A law student was arrested for his involvement in a celebratory firing that killed a two-year-old boy during a wedding procession in Noida. The student, Happy Singh, is the second arrest after lawyer Deepanshu. Police are investigating whose bullet was responsible for the boy's death.
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During the ‘2025 Agriculture Festival’ in Baramati, Sharad Pawar and nephew Ajit Pawar avoided interaction and did not sit together, reflecting ongoing family and political tensions. Despite efforts by family members to promote unity, both leaders refrained from mentioning each other in their speeches.
The Trump administration has frozen over $2.3 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, intensifying a broad campaign to reshape U.S. higher education. Citing civil rights violations and antisemitism, the administration is targeting elite universities with demands to eliminate DEI programs, adopt merit-based admissions, and curb campus protests. Harvard and others are pushing back, calling the moves politically driven. Legal challenges are mounting, as over 60 universities face similar... Expand
Rahul Gandhi met with textile design workers, highlighting the lack of OBC representation at the top of the industry. He shared the story of Vicky, a talented entrepreneur, and his hardworking factory workers, emphasizing the undervaluation of skill and the systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities in accessing education and networks.
A Sikh Indian family is accused of pretending to be Afghans fleeing the Taliban to enter the UK and claim asylum after two failed UK visa applications. The family faces multiple immigration charges and has pleaded not guilty to all counts, with a trial set for January 2.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed that the Class 12 Hindi board exams will proceed on March 15, 2025, despite potential Holi celebrations in some regions. However, students facing difficulties can opt for a rescheduled test. This aligns with CBSE’s existing policy for athletes, ensuring fairness while maintaining the examination schedule.
Budget 2025 expectations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invoked Goddess Lakshmi for the poor and middle class during his address at the start of Parliament's Budget 2025 session. With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present the Union Budget 2025, there is high anticipation for potential income tax relief and other measures to boost consumption and economic activities.
A confrontation between IT minister Babul Supriyo and BJP MP Abhijit Ganguly on Vidyasagar Setu led to a 20-minute traffic snarl. The dispute was over the MP's driver honking. Both parties accused each other of verbal abuse. Police intervened to resolve the situation, and a complaint was later filed by a social activist against both politicians.
At least one person was killed when a Learjet 35A collided with a Gulfstream 200 on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona. One person remained trapped in one of the planes, while three others were taken to the hospital. The FAA temporarily paused flights into the airport following the incident.
A Delta Airlines jet with 80 people on board crashed, flipped, and made an upside-down landing at Toronto's Pearson Airport. Despite the crash and fire, all passengers survived, with 18 injuries reported. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred under blowing snow conditions affecting visibility.