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'Mistaken' letter, $2.2 bn freeze: Inside Harvard's showdown with Trump

An unauthorised letter sparked a $2.2 billion funding freeze, deepening a dispute between Harvard University and Trump's administration

Who was Bhabesh Chandra Roy? Hindu leader abducted & murdered in Bangladesh

Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu leader in Bangladesh, was abducted from his home and beaten to death in Dinajpur, amid rising attacks on minorities in the neighbouring country

Venice rolls out new tourist fee: Higher costs for last-minute trips

Venice is expanding its day-tripper tax in 2025, with higher fees for late bookings and more restricted days. Here's what every visitor needs to know before planning a trip

Indian student killed in Texas hit-and-run just weeks before graduation

Vangavolu Deepthi, who was pursuing her MS in Computer and Information Science at the University of North Texas, had graduated from Narasaraopet Engineering College in Guntur in 2023

White House changes COVID.gov to page blaming China lab for pandemic

The origin of Covid-19 has been one of the most debated topics since the pandemic began

US may 'move on' from Russia-Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon: Rubio

The Trump administration has spent weeks trying to mediate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but so far those efforts have not ended the ongoing conflict

Narayana Murthy's 17-mth-old grandson earns ₹3.3 cr from Infosys dividends

Narayana Murthy's 17-month-old grandson Ekagrah Murty is set to receive ₹3.3 crore from Infosys dividends, entering India's youngest millionaire club

Love turned bitter: Allahabad High Court flags rise in FIRs after breakups

The court expressed concern over criminal complaints being filed as a result of personal fallouts, saying not all unethical behaviour warrants legal intervention

Bangladesh demands Pakistan's apology & $4.5 bn as reparation of 1971 war

Dhaka presses Islamabad on decades-old grievances, including genocide apology, unpaid cyclone aid, and share of assets

US Supreme Court to hear case on Trump's move to end birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will weigh Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, a move critics call unconstitutional and a threat to long-standing legal principles

US man hijacks flight, stabs pilot and passengers before being shot dead

A US man hijacked a Belize flight, stabbing the pilot and two passengers before being shot dead by another passenger, saving all 14 others onboard

India bets on policy agility to beat global supply chain woes: Sitharaman

The finance minister praised the resilience of India's financial markets amid global uncertainties and commended the growing confidence of retail investors

VP Dhankhar criticises SC deadline, questions FIR delay against judge

Vice-President objects to SC deadline for Presidential action under Article 201 and questions judicial delay in judge cash haul case

UK court defines 'woman' as biological; JK Rowling, others applaud

UK court rules 'woman' means biological female under law; JK Rowling, Martina Navratilova, and others hail decision amid fierce debate over trans rights

China develops AI wearable that helps blind users navigate independently

The smart system uses a camera, haptic sensors, and audio prompts to help blind and visually impaired users move confidently in real time without assistance

No police protection just for marrying against parents' wishes: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court ruled that couples marrying against their parents' wishes are not entitled to seek police protection solely on that basis

No Indian makes it to TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list

Last year, India had a notable presence with actor Alia Bhatt and Olympic wrestler Sakshee Malikkh earning spots among the world's most influential

Trump blocks Musk from secret China briefing: 'What the f*** is he doing?'

Trump blocked Elon Musk from top-secret China briefing over Tesla ties, erupting: "What the f*** is Elon doing there?"-raising fresh questions about influence and trust

Why Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's 'two-nation' speech is going viral

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir emphasised that the ideological divide between Hindus and Muslims was the foundation of Pakistan's creation

Air hostess alleges ICU assault while on ventilator; hospital responds

Medanta Hospital has said it is fully cooperating with authorities after a 46-year-old air hostess alleged she was sexually assaulted while on a ventilator in the ICU