Banned wildlife trade busted: Three arrested for wildlife trophy possession; Investigation hints at a wider interstate smuggling network

Three men, including two from Bihar and one local, were arrested in Daltonganj for possessing banned wildlife trophies. Forest officials seized over 2 kg of pangolin scales and 1,000 ml of snake venom, believed to be part of an interstate wildlife trophy trading ring. The arrests highlight the ongoing illegal trade in endangered species and…

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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens to ripple US universities, stifle research, and drive away global talent

US colleges and universities are grappling with a sudden $100,000 H-1B visa fee, a dramatic rise from previous costs, at a time of steep federal research cuts. The move threatens to halt international hires critical to teaching, research, and clinical operations, potentially undermining innovation, academic output, and America’s global competitiveness in STEM and higher education.

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Only certain borrowers are getting student loans wiped under Trump’s plan: Here’s why it’s so limited

A limited group of US federal student loan borrowers is receiving debt cancellation under President Donald Trump’s administration, but only those enrolled in the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan qualify. Borrowers must have made 240 or 300 payments depending on loan dates. The relief follows changes under Trump’s legislation and recent court rulings. Processing may face…

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One sentence that ‘forced’ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issue a thousand-word clarification

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman clarified remarks by CFO Sarah Friar regarding government-backed loans for AI infrastructure. Altman stressed that OpenAI does not seek government guarantees for its datacenters, emphasizing that taxpayers shouldn’t bail out private companies. He suggested governments could build their own AI infrastructure for national benefit, distinct from private ventures.

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Body of RJD leader’s son found in Saharsa

The 17-year-old son of a local RJD president was discovered deceased under mysterious circumstances. His body was found in the backyard of his home in Simri Bakhtiarpur. The family alleges murder, while initial medical findings suggest brain hemorrhage. Police are investigating the incident after receiving a formal complaint. The deceased was an intermediate student.

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