US detains Palestinian student leader 10 years after arrival, days before gaining citizenship – The Times of India

US detains Palestinian student leader Mohsen Mahdawi under INA foreign policy rule. (Photo courtesy: X) Mohsen Mahdawi had every reason to think April 8, 2025, would be the day he…

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Trump administration moves to impose federal oversight on Columbia University – The Times of India

Trump administration seeks federal oversight of Columbia University over campus antisemitism The Trump administration is preparing to take an extraordinary legal step to enforce changes at Columbia University by seeking…

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Freedom or fear? Obama’s campus call spurs a reckoning over what’s worth defending – The Times of India

Higher education has found itself shackled in the political crosshairs in the United States. Ironically enough, the very nation renowned for imparting top-notch education is grappling with an opaque future.…

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Columbia University president Katrina Armstrong resigns amid tensions with Trump over campus protests – The Times of India

For the past few weeks, Columbia University has been making headlines. In the latest development, the university’s interim president, Katrina Armstrong, is stepping down amid a high-profile dispute with the…

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Columbia College and SEAS report a marginal rise in acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 – The Times of India

Representational (AI generated) For the Class of 2029, Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science have admitted 4.29 percent of applicants, accepting 2,557 students from a pool…

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Columbia University faces backlash for $400M deal with Trump administration: Is this the end of academic freedom? – The Times of India

Columbia University’s $400M deal with Trump sparks protests over academic freedom (AP Photo) Columbia University is facing growing backlash after agreeing to a $400M deal with the Trump administration. Critics…

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Columbia University makes several policy changes in dispute over $400 million federal funding – The Times of India

For the past two weeks, Columbia University has been in the news. In a recent development, the university has introduced a series of new policies, including restrictions on demonstrations, revised…

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Why Trump’s ultimatum to Columbia could reshape higher education across the US – The Times of India

Federal intervention at Columbia threatens future of academic autonomy in the US. (AP Photo) Former President Donald Trump's recent ultimatum to Columbia University could set a dangerous precedent for US…

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Columbia University takes disciplinary action against pro-Palestinian protesters for campus occupation – The Times of India

FILE (Dave Sanders/The New York Times) Columbia University has been at the center of controversy over the past week, following its announcement of disciplinary actions against students who occupied a…

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