A brief classroom exchange at Texas A&M University over gender identity, captured on video, has triggered the termination of a professor and the removal of senior administrators, igniting debates over academic freedom and political influence in higher education. The incident has drawn legal scrutiny, federal attention, and national discourse on curricular oversight versus scholarly independence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line on Saturday, connecting Aizawl to the national rail network for the first time. The event at Aizawl Lammual is open to the public with tight security. Alongside the railway inauguration, Modi will flag off three new express trains to Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati.
Ranchi police, acting on a tip, intercepted two pick-up vans on Ring Road, arresting four members of an inter-state gang. The individuals were transporting prohibited bovine meat from Vikramganj, Bihar, to Barasat, Kolkata.
Bihar’s power sector received a significant boost as BSPGCL inked a long-term power supply agreement with Adani Power for the Pirpainti thermal power project. This Rs 30,000 crore project, slated for Bhagalpur, marks the largest investment in the state’s energy sector post-independence. The first unit is targeted for commissioning by Diwali 2028, promising enhanced power…
Ahead of PM Modi’s Manipur visit, Cocomi urges him to prioritize fairness and resolve the ongoing conflict. They emphasize the need for equality, justice, and security for all indigenous people. Cocomi demands a clear warning against forces obstructing peace, exploiting vulnerabilities, and destabilizing the state, denouncing proxy wars and demographic aggression.
The Barak Valley’s Hailakandi district is celebrating ahead of PM Modi’s Mizoram visit, as it welcomes its first Rajdhani Express after 80 years. The Delhi-bound train from Sairang will halt at Hailakandi, fulfilling a long-held aspiration. While Silchar misses out, Hailakandi residents are thrilled, and improved connectivity promises stronger economic ties between Mizoram and South…
Despite appeals, PM Modi is unlikely to meet Manipur MLAs and CSOs during his visit, focusing instead on meeting IDPs in Churachandpur and Imphal. This decision has sparked concern, with the Naga Women’s Union expressing worries about “selective” facilitation and the exclusion of certain groups, potentially undermining community sentiments.
Delhi’s engineering education landscape has once again been spotlighted with the release of NIRF Rankings 2025. IIT Delhi leads nationally, while Jamia Millia Islamia, DTU, IIIT Delhi, NIT Delhi, and NSUT showcase the capital’s blend of legacy and emerging talent. The rankings highlight teaching, research, inclusivity, and innovation, reaffirming Delhi’s role as a hub of…
In Guwahati’s Jayanagar, five students were apprehended for the brutal assault of a 21-year-old Manipuri student, Joseph Sarko, who is now critically injured. Authorities, led by DC Mrinal Deka, suggest the altercation stemmed from ragging on campus. The arrested individuals include Taufik Ali, Riyam Deka, Jahed Ahmed, Priyamjyoti Kashyap, and Chanakya Mohan Borah, with investigations…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the Congress party for circulating an AI-generated video that disrespects Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother. Sarma expressed outrage, stating that such actions are unacceptable to the Indian people. He further predicted that the people of Bihar would respond negatively to Congress’s actions in the upcoming…
