Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ a blow to Indian students in US? $170 billion funds allocated for ICE; 1% remittance tax adds to burden

The recently enacted Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is potentially turning out to another blow to Indian students in the United States by allocating approximately $170 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for expanding deportation operations.This legislation strengthens enforcement agencies’ authority to monitor local communities and track visa violations, according to study abroad…

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Andy Byron resigns from Astronomer after Coldplay video, company says, ‘Before this week…’

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned Saturday amid the Coldplay kiss cam controversy. The defamed CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron, who was placed on leave by the company, after his video canoodling with the HR chief went viral, has tendered his resignation. Astronomer issued a statement Saturday announcing that the Board of of Directors has accepted…

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MRPL Q1 results: MRPL reports Rs 272 crore loss as revenue and refining margins dip, crude throughput falls YoY

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC and a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-I company, on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 272 crore for the first quarter of FY26, reversing from a Rs 66 crore profit in the same period last year.The company’s board approved the Q1 results during…

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Explained: What are EU’s fresh sanctions on Russia? Here’s what they mean

The European Union unveiled its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, aiming to further squeeze Moscow’s oil revenues and financial networks over its ongoing war in Ukraine. Approved on Friday, the new measures include a series of toughened restrictions focused largely on the energy sector, shipping, and financial dealings.Here’s a what the latest sanctions include:…

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Codex recognition: India’s millet standards praised at Rome meet; fresh date, turmeric norms also advanced

India’s global leadership in food safety and standard-setting received a boost at the 88th Executive Committee meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88), with its millet grain standards earning praise at the high-level gathering held in Rome from July 14 to 18.According to an official statement, the international forum acknowledged India’s efforts in spearheading the…

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