A Turkish doctoral student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was detained by federal immigration agents due to her pro-Palestinian activism. With a valid student visa, Ozturk's arrest and subsequent transfer to Louisiana have drawn scrutiny and legal challenges, citing potential violations of her rights and court orders.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the abolition of NHS England to reduce bureaucracy and bring it under government control. This move is aimed at shifting funds to frontline services, such as hiring nurses and doctors, and improving patient care. The integration process will be completed in two years, reducing overall staff numbers by 50 percent.
The Pune court exempted Rahul Gandhi from attending daily hearings in a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, citing his Z+ security and busy schedule. Gandhi's lawyer requested converting the summary trial to a summons trial for a detailed recording of evidence. The court will hear Satyaki's response on February 25.
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PM Narendra Modi welcomed Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani at the airport, marking his first visit to India in nine years. This gesture places Al-Thani among a select group of dignitaries who received this honor. Discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and energy, and addressing regional and global issues, including the Gaza situation.
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