Columbia University's Ranjani Srinivasan self-deported after the US revoked her student visa for alleged pro-terrorist activities. Homeland officials cited her participation in pro-Palestine protests. No direct evidence of her supporting terrorism was provided. Authorities are prioritizing national security amid rising tensions over immigration policies.
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Police arrested Luigi Mangione, 26, in Pennsylvania for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC. Mangione's July back injury and subsequent surgery are suspected motives. A note criticizing the US healthcare system and a notebook detailing the murder plan were found with Mangione. He is fighting extradition to New York.
A controversy erupted at Aligarh Muslim University after BJP MP Satish Gautam supported Hindu students wanting to celebrate Holi, stating no permission was needed. Accusations arose of the university denying a 'Holi Milan' event, which AMU officials refuted, asserting no special group functions are allowed. Congress criticized BJP for politicizing the issue.
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha were seen departing for Priyanka Chopra's brother Siddharth Chopra's wedding with Neelam Upadhyaya. Parineeti's absence at Siddharth's mehendi and haldi added to family feud speculations. Nick Jonas joined the celebrations, while Priyanka was filming in Hyderabad.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six more months due to ongoing security concerns. The move aims to address insurgency and maintain order amid continued ethnic violence, particularly in Manipur since May 2023.
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Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday, the first trading day of the New Year 2025. While BSE Sensex rose 100 points, Nifty50 was above 23,600.