Union defence minister Rajnath Singh cites power rivalry in Indian Ocean region

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed a professor accused of sexual harassment by a Japanese embassy official, following a unanimous decision by the university's executive council. The professor, who faced multiple allegations of misconduct, was terminated without retirement benefits after an internal investigation found him guilty. In addition, the university has taken disciplinary action against seven other individuals, including the dismissal of another professor for misappropriation of research funds, with the case now transferred to...

NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader Hardeep Singh Puri declared the National Herald case as an "open and shut" issue of fraud, corruption, and money laundering linked to the Gandhi family. He accused Congress workers of being misled and suggested they should protest against their leaders, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, who hold a significant share in the implicated companies. Puri emphasized that the case dates back to the UPA government's tenure, asserting that Young Indian was...

Farooq Abdullah has disputed A S Dulat's assertion that he supported the abrogation of Article 370, with Dulat clarifying that he was referring to Abdullah's desire to negotiate with Delhi on his own terms. Dulat's book commends Abdullah's leadership and provides insights into significant events such as the Rubaiya Sayeed abduction and the IC-814 hostage swap, showcasing Farooq's initial resistance to certain decisions followed by his eventual compliance. This exchange highlights the complexities of Abdullah's...

In Agra's Garhi Rammi village, a Dalit wedding procession was violently attacked by upper-caste individuals, reportedly because of loud music played near their homes. The groom was assaulted and robbed, while several guests sustained injuries during the incident, which has led to a police investigation. Authorities have detained two suspects in connection with the attack, highlighting ongoing tensions related to caste in the region. Full Article

Four individuals were injured following an active shooter alert at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, near the Student Union shortly after noon. Witnesses reported seeing a college-aged man with a handgun, prompting police to secure the area and order students and staff to shelter in place. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare confirmed it is treating at least four victims, and all university classes and events for the day have been canceled, with those not on...

JEE Mains answer key 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exam, which took place from April 2 to April 9, with over 10 lakh candidates participating. Candidates can download the answer key from the official NTA website, following the release of a provisional answer key on April 11 and a notice addressing discrepancies on April 16. Steps to access the answer key...