‘World’s worst terrorist group’: Javed Akhtar ashamed over ‘respect and reception’ given to Taliban FM in India; recalls he banned girls’ education

Javed Akhtar expressed shame over India’s reception of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, particularly at Darul Uloom Deoband, criticizing the welcome for a representative of a group that bans girls’ education. Muttaqi’s visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, included meetings with Indian officials and a tour of the seminary, though a press conference barred…

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Michigan, Washington University face $38 million hit from new visa fees: Here’s why research could suffer

President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens University of Michigan and Washington University in St. Louis with combined annual costs of $38 million. The policy impacts institutions already facing federal funding cuts and hiring freezes. Michigan could pay $22.4 million yearly for 224 H-1B hires, whilst Washington University faces $15.6 million for 156 hires. Experts…

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