Donald Trump defended his administration's attempt to block foreign students at Harvard, alleging that nearly a third of their students are international and contribute nothing financially, while their countries may not be friendly to the US. He criticized Harvard's lack of transparency regarding these students, especially given the federal funding the university receives.
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Megha Vemuri, MIT's Class of 2025 president, was banned from her graduation after delivering a pro-Palestine speech criticizing the university's ties with Israel. MIT cited disruption of an official event as the reason, leading to online backlash and Vemuri deleting her LinkedIn profile. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding campus activism and free speech related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
In Coimbatore, police exhumed the body of Varunkanth, a 24-year-old with ADHD, revealing he was beaten to death at a rehabilitation center near Pollachi. Four individuals have been arrested, while trustees Shaji and Dr. Kavitha are on the run. The staff fabricated a story about Varunkanth's disappearance at Aliyar dam after his murder on May 12.
Leading an all-party delegation in the US, Shashi Tharoor defended India's strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing the precision strikes of Operation Sindoor. The delegation, including members from various parties and former Ambassador Sandhu, aims to present a united front against terrorism to global audiences.
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A recent UCLA study reveals that self-employed women exhibit fewer cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to salaried women. Analyzing data from the NHANES, researchers found self-employed women, particularly women of color, experienced significant declines in obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, and sleep duration. These findings underscore the impact of work environment on women's heart health.
A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's move to prevent international students from enrolling at Harvard. This is another legal setback for the administration. The court wants to maintain the current situation while considering a final ruling. Harvard says many foreign students, including 800 from India, are uncertain about their future. Some are transferring, and others are delaying enrollment.
Muhammad Yunus, the interim head of Bangladesh, is reportedly considering resigning due to political deadlock and pressure from various factions. He faces criticism for delaying elections, a warning from the army chief, and accusations of undermining freedoms from Human Rights Watch. According to reports, Yunus said in the meeting with his advisers, "what is the point of being the chief advisor if he cannot function properly?”
A 53-year-old man was arrested after driving a minivan into a crowd celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory in England on Monday, May 26, 2025. The incident injured 47 people, including four children, with some requiring hospitalization. Authorities believe it was an isolated event and are not treating it as terrorism, despite the driver's actions during the parade.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court addressed petitions from relatives of deceased Maoist leaders Nambala Keshava Rao and Sajja Venkata Nageswara Rao, who sought the handover of their bodies for final rites. The court directed the petitioners to liaise with Chhattisgarh police regarding body custody.