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Why the US froze $339 million in UCLA research funding over alleged civil rights breaches

UCLA faces $339 million funding suspension as US cites discrimination concerns. (AP Photo) The administration of President Donald Trump has frozen $339 million in federal research grants to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), citing violations of civil rights laws. This marks a rare instance in which the federal government has targeted a public…

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Vicky Kaushal beams with pride as ‘Sam Bahadur’ wins three National Film Awards: ‘Congratulations team’ | Hindi Movie News

It was a proud moment for Vicky Kaushal as his film ‘Sam Bahadur’ won big at the 71st National Film Awards, announced on 1 August. The actor, who played India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in the war biopic, took to Instagram to celebrate the moment.Taking to Instagram to celebrate the win, Vicky wrote on…

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Volvo India’s gear shift: Changes EV-only plan; ICE models to stay amid slow uptake | India Business News

Volvo Cars India has revised its earlier strategy of transitioning to an all-electric portfolio, opting instead to continue selling both electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in the country. Electric vehicles currently account for around 25% of Volvo’s sales in India. However, the market for premium battery electric vehicles (BEVs) remains small, although the…

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‘I just don’t want people to get hurt’: Trump says he wants to ‘release everything’ on Epstein; calls Diddy ‘sort of half innocent’

US President Donald Trump said that he is willing to “release everything” that the government has, related to infamous child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the same time, he also expressed disapproval for a possible pardon for Sean “Diddy.”Speaking to Newsmax host Rob Finnerty on Friday, Trump addressed growing calls for transparency surrounding Epstein’s past…

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IND vs ENG series: KL Rahul falls narrowly short of edging Sunil Gavaskar’s England record – know more | Cricket News

KL Rahul scored 532 runs during the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. (PTI) KL Rahul has added another feather to his cap in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy by becoming India’s second-highest run-scoring opener in a Test series in England. With 532 runs in the five-match series, Rahul has gone past Murali Vijay and Rohit Sharma…

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Watch: Rainfall brings Patna to standstill; waterlogging triggers traffic jams | India News

NEW DELHI: Continuous heavy rainfall on Saturday brought large parts of Bihar’s capital Patna to a standstill, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion. Visuals from Kurji Road and other low-lying areas showed flooded streets, traffic jams, and pedestrians struggling to navigate waterlogged roads. Kerala Hit by Earliest Monsoon Since 2009 | IMD Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall…

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Govt to publish scores of non-selected SSC candidates for consideration by PSUs and other bodies

Non-selected SSC candidates may be considered by PSUs and other bodies. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: In a recent move aimed at enhancing the recruitment landscape across the country, the Government of India has decided to make public the scores and relevant details of candidates who appeared in the final stage of the Staff Selection Commission…

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Jury Chairman Ashutosh Gowariker REVEALS why ‘The Kerala Story’ won two National Awards: ‘It’s a difficult topic…’ | Hindi Movie News

The 71st National Film Awards were announced on 1 August. Some wins led to applause, while others raised eyebrows. Among the most talked-about films was ‘The Kerala Story’, which bagged two major awards, Best Direction and Best Cinematography. Released in 2023, ‘The Kerala Story’s cast includes Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, Siddhi Idnani, and…

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