New Delhi: Delhi University (DU) has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations that it used interviews to weed out students.In a post on Friday Evening” “If the Leader of Opposition is referring to recruitment (e.g. teaching posts), then universities have recently recruited thousands of teachers across various categories. We strongly object to such comments as they create a non-conducive environment in universities. Leader of Opposition should verify facts before making such statements. @EduMinOfIndia,” it added.This was in response to remarks by Gandhi, leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who alleged that DU was eliminating students on the basis of caste.“I went to Delhi University. Interviews are just a way of weeding out students. They ask you what your caste is and then you fail in the interview,” Gandhi said while addressing a function to mark the birth anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram in Lucknow on Friday.Referring to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Congress leader further said, “Come out the list of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Those Pracharaks and senior people in the organization, you will not find a single OBC, not a single Dalit, not a single Adivasis in it. This is completely against the Constitution.” This has sparked further controversy, with the Indian National Teachers’ Congress (INTEC) and some DU professors, including members of the academic and executive council, pointing out that public records show that in several departments of the university, despite a large number of teaching posts being recruited under the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories, qualified candidates were declared “Not Suitable (NFS)” after the interview stage. PTI
Wanted fugitive killed by Dallas police reportedly worked as Jasmine Crockett’s security guard: Report
A man shot and killed by Dallas police earlier this week was a familiar figure to North Texas law enforcement and was part of U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s security staff, CBS News Texas reported, citing sources.Multiple law enforcement sources told CBS News Texas that the man, known publicly as Mike King, used an alias while running a business that used police officers to do off-duty work.King was killed Wednesday night after a standoff with a Dallas police SWAT team. Police said he fled into a hospital parking lot, locked himself in his car, was driven out with tear gas and then pointed a gun at police.Sources said he was wanted for impersonating a law enforcement officer and claimed he was operating “Off-Duty Police Services,” an online platform that connects North Texas police officers with off-duty work. Authorities have not released his real name.Images obtained by CBS News Texas show King standing next to Crockett at events and campaign stops during Crockett’s recent bid for a U.S. Senate seat. He oversaw security teams at several downtown Dallas hotels and at his church, sources said.Law enforcement sources also said King drove a replica undercover police car and used license plates stolen from outside a military recruiting office. His background includes a criminal record, sources said, raising questions about how he managed the extra work for police and secured senior security positions for sitting members of Congress.Documents obtained by CBS News Texas show that a man named Mike King received payments from Crockett for “security services” as recently as last year.
Trump says China, Britain and other countries “want” to send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz “open and safe”
President of the United States Donald Trump has said the United States and several other countries could deploy warships to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open to global shipping amid tensions over Iran.
In an article published in Truth Social, Trump said the effort could involve naval deployments from multiple countries that rely on the channel for trade and energy shipments.
He named China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom as countries that could send ships to the region.
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Claims Iranian troops suffered heavy losses
In his message, Trump claimed that the United States had destroyed what he called “100% of Iran’s military capabilities.” However, he warned that Iran could still attempt limited attacks that could disrupt shipping on the waterway.
He said that even if it suffered heavy losses, Iran could deploy small threats such as drones, mines or short-range missiles along or within the strait. He said such behavior could still pose a risk to ships passing through the route.
Warning that the United States will continue to take military action
Trump also said that the US military can continue to take military operations near the coastline to deal with potential threats. He said that if necessary, the United States would attack coastal areas and target Iranian ships operating in the area.
“We will soon have the Strait of Hormuz open, safe and free,” Trump said, adding that the situation would be resolved in some way.
Trump mentioned that countries affected by disruptions in the strait should send naval ships to the area to make the waterway less vulnerable. His comments signaled a push for a wider international presence to ensure the route remains operational in global shipping.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important sea lanes, and Trump said the goal of the proposed action is to keep the waterway “open, safe and free.”
Americans could get $3,000 payments under Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act; know who qualifies
Millions of Americans could benefit from potential $3,000 payments as part of a new bill proposing a 5% federal wealth tax on billionaires.
Last week, nonpartisan Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act. As stated in the press release, the legislation seeks to impose a 5% annual wealth tax on the 938 billionaires living in the United States.
The bill is expected to raise $4.4 trillion over the next decade to support social programs, including direct payments of $3,000 to specific groups within the United States.
Who is eligible for the $3,000 payment?
The payments will be distributed to everyone in a household with an annual income of $150,000 or less in the first year.
According to Sanders’ office, the proposed 5% annual wealth tax would only affect the nation’s 938 billionaires and would not increase any taxes on those with a net worth of less than $1 billion. Revenue generated by the tax will be used to support programs designed to help working families, children, seniors and other at-risk populations.
A summary of the bill provided by lawmakers explicitly states that the revenue would provide direct payments of $3,000 to “every man, woman and child in a household earning $150,000 or less.” Likewise, a family of four making $150,000 or less will receive a total of $12,000.
Additionally, another provision of the bill reverses $1.1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act enacted through the big Republican tax cut legislation known as the “Beauty Act Act,” and expands Medicare coverage to cover dental, vision and hearing services.
Additional revenue generated by the legislation would be used to build, renovate and maintain affordable housing; ensure families spend no more than 7% of their income on child care; set a minimum annual wage of $60,000 for public school educators and ensure seniors and people with disabilities have access to home health care services through Medicaid.
Evening News Report: All Indian sailors in Persian Gulf safe, government says; Center withdraws Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention; & more
- Two Indian LPG ships safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, the government said, adding that all Indian crew members in the Persian Gulf are safe amid the Iran conflict.
- The Center said LPG supplies remained stable even as panic bookings surged to 8.8 million.
- Sonam Wangchuk was released after the Center revoked his NSA detention.
- Akasa Air will impose a fuel surcharge from March 15 due to the sharp increase in ATF prices.
- TMC and BJP workers clashed before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Kolkata.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day:
Indian LPG vessel sails safely through Hormuz as US attacks Iran’s Kharg island
All Indian crew members in the Persian Gulf are safe, the government said, as two Indian-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and Nandadevi transited the Strait of Hormuz carrying 92,700 tonnes of cargo and will dock at Mundra and Kandla on March 16-17. The update came as U.S. forces attacked more than 90 military targets on Iran’s Khargah island and Tehran warned it could deploy more powerful ballistic and precision missiles. Follow real-time updates
Government says LPG supplies intact, warns against panic bookings amid Middle East tensions
The government said the LPG situation remained critical due to the geopolitical crisis, but stressed that there was no shortage of cylinders and no stock-outs were reported. At an inter-ministerial briefing, officials said there had been a sharp increase in panic bookings, with bookings rising from about 7.5 million to 7.6 million to nearly 8.8 million. Follow real-time updates
Center lifts NSA detention of Sonam Wangchuk, activist released
The Center immediately revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act and released him from Jodhpur Central Jail. The home ministry said the move was aimed at promoting peace, stability and meaningful dialogue in Ladakh. Read more
Akasa Air to increase fuel surcharge from March 15 due to ATF price increase
Alkasa Air will impose a fuel surcharge of Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international air tickets booked from March 15, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel prices due to tensions in the Middle East. The airline said the fee will be charged on a per-segment basis and will vary depending on the length of the flight. Read more
TMC, BJP workers clash before PM Modi’s rally in Kolkata
Just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a rally at the Brigade Parade Ground, clashes broke out between TMC and BJP supporters near Girish Park in central Kolkata. A policeman and a BJP leader were injured in the violence, which included stone-pelting and slogan-chanting. Read more
Nancy Guthrie case: FBI recovers new security images from before her disappearance; spotted any suspicious activity?
FBI uncovers more images from security cameras Nancy Guthrie on the night she disappeared.
The 84-year-old was last seen on January 31 and her family reported her missing the next day. There have been few recent updates on the case, with the most important clue so far being video footage of Nancy’s front door, which shows a masked armed man jamming her door camera.
Savannah Guthrie’s The mother’s whereabouts have been unknown since the early morning of February 1st. The photos were taken in the days or weeks before her disappearance and were retrieved from three different cameras, located at Guthrie’s front door, above the driveway and in the backyard, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the situation. Guthrie An interview with Fox News.
Pima County Sheriff’s Department releases statement
In a statement to Fox News Digital, pima county The Sheriff’s Department said it is continuing to review different types of evidence in Nancy Guthrie’s case, including materials from labs and camera images and videos.
“At this time, we will not comment on the details or status of this analysis,” the department added.
Nancy Guthrie Update: Here’s What New Photos Reveal
ABC and Fox have obtained some new information uncovered from the cameras.
The images were retrieved from motion-activated cameras in recent weeks and focus on the pool, backyard and side yard. Although investigators were unable to recover any video footage, the camera produced thumbnails when activated by motion.
However, sources told ABC the cameras did not record anything suspicious. Investigators saw several people in the backyard and side yard over an unspecified period of time. Nancy’s kidnapping.
The cameras did not capture any activity on the night of the abduction. However, they did record people in the days leading up to the incident. The following Nancy’s Law enforcement officers were seen in some photos near the pool during the kidnapping.
Sources told ABC that investigators have yet to draw any conclusions about the lack of recordings from the night of the kidnapping.
Nancy Guthrie Update: Sheriff warns Savannah Guthrie that mother’s kidnapper ‘definitely’ could strike again
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos warns of suspects allegedly hosting ‘Today’ show Savannah Guthrie’s The disappearance of mother Nancy Guthrie “definitely” could again pose a risk, underscoring the ongoing threat to public safety 40 days after her disappearance and providing limited new information about a potential motive.
In an interview with NBC News, application Said, “A criminal mind is a criminal mind,” implying that he knew something about the motives behind Guthrie’s kidnapping but chose not to reveal it to the public.
“We believe it was targeted, but we can’t – we can’t be 100 percent sure of that,” the sheriff said. “So telling people ‘Yeah, don’t worry about it. You’re not his target’ is silly.” No, you probably are. “
The 84-year-old mother and grandmother lives independently in the Catalina Foothills, an affluent area north of Tucson. Arizona.
She disappeared under suspicious circumstances on the morning of February 1 and has been missing since then.
Could the DNA found at Nancy’s residence lead to someone being identified?
Nanos said investigators remain optimistic that the “mixed” DNA found at Nancy’s residence will lead them to “someone,” People reported.
looking for Nancy The investigation is approaching its seventh week and no suspects or persons of interest have yet been identified.
The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department focused on surveillance video that appeared to show a masked armed man tampering with her doorbell camera on the morning of Feb. 1 when she was abducted.
The FBI Phoenix office described the suspect as “male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build.” In the video, the man is seen carrying a “black 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack,” according to an FBI post on X.
Neighbors ask about network conditions
this Pima The county Sheriff’s Department and the FBI were recently seen searching the neighborhood. Some residents reported that investigators asked if their internet service was out the night Nancy disappeared.
Nanos confirmed in an interview Thursday that investigators were examining potential internet glitches.
PCB to investigate Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman after T20 World Cup exit
Pakistan Cricket Board to investigate star batsman’s injury Babar Azam and Farha Zaman There were concerns over their fitness after the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Pakistan selector and former fast bowler Aqib Javed It was revealed at a press conference that the selection committee has asked the PCB to investigate the reasons for the injuries to the two players and why the issue came to light only after the end of the match.
Selectors express concerns over injury update
Aaqib Javed, who spoke along with other selection committee members Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq, said the selectors were unaware of injuries sustained by Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman during the World Cup.The selectors have now asked the PCB to review the injury and whether appropriate fitness updates were communicated during the match.“Fakhar is also injured, and we have also asked the Cricket Board to investigate. How can it be possible that Fakhar is also unwell and we only know after the World Cup?” Ajib said.“When you go to a World Cup, whatever health or injury issues you have, your manager and your team doctor should keep everyone updated. As selectors, we should know these things.”
Babar Azam ruled out of Bangladesh series
Aqib Javed also clarified why Babar Azam was not included in Pakistan’s squad for the ongoing ODI series against the Bangladesh national cricket team. According to selectors, the former Pakistan captain is currently dealing with an injury issue that has kept him out of the Bangladesh series and the domestic T20 Nations Cup.“Babar Azam is facing an injury and that’s why he didn’t play against Bangladesh. He also wanted to play in the National T20 Cup but his health did not allow him,” Aqib explained.“It doesn’t matter whether it’s visible to you or me. But if a player gets injured in training or in a game, it should be known how and when it happened.”Ajib even questioned whether the players would be declared fit if Pakistan progressed further in the tournament.“The situation today is that Babar Azam is not fit to play and Fakhar Zaman is not fit to play. If we get to the semi-finals, will they suddenly be fit again? That’s the problem. “
Young players get opportunities
Aqib also revealed that the team management has planned to field a young squad for the post-World Cup series in Bangladesh. The selection committee has been experimenting with emerging players in recent bilateral series, similar to the approach used during Pakistan’s 2024 tour of Zimbabwe.“We have decided before the World Cup that we will not field a full squad. We want to give opportunities to young players so that we have more options in the future,” he said.
Are you eligible for a $2,000 student loan settlement check? what to know
Thousands of former Confederates student loans Borrowers in the United States could soon receive settlement checks worth up to $2,000 following a legal case involving major loan servicer Navient.
According to Newsweek , the payment originated from Consumer Financial Protection Bureauaccused the company of improperly steering distressed borrowers into forbearance programs instead of directing them to more affordable repayment options.
Navient denied the allegations but agreed to a settlement that included refunding $100 million to borrowers and imposing a $20 million penalty.
Why a settlement was reached
The CFPB alleges that Navient placed borrowers in forbearance, a temporary pause in loan payments while interest continued to accrue, rather than helping them enroll in income-driven repayment plans that could lower monthly payments.
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The lawsuit also claims the company mishandled payments and caused credit harm to some borrowers, including disabled veterans.
Navient, one of the largest student loan servicers in the United States and formerly known as Sallie Mae, ultimately agreed to resolve the dispute without admitting wrongdoing.
Who is eligible for payment
Borrowers may be eligible for a settlement if their federal student loans were serviced by Navient or Sallie Mae before the companies were separated and were placed into forbearance in 2017 or earlier.
The CFPB said eligible borrowers do not need to apply to receive the funds. Checks will be automatically mailed to eligible individuals.
According to Newsweek, some borrower Payments ranging from about $50 to as much as $2,000 have been reported.
Experts say the impact may be limited
Financial experts say that while these payments can help some borrowers, the compensation may not fully offset the financial stress many are experiencing.
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Kevin Thompson, CEO of 9i Capital Group, told Newsweek that borrowers whose loans are deferred could face years of financial consequences.
“If you had a loan before 2017 that was put on hold or otherwise mishandled by Sallie Mae (now Navient), you may be eligible for partial compensation,” Thompson said. However, he noted that the settlement did not admit fault and provided limited liability.
Alex Beene, a financial literacy lecturer at the University of Tennessee at Martin, said only a small percentage of borrowers tied to Navient are eligible for compensation.
What should borrowers do next?
The CFPB advises borrowers who think they may qualify but have not yet received a check to wait until after March 30 before contacting the agency.
Borrowers who unexpectedly drop payments can request a replacement through the settlement administrator listed on the CFPB website.
Who is Edith Vinay Solomon? California man indicted for assaulting TSA worker, seriously injuring Dallas police officer
a man from california Federal charges for allegedly assaulting two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and seriously injuring a police officer dallas at Dallas Love Field Airport, according to officials, Fox News reported.
Who is Edith Vinay Solomon?
Idress Vinay Solomon, 33, from AucklandIn California, he faces up to 20 years in prison for being charged with assaulting a federal officer and causing bodily harm.
Solomon carries a ticket Southwest Airlines flights The flight was bound for Oakland International Airport on March 10, according to the federal complaint filed Wednesday.
Prosecutors said Solomon arrived at the airport security checkpoint without identification and TSA officials directed him to go to an alternate lane to verify his identity through the agency’s “ConfirmID” program, Fox News reported.
When the process failed to identify Solomon, he allegedly became “verbally disorganized and aggressive,” according to the complaint.
U.S. prosecutor issues statement on Solomon’s ‘violent behavior’
“The Northern District of Texas will not tolerate violence against TSA and law enforcement officers,” Ryan Raybould, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, said in a statement. Texas“.
“We will prosecute these crimes to the fullest extent possible to bring justice to the victims here and deter others from engaging in offensive attacks on officers responsible for ensuring the safety of the traveling public.”
Solomon is accused of punching a TSA officer in the back of the neck after the officer requested supervision.
Solomon disobeyed orders
According to the complaint, dallas The police department was called to the scene and Solomon allegedly punched one of the officers several times in the face, causing the officer to suffer a severe orbital burst fracture of his left eye that required hospitalization.
After his arrest, Solomon was accused of intentionally “spitting” on the officer’s right arm as they tried to put him into a squad car, according to the indictment.
Prosecutors said Solomon failed to comply with lawful verbal commands and persisted in yelling and resisting officers.