system upgrade planning, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
