University of Texas at Austin. (Getty Images) The University of Texas at Austin has announced a sweeping academic restructuring that will consolidate four departments into a newly created Social and Cultural Analysis department. The move, first reported by The Texas Tribune and distributed by The Associated Press, is expected to be completed by September 2027.The…
NEW DELHI: India is in a “superb position” in a highly fragmented geopolitical world, as the fastest-growing economy with the scale, stability and technological ambition to help shape the next global order, Martin Sorrell, chairman of S4 Capital said on Friday.“So, India is in the box seat for two reasons. In that fragmented world, picking…
Over the last eight years, Uttar Pradesh has undergone a structural metamorphosis. Historically viewed through its agrarian roots, the state is rapidly pivoting toward an urban-centric economy. Between 2011 and 2021, the shift from agricultural to non-agricultural employment grew at a rate of 7% per decade, outstripping the 5% growth seen in previous decades. This…
The ministry of road transport and highways has proposed assigning an Aadhaar-like unique identification number to electric vehicle (EV) batteries to ensure end-to-end traceability and improve recycling efficiency, according to draft guidelines issued by the ministry.Under the proposed framework, battery producers or importers will be required to assign a 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)…