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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program was created by Congress in 2007 to cancel the federal student loan debts of borrowers who spend a decade working in public service. Josh Lawton/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Josh Lawton/Getty Images The cities of Albuquerque, N.M., Boston, Chicago and San Francisco are suing the Trump administration over changes it plans to make to the popular Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, or PSLF. The lawsuit, which also includes the nation’s two largest teachers unions and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, comes less than a week after the U.S. Department…

“The real impact of frontier technologies will come from how well we customise solutions – whether for a smallholder or a commercial cultivator; a farmer growing staples or a horticulturist,” NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R Subrahmanyam | Photo Credit: The Hindu India’s rapidly advancing bioeconomy sector, encompassing agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture, is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030, according to a NITI Aayog report. According to the report, a robust agricultural system is central to a nation’s sovereignty, ensuring the fundamental imperative of food security. Moreover, agricultural transformation lies at the heart of India’s vision to become a developed…

Kolkata: Sovan Chatterjee, former mayor of Kolkata and once a trusted aide of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, returned to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after seven years on Monday.Sovan Chatterjee. (File Photo)The homecoming of the veteran TMC leader becomes important as the crucial assembly elections in the state are scheduled to be held in 2026.“You may say that the TMC is my nerve. It is my home and family. It is like a homecoming. Mamata Banerjee is our guardian. I will shoulder the responsibilities which the party assigns to me,” Chatterjee told reporters.Speculations over Chatterjee’s return to the TMC…

On Monday, it would have dawned on Tripura’s Manisankar Murasingh what the then India captain Virat Kohli had meant when he said: “The dressing room feels calm when Hanuma Vihari is batting,” after the 2019 West Indies series.During a third-round Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C fixture against Bengal at the Maharaja Bir Bikram Stadium here, Vihari was at his elegant best as he pulled Tripura out of the gallows with a clinical 25th First Class hundred.And just like that, the home team, which had avoided a follow-on earlier, stood within touching distance of its opponent’s first-innings score at the end of…

Apple achieved highest value growth during Q3 2025 in India | Photo Credit: REUTERS Apple achieved highest value growth of 28% during the Q3 2025 in India with consistent demand for iPhone 15 and 16 series, while the newly launched iPhone 17 series witnessing strong momentum with demand outpacing that of its predecessor, noted Counterpoint Research.Simultaneously, Apple also entered into the top five smartphone brands by volume in Q3 2025 with a 9% share. The research firm also said that India has become the third-largest iPhone market.Samsung followed closely with 23% value share, driven by its premium Galaxy S series,…

The best winter wedding guest dresses are as comfortable as they are elegant, effortlessly moving with you from sunlit ceremonies to late-night dancing. When choosing the right dress to wear to a winter wedding, you should consider the event dress code, the destination’s climate, and of course, your personal style. To help you find a dress that makes you feel as good as you look, we’re rounding up the best winter wedding guest dresses to wear this season, whether you’re attending a glitzy black-tie wedding in Brooklyn or a cozy, romantic ceremony in Breckinridge. From satin gowns and velvet maxis…

An Air India flight AI174 en route from San Francisco to Delhi made a “precautionary landing” in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, on Monday after the flight crew detected a potential technical issue mid-air. After the incident, the airline confirmed on X that flight AI174, operated by a Boeing 777, landed safely and that all passengers and crew were unharmed. “The aircraft is currently undergoing necessary technical checks,” Air India said in a statement. The flight, which was scheduled to operate from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata, diverted to Ulaanbaatar as a precautionary measure after the crew suspected a…

What began as an experiment in 2015 has now turned into a decade-long journey of rhythm, reinvention, and resilience for pop rock outfit Delhi Indie Project. For founder and lead vocalist Ashish Chauhan, it’s a milestone that feels both surreal and satisfying.Delhi Indie Project completed 10 years, last month.“It is truly remarkable to reflect on 2015, the year we formed the band. We had a vision for something distinct and aimed to develop a unique sound — and fortunately, we succeeded,” he tells us at the outset.That distinct sound, built on a seamless fusion of indie, rock, pop, jazz, funk,…

After India’s 2023 World Cup loss, there’s been something missing in every cricket fan’s heart. But tonight, that gap feels filled. The energy here is unreal, it’s like the entire city is beating with one heartbeat. Garvit Juneja, Gurugram-based Engineer

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has heaped praise on women’s team left-arm spinner Sree Charani for her exploits in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. The 39-year-old felt that she was going to be a superstar bowler for the future and analysed what she was doing right as a bowler, since making her international debut in April 2025. Charani finished her maiden ODI World Cup with 14 wickets in nine matches at an average of 27.64 and displayed a lack of fear for the big stage by claiming figures of 2/49 in 10 overs in the semi-final and 1/48 in nine…