Morning news wrap: Trump-Harvard tax row, Haj quota uproar & more

Related_______

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results for Paper 1 on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Out of over 14.75 lakh candidates who appeared, 24 secured a perfect 100 percentile, with Rajasthan producing the highest number of toppers. Cut-off scores for JEE Advanced eligibility were also announced. The exam saw over 93% attendance and was conducted across 531 centres with strict security measures to ensure fairness and transparency.

JEE Main 2025 session 2 results declared: Check cut-offs here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results for Paper 1 on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Out of over 14.75 lakh candidates who appeared, 24 secured a perfect 100 percentile, with Rajasthan producing the highest number of toppers. Cut-off scores for JEE Advanced eligibility were also announced. The exam saw over 93% attendance and was conducted across 531 centres with strict security measures to ensure fairness and transparency.

Pat McAfee faces criticism for sharing an unverified rumor about an Ole Miss student, Mary Kate Cornett, on his show, leading to online harassment. Cornett accuses McAfee of defamation and causing emotional distress, potentially leading to legal action.

Pat McAfee slammed for airing false rumour about Ole Miss student, triggers outrage

Pat McAfee faces criticism for sharing an unverified rumor about an Ole Miss student, Mary Kate Cornett, on his show, leading to online harassment. Cornett accuses McAfee of defamation and causing emotional distress, potentially leading to legal action.

Infosys has recently fired 240 trainees after they failed internal assessment tests, following a similar layoff of over 300 trainees in February. The company is offering affected individuals free upskilling programs through NIIT and UpGrad, along with outplacement services. Trainees can opt for BPM industry training or IT fundamentals, with potential opportunities at Infosys BPM Limited after completion.

Infosys fires 240 trainees: You have not … : says HR’s email

Infosys has recently fired 240 trainees after they failed internal assessment tests, following a similar layoff of over 300 trainees in February. The company is offering affected individuals free upskilling programs through NIIT and UpGrad, along with outplacement services. Trainees can opt for BPM industry training or IT fundamentals, with potential opportunities at Infosys BPM Limited after completion.

Aman Gupta addressed the BluSmart fraud, highlighting the importance of ethics and governance. He emphasized that financial mismanagement damaged trust in the startup ecosystem, causing losses for investors, founders, employees, and customers. Gupta urged entrepreneurs to prioritize clean financial records and transparent reporting over rapid growth, advocating for ethical business practices.

Shark Tank judge Aman Gupta on Blu Smart fraud: Bachpan mein parents ne...

Aman Gupta addressed the BluSmart fraud, highlighting the importance of ethics and governance. He emphasized that financial mismanagement damaged trust in the startup ecosystem, causing losses for investors, founders, employees, and customers. Gupta urged entrepreneurs to prioritize clean financial records and transparent reporting over rapid growth, advocating for ethical business practices.

The UK has requested sovereign guarantees from India regarding the treatment of extradited individuals, specifically concerning Tihar Jail and potential mistreatment, following the rejection of several extradition requests. Simultaneously, a growing number of Indian students in the US face visa revocations, prompting concern and legal challenges.

Assure accused will not go to Tihar: UK extradition authority

The UK has requested sovereign guarantees from India regarding the treatment of extradited individuals, specifically concerning Tihar Jail and potential mistreatment, following the rejection of several extradition requests. Simultaneously, a growing number of Indian students in the US face visa revocations, prompting concern and legal challenges.

After heritage OK, Jinnah House awaits MEA nod for renovation

Donald Trump defended the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, linking him to MS-13 with a photo of a tattooed hand. This sparked controversy after images surfaced of Abrego Garcia with Senator Chris Van Hollen in El Salvador. Despite a court order blocking his removal, Abrego Garcia was deported, leading to accusations of due process violations.

What Trump said in first reaction on deported Maryland man linked to MS-13

Donald Trump defended the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, linking him to MS-13 with a photo of a tattooed hand. This sparked controversy after images surfaced of Abrego Garcia with Senator Chris Van Hollen in El Salvador. Despite a court order blocking his removal, Abrego Garcia was deported, leading to accusations of due process violations.

In a significant reshuffle, the government appointed new secretaries across key economic ministries, including finance, commerce, labour, and civil aviation. Eighteen new secretaries were named in total. The finance ministry saw appointments in expenditure, economic affairs, revenue, and public enterprises. Rajesh Agrawal was designated commerce secretary.

4 new secretaries in finance ministry amid major reshuffle

In a significant reshuffle, the government appointed new secretaries across key economic ministries, including finance, commerce, labour, and civil aviation. Eighteen new secretaries were named in total. The finance ministry saw appointments in expenditure, economic affairs, revenue, and public enterprises. Rajesh Agrawal was designated commerce secretary.

AIMIM member held in connection with Nashik violence

KEM prof suspended after 6 women doctors file sexual harassment FIR

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reversed compensation for a couple who conceived after a vasectomy failure, citing no medical negligence and a lack of due care. The court referenced a Supreme Court verdict, noting pregnancy post-sterilization can occur naturally, with termination as an option.

Vasectomy failure does not imply medical negligence: HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reversed compensation for a couple who conceived after a vasectomy failure, citing no medical negligence and a lack of due care. The court referenced a Supreme Court verdict, noting pregnancy post-sterilization can occur naturally, with termination as an option.

Roorkee: Senior students abduct, assault junior, upload reel to ‘get views’

The SIT filed a 500-page chargesheet in the alleged murders of Mohd Bilal and Ayan during the Shahi Jama Masjid survey violence in Sambhal. Ghulam Shah and Mulla Afroz, with alleged ties to Dubai-based Shariq Satha, face charges for murder and inciting violence. The investigation suggests Satha orchestrated the unrest and supplied weapons, with recovered bullets indicating potential external links.

Sambhal SIT charges 2 with twin murders, duo linked to Dubai fugitive

The SIT filed a 500-page chargesheet in the alleged murders of Mohd Bilal and Ayan during the Shahi Jama Masjid survey violence in Sambhal. Ghulam Shah and Mulla Afroz, with alleged ties to Dubai-based Shariq Satha, face charges for murder and inciting violence. The investigation suggests Satha orchestrated the unrest and supplied weapons, with recovered bullets indicating potential external links.

CM to release 2 Kuno cheetahs in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary tomorrow

Sukma village first in Bastar to get ‘Maoist-free’ tag after 11 surrender