Liti's CWG Record Lift Edges Out India's Lovepreet by 1kg in Weightlifting

215 Academics Rebuke Priyanka Gandhi Over 'Gaumutra' Remark at IIT Director

More than 215 academicians have signed an open letter criticizing Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for her remarks mocking the IIT Madras director over his comments on cow urine's potential benefits. The signatories argued that dismissing scholars through ridicule undermines India's scientific temper. They maintained that scientific inquiry requires objective examination of claims rather than outright dismissal. The letter stressed that mockery is not a valid substitute for reasoned and evidence-based public debate.

Indians Deported from US Nearly Triple to 2,000 in 2025 vs 2023 Figures

The number of Indians deported from the United States has nearly tripled, rising from 617 in 2023 to approximately 2,000 in 2025. A further 414 Indians were facing deportation proceedings as of March 2026. Beyond the US, the United Kingdom and Cyprus also deported Indians, expelling 57 and 53 respectively. Indian truck drivers arrested in Arizona are among those currently facing deportation. Government data also revealed that thousands of unregistered emigration agents had been notified through India's eMigrate portal.

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Meta introduces VIP account protocols after PM Modi's Facebook video was removed

Meta has rolled out new protocols for managing accounts belonging to prominent individuals following a controversy over a removed video. A Facebook video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was temporarily taken down, prompting the company to express regret over the incident. Meta has said it is investigating the circumstances that led to the video's removal. Indian government officials are set to meet with Meta's global representatives to discuss the matter. The talks are expected to address both the policy and technical dimensions of the incident.