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Union Budget 2026: Experts warn funding alone won’t future-proof universities

As Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts are urging greater investment in universities, skills, and scholarships. As India prepares for Union Budget 2026 amid global economic uncertainty, the education sector is emerging as a critical stabiliser—one that policymakers are increasingly looking to strengthen for long-term growth. With international education expenses on the rise, global mobility…

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Ajit Pawar plane crash: Baramati lacked IMD weather services; visibility below ideal landing norms, say experts | Pune News

PUNE: The plane crash on Wednesday that killed deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others has raised questions about aviation weather protocols — particularly the pre-flight weather briefing procedures for chartered aircraft and the visibility conditions during landing.The Learjet 45, which departed from Mumbai and crashed near the Baramati airstrip, was operating as a…

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Budget 2026: Experts urge review of voting rights cap in private sector banks

Amid the backdrop of Budget 2026, India may need to revisit long-standing restrictions on voting rights in private sector banks if it wants to build stronger lenders capable of supporting the country’s long-term economic ambitions, according to experts.Vijay Mani, Partner and Banking and Capital Markets Leader at Deloitte India, and Russell Gaitonde, Partner, said the…

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Budget expectations 2026: Experts urge government to share data for India-focused AI models

Representative image (AI) Ahead of the Union Budget, EY India’s Rajnish Gupta said that the government should release more public data to support India’s push for sovereign artificial intelligence. He added that it is key to building AI models that reflect the country’s cultural and linguistic diversity.Gupta, Partner with EY India’s Tax and Economic Policy…

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Parents are asking AI about their kids: Here’s why experts say “pause”

In today’s tech-savvy world, many parents are leaning on AI chatbots for instant parenting tips, but experts caution against this approach, particularly when it comes to children’s health. A recent survey highlights that a majority of parents find it hard to tell apart AI-generated advice from that of healthcare professionals. Late-night worries push parents to…

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Refuse to be bullied at work? These simple boundaries experts swear by actually help |

Workplace bullying often begins subtly, eroding confidence and well-being. Experts emphasize setting clear, consistent boundaries as a crucial self-care strategy. These quiet assertions, like neutral language and documenting incidents, protect mental health and dignity, shifting focus from confrontation to self-preservation. Workplace bullying almost never starts with shouting or threats. It sneaks in quietly – through…

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Budget 2026: Simpler tax laws may lift FDI flows; experts flag capital cost relief

The Union Budget should prioritise simpler and more predictable tax laws, alongside tax neutrality for cross-border and corporate reorganisations, to strengthen India’s appeal as a long-term destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), tax and economic experts said, reported PTI.They argued that rationalising the tax framework and lowering the cost of capital would complement ongoing reforms…

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Budget 2026: Education experts urge government to improve quality, boost infra; call to shift focus on skills

Representative image (AI-generated) As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts have urged the government to shift focus from expanding enrolment to improving quality, infrastructure and future-ready skills. The experts added that it is crucial to harness India’s young population and fast-growing higher education sector.India has the world’s second-largest education system, with nearly 40 per…

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From toothbrush to towels, how often should these common household products be replaced; as per experts

Cleaning and organising are not the only things which count as home maintenance. It is also about understanding when the regularly used household items need replacement. The daily use products we are talking about accumulate germs and bacterias, they lose their efficiency, and if not replaced, also become safety hazards. While it’s tempting to keep…

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