Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has reportedly married Biju Janata Dal leader Pinaki Misra in a private ceremony in Germany. Misra, a four-time Lok Sabha MP from Puri, Odisha, is also a Senior Advocate practicing in the Supreme Court. He first entered Parliament in 1996 and has served on key committees.
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Harvard University is battling the Trump administration’s attempt to block it from enrolling international students, citing violations of legal procedures. A federal judge has temporarily halted the order, highlighting broader tensions between the administration and higher education. International students contribute $43.8 billion annually to the US economy, yet hostile policies are driving them toward countries like Canada and Japan. Data shows that top US universities have international... Expand
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