A sweeping call by Steve Bannon to expel foreign students from the US has sparked new anxieties among international scholars and skilled visa holders. As Trump-era allies revive anti-immigration rhetoric, Bannon’s remarks hint at a broader ideological shift that could jeopardize student visas, H-1B pathways, and the future of global talent in America.
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Amidst Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of Trump's "dead economy" remark, Congress leaders like Rajeev Shukla and Shashi Tharoor offered differing perspectives. Shukla refuted Trump's assessment, emphasizing India's economic strength and past reforms. Tharoor viewed US tariffs as a potential bargaining tactic during ongoing trade negotiations, urging support for negotiators while acknowledging potential damage to exports if a favorable deal isn't reached.
Ravindra Jadeja has matched Sir Garfield Sobers' 1966 record, achieving five 50+ scores at No.6 or lower in a Test series in England. His unbeaten 107 in the fourth Test helped India secure a draw. Jadeja's consistent performance places him alongside Sobers in elite lists, with over 1000 runs and 30+ wickets in England.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Lok Sabha that security forces neutralized three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack during Operation Mahadev. The terrorists, identified as Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran, were A-category members of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Investigation involved questioning over a thousand individuals, creating composite sketches, and detaining those who provided food and shelter to the terrorists.
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The Supreme Court has directed the election commission of India (ECI) to provide detailed information by August 9 regarding the removal of approximately 65 lakh voters from Bihar's draft electoral rolls. This directive follows a plea by an NGO seeking clarity on the reasons for these deletions, whether due to death, relocation, or other factors.
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