Brown University has decided not to divest from companies with Israeli military ties, rejecting demands from student protestors. The university’s governing body voted against divestment, stating that Brown’s indirect exposure to these companies is minimal and not directly responsible for social harm. The decision has been criticized by the student-led Brown Divest Coalition as an…
The recent Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir saw a high voter turnout, with 64% of registered voters casting their votes. A majority of voters saw the election as an opportunity to address local issues rather than approve the removal of Article 370. The survey also found that a large percentage of people support the…
During the Haryana assembly elections, the BJP emerged victorious by securing 48 seats, while Congress managed to win 37 seats. The BJP’s strategy of appealing to non-Jat voters and appointing Nayab Singh Saini, an OBC leader, as the Chief Minister played a crucial role in their victory. The party also highlighted instances of injustice against…
The NCAA’s Division I Council has decided to shorten the transfer portal windows for FBS and FCS football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball. The total number of days players can enter the portal has been reduced from 45 to 30 days, with a 20-day winter transfer window in December and a 10-day spring…
Gurnam Singh Charuni, a farmer leader who played a significant role in the protests against the controversial farm laws, faced a humbling defeat in the Haryana assembly elections. Running under the Sanyukt Sangharsh Party banner that he founded, Charuni only received 1,170 votes and lost his deposit. This outcome was a stark contrast to his…
The Jammu & Kashmir Election 2024 results are being counted for the 90 Assembly constituencies in the region. This is the first assembly election since it became a Union Territory five years ago. The main contenders are the Congress-National Conference alliance, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The voter turnout…
The European Union has decided to impose tariffs as high as 45% on electric vehicles from China, which could be a setback for Chinese EV makers like BYD. This move aims to address unfair subsidies in the Chinese industry. The EU and China are in negotiations to find an alternative to the tariffs, such as…