Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) dismissed a senior faculty member following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a Japanese researcher after an incident at a university event. The university's Executive Council took the decision after an internal inquiry found the charges credible, reflecting JNU's zero-tolerance policy towards such misconduct.
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Vicky Kaushal's film Chhaava nears Rs 200 crore in its first week, driven by strong collections during the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti holiday. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the historical drama features an acclaimed performance by Kaushal. With one day left, it's poised to become the highest-grossing film of 2025 and Kaushal's career.
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As Trump imposes 25% additional tariffs, Indian exporters, particularly in engineering and leather goods sectors, face significant financial strain. Shipments worth $5 billion are on hold, with many US buyers demanding price adjustments or discounts. Industry leaders emphasize the need for market diversification amid uncertain trade relations with the US.
The Centre has declared the entire state of Manipur as disturbed under Afspa for another six months, excluding areas within 13 police stations. This extension comes despite a relative calm in the state, and includes continuations in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh until September 30, 2025.
A US Army veteran drove a pickup truck displaying the Isis flag into a New Orleans crowd on New Year's, killing 15 people before police fatally shot him. President Biden condemned the act and confirmed the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was inspired by Isis. Authorities are investigating possible connections to another recent incident in Las Vegas.
India struggled at 164/5 on day two of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne. Jaiswal's run-out and Kohli's exit triggered a collapse. Australia, led by Cummins and Boland, dominated with a 310-run lead. Rohit Sharma's early dismissal added to India's woes. Steve Smith's 140 and Cummins' 49 pushed Australia to 474.
Ukraine accuses Russian President Putin of trying to manipulate US President Trump into a peace deal favoring Russia without Ukraine or Europe's input. Ukrainian officials warn of Putin's intent to negotiate directly with the US. Highlighting Putin's readiness for talks, Kyiv dismisses any potential manipulations, emphasizing their stance against Russia's actions.
A devotee in Tamil Nadu accidentally dropped his iPhone into a temple's offering box. The temple authorities and the HR&CE minister refused to return it, stating that anything offered belongs to the deity. While the minister acknowledged the accidental nature, he cited temple rules and traditions. A similar incident involving a gold chain was resolved with a personal donation from a temple official.