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U.S. colleges face a steep enrollment decline as falling birth rates and restrictive immigration policies collide. A new NFAP report warns that without immigrants and international students, higher education could lose nearly 6 million students by 2037. The fallout would hit regional universities hardest, threatening jobs, local economies, and America’s global competitiveness.

The BJD, with seven Rajya Sabha members, will abstain from voting in the vice-presidential election, as decided by Naveen Patnaik after consulting party leaders. This move, following BJD’s recent loss of power in Odisha, aligns with their policy of equidistance from both NDA and INDIA blocs.

Turkey faced internet restrictions after clashes in Istanbul. The government reportedly suspended access to platforms like YouTube, X, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This followed protests against a government-appointed trustee taking control of the Republican People’s Party headquarters. Users bypassed the throttling using VPNs. The government has been targeting the opposition since March, with arrests of CHP…

NCT WISH’s Jaehee revealed as “Milky Way” on MBC’s The King of Mask Singer, earning praise for a powerful ‘Forbidden Love’ cover and a tender piano hint before unmasking.

Shehbaz Badesha, Shehnaaz Gill’s brother, has entered Bigg Boss 19 as the first wild card contestant, aiming to entertain viewers with his unique personality. He acknowledges the comparisons to his sister and the legacy of Siddharth Shukla, but asserts his intention to win based on his own merits. Shehnaaz Gill supported his entry after he…

Patna’s divisional commissioner, Chandrashekhar Singh, has urged swift action on the delayed Yarpur garbage transfer station, setting an October 31 deadline to mitigate bird strike risks near the airport. Orders were issued to remove stray dogs, monitor meat shops, and enforce waste disposal rules within a 10-km radius.

An excise team conducting a raid near the Bihar-UP border in Kathhar Tola faced a violent backlash from villagers after a liquor suspect fled and fell from his bike. The angered villagers attacked the police team, resulting in injuries to at least three policemen and damage to their vehicle.

NCT WISH has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing their second consecutive million-seller title with their mini album ‘COLOR,’ selling approximately 1,395,217 copies in its first week. This achievement marks a new career high for the rookie group, building upon the success of their previous album ‘poppop.