A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's move to prevent international students from enrolling at Harvard. This is another legal setback for the administration. The court wants to maintain the current situation while considering a final ruling. Harvard says many foreign students, including 800 from India, are uncertain about their future. Some are transferring, and others are delaying enrollment.
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Roger Binny's tenure as BCCI president is nearing its end due to age restrictions, potentially paving the way for Rajeev Shukla to take over. Binny's presidency saw India's success in the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy, alongside the introduction of the Women's Premier League. His focus also included strengthening domestic cricket.
In a tragic incident, a family of four was discovered deceased at their Vakkom home on Tuesday, with police suspecting suicide. The deceased are Anil Kumar, his wife Sheeja, and their two sons, Ashwin and Akash. Preliminary investigations suggest a financial crisis, exacerbated by a home loan and medical expenses from Ashwin's accident in 2019, as the potential cause.
An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi aborted its landing due to a sudden dust storm and strong winds, reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h. The aircraft circled before safely landing after the weather improved.
The DMK has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, nominating P Wilson, S R Sivalingam, and poet Salma, while allocating one seat to Kamal Haasan's MNM as part of their alliance. Kamal Haasan is poised to enter the Rajya Sabha, pending formal endorsement from his party.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has quashed rumours of a rift with Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya after a video from the IPL 2025 Eliminator went viral. Gill posted a photo on Instagram, smiling alongside Pandya, stating, "Nothing but love," dismissing online speculation.
The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on Saturday, eight days ahead of schedule, marking an early start to India's rainy season. Simultaneously, the monsoon reached Mizoram, significantly ahead of its normal date. Favorable conditions suggest further advancement across Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and other northeastern states, potentially boosting early kharif sowing operations and aiming for record foodgrain output.
Shreyas Iyer achieved a milestone, becoming the fifth IPL captain to secure 50 wins as Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Mumbai Indians. PBKS advances to the IPL final for the second time. Iyer has captained Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and PBKS, boasting a win percentage exceeding 57%.
A kindergarten graduation ceremony at Faulk Elementary descended into chaos as a violent brawl erupted between parents, shocking the community. Video footage captured adults throwing punches while children screamed in fear. School officials condemned the "unacceptable" behavior, identified five adults involved, and are pursuing legal action, including bans from school property, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence.
Banks nationwide are closed today, May 24th, for the fourth Saturday of the month, as per RBI guidelines. While physical branch services are unavailable, digital banking options like mobile apps, ATMs, and online payment systems remain operational for uninterrupted transactions.
Angad Singh Chandok, an alleged economic offender, was apprehended by the CBI at Delhi airport following his deportation from the US. He faced charges in both countries and was taken into custody upon arrival.