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Report noted immigration patterns explain the numbers; Among Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists, many came to US through education or work visas. A new study has found that Hindus are the most highly educated religious group in the United States, followed by Jews. The analysis listed Muslims, Buddhists and Orthodox Christians among religious groups with above-average levels of higher education. That means more than four in 10 adults hold at least a bachelor’s degree in these communities. Washington-based think tank Pew Research Centre examined education levels of America’s major faith communities. It said the findings of the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study…

The row began when Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacted to the killing of Quentin Deranque, allegedly by far-left activists, in France’s Lyon. A slain right-wing activist in Lyon brought France and Italy head-on, with a war of words erupting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. 23-year-old Quentin Deranque died from head injuries after being attacked by at least six people on the sidelines of a demonstration against a politician from the left-wing France Unbowed (LFI) party in the southeastern city of Lyon last week. The death has brought France on edge, with the government…

Officials emphasised that while the measures are precautionary, the public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Delhi is in a state of high alert as of Saturday, February 21, following specific intelligence reports regarding terror attacks being planned by Pakistan-based banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the national capital, officials said. The threat is centred around religious sites, with a temple in the Chandni Chowk area near the iconic Red Fort identified as a potential target. The terror outfit is allegedly seeking to “avenge” a suicide bombing that occurred on February 6 at a Shia mosque in Pakistan’s capital…

“We may have differences within India, and the BJP government is indeed cheating us all. But that is separate,” said Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the Congress youth wing’s shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi Friday was inappropriate, even as he maintained his broader criticism of the BJP-led central government. “We may have differences within India, and the BJP government is indeed cheating us all. But that is a separate thing. What Congress did on the global platform was not appropriate. They should have refrained from doing…

The ministry’s response comes after the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down the reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration. The union commerce ministry said on Saturday that the Indian government is studying developments regarding the US tariffs and their implications. The ministry’s response comes after the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down the reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration. In a 6-3 split verdict, the full nine-judge bench headed by US Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that Trump could not impose tariffs under IEEPA 1974 without congressional approval. “We have noted the US Supreme…

The victim’s father justified the action by his son, saying it was correct to kill a girl who insults her family. A 25-year-old man allegedly strangled his 21-year-old sister to death in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal in what police suspect to be an honour killing linked to her relationship with a man from another community, and the father jumped in to defend his actions. The deceased, identified as Roop Jahan, was in love with a 22-year-old man from the same village, identified as Shivam Saini. The victim’s father justified the action by his son, saying it was correct to kill a…

“Doesn’t the country’s image get tarnished by bringing in a Chinese robot and claiming it as our own?” Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate posted on X. The Congress hit back with aggression after facing criticism over its youth wing’s shirtless protest against PM Narendra Modi at the AI Summit venue in New Delhi on Friday. “Doesn’t the country’s image get tarnished by bringing in a Chinese robot and claiming it as our own?” Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate posted on X. She was referring to the showcase set up by Galgotias University, Greater Noida, at the AI summit expo. “Doesn’t the country’s…

Court said it was important to ensure “fairness in adjudication of genuineness of documents” that would determine inclusion and exclusion of voters. In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Friday decided to depute judicial officers in West Bengal to adjudicate claims of voters listed under the “logical discrepancy” category in the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) exercise, acknowledging that this was an extraordinary decision in view of the extraordinary circumstances. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted the “trust deficit” and an “unfortunate blame game” between the elected state government and the Election Commission…

The 6-3 ruling is a big defeat for Trump’s coercive global trade policy, which caused widespread uncertainty and alienated allies since he began his second term. In a decision that strikes at the core of Donald Trump’s foreign policy based on trade-linked aggression, the US Supreme Court on Friday, February 20, struck down his sweeping global tariffs. It was a 6-3 ruling which represents a significant defeat for Trump’s coercive global trade policy, which has caused widespread economic uncertainty and alienated allies since he began his second term. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, stating that the President…

The justices, in a 6-3 ruling, upheld a lower court’s decision that the Republican president’s use of this 1977 law exceeded his authority. The US Supreme Court on Friday gave a huge blow to President Donald Trump, striking down his sweeping tariffs that the Republican pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies. Thus, the US top court rejected one of Trump’s most contentious assertions of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy. The justices, in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, upheld a lower court’s decision that the…