International students in the US are being asked to self-deport following an email from the state department, allegedly due to campus activism. Immigration lawyers confirm that social media activities are being scrutinized, leading to revoked visas and terminated SEVIS records, with potential future visa difficulties.
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N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister, emphasizing the importance of the state's territorial integrity and addressing the Kuki tribe's demand for autonomy. He called for stringent action against infiltrators from Myanmar and highlighted the state's battle against drug-related issues. He praised security forces for destroying illegal poppy cultivation areas before stepping down.
A Delhi court has ordered the seizure of two paintings by the late artist M F Husain, displayed at Delhi Art Gallery, as they were deemed offensive to Hindu deities. The court directed the investigating officer to seize the paintings and file a report. Evidence, including CCTV footage, has been preserved.
TOI selects an all-star IPL XI as the tournament turns 18, featuring legends like Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, and MS Dhoni as captain and wicket-keeper. The team showcases players known for their remarkable performances, versatility and significant contributions to IPL history.
BJP has become the single largest party in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi after three AAP councillors defected to join them. This move increases BJP's strength to 116 from AAP's 114, positioning BJP favorably for the upcoming mayoral elections in April. The anti-defection law does not apply to MCD.
Banned terrorist group PAFF, linked to JeM, claimed the IED attack near LoC in Jammu's Akhnoor, resulting in the deaths of Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh. Increasing cross-border firing by Pakistani soldiers has heightened tensions, prompting security forces to intensify border alerts and searches.
BJP contrasted Rahul Gandhi's economic criticism by highlighting the Modi government's achievements, notably the PLI scheme's success in attracting investments and creating jobs. Amit Malviya cited India's rise as a global mobile manufacturing hub and the growth in telecom equipment production. He also mentioned improving rural household incomes and compared UPA and NDA regimes' inflation and wage growth.
Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the election commissioner. The decision, made by a selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and including key political figures, was confirmed by President Droupadi Murmu. The Congress has requested a delay in the appointment, pending a Supreme Court hearing.
In a humorous critique, Elon Musk condemned social media platform X's recommendation algorithm, expressing frustration with the persistent display of inappropriate content, like Nazi salutes, in his feed. Musk, previously critical of the algorithm, indicated forthcoming changes to improve content quality. He also defended his controversial gesture at Trump's inauguration, dismissing accusations as misguided.
At least 14 people were killed and about 30 others injured when a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter and opened fire. The city had previously planned to install new street barriers that could only withstand impacts up to 10 mph, highlighting a security planning flaw.