Why Trump wants Harvard to face a steeper penalty than Columbia in the federal funding standoff – Times of India

Harvard faces greater pressure than Columbia in ongoing US funding negotiations The US President Donald Trump is pressing Harvard University to agree to a larger financial settlement than the $221…

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Explained: What is the J-1 visa and why is Harvard’s use of it under scrutiny? – Times of India

Trump opens new investigation into Harvard's use of international visa programs. The J-1 visa, once a symbol of educational exchange and soft diplomacy — is now at the center of…

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US-Philippines trade deal: Trump says Philippines talks ‘concluded’; Manila to pay 19% tariff – Times of India

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the Philippines will pay a 19% tariff under a new trade agreement between the two countries."It was a beautiful visit, and we…

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US Education Department releases $1.3 billion for after-school programs after legal and political pressure – Times of India

The US Department of Education has announced the release of $1.3 billion in federal funding earmarked for after-school and summer programs, bringing partial relief to school districts and nonprofit organisations…

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Trump bans undocumented immigrant children from federal preschool aid and health programs: How a decades-old policy was quietly overturned – Times of India

The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to restrict access to public services by barring undocumented families from a wide range of federal aid programs. In a move that education…

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Trump administration targets George Mason University in widening war on diversity hiring in higher education – Times of India

The Trump administration has initiated a civil rights investigation into George Mason University, marking a sharp escalation in its national campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The move…

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Donald Trump tariff jitters: What’s latest on US trade war & what happens next? Check details – Times of India

President Donald Trump has sharply expanded a barrage of tariffs since returning to office, aiming to overhaul global trade in favour of the United States. The sweeping measures, which target…

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What led to the $25 million freeze in Maine student grants during the Trump administration’s funding review? – Times of India

What led to the $25 million freeze in Maine student grants? Maine schools are facing delays in accessing nearly $25 million in federal education grants, following a nationwide review launched…

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Columbia students face uncertainty as university negotiates with Trump administration over $400 million in federal funds – Times of India

Columbia University in talks with Trump administration over federal funding freeze. Columbia University students are caught in the middle of a deepening standoff between the university and the Trump administration,…

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Harvard’s enduring leftist leanings: From Castro to campus controversies – Times of India

Fidel Castro. (Getty Images) Harvard university, a beacon of liberal academia and a prominent US academic leader, has long displayed a discernible inclination towards leftist ideologies, a trend that has…

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