Wed Jan 22 01:30:40 UTC 2025: ## Trump’s Executive Order Threatens Indian Professionals in US: Other Top News

**Washington, D.C./New Delhi, January 22, 2025** – President Donald Trump’s recent executive order revoking birthright citizenship has sent shockwaves through the Indian community in the United States. The move, if upheld, could directly impact thousands of Indian professionals on temporary visas, particularly those under the H-1B program, who hoped to establish families in the U.S.

This development is just one of many significant news items dominating headlines today:

* **Death Penalty Appeal in Kolkata Rape Case:** The West Bengal government appealed to the Calcutta High Court for the death penalty for the convict in the rape and murder of a doctor, a day after a life sentence was handed down.

* **Maoist Operation in Chhattisgarh:** At least fourteen Maoists were killed in an anti-Maoist operation along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, a significant increase from the initial police report of two fatalities.

* **Seizure of M.F. Husain Paintings:** A Delhi court ordered the seizure of paintings by Padma awardee M.F. Husain depicting Hindu deities with nude female figures, following a complaint about the artwork.

* **JD(U) Concerns Over UGC Regulations:** The Janata Dal (United), a key NDA ally, expressed reservations about new UGC regulations granting more power to State Governors in appointing Vice-Chancellors, fearing it will undermine state control over higher education.

* **Caste Discrimination Complaint at IITs:** The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is investigating a complaint of caste discrimination in campus placement offices at IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.

* **Indus Waters Treaty Dispute:** A Neutral Expert appointed under the Indus Waters Treaty ruled himself competent to adjudicate on differences between India and Pakistan regarding hydroelectric projects. India welcomed the decision.

* **Meta Delays Fact-Checker Replacement:** Meta Platforms has delayed replacing Indian fact-checking organizations on its platforms, granting them a reprieve of several months.

* **Uttarakhand UCC Controversy:** Following the Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s announcement of the Uniform Civil Code’s imminent implementation, the Congress highlighted the dissolution of the 22nd Law Commission without submitting its UCC report.

* **India-France Tech Collaboration:** India and France agreed to strengthen cooperation in high-end technology and address pending civil nuclear cooperation issues ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit.

* **Cricket Series: ‘SKYball’ vs ‘Bazball’** India will look to regain its winning form in the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, aiming to overcome recent setbacks against New Zealand and Australia.

The Hindu also features its regular sections, including book reviews, data analysis, film reviews, health advice, international affairs, science articles, and Karnataka-specific news. A webinar on thyroid disorders, hosted in collaboration with Naruvi Hospitals, is scheduled for January 26th.

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