CBSE mandates 50 hours of annual training for teachers, declares STEM as 2025 focus theme

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Training Unit of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued two major notifications, detailing the mandatory professional development framework for Heads of Institutions and teachers in all CBSE-affiliated schools.According to an official release from the CBSE, these directives reinforce CBSE’s commitment to the implementation of the goals of the…

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UnitedHealth shares plunge 19% after slashing profit forecast on soaring medicare costs

[ad_1] UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock tumbled 19% Thursday after the company drastically cut its 2025 earnings forecast, citing significantly higher-than-expected medical costs tied to a surge in demand for outpatient and physician services within its Medicare Advantage plans.The insurer now expects adjusted earnings per share to fall between $26 and $26.50, well below its earlier…

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CBSE hosts CUET orientation across 10 states to strengthen student guidance

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organised an offline CUET Orientation Program at the CBSE Integrated Office in Delhi’s Dwarka on Thursday.According to an official release from the CBSE, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 450 school principals and counsellors representing CBSE-affiliated schools across 26 cities in 10 states, along…

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Delhi govt wins court battle as top Dwarka school faces probe, 11 private schools issued notices for fee fraud

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After issuing show-cause notices to 11 private schools for unfair fee hikes and irregularities in accounts, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday claimed a major victory against a top private school in Dwarka after a court ordered an inspection led by the District Magistrate.Talking to media, Sood said notices were issued…

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Trade barriers are costly, but global recession unlikely: IMF chief

[ad_1] The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that the world economy is likely to avoid a recession despite mounting global trade tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. However, the cost of these trade disruptions will be significant, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned.Speaking to reporters in Washington ahead…

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