University of Michigan ends all plainclothes security contracts after reports of surveillance on pro-Palestinian students

Dozens of tents in place as part of a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP File Photo) The University of Michigan has severed ties with private security firms after allegations surfaced of improper surveillance targeting pro-Palestinian students. Interim President Domenico Grasso announced the decision following reports of unethical conduct…

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City shift: Housing ministry lays roadmap for Smart Cities SPVs beyond mission deadline; new advisory proposes five-pronged role in urban development

The ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Tuesday issued a detailed advisory to repurpose the Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) created under the Smart Cities Mission, aiming to leverage their institutional capacity for long-term urban transformation even after the scheme’s closure on March 31. The advisory encourages states and Union Territories to identify pressing urban…

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‘Like cat guarding milk’: Rajnath Singh slams UNSC for naming Pakistan in anti-terror panel; says PoK will join ‘Bharat’ soon | India News

Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses a gathering during a dialogue on the topic ‘National Security & Terrorism’, in Dehradun. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday criticised the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for appointing Pakistan as the vice-chair of its counter-terrorism panel. Singh said this decision is similar to “making the cat…

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Harvard’s enduring leftist leanings: From Castro to campus controversies

Fidel Castro. (Getty Images) Harvard university, a beacon of liberal academia and a prominent US academic leader, has long displayed a discernible inclination towards leftist ideologies, a trend that has recently drawn sharp criticism from the Trump administration. This perceived political alignment intensified as President Donald Trump, citing Harvard’s opposition to his policies and personal…

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India-US trade deal: What Indian & American officials discussed during the week-long deliberations; first phase likely soon

Both countries have agreed to maintain negotiations to swiftly conclude the first phase of the BTA. (AI image) India-US trade deal soon? During week-long discussions on the proposed bilateral trade agreement, Indian and American teams deliberated on various aspects including market access, digital commerce, and customs facilitation procedures.To progress towards finalising a comprehensive BTA, a…

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Meghalaya murder case: Accused gets slapped at Indore airport by unknown man – Video | India News

Unidentified man slapped one of the accused (Video credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: As the Meghalaya murder case has sent shockwaves across the country, people have expressed outrage over the chilling incident. Meanwhile, a video captured an unidentified man slapping one of the accused outside Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar airport. The incident occurred as the authorities…

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