University of Texas approves rule limiting ‘controversial’ course topics, raising academic freedom concerns

The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents has unanimously approved a new rule requiring its universities to ensure students can graduate without being exposed to “unnecessary controversial subjects,” raising concerns among faculty, students, and civil rights advocates about its impact on academic freedom and career readiness. This report is based on coverage by The…

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R Madhavan recalls emotional 26/11 scene in ‘Dhurandhar’ that left Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal in tears |

Aditya Dhar’s action drama ‘Dhurandhar’ became a massive box-office phenomenon. Featuring a powerhouse ensemble led by Ranveer Singh alongside Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt, the film blended spectacle with intense real-world inspiration. Among its most talked-about moments was a sequence recreating the night of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Recreating a…

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Bengaluru Woman Murder: Theft bid turns deadly in Bengaluru: Neighbour kills woman in front of wheelchair-bound husband to repay Rs 8 lakh debt | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: A debt-ridden grocery shop owner allegedly stabbed his 60-year-old neighbour to death Wednesday after she caught him trying to steal gold ornaments from her Nelamangala home. The victim, R Shobha, was attacked in front of her husband, Ranganath, 70, who was in his wheelchair.Paralysed from the neck down for the past 14 years, Ranganath…

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SC verdict on Trump tariffs: Dissent highlights India in Russia oil context

India found itself directly referenced in a landmark US Supreme Court judgment limiting presidential tariff authority, after justices examined how tariffs imposed under emergency powers were used as tools of foreign policy– including pressure linked to Russian oil imports.The ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)…

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Uproar in assembly over UGC equity rules | Patna News

Bihar Assembly witnessed uproar as CPI(ML) MLA Sandeep Sourav demanded UGC equity guidelines implementation, citing caste discrimination in higher education. He alleged “Brahminvadi” mindset opposition, sparking a debate. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha countered, emphasizing Ambedkar’s casteless society vision and personal experience with caste ragging. The Speaker expunged the controversial term. Patna: Members of the…

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