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Trump administration launches federal review of Harvard over 'anti-Semitism'
Washington, April 1: In a major escalation of its efforts to combat campus anti-Semitism, the Trump administration has announced a "comprehensive review" of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates.
Hamas had operatives on American campuses, claims rescued hostage
New York, March 25: A lawsuit by October 7 victims has revealed that Hamas kidnappers told rescued hostage Shlomi Ziv that the terrorist group had operatives on American campuses, with the terrorists showing him articles and pictures of protests held in Columbia University, The Jerusalem Post reported.
Indian scholar self-deports after US revokes visa
Washington DC, March 15: Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian national and a doctoral student at Columbia University, has voluntarily left the United States after her visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating violence and terrorism."
Indian student 'self-deports' from US after visa revoked over Palestine protests
New York, March 15: An Indian student who participated in pro-Palestine protests in the US has “self-deported” herself after her student visa was revoked, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced.
Jewish protesters occupy Trump Tower in support of pro-Palestine activist
New York, March 14: About 100 Jewish protesters have been arrested after they occupied the iconic Trump Tower demanding the release of a green card-holding pro-Palestine activist whom President Donald Trump wants to be deported.
US: Nearly 100 arrested as protesters rally at Trump Tower against Mahmoud Khalil's detention
New York, March 14: Police arrested nearly 100 people after protesters gathered at Trump Tower in Manhattan on Thursday to demonstrate against the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, Mahmoud Khalil. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Khalil over his involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University, CNN reported.
Pro-Palestine protesters rally against Trump administration in New York City
New York, March 12: Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters staged a rally and march in New York City in protest of the Donald Trump administration's policies on the Middle East, campus protests and immigration.
Columbia University student who led pro-Palestinian protests arrested, Trump calls it first of many
Washington, DC, March 11: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student who led the pro-Palestinian protests on the campus, and strongly asserted that it is the "first arrest of many to come."
Sleep patterns may reveal comatose patients with hidden consciousness: Study
New York City, March 3: Several studies conducted over the last decade have found that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients with recent brain injuries may have a level of consciousness that is generally hidden from their families and physicians.
India even more beautiful from ground: NASA astronaut after visiting Taj Mahal
New Delhi, March 2: Praising India's distinctive approach to education and scientific research, Brian Greene, a renowned theoretical physicist, author, and professor of mathematics and physics at Columbia University, emphasised the enthusiasm and ambition of Indian students to make a global impact.
Researchers discover the brain cells that regulate eating
Washington DC, February 17: Scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. Though many feeding circuits in the brain are known to play a role in monitoring food intake, scientists also believe that the neurons in those circuits do not make the final decision to cease eating a meal.