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Raids & kidnapping drills: How Chinese students are prepping for Trump’s US

Chinese students now receive survival training before attending American universities. This preparation addresses perceived immigration system unpredictability and potential hostility. New immigration rules and heightened scrutiny create significant anxiety for families. Students must now navigate admission, visa, and legal status concerns. This reflects a shift from academic focus to survival preparation for studying abroad.

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No ITR filed, then tax notice led to Rs 5.31L refund battle which taxpayer won

While completing the assessment, the Income Tax Assessing Officer (AO) rejected the refund claim on the sole ground that a refund could not be claimed through an ITR filed under Section 148 when no original ITR had been filed under Section 139.

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Scottish island bought by couple was gifted to National Trust 43 years later

Scottish Gaelic scholar John Lorne Campbell and American musician Margaret Fay Shaw bought the remote islands of Canna and Sanday in 1938 and made Canna House their home. For decades, they collected Gaelic songs, stories, photographs and historical records. In 1981, Campbell gifted Canna, their home and their extensive collections to the National Trust for

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One of America’s top AI Hedge Fund may lose billions in NJ’s biggest-ever divorce case

John Overdeck faces a staggering multibillion-dollar claim from his wife, Laura Overdeck, who demands a considerable equity stake in the well-known hedge fund, Two Sigma Investments. This intense legal confrontation not only hinges on substantial financial claims and changes in firm leadership but also on the couple’s differing views regarding the fund’s valuation at the

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Starc dethrones Bumrah, becomes No. 1 Test bowler for first time in his career

The Australia fast bowler took 10 wickets in the match, including 6/12 in the first innings and 4/39 in the second, helping Australia register an innings and 51-run win and level the World Test Championship series.

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Savannah audits 39,000 Flock searches; 6 employees fired, 4 arrested

Four former Savannah Police Department employees have been arrested over alleged misuse of the Flock Safety license plate reader system. The arrests followed an internal audit of 39,000 searches, which flagged 127 for review and found 34 were unjustified. Six employees were fired, while the Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the case.

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Human brains usually decay first; some survived 12,000 years. Here’s how

Recent studies shed light on how some ancient brains manage to endure over time. The availability of oxygen is pivotal in influencing the survival of brain proteins post-mortem. In moist, low-oxygen environments, decomposition favors protein cross-linking, which fortifies these proteins against degradation. This explains the remarkable preservation of certain ancient brains while other bodily tissues

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Massive floods sweep through Nepal; several districts put on high alert

At least eight people died in massive flash floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday. A sudden rise in the Bhotekoshi River caused widespread damage near the China border. Vehicles and property were washed away in the Timure and Syafrubesi market areas. Rescue operations are underway with army personnel deployed to affected regions. The flooding was

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HAL, Safran seal engine deal to power multi-role choppers

HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines signed a contract for the Aravalli engine. This new engine will power India’s proposed 13-tonne multi-role helicopter. The agreement covers design, development, manufacture, and lifecycle support. This collaboration marks a significant step towards self-reliance in aero-engine technologies. The Aravalli engine will also find applications in civil aviation missions.

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