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US immigration authorities have arrested Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian student from Columbia University, for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and overstaying her terminated student visa. This follows the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, sparking debate over free speech and antisemitism on campus. The Trump administration has demanded reforms at Columbia, threatening to cancel federal grants and contracts over allegations of failing to protect Jewish students during protests. Full Article

India's defence sector is set for significant growth, with defence exports projected to reach Rs 203 billion in FY25 and a target of Rs 500 billion by FY29. The report by Nuvama highlights that European defence orders could start in the first half of FY26, providing a crucial opportunity for Indian companies due to Europe's manufacturing limitations. European nations are seeking partnerships with Indian defence manufacturers to address their manufacturing capacity and workforce shortages, paving...

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Russia to accept the US-brokered proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, stressing the need to end atrocities. Macron criticized Russia for delaying statements and assured France's unwavering support for Ukraine's peace efforts, announcing a video conference with partners to address the issue. Full Article

Retired Test opener David Warner doubts whether England's aggressive "Bazball" approach will succeed in Australia due to bouncier pitches and high-risk tactics. The strategy, led by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, saw mixed results, with England failing to retain the Ashes and losing in India. Warner, now playing for London Spirit in The Hundred, is eager for the challenge and expects a mixed reception from fans at Lord's, where tensions flared during the 2023 Ashes....

Pakistan army reported that 18 of the 26 hostages killed by Balochistan Liberation Army militants in a train ambush were army and paramilitary soldiers, with five paramilitary soldiers of Frontier Corps dying during the operation. The terrorists attacked the Jaffar Express, holding over 400 passengers hostage, leading to a security forces operation that resulted in the deaths of all 33 terrorists and the rescue of more than 300 passengers. The operation lasted 30 hours, with...

BRS legislators filed complaints against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for making criminal comments against former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, alleging physical harm intentions and seeking legal action. They lodged complaints at Pet Basheerabad and Film Nagar police stations, accusing Mr. Revanth Reddy of threatening to eliminate Mr. Chandrasekhar Rao and urging police to register cases under relevant laws and ensure Mr. Chandrasekhar Rao's security. Full Article