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Pentagon scraps 93 Senior Service College fellowships at elite universities

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:05 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) In a move aimed at sending a direct political and financial signal to elite academic institutions, the US Department of War announced to cancel as many as 93 Senior Service College fellowships at 22 institutions, including Harvard University and other Ivy League schools, saying the move is needed to realign military education with “American values” and the “warrior ethos”.

US Senate slams FDA delays on rare disease drugs

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:53 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) A bipartisan US Senate panel took aim at the Food and Drug Administration over delays and shifting standards that witnesses said are blocking rare disease treatments, warning that “time is the most precious commodity” for families and that “rare disease patients cannot wait.”

From Arctic to border, US senators test Pentagon nominees

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) From Russian and Chinese military activity near Alaska to drone incursions at the US–Mexico border, American senators pressed two Pentagon nominees on how they would defend the homeland while preserving civil liberties during a closely watched confirmation hearing.

US banking overhaul draws fierce Senate debate

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:39 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US banking regulators defended sweeping efforts to recalibrate capital rules and formalise crypto oversight as senators clashed over Basel reforms, political “debanking” and consumer safeguards in a hearing with global implications for capital flows and digital finance.

US backs Pakistan as border fighting with Taliban escalates

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:38 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The United States (US) has backed Pakistan’s right to defend itself against Taliban attacks, even as border fighting escalated between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban, with President Donald Trump praising Pakistan’s leadership and a State Department spokesperson telling IANS that Washington supports Pakistan’s right to self-defence.

Trump orders halt to Anthropic use

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to immediately stop using technology from the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, escalating a public clash over the military use of advanced AI systems.

Harvard University apologises over Sanskrit post

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Harvard University’s Department of South Asian Studies has apologised for posting what it described as an “insensitive image” related to its Sanskrit programme, following criticism from sections of the Hindu community.

Bill Clinton says he ‘saw nothing’ at deposition on Epstein

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:08 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Former US President Bill Clinton told House lawmakers that he had “no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and insisted he "saw nothing and I did nothing wrong" during his association with the disgraced financier.

India–US ties expand across states, sectors

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:49 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Indian diplomats and senior US leaders held a series of meetings this week across the United States, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic cooperation.

Trump spotlights Venezuela oil at Texas hub

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spotlighted a fresh oil arrangement with Venezuela during remarks at a major Texas export hub, arguing that expanded refining and exports from Corpus Christi signal what he called a historic American energy revival.