Amidst the Trump administration's restrictive policies, Indian students aspiring to study in the US face uncertainty, with visa interviews paused and social media scrutiny increased. Many are altering online presence, seeking guidance, and exploring alternative academic paths in Britain and Singapore. Despite the challenges, American universities continue to attract top Indian talent, producing global leaders.
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Hamas has expressed its willingness to engage in fresh truce talks, following renewed diplomatic efforts by Qatar and Egypt, who are coordinating with the United States to break the deadlock. The aim is a 60-day temporary truce as a step towards a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Pakistan's long-standing support for terrorism is over, demanding the handover of terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar. He warned that another terror attack would be considered an act of war, highlighting India's readiness to employ any means necessary to eliminate terrorism.
India is set to bolster its naval capabilities with the revival of a project to indigenously construct 12 advanced minesweepers. These Mine Countermeasure Vessels (MCMVs), costing approximately Rs 44,000 crore, are crucial for detecting and neutralizing underwater mines, addressing a critical gap in India's maritime defense.
To become the world’s fourth largest economy is no mean feat - India has gone from being the 10th largest in 2014 to 4th largest in 11 years under the Modi government. Its Gross Domestic Product or GDP has more than doubled in this time frame. But, India's per capita GDP remains abysmally low.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the CII summit, asserted India's firm stance: dialogue with Pakistan will solely address terrorism and PoK. He emphasized PoK residents as integral to India, envisioning reunification. Singh highlighted India's evolved counter-terrorism strategy, stating Pakistan is paying a heavy price for sponsoring terror.
In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, three villagers were severely injured by an IED blast, marking the first civilian attack since the death of Maoist leader Basavaraju. The victims, identified as Vivek Dhodi, Badde Sunil, and Gote Joga, sustained splinter injuries while walking near Bandepara village.
An altercation between two IRS officers in Lucknow's Income Tax office escalated into violence, leaving officer Gaurav Garg injured. Garg was allegedly attacked by a senior colleague with a glass tumbler and paperweight. Police have registered an FIR, and Garg is currently out of danger.
Annas Ansari, son of the late Mukhtar Ansari, faces legal consequences. A court in Mau sentenced him to two years in jail. The case relates to a 2022 incident. Ansari allegedly made threatening remarks against officials at a public meeting. The court found him guilty under multiple sections of the IPC. This development follows a police investigation and ECI action.
Baikunthanath Sarangi, a chief engineer, was arrested on his retirement day for amassing disproportionate assets exceeding Rs 15 crore. He was caught on video throwing cash during a vigilance raid. Searches revealed multiple properties, significant cash holdings, and investments. In a separate case, searches were conducted on N Dillip Kumar Choudhury, an assistant executive engineer, for similar allegations.