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Pro-Palestinian protest erupts at Columbia University library, some turned over to police

Videos and photographs on social media showed protesters, most wearing masks, with banners saying 'Strike For Gaza' and 'Liberated Zone' beneath the Lawrence A Wein Reading Room's chandeliers in the Butler Library

Court frees Mohsen Mahdawi, Columbia student detained during citizenship interview

A judge released Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia student detained by immigration during his citizenship interview over Gaza protests, ruling his First Amendment speech posed no danger; he’ll face a hearing in Louisiana.

Where did the precious metal gold come from? NASA finally has the answer

The universe began with mostly hydrogen, helium, and tiny amounts of lithium. Heavier elements came later, forged in stars and scattered across galaxies. But how the first gold, platinum or uranium formed has remained unclear.

Founder, 21, raises Rs 45 crore for AI startup that helps users cheat in Amazon, Meta interviews

Chungin Lee went viral on social media for his work and was even criticised by Meta and Amazon before he was suspended from Columbia University. But it did not demotivate him.

Green Card holder and Columbia activist arrested during citizenship appointment at immigration office

ICE arrested Columbia University student and Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi during a citizenship appointment in Vermont. Lawyers allege retaliation for his Gaza protests; his whereabouts remain unknown.

Wife of arrested Columbia student says she was naive to believe he was secure

Noor Abdalla, Khalil's wife of more than two years, said she was confused. As a legal permanent resident of the US, surely Khalil did not have to worry about that, she recalls telling him.

Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil faces deportation: Can a US green card holder be deported?

Mahmoud Khalil's arrest has raised concerns over the protection foreign students and green card holders have against deportation from the US and what might be next for Khalil.

Who is Mahmoud Khalil? Student Leader arrested by Trump administration

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) have arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in last year’s pro-Palestinian protests at New York’s Columbia University, the student workers’ union said on Sunday. The student, Mahmoud Khalil at the university’s School of International and Public Affairs, was arrested at his university residence on Saturday, the Student Workers of Columbia union said in a statement.

Pulitzer 2024 winners announced: See full list

ProPublica clinched the Public Service award for its revelatory reporting surrounding the US Supreme Court, exposing how billionaires gifted travel and other favours to justices.

Columbia cancels university-wide commencement ceremony after protests over Israel-Hamas war

"We have decided to make the centerpiece of our commencement activities our Class Days and school-level ceremonies, where students are honored individually alongside their peers, rather than the University-wide ceremony that is scheduled for May 15," the university said in a statement.

NY mayor says nearly 300 people arrested in crackdowns on protests there

Adams, a Democrat who was formerly a police captain, insisted that while the people who entered Columbia's Hamilton Hall included students, "It was led by individuals who were not affiliated with the university."

Why college campuses across US are witnessing raging protests

Students have raised calls for an end to US military assistance for Israel. Denouncing the 'genocide' in Gaza, protesters last week set up tents in Columbia University and flew Palestine flags as well.

Study Abroad | 6 things to do before you apply to Ivy League universities

Getting admission into a Harvard or Princeton is the dream for many students - and their parents. Here’s what it takes to make it come true.

China's economic slowdown adversely affected India: Rajan

"The Chinese slowdown is a concern for the whole world. There is a lower demand for some of our exports to China. But indirectly too, many of the countries are not exporting to China as much as they did and they are buying less from us," Rajan said in an interview with Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post.

GST to be on 'top priority': Arun Jaitley

"This was more or less a political positioning rather than a serious ideological opposition because the Manmohan Singh government had initiated the idea of the GST," Jaitley said. He added that the legislative ability of the Congress Party is only to oppose a constitutional amendment.

World needs 'additional shoulders' to push eco growth: FM

Jaitley delivered the keynote address at the inauguration of the Deepak and Neera Raj Centre on Indian Economic Policies at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

Dadri like incidents hurt country's image: Arun Jaitley

A 50-year-old man was lynched and his son was critically injured by a mob in Dadri on last Monday after rumours that they had consumed beef.

'Global investors willing to commit $10 bn in renewables'

Although a majority of rural households do not have LPG or other clean cooking options, Uttar Pradesh scored better than other states while Jharkhand reported the lowest level of access to clean cooking energy, the survey found out.

FAQ: Oil analysts and experts on Iran nuclear deal

The following are answers to frequently asked questions about any nuclear deal and what follows, from analysts, economists and academics in Reuters Global Oil Forum:

Central Asia's battleground: Who's winning?

Beijing and Moscow are competing for influence and profits in Central Asia, invoking a centuries-old battle for the energy-rich area, but political pundits are at odds as to who's winning so far.

Surging Shanghai stocks a bubble: China strategist

There's a "total disconnect" between this year's strength in Shanghai stocks and the slowing Chinese economy, strategist Patrick Chovanec said Wednesday.

BJP-led govt trying to 'radically alter' 2013 Land Act: FM

At the end of the day if nothing works, the numbers will. Under the Indian constitution mechanism, numbers are fairly on our side," he said, adding that the 2013 Land Act is an area that the BJP-led government is trying to "radically alter".

India in cusp of 2nd economic revolution: Jagdish Bhagwati

Renowned economist Jagdisih Bagwati gives credit to Narasimha Rao govt for ushering in liberalisation that made a great deal of difference. He now bestows his faith on Narendra Modi government and his brand of governance.

Arvind Panagariya appointed NITI Aayog vice-chairman

Economist Bibek Debroy and former DRDO chief VK Saraswat were appointed as full-time members by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will be the Chairman of the body that replaces the 65-year-old Socialist-era Planning Commission.