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Taliban restrictions and Trump’s travel ban have derailed higher education dreams of Afghan, Iranian, and Myanmar students aspiring to study in the US. Visa delays, bans, and immigration crackdowns force many to defer, seek alternatives in Europe, or abandon plans
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Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager in Texas, was brutally beheaded by a co-worker after a dispute over a washing machine. The suspect, with a criminal record, has been arrested and charged with capital murder
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Shah Rukh Khan thanked singer Diljit Dosanjh for supporting his son Aryan Khan during the recording of *Tenu Ki Pata*, a song from Aryan’s directorial debut *The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, which premieres on Netflix on September 18
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The BJP condemned an AI-generated video shared by Bihar Congress, portraying PM Modi’s late mother criticising him. Calling it disrespectful and shameful, BJP leaders accused Congress of crossing ethical lines. The controversy adds tension ahead of Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections
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A bomb threat emailed to the Delhi High Court on Friday caused panic, prompting judges to vacate courtrooms and halt proceedings. The threat was received at 8:39 am, and security has since been heightened with a full evacuation of the premises
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Punjab Police busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arresting two individuals and seizing 18 pistols, 1,847 cartridges, and 42 magazines. The operation, led by Fazilka Police, aims to expose the full smuggling network through further investigation
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Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday. This follows a major operation on Thursday in Gariaband where 10 Naxalites, including a top leader, were killed. Anti-Naxal operations continue across the State
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday for the first time since the 2023 ethnic violence. He will unveil development projects worth ₹8,500 crore in both Kuki-majority Churachandpur and Meitei-majority Imphal amid tight security and mixed community reactions
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Australia has approved the world’s first single-dose chlamydia vaccine for koalas, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast. The vaccine reduces mortality and infection, but conservationists stress that habitat loss remains the main threat to the endangered species
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CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu and former Maharashtra Governor, was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President. Known for his RSS roots and administrative experience, he is the first OBC from South India to hold the post
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Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He won the election by 152 votes, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned due to health reasons. Top leaders attended the ceremony
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Four Telugu fishermen from Andhra Pradesh and Yanam were released by a Sri Lankan court after their boat accidentally crossed the International Maritime Boundary due to GPS errors. No illegal fishing was found, and they will be returned to India soon
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Three inmates were killed in a prison clash in Nepal amid ongoing anti-government protests that triggered mass jailbreaks. Over 15,000 prisoners have escaped from more than 25 prisons, with security forces struggling to restore order following Prime Minister Oli’s resignation
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University event, triggering panic and nationwide shock. Known for his controversial views, Kirk’s death highlights rising political violence in the U.S. The shooter remains at large
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Security forces killed 19 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists in intelligence-based operations across Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Bannu. Militants also targeted an intelligence official’s home in Lakki Marwat, highlighting escalating attacks on law enforcement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
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A Pakistani court sentenced 17 PTI leaders and supporters, including ex-ministers, to 10 years in prison for their role in the May 9, 2023 riots. PTI condemned the verdict as politically motivated and aimed at silencing opposition voices
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Following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation amid deadly protests, the Nepal Army imposed nationwide restrictive orders and a curfew to prevent further violence. Kathmandu remains under lockdown, with flights suspended, arrests made, and the UN urging restraint and investigation
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Poland reported a major violation of its airspace by Russian drones, some of which were shot down. Flights were suspended in Warsaw, and crash site searches are ongoing. Simultaneously, Russian attacks caused civilian casualties and damage across multiple Ukrainian regions
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Protesters across France clashed with police, blocked roads, and set fires in a mass protest aimed at pressuring President Macron and his new prime minister. Nearly 200 arrests were made amid accusations of inciting a "climate of insurrection"
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed EU sanctions and partial trade suspension against Israel over the Gaza war. She announced a Palestine donor group for Gaza's reconstruction, condemning famine and civilian suffering amid escalating Israeli military actions
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Former Minister T Harish Rao slammed the Telangana government after the High Court exposed irregularities in the Group-1 exam. He and BRS leader Y Satish Reddy demanded accountability, with calls for a CBI probe and UPSC oversight in future examinations
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Protests in Nepal intensified after a social media ban, with demonstrators setting fire to homes of top political leaders, including the president and prime minister. Nineteen people were killed during clashes, prompting curfews, a minister’s resignation, and widespread public outrage
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After a meeting hosted by Emmanuel Macron, 26 nations pledged to form a “reassurance force” for Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached. Meanwhile, a map and recent rhetoric suggest Putin’s territorial ambitions extend beyond occupied Ukrainian regions
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The Israeli military issued its first full evacuation warning for Gaza City ahead of an expanded operation. Defence Minister Israel Katz said 30 high-rise buildings used by Hamas were destroyed. PM Netanyahu pledged to demolish 50 “towers of terror