Trump vs Ivy League: Funding disputes, settlements, and battles explained

In President Trump’s second term, federal scrutiny of the Ivy League intensified, freezing billions in funding. Penn, Columbia, and Brown settled by revising policies and making payments, while Harvard is fighting in court over $2.2 billion in cuts. Cornell and Princeton remain undecided, with Dartmouth and Yale largely spared. The disputes highlight tensions between federal authority and university autonomy.

Solar eclipse: When is the ‘surya grahan’? Check timings and viewing tips

Get ready for a celestial treat. A partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, 2025. The Moon will obscure a portion of the Sun. It will create a crescent shape. The eclipse coincides with the September equinox. It will be visible in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Pacific. Online streams will allow global viewing.

Top Maoist with Rs 1 crore bounty among 3 killed in Jharkhand encounter

In a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist), top leader Sahdeo Soren, carrying a Rs 1 crore reward, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand. The operation also resulted in the deaths of two other Maoist commanders.

4 pilgrims dead as bus collides with truck on Lucknow-Varanasi Highway

A tragic accident on the Lucknow-Varanasi National Highway claimed the lives of four pilgrims and left nine others seriously injured. The bus, carrying 50 devotees from Ayodhya to Varanasi, collided with a truck near Sihipur village around 5 am. The collision occurred when the bus driver attempted to overtake the truck, resulting in extensive damage and casualties.

US, S Korea, Japan hold joint drills: North Korea slams ‘reckless show of strength’

The United States, South Korea, and Japan have started a joint military exercise. It is off South Korea’s Jeju Island. The exercise is named Freedom Edge. It aims to boost cooperation against North Korea’s threats. North Korea has condemned the drills. Kim Yo Jong warned of bad results. Talks to curb North Korea’s weapons program are stalled.

Karnataka HC: Hospital name change can’t be grounds to deny reimbursement

5-year Islam practice clause put on hold: SC imposes partial stay on Waqf Act; 3 key provisions stayed

The Supreme Court has partially stayed the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, specifically the provision requiring five years of Islamic practice to create a Waqf, pending rule formulation. While refusing a complete stay, the court emphasized the importance of having a Muslim CEO for Waqf Boards and restricted the creation of third-party rights on disputed properties.

Japan sets new record with 100k people over 100 yrs of age; 7 secrets to longevity

Japan has achieved a remarkable milestone with nearly 100,000 centenarians as of September 1, 2025, marking the 55th consecutive year of increase. Experts attribute this longevity to a balanced diet rich in fish and vegetables, strong social connections, and an active lifestyle. Good healthcare, preventive measures, and a clean environment also play crucial roles.

Quake shakes Assam: Nurses act swiftly as tremors rock ward

During a 5.8-magnitude earthquake in Assam, nurses in Nagaon bravely protected newborns, earning praise for their quick thinking. The earthquake, with its epicenter in Udalguri, caused tremors across the Northeast and parts of West Bengal, prompting widespread panic. While no major damage or casualties were reported, authorities are closely monitoring the situation in the high seismic zone.

Heavy rains batter Hyderabad: 2 people feared swept away; shocking visuals emerge

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex above 81,900

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Monday, While Nifty50 was above 25,100, BSE Sensex was up over 40 points.

Heavy rain in Mumbai: Orange alert for today; waterlogging, traffic reported

Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad faced a red alert as heavy overnight rains caused significant waterlogging, disrupting traffic and delaying local train services. King’s Circle and Matunga market were severely affected, with Colaba recording the highest rainfall at 88.2 mm.

Passengers stranded mid-journey: Mumbai monorail comes to a halt in Wadala

A Mumbai monorail experienced a technical malfunction in Wadala, causing a halt and passenger transfer. Rajesh Ananda Bhojane, Ward Councillor, reported the incident, highlighting a supply issue cited by monorail officials. Bhojane urged government intervention to address the recurring problem. Fire Brigade officials arrived at the scene to start their operation.

Passengers stranded mid-journey: Mumbai monorail comes to a halt in Wadala; power glitch suspected

A Mumbai monorail experienced a technical malfunction in Wadala, causing a halt and passenger transfer. Rajesh Ananda Bhojane, Ward Councillor, reported the incident, highlighting a supply issue cited by monorail officials. Bhojane urged government intervention to address the recurring problem. Fire Brigade officials arrived at the scene to start their operation.

Satellites at risk? Solar flares surge to 108m degrees; astronauts on alert

A new study reveals solar flares can reach a staggering 108 million degrees Fahrenheit, six times hotter than previously thought. This discovery resolves a decades-old mystery about broadened spectral lines in flare light, indicating superheated ions. The findings are crucial for refining space weather forecasting, protecting satellites, astronauts, and global communication systems from solar storm hazards.