The Trump administration has intensified its conflict with Columbia University, alleging inadequate protection of Jewish students following the October 7th Hamas attack. The Education Department informed the Middle States Commission on Higher Education of Columbia's alleged Title VI Civil Rights Act violation, potentially jeopardizing its accreditation and access to federal funding.
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Trinamool Congress criticized Amit Shah's focus on "sindoor politics," pointing out the irony of his anti-corruption stance given Suvendu Adhikari's presence in the BJP. The party accused BJP of being a "washing machine" for tainted politicians and demanded Shah's resignation over alleged security failures in J&K's Pahalgam that resulted in 26 deaths.
A Pakistani Punjab assembly speaker, Malik Ahmed Khan, has sparked controversy by publicly supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, a US-designated terrorist linked to the Pahalgam attack. Khan defended Kasuri at a rally, dismissing accusations pending investigation.
Meghan Markle celebrated Lilibet's fourth birthday by sharing a video on Instagram of herself dancing while in labor. The Duchess of Sussex posted the amusing clip alongside a heartfelt birthday message. Prince Harry also made a cameo in the video, joining Meghan in a synchronized squat as they awaited their daughter's arrival.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, in tears, addressed the media following a stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB victory celebrations, resulting in 11 deaths and over 70 injuries. He apologized for the tragedy, acknowledging the government underestimated the crowd size.
Apple is significantly increasing iPhone production in India, with exports to the U.S. surging by 76% in April 2025. This shift is driven by geopolitical tensions and U.S. tariffs, despite President Trump's pressure to relocate manufacturing to the U.S. However, analysts warn that U.S.-based production would drastically increase costs, making India a crucial part of Apple's global strategy.
US President Trump claimed that US intervention, leveraging trade, averted a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan. However, India firmly denied US mediation in the ceasefire, emphasizing it was a sovereign decision. The Ministry of External Affairs refuted Trump's assertion that trade influenced the resolution, stating Operation Sindoor was a response to terrorism, aligning with India's doctrine.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced the JEE Advanced 2025 results and released the final answer key on June 2. Candidates can access their scorecards at jeeadv.ac.in using their roll number, birth date, and mobile number. Over 1.8 lakh aspirants await JoSAA counselling for admissions to IITs and other top engineering institutions.
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