The U.S. has temporarily suspended new student visa interviews worldwide, signaling stricter social media checks under the Trump administration. This move, outlined in a diplomatic cable by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, raises concerns among international applicants. It follows previous actions targeting foreign students and universities, citing national security and campus unrest as justification.
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Security forces in Imphal West halted a student and women-led rally heading to Raj Bhavan, protesting the concealment of 'Manipur' on a government bus. Tear gas was deployed to disperse the demonstrators who then formed a human chain. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, upon arrival, was escorted to Kangla Fort by helicopter due to the ongoing protests demanding an apology.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant eight-wicket victory against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, reaching their first IPL final since 2016. Punjab's batting collapse led to a paltry 101, which RCB chased down swiftly. However, the match was marred by controversy as Virat Kohli faced criticism for allegedly taunting debutant Musheer Khan, sparking a social media debate regarding sportsmanship.