SSC aspirants to get 5-year age relaxation? Here is what you need to know

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a proposed five-year age relaxation for government recruitment exam candidates whose eligibility expired due to delays. This move, along with fresh examination opportunities for Staff Selection Commission (SSC)-type tests, aims to benefit aspirants impacted by stalled recruitment processes and restore their chances for government jobs.

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Fuel volatility accelerates EV leap in last mile delivery for ecommerce, logistics firms

Ecommerce and logistics companies are accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) for last-mile deliveries, driven not just by sustainability goals but also by rising costs and supply risks. While EV adoption was already gaining momentum at companies such as Flipkart, Delhivery and Porter, fuel price volatility linked to global conflicts is hastening the transition, executives at bigbasket, Zippee and Dealshare said.

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Native tuition waiver changes could open doors to US higher education for thousands, but concerns persist

Montana's American Indian tuition waiver will expand eligibility from July 1, 2026, removing blood quantum requirements and including unenrolled descendants. This change aims to increase access to higher education, though some tribal leaders expressed concerns about the lack of prior consultation. The state anticipates increased student numbers and costs, which institutions will manage within existing budgets.

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Advanced economies drive surge in India remittances

This diversification has reduced dependence on any single region and enhanced financial resilience.

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Apple hires ex-Google executive to head AI marketing amid push to improve Siri

The hire ​comes as Apple is readying an improved version ‌of Siri, its virtual assistant, ​for ​release ⁠this year, rebuilt with technology from Alphabet's Gemini AI ​model.

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Yale Jewish community remains active despite drop in official numbers

Jewish student representation at Yale College has significantly decreased over the past decade, falling from 16.4% to 9.5% of first-year students. This decline occurred despite overall class growth and at a faster rate than white non-Jewish students. University leaders acknowledge the complexity of religious identification and emphasize ongoing efforts to support Jewish life on campus.

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IT firms push M&A deals to cover AI’s revenue impact

Infosys' $560 million bet on Optimum Healthcare IT and Stratus is a strong signal that the industry is taking domain-specific solutions seriously, analysts said, amplifying the momentum for large deals as technology services companies figure out how to offset pressure on revenue from growing artificial intelligence adoption.

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