The West Bengal BJP alleged that Hindu devotees carrying saffron flags were attacked near Kolkata’s Park Circus after a Ram Navami procession, blaming CM Mamata Banerjee for the incident. Kolkata Police denied the procession took place but acknowledged vehicle damage and are investigating, advising the public to ignore rumors. The BJP president accused the police of remaining silent and spineless, warning that next year’s procession would be bigger.
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Columbia University has agreed to pay over $220 million to the Trump administration to restore federal research funding lost due to concerns about antisemitism on campus, including $200 million over three years and $21 million for civil rights violations against Jewish staff. The agreement requires institutional reforms, such as restructuring disciplinary procedures and adopting a federally-endorsed definition of antisemitism, while maintaining university independence. Want More Context? 🔎
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