India’s parliament passed a controversial bill to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments, allowing non-Muslims on boards managing waqf land and giving the government more oversight. Critics fear it will undermine Muslim rights and historic properties, while supporters argue it will promote transparency. The bill must pass the Upper House and gain presidential approval to become law.
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The fallout from Trump’s war on Harvard will outlast his term
Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Harvard University, threatening to redirect $3 billion in federal research funding and reviewing existing contracts due to perceived disrespect and a failure to address campus antisemitism. His administration's actions, which include freezing research grants and reducing foreign student admissions, are seen as a direct challenge to the institution and may signal a broader conservative strategy to undermine Democratic support within academia. Students express concern that if such measures...
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