The Madras High Court ruled that UGC regulations on minimum qualifications for teachers do not apply to minority institutions, emphasizing the protection of their cultural and educational identities. The court quashed orders denying appointments at several colleges, reinforcing minority rights and constitutional commitments.
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India will play its matches in next year’s Champions Trophy at a neutral venue, having refused to travel to host nation and arch-rival Pakistan, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday after weeks of deliberations. In return, Pakistan will play its matches in future ICC tournaments hosted by India at neutral venues. The agreement also covers the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, hosted by India, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the... Expand
India strongly criticised Pakistan at the UN human rights council, branding it a 'failed state' that thrives on instability and survives on international aid. Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi condemned Pakistan's falsehoods, its focus on Kashmir, and alleged human rights abuses, urging Islamabad to address its internal governance issues.
India's fast bowler Mohammed Siraj faced booing from the Australian crowd at the Gabba during the third Test. This followed two incidents in the Adelaide Test where he aggressively threw the ball at the stumps after Marnus Labuschagne backed away from a delivery and gave Travis Head a send-off after dismissing him.
The Trump administration reportedly aimed for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, targeting up to 1 million deportations within a year, far exceeding previous records. Experts doubt the feasibility due to legal, logistical, and financial hurdles. While the administration ramps up enforcement and negotiates with countries for third-country removals, analysts remain skeptical of achieving the ambitious goal, citing complexities and resource constraints.
Virat Kohli’s ongoing struggle with deliveries outside the off-stump persists, significantly impacting his performance in the Border-Gavaskar series. In the SCG Test, Kohli scored 17 runs off 69 balls before being dismissed by Scott Boland for the fourth time. Kohli's total in the series stands at 184 runs in 8 innings, averaging 26.29.
A Philippine air force FA-50 fighter jet with two pilots went missing during a night combat mission against communist rebels. Despite ongoing large-scale search efforts, the jet has remained untraceable so far. The incident raises security concerns and may impact the operation of the remaining fleet of FA-50 jets.
In Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, Dhula Ram fatally assaulted his tenth wife, Basanti Bai, suspecting her of stealing food and clothing from a wedding. He concealed her body in a forest, where it was discovered five days later due to the foul odor.
Hamas militants freed eight hostages during a chaotic ceasefire handover in the Gaza Strip, leading to Israeli protests. Israel halted the planned release of 110 Palestinian prisoners until all hostages are safely released. The truce terms include freeing 33 Israeli hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from key cities.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded the team's high-risk, high-reward approach that secured a 4-1 series win against England in Twenty20 Internationals. He emphasized the selflessness and fearlessness in their play, aiming for big scores like 250-plus, even if it means occasional setbacks. Varun Chakravarthy's bowling was also a key factor in their success.