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Donald Trump has issued a ban on what he referred to as «illegal protests», insisting that schools or colleges that experience these protests will lose all federal funding. Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will cut funding for schools that allow «illegal protests,» his latest threat to turn off the flow of federal money to the country's education system. Trump has made it clear in the past that protests against him are not appreciated, despite he and party's insistence on the importance of free speech in the US. The Republican has previously threatened to cut government funds to US colleges, schools and universities over teachings on gender and race, if they allow transgender athletes to compete on girls' sports teams, or if they insist on Covid-19 vaccine mandates. ALSO READ: Gene Hackman's neighbours drop bombshell confession, reveal eccentric details days after actor's death

emotional support. Expecting comfort, she instead received an unexpected and harsh response. Rather than offering reassurance, the friend accused her of “guilt-tripping” and “trauma dumping,” implying that she was deliberately trying to make others feel pity for her. The blunt reaction left her feeling deeply hurt and unacceptable. In response, she openly admitted that encounters like these were part of the reason she struggled to maintain friendships. Taking to the social media platform Threads, the woman shared a screenshot of their conversation. Her message read, “I was wondering if you would be interested in hanging out sometime. My grandmother recently passed away last month and my birthday was also this Monday, so I could use a friend or some time with the community. If not, that’s understandable. Just let me know."

Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Australia's Travis Head in the Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai. The Australian opener, known for his match-winning performances against India, was sent back for 39 off 33 balls, triggering an outpouring of reactions on social media. Skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to bring Chakravarthy into the attack in the ninth over paid off immediately, as the spinner struck on just the second ball of his spell. Head’s dismissal reduced Australia to two down, giving India a crucial breakthrough in the high-stakes encounter. Travis Head had been a major concern for Indian fans leading up to the match, given his history of tormenting India on big occasions. His stunning 137-run knock in the 2023 World Cup final had cemented his reputation as a big-match player. In ODIs against India, he had amassed 345 runs at an impressive average of 43.13.

Nothing Phone 3a series launch Live updates: London-based smartphone maker Nothing is set to launch its Nothing Phone 3a series globally today. The two phones, Nothing Phone 3a and Nothing Phone 3a Pro, are likely to be priced around the ₹30,000 mark and will compete with a number of Chinese smartphone makers in this price range.The new phones will come with Nothing's iconic glyph interface, while the Phone 3a Pro will feature a new camera island that hasn't been well received on social media.When and where to watch Nothing Phone 3a launch? The Nothing Phone 3a series will be launched in India at 15:30 and the live stream will be available on the Nothing YouTube channel.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Television producers, writers and broadcasters are increasingly trying to evolve with the times as exposure to social media and online content grows.

Telugu film industry, is all set to make his big-screen debut in Tollywood. Over the years, Warner has captivated fans with his social media tributes to Telugu cinema, and now, the long-standing wish of his Indian supporters is finally coming true. The batsman will be seen in a special cameo in Robinhood, an adventurous comedy starring Nithiin. The exciting news was confirmed by producer Ravi Shankar during the promotional event for Kingston in Hyderabad. Directed by Venky Kudumula, the film promises to be an entertaining ride, and Warner’s presence is expected to add an extra dose of excitement for both cricket and cinema lovers. Reports suggest that Warner was offered a whopping Rs 1 crore per day of shooting for his role. With Tollywood welcoming him to the silver screen, fans are eagerly anticipating what the cricketer-turned-actor has in store.

Congress on Tuesday extended best wishes to the Indian cricket team ahead of its Champions Trophy semi-final match against Australia and said the entire nation is cheering for them. India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the two formidable cricket forces clash in Dubai on Tuesday. In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, «All the very best to the young men in blue as they take on the Aussies today. The entire nation is cheering for them!» Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's social media posts fat-shaming Indian captain Rohit Sharma had sparked a major row on Monday, riling millions of cricket fans and drawing flak from various quarters including her own party and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya who slammed them as «deeply shameful».

A power outage at Baltimore-Washington International Airport is causing significant flight delays and other interruptions to air travel

In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump denounced criticism from Democrats and his former National Security Advisor, H.R. McMaster, asserting that he remains the only U.S. leader who has not ceded Ukrainian land to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump’s comments come in response to a growing political firestorm following his public argument with Zelenskyy on Friday.

marine fuel firm Haltbakk Bunkers has halted its fueling of US warships after a heated and public exchange between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, US president Donald Trump, and vice president JD Vance at the White House on Friday, as per a report.

The proposal, which includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano, is aimed at solidifying the United States as the “Crypto Capital of the World.” However, the initiative has not been met with universal approval.

The cryptocurrency market roared into March with a rally, recouping some of the losses from the asset class’s worst month since 2022, after United States President Donald Trump once again talked up his plan for a strategic crypto reserve.

Ankur Warikoo recently opened up about the time he decided to drop out of his PhD programme and join the Indian School of Business for his MBA. Taking to X, the YouTuber wrote about how, 20 years ago, he received a “life-changing email.” The ‘Do Epic Shit’ author recalled how, despite being on track to realising his cherished dream: Completing his PhD, joining NASA, and going to Mars. “I had dropped out of my PhD program a year back (in 2004), come back to India from the US, giving up on what was a dream life—100% scholarship, a generous stipend, top of my class, fast track to complete my PhD. Everyone was devastated. Disappointed in me. I was disappointed in myself,” he wrote.

In a troubling trend, many vehicle owners have reported receiving toll deduction messages from their FASTag wallets even when their cars were parked or they hadn’t passed through a toll plaza. Officials attribute these errors to toll operators mistakenly entering vehicle numbers, often due to the FASTag being unreadable or when tags are carried in wallets, TOI has reported. In response to these “false” deductions, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken action, penalizing toll collectors in at least 250 cases. The highways authority's toll management entity, IHMCL, has begun imposing a hefty fine of Rs 1 lakh for each violation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The government's recent advisory to social media and streaming platforms to strictly monitor and remove all content deemed obscene or vulgar, following a massive outrage over distasteful jokes on YouTube show India’s Got Latent featuring podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and comic Samay Raina, has sparked concerns about sweeping content regulations that could follow, potentially curbing freedom of expression.

college activities where you made meaningful contributions can serve as valuable assets on your resume. What may seem trivial or irrelevant experiences can actually help showcase skills that employers highly value like problem-solving, communication, leadership, and adaptability – skills that drive organizational growth and success. From organizing fests to participating in state-level discussions, and handling various societies and clubs, these activities showcase your ability to take initiative and work efficiently in diverse environments. So, to elevate your resume and make a lasting impression on the employer, here are 5 college activities worth including.

White House cryptocurrency summit on March 7, US President Donald Trump took to social media to reveal five digital assets he intends to include in a new US strategic cryptocurrency reserve. The announcement on Sunday triggered a surge in market value for each of the assets. Trump said in a social media post on Truth Social that his January executive order on digital assets would establish a reserve comprising bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana, and cardano. Until the announcement, the specific names had remained undisclosed. Over an hour later, he clarified: «And, obviously, BTC and ETH, as other valuable cryptocurrencies, will be at the heart of the Reserve.» Market reactions

Radhakrishna Kishore said the state's economy is expected to grow at a rate of 7.5 per cent in the financial year 2025-26. «I lay on the table of the House a budget of Rs 1.45 lakh crore for the 2025-26 financial year,» the finance minister said in the assembly. He said that the fiscal deficit in the budget for the upcoming fiscal is estimated to be at Rs 11,253 crore.