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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: American

Biden administration cancels $153 billion in student loan debt for 4 million Americans

To date, the Biden administration has approved more than $54 billion in debt cancellation for 1.3 million borrowers.

Most Americans support taking in Afghan refugees but oppose the Taliban, finds survey

A year after the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, US citizens do not wish to release the country’s funds that were frozen by the country.

Over half of all believers in US say suffering is part of God’s larger plan, Pew survey finds

Aimed at understanding what Americans think about the existence of God, the survey also showed how few adults seem to question religious beliefs because of human suffering.

Most Indian students ‘trapped’ in US visa fraud have master’s degrees from American colleges

Lawyers representing the students, who had all enrolled in the fake 'University of Farmington', say they are being held in 'pathetic and dangerous' conditions. 

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.