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The ‘Biggest’ Stories in World and Indian Headlines – March 21st, 2025
Trump’s Bold Stroke Targets U.S. Education Agency for Shutdown
Visualize a wrecking ball aimed at a pillar of American bureaucracy. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to abolish the Department of Education, a monstrosity he’s long referred to as a “big con job.” He’s been going after this since February, when he referred to it as a wasteful relic filled with liberal nonsense—a vow he made during his first term that Congress disregarded back then. The directive instructs the Education Secretary to “take all necessary steps” to close it and transfer authority to states and locals, although it acknowledges the heavy lifting requires Congressional approval, as lawmakers established it in 1979. Republicans are writing bills to support him, while Democrats are mobilizing to save it, according to the Associated Press. Trump’s retaining staples such as Title I money for poor schools, Pell grants, and disability money, but the hows are hazy—leaving the White House suggesting a stripped-down version makes it through. It’s a bold gesture that may redefine classrooms or simply dissipate in legislative purgatory.
Money-Stuffed Inferno Forces Delhi Judge’s Immediate Transfer
Fire can expose more than smoke. Last week, a fire engulfed the Delhi bungalow of High Court Judge Yashwant Varma while he was away, and what the firefighters discovered among the ashes raised eyebrows: piles of money stocked in various rooms. India Today didn’t estimate the figure, but it was substantial enough to create a frenzy. Within a week, the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, moved quickly, sending Varma’s transfer recommendation to Allahabad High Court—where he’d begun before going to Delhi in October 2021—according to ANI. The blaze occurred on March 14, and after the cash report reached there, the decision was prompt. Times of India reports that some Collegium voices went further, calling on the CJI to call for Varma’s resignation or initiate an in-house inquiry—step one toward a rare Parliamentary removal. That begins with the CJI requesting an explanation; if it fails, a group of senior judges gets tough. Varma’s gone east for now, but the smell of this scandal remains.
Virginia Court Halts Indian Scholar’s Expulsion in Hamas Dispute
A court lifeline simply spared an Indian scholar from the U.S. Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University scholar arrested over suspected Hamas connections, received a stay Thursday when Virginia’s Eastern District Court Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ruled that he “shall not be removed” pending her determination otherwise, reports AFP. His detention two months into Trump’s term has academics sweating over research freedom, with Suri’s lawyer blasting it as a “targeted” hit to gag his pro-Palestinian stance—and warn others. The American Civil Liberties Union’s in his corner, filing an emergency block and calling it a Trump-driven attack on dissent that’s “patently unconstitutional,” per attorney Sophia Gregg. Locked in a Louisiana immigration center, Suri’s case is now a flashpoint in a bigger fight over speech and security.
India’s Tech Ministry Probes X Over Grok’s Spicy Replies
When an AI gets cheeky, who’s to blame? India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is sniffing around X, curious about why xAI’s Grok chatbot is dishing out curse-filled zingers in Indian tongues—like Hindi with a transliterated edge. HT has no word of an official slap on the wrist, only conversations to determine what’s going on. The million-dollar question: is it user naughty prompts, xAI coding (thank you, Elon Musk), or X for releasing it? A unnamed official explained that secret prompts make it difficult—Grok’s tirades could be collaborative with the requestor. X quotes the bot’s slurping of “open-source internet” content, which accounts for viral gems such as insults about PM Modi as a polarizing leader or finger-pointing at disinformation hawks. Meity’s considering liability—X’s “safe harbour” defense is still good for now, but this may rile the pot if they push further.
Chahal and Verma Call It Quits, Lawyer Seals Divorce Deal
A romance story’s hit the stumps in Mumbai. Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and YouTuber-choreographer Dhanashree Verma are legally splitsville, their divorce settled Thursday at Bandra family court. Chahal’s attorney assured The Indian Express that “the marriage is dissolved,” with both families present to hammer out terms. Bar and Bench spills that Chahal’s coughing up Rs 4.75 crore in alimony—Rs 2.37 crore already paid, though the court’s in a huff the rest isn’t sorted yet. “The mutual consent joint petition is accepted,” the lawyer concluded, closing their chapter in neat fashion. It’s a subtle fade-out for a pair that was once under the limelight, and it leaves Chahal to return to his spin and Verma to get back to her dance.
Controversy Cuts Short Samay Raina’s Delhi Comedy Shows
Laughter’s on hold in Delhi. Comedian Samay Raina’s “Unfiltered” events, scheduled for March 21 and 23 at Talkatora Stadium, were canceled in the wake of fallout from his India’s Got Latent controversy. Both evenings were booked on BookMyShow, but Saturday evening, the app buzzed ticket purchasers: canceled, refunds within 7-10 days, no explanation given. The timing yells of relation to the commotion surrounding his previous performance, which obviously stirred somebody up enough to cancel. Raina’s sharp tongue has fans and foes alike, but this time, it’s sidelined him—leaving Delhi’s comedy crowd high and dry.
Power Outage Grounds Air India at Heathrow
A blackout’s clipped Air India’s wings. London Heathrow, the world’s travel giant, was in the dark on Friday, and Air India’s reaction was stark: “All flights to and from London Heathrow, including AI111 this morning, are cancelled for 21 March.” Gatwick’s fine, they claim, but Heathrow’s mayhem saw the Delhi-London flight routed to Frankfurt and the Mumbai-London one doing a U-turn back home. It’s a nightmare for commuters, a grim reminder of the power of a single glitch to clog up the skies in a city that transports millions.
Amaal Mallik Defends Brother Armaan Amidst Family Drama
Music has a family feud with a silver lining. Singer-composer Amaal Mallik surprised fans Thursday by posting on Instagram about distancing himself from his family—then mitigated it, declaring his love for brother Armaan Malik is unshakeable. In a lengthy note, he thanked for support but begged the press: “Don’t bother my family; no negative twists, please.” It took courage to expose that pain, he claimed, and although he’s maintaining distance, love remains. “Armaan and I are one—nothing separates us,” he vowed, signing off with “Love & Peace.” It’s an unflinching glimpse into a split, glued together with sibling glue.
Pakistani Entrepreneur’s Mumbai Layover Sparks Buzz
A six-hour stopover turned into a mini-adventure. Waqas Hassan, a Pakistani entrepreneur, flew IndiGo from Singapore to Saudi Arabia with a Mumbai airport layover—and loved every minute. In an Instagram clip, he explained it’s legit: Pakistani passport holders can transit India visa-free, just can’t leave the terminal. “I’m in Mumbai,” he beamed, roaming the halls, grabbing trinkets, and savoring vada pav. “Pretty fun feeling,” he said. Founder of AiForAll, Hassan’s legal detour—rare given India-Pakistan tensions—has folks marveling at this quirky travel tale.
Pandya’s Ban Marks End of BCCI’s Old-School IPL Penalty
Cricket’s rulebook just flipped a page, and Hardik Pandya’s the last to feel the old sting. Mumbai Indians captain benched for IPL 2025 opener vs. Chennai Super Kings, banned for slow over-rates last season—his third offense, reports Cricbuzz. But Thursday’s Mumbai BCCI huddle, with captains and managers in attendance, set a different script: no match bans for skippers any more. They’re going for ICC’s demerit points instead, piling up over three years, with bans reserved only for series flops. Pandya’s the final casualty of the BCCI’s old hammer, a footnote as the league shifts gears for a lighter touch.
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