The Indian government has canceled the license of a medical college in occupied Kashmir, citing a disproportionate number of Muslim students admitted based on merit. The Vishnu Devi Medical College had admitted 42 out of 50 students from Muslim backgrounds, prompting criticism from Hindu extremist groups. The move has been condemned by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who described it as a “betrayal of the future of Kashmiri students.”
The decision was revealed through a tax filing document, marking the first time that information about the college’s financial dealings has been made public. The document shows that the college had admitted a significantly higher number of Muslim students than the proportion of Muslims in the population.
In other news, Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has accused the United States of being in an “extremely provocative and irrational phase,” and warned that Iran will not be intimidated by threats. The ambassador’s comments came as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate.
In related news, Pope Francis has expressed concerns about the growing trend of countries prioritizing power over diplomacy. The Pope’s comments came as the world grapples with a range of global challenges, from climate change to conflict.
Meanwhile, a severe storm has battered the UK, with winds reaching speeds of 99 mph. The storm has left thousands of homes without power and forced the closure of hundreds of schools.
In other global news, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed skepticism about the possibility of a US military intervention in Greenland. The comments came as tensions between the US and China continue to escalate.
In a separate development, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has accused the US of making “interference and deception” in Iran’s internal affairs. The ministry’s comments came as the US has increased its criticism of Iran’s human rights record.
In regional news, Chinese Special Envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun has paid a visit to Israel and Ramallah. The visit comes as tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to simmer.
In a separate development, the Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that its citizens have been released from custody. The confirmation comes as diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis continue.
In other news, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to cancel a potential second military intervention in Venezuela. The announcement comes as the US has increased its financial support for opposition groups in Venezuela.
In economic news, the Bangladesh interim government has suspended visa services for its citizens in India, citing security concerns. The move comes as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.
In other economic news, US President Trump has announced plans to invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela’s oil industry. The announcement comes as the US has increased its criticism of Venezuela’s government.
In a separate development, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged citizens to remain united in the face of external threats. The comments came as the US has increased its criticism of Iran’s human rights record.
In cultural news, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has collaborated with his old friend and film producer Anand Pandit to launch a major residential and commercial project in Gujarat’s GIFT City. The project marks Bachchan’s entry into the real estate development sector.
In demographic news, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has released data showing the number of Pakistanis who left the country for work in 2025. The data shows a significant increase in the number of Pakistanis seeking employment abroad.
