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Global Economy & Central Banks 15 Oct 2026, 04:23 AM IST

Abilene Christian’s $1 Billion Endowment Joins the Elite in a Market Test of Higher-Ed Investing

Abilene Christian University has crossed the $1 billion mark in its endowment, placing the Texas religious institution among a small group of colleges whose investment performance has challenged the long-standing dominance of Ivy League-style endowment management. The milestone underscores how disciplined asset allocation, long time horizons, and alternative investments have reshaped the competitive landscape for university funds. It also arrives as higher education faces rising costs, tighter fundraising conditions, and greater scrutiny over how elite institutions generate returns.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 10:59 PM IST

Lyrical Evangelist Ezra Sastry Dies, Leaving a Lasting Mark on India’s Christian Music and Worship Landscape

Ezra Sastry, widely known as a lyrical evangelist and worship voice in India’s Christian community, has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from followers, church leaders, and admirers. His passing closes a significant chapter in the country’s devotional music tradition, where his work blended faith, poetry, and public ministry.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 08:33 PM IST

Gaza Christians Mourn Mother and Daughter Killed in Israeli Strike as Civilian Toll Mounts

Christians in Gaza are mourning the deaths of a mother and daughter killed in an Israeli strike, a loss that has deepened grief inside one of the enclave’s smallest and most vulnerable communities. The incident comes amid continuing Israeli bombardment, with health officials saying another strike killed five people, including four women, as the war’s civilian toll remains severe.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 01:13 PM IST

Elder Christian C. Chigbundu Frames ‘Spiritual Immunity’ as a Moral Response to Turbulent Times

Elder Christian C. Chigbundu’s message on “spiritual immunity” arrives at a moment when faith communities are increasingly being asked to interpret instability, fear, and social fragmentation through a moral lens. The theme, carried in Church News, presents resilience not as withdrawal from public life but as disciplined spiritual formation capable of sustaining believers amid global uncertainty.

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Fashion & Luxury2025-11-27T09:30:00.000Z

Aditya Birla Fashion and Christian Louboutin Deepen India Luxury Alliance with Mall Expansion Plan

Aditya Birla Fashion and Christian Louboutin have announced an expanded joint venture aimed at widening the French maison's retail footprint across India's leading luxury malls, underscoring the market's growing appetite for high-end accessories and occasionwear. The move signals a more assertive phase in India's premium retail story, where global maisons are recalibrating for a consumer base that is younger, more style-literate and increasingly mall-led.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM IST

Ghana’s Bus Preachers Face a Possible Clampdown as Authorities Weigh Public Order and Passenger Rights

Preaching on buses has long been a familiar feature of daily life in Ghana, a deeply Christian country where public transport often doubles as a moving pulpit. But that practice may soon face tighter limits as authorities and transport operators confront complaints about noise, coercion and the right of passengers to travel in peace.

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Global Markets & Equities14 Oct 2026, 10:37 PM IST

Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health Plan Chicago Merger in Major U.S. Hospital Consolidation Move

Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health have announced plans to merge, setting up one of the most significant hospital-system combinations in the Chicago market. The proposed deal underscores the continuing push among nonprofit health providers to gain scale, strengthen finances, and expand clinical reach amid rising costs and intense competition.

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Global Markets & Equities14 Oct 2026, 09:55 PM IST

Endeavor Health, Rush University System for Health Plan Major Chicago Merger

Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health have announced plans to merge, setting up one of the most significant hospital consolidation moves in the Chicago market in recent years. The proposed combination would bring together two large health systems with complementary footprints, potentially reshaping competition, clinical integration, and capital deployment across the region.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 03:47 AM IST

Andhra University Opens Applications for Self-Support Law Courses

Andhra University has invited applications for its self-support law programmes, signalling continued demand for professionally oriented legal education in India’s higher-education market. The move comes as universities increasingly expand fee-based, non-aided courses to meet student interest and institutional funding needs.

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India Sports & Cricket13 Oct 2026, 03:43 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Member Says Chess Can Sharpen Focus, Decision-Making at Chalapathi University Event

Rajya Sabha member Bhashyam Rama Krishna said chess can strengthen concentration, judgment and strategic thinking while inaugurating a chess club at Chalapathi University. He described the initiative as a potential model for other institutions, as the university also hosted an All India Open Rapid Chess Tournament that drew 242 players.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Scindia Engages Mizoram University Students in Outreach on Governance and Youth Participation

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia interacted with students at Mizoram University in a high-visibility outreach event that underscored the Centre’s effort to deepen engagement with young people in the Northeast. The interaction placed education, public service, and participatory governance at the centre of a broader political message aimed at strengthening institutional trust and regional inclusion.

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India Sports & Cricket12 Oct 2026, 06:07 AM IST

Rajya Sabha Member Says Chess Can Sharpen Focus, Decision-Making at University Launch

Rajya Sabha member Bhashyam Rama Krishna said chess can strengthen concentration, discipline and decision-making while inaugurating a chess club at Chalapathi University. He described the initiative as a potential model for other institutions, as the event also featured an All India Open Rapid Chess Tournament that drew 242 players.

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