A new travel ban ordered by President Donald Trump will come into effect today. The ban prohibits people from 12 countries — mostly in Africa and the Middle East — from entering the United States. The White House says this is part of its effort to tighten immigration rules in order to protect national security….
Tehran on Saturday blasted US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on countries including Iran, saying it showed “deep hostility” toward Iranians and Muslims. “The decision to ban the entry of Iranian nationals – merely due to their religion and nationality – not only indicates the deep hostility of American decision-makers towards the Iranian people and…
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning travel from certain countries, citing national security concerns. Trump’s proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The countries facing the total ban…
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to ban Harvard’s international students In a significant legal decision with national implications, US District Judge Allison D. Burroughs has extended an order that blocks the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s certification to host international students. This ruling preserves the university’s ability to enrol foreign nationals and provides…
Harvard gets 30 days as Trump retreats on international student ban In a significant turn of events, the Trump administration has reversed its initial move to immediately revoke Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students, instead granting the institution 30 days to respond. This abrupt backtrack, occurring amid legal challenges and national scrutiny, offers more…
The U.S. will impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, and he suggested the new policy could target officials regulating U.S. tech companies. Rubio did not name any specific instances of censorship. But U.S. tech companies and the Trump administration have challenged…
On May 22, 2025, the Trump administration intensified its crackdown on elite universities by revoking Harvard University’s certification to host international students. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cited non-compliance with federal regulations and accused Harvard of fostering antisemitism and allowing undue foreign influence. This unprecedented move under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)…
United States President Donald Trump doubled down on his attack on Harvard University while defending his administration’s move to block its ability to enrol international students. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, claimed almost 31 per cent of students studying at Harvard are from foreign countries and the university administration is not forthcoming with…
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration’s decision to freeze funding and revoke the university’s right to admit international students. The university claims the action is unlawful and beyond the government’s authority. This move affects thousands of foreign students, including many from India, leaving them in a state of uncertainty. The…
German bio-mechanics expert Klaus Bartonietz expressed strong anger over Indian javelin throwerShivpal Singh‘s second doping offense during an interview with PTI on Wednesday in New Delhi, calling the Olympian’s conduct “stupid” despite his proud sporting family background and representation of India. The expert, who guided Neeraj Chopra to Olympic gold in Tokyo and silver in…