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In a bold rebuke of federal intervention, Harvard University has openly rejected sweeping demands from the Trump administration that would significantly alter the institution’s academic governance. Within hours of Harvard’s statement, the U.S. Department of Education announced a Harvard funding freeze, freezing $2.3 billion in federal funding earmarked for the university. The standoff is the latest chapter in a growing national controversy over free speech, campus activism, and federal oversight of higher education. The Trump administration has accused several elite universities of failing to curb antisemitism, particularly in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests that intensified following the 2023 Hamas attack…

In a major breakthrough in the investigation of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken Tahawwur Rana into 18-day custody after his extradition from the United States. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, accused of playing a key role in the deadly siege, was brought before the NIA Special Court at Patiala House, which granted the agency custodial interrogation to unravel the broader conspiracy behind the attacks. Tahawwur Rana, a known associate of David Coleman Headley — the main planner of the Mumbai carnage — landed in India on Thursday evening under tight security at Indira…

In a landmark moment for southern India, PM Modi launched a flurry of high-impact infrastructure projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in the sacred town of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, marking a major stride in India’s development journey. With the inauguration of India’s first vertical lift sea bridge—the New Pamban Rail Bridge—and a series of road and rail projects, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s vision of blending technological innovation with cultural heritage. PM Modi offered prayers at the revered Ramanathaswamy Temple: On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, Prime Minister Modi began the day by offering prayers at the revered Ramanathaswamy…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday for a two-day visit to participate in the sixth BIMSTEC Summit. His arrival at Don Mueang Airport was met with a warm welcome from Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit. During his visit, PM Modi is set to engage in high-level discussions with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, reaffirming the historic and cultural bonds between the two nations. In addition to bilateral talks, the summit provides an opportunity for him to meet key regional leaders, including Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad…

A blistering knock from the skipper sets the tone as Kings edge out Titans in a high-scoring encounter Updated – March 26, 2025 12:04 am Shreyas Iyer announced his arrival as Punjab Kings captain in grand fashion, hammering an unbeaten 97 off just 42 balls to steer his team to an exhilarating 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (March 25, 2025). A composed bowling effort from Arshdeep Singh and Impact Player Vyshak Vijaykumar sealed the deal in a high-scoring contest. Shreyas Iyer led from the front On a pitch that played true…

Sweeping Mandates Introduced, Including Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration President Trump signed an extensive executive order on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) aimed at reforming the U.S. electoral process. The new directive mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections and requires all ballots to be received by Election Day to be counted. Trump order criticizes the country’s current election system The Trump order criticizes the country’s current election system for lacking sufficient safeguards and directs federal agencies to collaborate with states to share voter registration data and investigate election-related crimes. States that do not…

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a controversial order passed by the Allahabad High Court, which ruled that grabbing a girl’s breasts and breaking the string of her pyjama does not amount to an attempt to rape. The apex court’s intervention has reignited a nationwide debate on the legal interpretation of sexual violence and the rights of survivors. Allahabad High Court ruled that the acts did not constitute an attempt to rape The case in question stemmed from an incident where the accused allegedly forcefully grabbed a minor girl’s breasts and…

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has strongly refuted allegations linking him to the discovery of burnt cash at his official residence. The judge categorically denied that he or any member of his family had stored or possessed any cash in the storeroom that caught fire on the night of March 14-15, 2025. Justice Yashwant Varma dubs it as a orchestrated attempt to malign his reputation In his response to Delhi High Court Chief Justice D. K. Upadhyaya, Justice Varma described the allegations as an orchestrated attempt to malign his reputation. His reply comes in the wake of…

The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have pledged further escalation following a series of U.S. airstrikes aimed at deterring attacks on military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. The Houthi-run Health Ministry reported that the airstrikes resulted in at least 53 deaths, including five women and two children, with nearly 100 others wounded across the capital, Sanaa, and provinces such as Saada, a key rebel stronghold near the Saudi Arabian border. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking on CBS, justified the strikes, emphasizing Washington’s determination to prevent…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent podcast with Lex Fridman, dismissed long-standing allegations regarding his role in the 2002 Gujarat riots, asserting that a false narrative was deliberately created to tarnish his image. He emphasized that the courts had repeatedly examined the matter and found him completely innocent. During the candid conversation, Mr. Modi highlighted that communal riots were not uncommon in Gujarat before 2002, and the perception that the post-Godhra riots were the most significant in the state’s history was part of a larger misinformation campaign. “If you look at history, Gujarat had witnessed frequent riots. Curfews were…