‘Never under same roof’: Kuki-Zo MLAs write to PM Modi for settlement; flag ‘ethnic persecution’

Ten Kuki-Zo MLAs in Manipur have appealed to Prime Minister Modi for a political settlement amidst ongoing ethnic conflict, highlighting their community’s displacement and seeking a separate Union Territory. While Modi visited Manipur, pledging peace and development, Kuki-Zo groups boycotted events, expressing continued grief and rejecting the extension of the Suspension of Operations agreement.

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Classes resume at HBCUs after nationwide lockdowns triggered by threats

A series of violent threats forced several Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Alabama State, Clark Atlanta, and Hampton, into lockdown, disrupting academic life and sparking widespread panic. Though later deemed hoaxes by the FBI, the incident highlighted the unique vulnerabilities of HBCUs, tested campus safety systems, and underscored the resilience required to maintain learning…

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Seraikela-Kharsawan Police Launch Campaign to Prevent Poppy Crop Cultivation and Promote Alternative Farming

Seraikela-Kharsawan police have launched an awareness drive to deter villagers from poppy cultivation, a punishable offense. The initiative involves civil society, healthcare experts, and officials educating villagers about alternative crops and the harmful effects of opium. A survey will identify those needing livelihood support to prevent them from being enticed by poppy cultivation, aiming for…

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Bokaro Steel Plant Employees Protest Against Unfair Bonus Payment Formula

Bokaro Steel Plant employees protested the current bonus payment formula, marching to demand a production-related pay (PRP) structure. The workers criticized the National Joint Committee for Steel and SAIL for allegedly siding with management on wage revisions and bonus settlements. They are demanding bonus calculation based on per million tonnes of production, expressing discontent with…

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Are 500,000 undocumented students the new targets in America’s higher education wars?

Over half a million undocumented students are enrolled in US colleges, many pursuing graduate degrees and contributing to science and workforce development. Yet their futures face mounting uncertainty as the Trump administration challenges in-state tuition policies, restricts federal funding, and intensifies deportation measures. Legal battles and executive actions are reshaping higher education into a contested…

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