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Washington, June 5 (IANS) The US Department of Education (DOE) has stated that Columbia University violated federal anti-discrimination law and, therefore, failed to meet the accreditation standards set by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), an accrediting agency recognised by the DOE. US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Wednesday said, “Accreditors have an enormous public responsibility as gatekeepers of federal student aid. They determine which institutions are eligible for federal student loans and Pell Grants,” which are need-based grants for undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree. The implications of DOE’s decision have not been…

Dakar, June 5 (IANS) Senegal’s national political dialogue, which opened on May 28, has concluded with “strong consensus on several key issues” related to the electoral process and institutional reforms, the chief facilitator of the discussions, Cheikh Gueye, said. “All active forces of the Nation were widely represented. In the end, we achieved 100 per cent consensus within the Commission on Institutional Reforms,” he said at the closing session on Wednesday in Dakar. Gueye noted that 94 per cent of the members of the commission on the electoral process approved the proposals, reports Xinhua news agency. The dialogue, which started…

Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) The Mohammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh has enacted a new ordinance that alters the definition of “freedom fighter” (Bir Muktijoddha). This decision has resulted in the revocation of the status for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and more than 400 other notable individuals from the country’s 1971 Liberation War. The ordinance, amending the National Freedom Fighters Council Act and redefining the term freedom fighters, issued on Tuesday night mentioned that all Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) who were affiliated with the wartime provisional government of Bangladesh (Mujibnagar Government)…

Amid the controversy over the Election Commission (EC)’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar — which has sparked confusion and fear among a large section of people, especially the poor, marginalised and minorities — the EC has written to Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all states, directing them to begin preparations for a similar exercise. The matter is also being heard in the Supreme Court. Urdu dailies continued to spotlight these developments, calling the EC’s move a “veiled exercise to determine citizenship” or an “NRC through the backdoor” despite not having this remit.Commenting on the Supreme…

Jeff Neumann/FOX Fox always has a lot of dramas in its roster, and once upon a time a crime series called “The Cleaning Lady” was among the best on the network. It became the network’s highest-rated new drama in two years when it dropped in 2022, making a big splash. Sadly, the show was axed after four seasons in 2025, much to the dismay of fans. It didn’t come as a shock to those who had been following the ratings: “The Cleaning Lady” was among the worst-performing shows on the…

PatnaJul 15, 2025 15:00 IST First published on: Jul 15, 2025 at 15:00 IST Share With only 10 days left for the submission and uploading of enumeration forms to be included as voters in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, Bihar Chief Electoral Office (CEO) has launched “an easy, two-step” online form for the estimated one crore migrants living outside the state, amid concerns that they may be left out of the exercise. Bihar CEO Vinod Singh Gunjiyal told The Indian Express in an interview earlier that the Election Commission was working on a hassle-free online system to…

A healthy gut should not mean avoiding occasional bloating or heartburn. Your digestive system breaks down food into energy, supports nutrient absorption and fuels your immune system. Although often, our fast-paced lives, it’s common to overlook the small habits that maintain digestion running smoothly. Skipping meals, eating too quickly, chronic stress, and processed foods can all throw your digestive health off balance. The good news? Nature offers a repository of simple, time-tested ways to support your digestion every day without relying on pills or complicated diets. Here’s how to boost your digestion naturally and feel your best every day. 1.…

Following claims of murders and secret burials that allegedly took place for over two decades in the temple town of Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district, the Karnataka State Commission for Women has written to the state government seeking an impartial investigation into the allegations. The advocates of the whistleblower, whose police complaint brought to light the alleged murders and secret burials of sexual assault victims, have also written an open letter calling for the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under DGP Pronab Mohanty to “unearth the truth and deliver justice in this profoundly disturbing case”. In a letter…

In a major victory for farmers of Devanahalli taluk, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Tuesday announced the complete withdrawal of land acquisition process for the proposed high-tech defence and aerospace park in the region.The decision comes after three and a half years of intense protests by farmers and land rights activists against the acquisition of 1,777 acres of fertile agricultural land in Bengaluru Rural district’s Channarayapatna hobli (village cluster) and nearby villages. Noting the scale of the agitation, the chief minister said it was one of the most “significant and historic” protests against land acquisition in recent memory in Karnataka. Story…

Let’s get one thing straight: we may not be able to turn back the biological clock, but strength training comes remarkably close. Regular resistance training is one of the most effective and scientifically backed ways to maintain youthfulness, not just in how you look, but in how you feel, move, and think. We spoke with Dr Amitabh Yaduvanshi, Senior Interventional Cardiologist and Head of Cardiology at Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi, to understand why lifting weights might just be your best shot at staying young inside and out. His answer? “Strength training is the most accessible shortcut to ageing in…