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Topic: Trump administration

Columbia student sues Trump administration for $20 million over immigration arrest

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist was detained by US immigration for over 100 days. Khalil is now seeking recuperation for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.

US State Dept issues security alerts after Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of drones over Jordan

It warned American citizens not to travel to Iran & said those there should leave. 'U.S. citizens who are unable to depart Iran should shelter in place,' the advisory read.

‘Everything at stake’ for Indian students as US pauses visa interviews amid social media vetting plan

After a judge blocked Trump's move to ban foreign students at Harvard, Marco Rubio's diplomatic cable to embassies comes as the latest shocker for Indians set for studies in the US.

Russian-born Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova granted bail after 3 months, but remains in custody

However, the federal judge could not grant Petrova full release from custody, as she faces criminal charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle frog embryo samples into the country.

Trump govt bars Harvard from enrolling international students, threatens action on other colleges

The university has called Trump administration's move illegal and said it amounted to retaliation. Harvard rejected the allegations and pledged to support foreign students.

Trump threatens to strip Harvard of tax-exempt status after it rejects ‘unlawful’ demands

Beginning with Columbia University, Trump has rebuked universities across US over their handling of the pro-Palestinian student protest movement that roiled campuses last year.

Harvard University refuses Trump’s campus demands, gets hit by $2.2 billion funding freeze

The decision comes after the University president issued a statement saying it would not follow the administration’s demands regarding antisemitism

US VP JD Vance & NSA Mike Waltz likely to visit India separately in April and May

The visits come amid intense negotiations between New Delhi & Washington for the first tranche of a bilateral trade deal & deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.

A ‘smart’ phone & a mixup—White House probe reveals what led to Signalgate

The Guardian reported that US NSA Mike Waltz wanted to add NSC spokesperson Brian Hughes, not journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, to a chat about US military strikes in Yemen.

Forget Biden-era alliances—Trump wants Indo-Pacific partners to pay up or fall in line

In viewing China as the only country with both the intent and capability to challenge America’s primacy, there is broad continuity from the Biden administration to the Trump administration.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

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.