In Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, a potentially catastrophic train accident was prevented when a large iron gate was found on the tracks near Tapri station as the Anand Vihar-Kotdwar Express approached. Authorities quickly halted the train after being alerted, and an investigation is underway to determine if the incident was a sabotage attempt. Train services were temporarily disrupted.
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The RSS has distanced itself from the controversy over demands to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad. Recent violent clashes between groups resulted in curfews being imposed. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warned against glorifying Aurangzeb, citing the unrest and the impact of a related film.
Foreign students in the US face a crackdown on political activism, with US universities warned of decertification risks. Detentions include Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk and Iranian student Alireza Doroudi, sparking fears and distress on campuses. More than 300 student visas have been revoked in a new 'Catch and Revoke' policy.
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