Morning news wrap: Anti-Trump protests rock US, Rahul Gandhi lands in Boston, and more

A fresh wave of anti-Trump protests swept the US, with demonstrators rallying in cities from Washington DC to San Francisco. Protesters voiced concerns over civil rights violations, executive overreach, and growing authoritarianism under President Trump.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in the US for a visit to Brown University in Rhode Island. He was welcomed at Boston Logan International Airport by members of the Indian Overseas Congress, with Sam Pitroda.
In a political development, AIMIM chief Owaisi mocked BJP leaders as "tubelights" after remarks by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against the Supreme Court and CJI. Owaisi reminded the party of the Supreme Court’s constitutional powers.
In IPL news, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit a six off his first ball in a thrilling debut for Rajasthan Royals. His performance came after impressive feats at the domestic level, including a record-breaking century.
In a key development in the US, the District Court for Northern Georgia blocked the termination of legal status for 133 international students whose SEVIS records were abruptly cancelled. The ruling prevents their immediate deportation, offering them temporary relief.
Here are the top stories for the morning news wrap:

Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets across the United States in a renewed wave of anti-Trump protests, just two weeks after a similar nationwide movement. From Washington DC to San Francisco, the rallies were driven by a strong sense of urgency, anger, and concern over what protesters called civil rights violations, executive overreach, and authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. Read full story

Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived in the United States for a scheduled visit to Brown University in Rhode Island. At Boston Logan International Airport, he was warmly received by members of the Indian Overseas Congress, with Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda personally welcoming him. Read full story

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi mocked BJP leaders as "tubelights" in response to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s controversial remarks targeting the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India. Owaisi pointed to Article 142 of the Constitution, which empowers the Supreme Court to deliver complete justice in cases before it. Read full story

Last November, Rajasthan Royals made headlines by bidding Rs 1.1 crore for 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the IPL mega auction. Their talent scouts were clearly impressed — he had made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024 and smashed a 58-ball century against Australia U-19s in September, the fastest by an Indian at that level. Still, questions swirled. Was RR taking too big a gamble? Could someone so young handle the leap to the IPL stage, or would he struggle under the glare of millions watching? Read full story

In a significant ruling, the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has granted temporary relief to 133 international students whose Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records were abruptly terminated. Without the court's intervention, the loss of legal status would have forced the students to leave the country. Read full story