Human Interest

A Boston federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reverse $2.6 billion in research funding cuts to Harvard, ruling they were illegal retaliation. The decision restores grants but faces appeal, as the White House accuses Harvard of failing to address antisemitism

Auto stocks surged as the GST Council approved major reforms, cutting rates on small cars, entry-level bikes, and hybrids from 28% to 18%. Mahindra & Mahindra rose nearly 8%, while sector-wide gains lifted the BSE auto index and market sentiment

A new study found extreme hot, dry and windy conditions fueling Iberian wildfires were 40 times more likely due to climate change. Fires in Spain and Portugal killed eight, displaced 35,000, and scorched 640,000 hectares, worsened by rural neglect and poor forestry management

Florida announced plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren, becoming the first US state to do so. Officials cite parental choice, but health experts warn the move risks outbreaks of measles and other preventable infectious diseases

Experts urge consumers to read food labels carefully, focusing on serving size, calorie count, sugar, and fat content. The National Institute of Nutrition warns against misleading claims and stresses informed choices to reduce risks of obesity, heart disease, and allergies

Suhana Khan, daughter of Shah Rukh Khan, faces legal trouble for allegedly buying government-allotted farmland in Thal village without proper permissions. Authorities are investigating the Rs 12.91 crore deal, while she prepares for her upcoming film King alongside her father

Peter Navarro, Trump’s top trade adviser, criticized Indian PM Modi’s display of unity with Russia and China at the SCO summit, calling it “troublesome.” He urged India to align with the US, Europe, and Ukraine instead of supporting Russia

Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste will make his India debut with concerts in Delhi on November 24 and Mumbai on November 26. The shows are part of his Maestro Series tour, with ticket pre-sales starting Wednesday and general sales Friday

  An FIR has been filed against filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Bikaner after a line producer alleged non-payment, abuse, and threats during the shoot of *Love and War*. The court-directed case includes charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust

PM Modi and President Putin shared a private hour-long conversation in Putin’s AURUS limousine en route to bilateral talks at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Modi urged an end to the Ukraine conflict and reaffirmed India's commitment to lasting peace

A landslide on the Kedarnath highway near Munkatiya killed two and injured six, as debris hit a vehicle amid ongoing rain fury in Uttarakhand. Multiple recent rain-related tragedies have struck districts like Chamoli, Tehri, and Rudraprayag this monsoon

Gold prices hit a record high of ₹1,05,937 per 10 grams on MCX, driven by global bullish sentiment, festive demand, and US rate cut expectations. Comex gold also soared to a lifetime high, further fueling domestic market momentum

A Bulandshahr shopkeeper, Sudhir, claims his PAN card was misused to register six fake companies in Delhi, triggering a ₹141 crore tax notice. Police have launched an investigation, highlighting rising PAN fraud cases and the need for preventive vigilance

A Chinese philosophy student with valid U.S. documents was detained, interrogated, and deported from Texas despite no tech ties, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of Chinese students amid shifting Trump-era policies and rising tensions over academic access and national security concerns

AI models are now decoding animal emotions through vocalizations, aiding in welfare monitoring across species like pigs, cows, dogs, whales, and bees. While promising, the technology raises ethical concerns about overinterpretation, ecological cost, and human responsibility in responding to distress signals

A Filipino priest, an Indian education activist, and a Maldivian diver won the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awards for transformative service in human rights, girls’ education, and environmental protection, embodying compassion, resilience, and community leadership across Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over monsoon-triggered floods and landslides, praising rescue efforts by NDRF, SDRF, and armed forces. Amid the crisis, he highlighted Pulwama's first day-night cricket match and the Khelo India Water Sports Festival at Srinagar's Dal Lake

Homer’s Odyssey shows how shared rationality is key to lasting safety, security, and peace for humanity

Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan announced her YouTube talent show “Aunty Kisko Bola”, featuring Sajid Khan and Sunita Ahuja as the first judges. The show will spotlight women’s talents, with weekly guest judges. Farah also teased special appearances in upcoming episodes.

Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district washed away schools, a panchayat office, dispensary, and ration store in Bada Bangal village, which remains cut off. Across the state, 536 roads were blocked, thousands faced power and water disruptions, and rescues continued

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro controversially labeled the Ukraine conflict as “Modi’s war,” alleging India fuels Russia’s war machine by buying discounted oil. Navarro defended Trump’s 50% tariffs on India, insisting peace “runs through New Delhi,” drawing criticism for targeting India

A man in Prayagraj murdered his 17-year-old grand-nephew on a tantrik’s advice, dismembered the body, and dumped parts in separate locations. Police arrested accused Sharan Singh after witness input. The boy, a Class 11 student, had been reported missing earlier

Two new polio cases have been confirmed in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising Pakistan’s 2025 tally to 23. The highly infectious disease persists in hard-to-reach areas with low vaccine acceptance, despite ongoing nationwide eradication efforts by health authorities and partners

The government has imposed a minimum import price of ₹67,220 per tonne on virgin multi-layer paperboard imports till March 31, 2026, to curb dumping from countries like Indonesia. The move follows an anti-dumping probe initiated after complaints from domestic manufacturers