Infosys foundation awards social tech-innovators, winners receive Rs 50 lakh each

In its fourth edition three teams won Rs 50 lakh each in the main categories. Five more were selected for the jury’s special awards and will receive Rs 10 lakh each for their innovative soltions.

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US schools may face significant challenges as the Trump administration begins dismantling the Education Department

The Trump administration is redistributing the Department of Education's work across four other federal agencies, citing a need to reduce oversight and empower states. While supporters claim this will increase flexibility, many state and local education leaders express concern over added complexity and potential disruption to vital programs for vulnerable students.

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Israel's cybersecurity firm Check Point looking at more investments in India

Tel Aviv, Israel-based cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point on Thursday said it is looking to expand its research and development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru by investing and hiring more engineers in the coming years.

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Agritech startup AgroStar raises $30 million from Just Climate, others

Agritech startup AgroStar has raised $30 million in a funding round led by the environment-focussed investment firm Just Climate. The round also saw participation from the firm’s existing backers Aavishkaar India, Bertelsmann, Evolvence India, Chiratae Ventures, and Hero Enterprises.

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Who is Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, the political science grad calling OPT a ‘cheap labour pipeline’?

Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, a political science graduate from Truman State University and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Saint Louis University School of Law, has called the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for foreign students a “cheap labour pipeline” and urged its termination. Schmitt emphasised prioritising American students for internships and work opportunities. A former Missouri Attorney General and State Treasurer, he has a long career in public service and advocacy, focusing on domestic employment, free speech, and military readiness.

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Video generation platform Luma AI raises $900 million, valued at $4 billion

The firm’s Indian-American CEO Amit Jain, an IITian who was formerly with Apple, told ET that the domain the company operated in is capital-intensive and requires sizable investments to scale. Sources close to the company pegged its valuation at around $4 billion.

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Who are America’s dream employers in 2025?

Gen Z is rewriting the definition of ambition, moving away from titles and hierarchy toward purpose, learning, and psychological safety. Deloitte’s 2025 survey shows mentorship and skill-building now eclipse leadership aspirations. Against this backdrop, Forbes’ latest rankings reveal America’s dream employers—organisations like NVIDIA, St. Jude, Microsoft, Google, and Universal Music Group—that embody the values shaping the new world of work.

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