Children age 4 and under in Florida were undercounted by almost 10% during the 2020 census, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau said the estimated error was the largest undercount of young children by any U.S. state. More than 112,000 children age 4 or …...Read More
Nearly 10% of Florida children 4 and under weren't counted in 2020 census
Harvard defends return to old policy requiring SAT/ACT test scores for admission
After being one of many schools that dropped testing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard is making national headlines by reinstating them for new applicants in the next admissions cycle. According to the Harvard Crimson, this return to the old standard will begin with the Class of 2029, "a surprise …...Read More
OBCs will suffer biggest loss if INDIA coalition wins, says Amit Shah
April 12, 2024 12:29 am | Updated 12:29 am IST - Bhopal Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday that if the INDIA coalition comes to power at the Centre, the Other Backward Class (OBC) community will “suffer the biggest loss” as he accused the Congress …...Read More
UK's nuclear deterrent the 'bedrock' in Labour plans to keep Britain safe, Sir Keir Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer will announce later today that the UK's nuclear deterrent is the "bedrock" of his plan to keep Britain safe. If elected, the Labour leader plans for his party to prioritise defence procurement to strengthen UK security and economic growth, with an aim to direct British defence investment …...Read More
DMK has implemented only 10% of its poll promises, says Palaniswami
April 12, 2024 12:25 am | Updated 12:25 am IST - TIRUVANNAMALAI AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami said on Thursday that the ruling DMK had implemented only around 10% of its promises made during the 2021 Assembly election. Addressing voters while campaigning for AIADMK …...Read More
New York budget sees another delay over housing proposal negotiations
New York's overdue state budget has hit another speed bump as lawmakers continue debate over a sweeping proposal to incentivize new housing construction. The plan, which would likely tout tax breaks for developers, as well as protections for workers and tenants, has been met with pushback from suburban lawmakers. "I …...Read More
TDP candidate Pemmasani Chandrasekhar promises to bring global companies to Guntur, create employment
April 12, 2024 12:23 am | Updated 12:23 am IST - GUNTUR TDP-JSP-BJP alliance candidate for Guntur Lok Sabha constituency Pemmasani Chandrasekhar has expressed confidence that he will win the elections with a thumping majority. The medical professional-turned-industrialist from the U.S.A. is making his political debut in the elections. Mr. …...Read More
Military-led Mali suspends all political activity until further notice
Mali's military junta has suspended all political activity indefinitely, in a move following last year's decision to halt elections. Global leaders have expressed concern over the military's apparent reluctance to relinquish its control of Bamako. "The transition government has already made a decision not to hold an election in February, …...Read More
Sivaganga: advantage Congress or will the voters make a different choice?
April 12, 2024 12:19 am | Updated 07:02 am IST The electorate in the Sivaganga Lok Sabha Constituency has traditionally chosen candidates from the Congress more times than any other party. Data from the past show P. Chidambaram of the Congress had won seven times here since 1984. His son …...Read More
APSSDC plans tie-ups with UK-based organisations to enhance skillsets of workforce in Andhra Pradesh
April 12, 2024 12:18 am | Updated 12:18 am IST - VIJAYAWADA The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APPSC) is planning to collaborate with UK-based organisations to enhance the skillsets of the workforce in the State. Skill Development and Training Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar and APPSC Managing Director P. …...Read More
