A Carnegie survey found that 71 percent of Indian Americans disapproved of how Donald Trump handled his overall job as President in his second term.The 2026 Indian American Attitudes Survey (IAAS), conducted in partnership with YouGov, found that only 29 percent of the 1,000 Indian American adults surveyed strongly or somewhat approved of how Trump handled his job as President, New India Abroad reported.

The findings, when compared to data from a nationwide YouGov poll from Dec. 2025, revealed that Indian Americans were substantially more critical of Trump than the overall US population.The report came one year into President Donald Trump’s second term and found that the community was reassessing its political and social position amid tensions in US-India relations, domestic policy shifts, and rising reports of online hate speech targeting the community.Large majorities also disapproved of Trump’s handling of key policy areas. The survey found that 64 percent disapproved of his immigration policy, 68 percent disapproved of his handling of the domestic economy, and 70 percent disapproved of his international economic policy, including trade and tariffs. In many cases, respondents expressed strong disapproval rather than mild opposition.Evaluations of his management of US-India relations were also negative. Fifty-five percent disapproved of Trump’s approach to relations with India, 20 percent approved, and roughly one-quarter reported no opinion, suggesting limited foreign policy salience in electoral decision-making.Indian Americans continued to identify disproportionately with the Democratic Party, but attachment weakened since 2020. Democratic identification declined to 46 percent, while Republican affiliation increased modestly to 19 percent. Independents accounted for 29 percent of respondents. Ideologically, 32 percent identified as moderates, the largest single bloc, placing the community largely at the centre of the political spectrum.Economic issues dominated policy priorities. Twenty-one percent cited inflation and prices as their most important issue, followed by jobs and the economy at 17 percent. Health care and immigration were the only other issues registering in double digits, while foreign policy concerns remained comparatively low.Experiences of bias remained widespread. Twenty-seven percent believed Indian Americans faced “a lot” of discrimination in the United States. About half reported having personally experienced discrimination in recent years, most commonly based on skin colour, country of origin, or religion. Since the start of 2025, one in four respondents reported being called a slur.Respondents also reported frequent exposure to online racism, with nearly half saying they encountered anti-Indian content on social media regularly. Nearly one-third said discrimination concerns led them to avoid political discussions online, and roughly one-fifth reported modifying travel, public expression, or civic participation out of fear of harassment. However, the share reporting direct, personal experiences of discrimination did not significantly change compared to prior survey waves.Many respondents said discrimination altered how they spoke, lived, or participated in public life, though most did not plan to leave the United States. While 14 percent said they frequently considered relocating abroad, a majority continued to recommend the country for employment, reflecting continued belief in economic opportunity.The survey also found that reactions to symbolic political events reflected ideological divides more than identity-based solidarity. Sixty-eight percent expressed enthusiasm for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s election, largely on ideological grounds. Public remarks by Vice President JD Vance regarding religion and marriage drew negative responses linked to concerns about religious inclusion and representation.Collectively, the findings indicated that one year into Trump’s second term, anxieties about discrimination and the shifting political environment coexisted with continued belief in opportunity in the United States.The full study was fielded between Nov. 25, 2025, and Jan. 6, 2026, and had a margin of error of ±3.6 percent.The report, authored by Sumitra Badrinathan of American University, Devesh Kapur of Johns Hopkins-SAIS, Andy Robaina of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Milan Vaishnav of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, built on earlier IAAS waves conducted in 2020 and 2024 and examined partisan identity, vote preferences, policy priorities, evaluations of political leaders, and experiences with discrimination.

Sam Billings of Oval Invincibles lifts The Hundred 2025 trophy (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

MUMBAI: More than 50 Pakistan players (men and women) have registered for The Hundred auction, which will be held at Piccadilly Lights in London on March 11 (women’s competition) and March 12 (men’s competition). “The auction list includes more than 50 players from Pakistan,” a source tracking developments told TOI.

As per the ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP), Pakistan are scheduled to have an away Test series against West Indies in August. A full list of players registered for The Hundred auction will be released at 1 PM UK time (6.30 PM India time) on Friday.Last season, only two Pakistan players, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Wasim, featured in the tournament (for Northern Superchargers), while Pakistan-born Zafar Gohar was part of the Oval Invincibles squad.Six of the eight franchises, London Spirit (owned by US-based tech investors), MI Oval (Reliance Industries), Manchester SuperGiants (RPSG Group), Southern Brave (GMR Group), Sunrisers Leeds (Sun TV) and Welsh Fire (US-based Sanjay Govil), have Indian owners. Of these six, four teams are owned by Indian IPL franchises Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow SuperGiants and Sunrisers Hyderabad.“The Hundred Auction will see over 200 players go under the hammer, with the sixteen men’s and women’s teams picking up to 14 players each as they take a big step towards filling their squads ahead of the sixth edition of The Hundred this summer,” the England & Wales Cricket Board stated in a media release on Thursday.The women’s auction register includes India’s swashbuckling opener Shafali Verma, Beth Mooney, Nadine de Klerk, Amy Jones and Davina Perrin.The men’s teams will bid for players with Joe Root, Quinton de Kock, Jason Holder, Haris Rauf and Adil Rashid potentially among the early contenders. Auctioneer Richard Madley will run proceedings across both days.The men’s teams have a salary pot of £2.05m, while the women’s teams have a salary pot of £880,000. Each team has already spent a portion of their pot on pre-auction direct signings and retentions.Teams are allowed up to four pre-auction signings from mid-November to the end of January. A maximum of three can be direct signings and must be overseas or England centrally contracted players. A minimum of one will be a retention, which can be any player — England centrally contracted, overseas or domestic.Across the auction, teams will compete to sign players across three phases: Hero Players, Ranked Players and Nominated Players. Teams will each provide a long-list of players they are most interested in signing ahead of the auction, with the phases reflecting aggregated interest in each player.

Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo)

NEW DELHI: India opener Abhishek Sharma has had a rough start in the T20 World Cup 2026, getting out for three ducks in a row in the group stage. His poor run has raised concerns, but the Indian team management is still backing him strongly.Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel dismissed any talk of dropping him and said, “Absolutely no discussion on Abhishek Sharma in the group. He is going to deliver, for the team and viewers. He is entertaining. He is hitting the ball well in the nets.”

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels pressure is affecting the 25-year-old batter. He believes Abhishek is trying too hard to hit big shots from the first ball instead of settling in. “Abhishek Sharma is a lovely guy, but expectations seem to be weighing on him. If he had started well against the USA, it would have been different. Now, the pressure of being the big six-hitter and top batter is showing,” Gavaskar said.“With his shot range, he needs to spend time in the middle. He cannot try to hit a boundary or six on the first ball of his innings. If the big shots come, fine. But he shouldn’t force himself to play the big shots across the line,” he added.He also advised Abhishek to start slowly and build his innings. “Take a single and get off the mark. Even four dot balls don’t matter. He can make up for them later. He needs to play smart. Spend an hour or two settling in, then play his natural game. First, just get off the mark. Every batter wants that first run. Once he gets it, everything will fall into place,” he added.Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate also backed Abhishek and said he showed good form in training after recovering from illness. He said Abhishek batted well in the nets and should be fine in the next phase.With India reaching the Super 8s, the team hopes Abhishek will regain confidence and perform when it matters most.

National Highaways (File photo- PTI)

Commuters on National Highways may soon have to rely entirely on digital payment modes at toll plazas, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering phasing out cash transactions nationwide.Post implementation, all toll payments at National Highway fee plazas will be processed exclusively through digital modes using FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the highways authority said, reported PTI.The authority said it is contemplating discontinuing cash transactions at National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026, with the aim of creating a fully digital tolling ecosystem.The proposed measure is intended to consolidate gains achieved under Electronic Toll Collection and strengthen the efficiency and reliability of fee plaza operations.According to NHAI, the transition will enhance “Ease of Commuting” by improving lane throughput, reducing congestion at toll plazas and ensuring greater consistency and transparency in toll transactions.Over the past few years, FASTag penetration has crossed 98 per cent, significantly transforming toll collection practices. At present, most toll transactions are processed electronically through RFID-enabled FASTags affixed to vehicles, enabling seamless and contactless movement across plazas.UPI payment facilities have also been operationalised at National Highway toll plazas, ensuring instant and accessible digital payment options for commuters nationwide.As per National Highway fee rules, vehicles entering a fee plaza without a valid, functional FASTag are charged twice the applicable user fee if payment is made in cash, while users opting to pay via UPI are charged 1.25 times the applicable fee.These initiatives have collectively reduced dependence on cash transactions and accelerated digitisation of the tolling framework.Plaza-level assessments indicate that cash-based payments contribute to congestion, longer waiting times during peak traffic hours and transaction-related disputes.A complete transition to digital-only payments is expected to improve operational efficiency, strengthen traffic management, minimise delays and enhance user experience across more than 1,150 fee plazas on National Highways and Expressways in the country.

Rajpal Yadav has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court and released from Tihar Jail in a case filed against him by businessman Madhav Gopal Aggarwal. His lawyer, Bhaskar Upadhyay, now shared that the case originally started due to an incident connected to actor Amitabh Bachchan.

Rajpal Yadav received loan for ‘Ata Pata Laapata’

According to Bhaskar, businessman Madhav had given Rajpal Yadav a loan of Rs 5 crores to make his film ‘Ata Pata Laapata’. The two had signed a main agreement followed by three additional ones until August 2012. The final deal stated that Rajpal would issue five cheques, to be cleared from December 2012. But the situation took a legal turn after the film’s music launch in September 2012, which eventually led to the ongoing case.

Rajpal Yadav’s lawyer reveals complainant wanted to share stage with Amitabh Bachchan

In conversation with Hindustan Times, Bhaskar shares, “In September, Amitabh Bachchan stepped in for the film’s music launch and the complainant wanted to share the stage with him. Rajpal’s team said no to that as Mr Bachchan wasn’t taking any favours for his presence, and the complainant got annoyed by that. He moved to the Delhi HC in September 2012 on the basis of that agreement, asking for a stay on the film until his dues were cleared. The case was dragged till December 2012 when he deposited the first cheque of Rs 60,60,350 which was honoured”.

Rajpal Yadav and Madhav signed consent agreement in 2013

The lawyer stated that Madhav later submitted an undertaking requesting the removal of the stay on the film, after which both parties signed a consent agreement in 2013, declaring all previous agreements null and void. Bhaskar revealed that a fresh consent decree was passed in 2016 and as per law, it is unchallengeable by either parties. The amount of Rs 10.40 crores was due as per that. The complainant signed an undertaking that previous agreements will not be revived if the said amount is returned to them. The HC also said that the recovery of this money should only be done by way of execution.

Rajpal Yadav’s guarantor offered property worth Rs 15 crores

In 2016, an execution petition was filed, and ₹1.90 crores were paid to the complainant. For the remaining balance, another guarantor, Mr. Anant Dattaram, stepped in — documents confirming this are with HT City. However, the complainant refused to accept the guarantee. Bhaskar shared that he offered his property valued at Rs 15 crores as surety for him, asking for one month’s time to return the amount. Surprisingly, the complainant refused to take this and asked for Rajpal’s imprisonment for the satisfaction of the decree. The execution stated this in writing and added that since no other mode of execution is suggested, the execution was closed.

Rajpal Yadav convicted and fined Rs 11.5 crores

However, an unusual situation arose during the proceedings. “While the execution case was going on, the complainant revived the cheques from the third supplementary agreement which was to be nulled after the consent agreement. In March 2018, based on that old agreement, the trial court convicted Rajpal ji and issued a fine of ₹11.5 crores. And then in November 2018, the execution court sentenced Rajpal ji to three month imprisonment for the same cause of action. But both can’t go parallel.”

Rajpal Yadav challenges order in revision court

In 2019, Yadav’s team took the matter to the revision court to challenge the earlier ruling. However, when a new lawyer joined the case, things took an unexpected turn. “The new judge said they didn’t find any merit and the counsel for Rajpal ji admitted that then they are ready to pay the amount if given a chance for mediation. And the court wrote this in their observation,” Bhaskar shared. He further mentioned that this development caused the case to remain unresolved, and the team has now requested the court to hear their arguments and decide the matter on its merits.

In a surprising reveal that has touched fans across both nations, Marcus Stoinis, who is currently representing Australia in the T20 World Cup 2026, recently named a legendary Indian player as his ultimate career mentor. Despite the fierce rivalry on the field, Stoinis admitted that his growth as a finisher was deeply influenced by the guidance of this former World Cup winner.

Australia’s Marcus Stoinis picks Indian cricket legend as his ultimate mentor

As per ANI, Stoinis opened up about the profound impact Yuvraj Singh has had on his career, elevating him from a mere teammate to a true life mentor.

Recalling their days playing together in the IPL, Stoinis praised the Indian star’s unique approach to the game, stating, “I played with Yuvraj Singh in the IPL. Although I was playing with him, I describe him more as a mentor. I was quite young, and he was obviously very experienced.”

Stoinis was particularly in awe of Yuvraj’s effortless power, describing it as a ‘relaxed, rhythmical power’ that stood out from the brute force typical of modern hitters. He further emphasized Yuvraj’s character, noting, “Very nice guy, very helpful. I mean, to a young overseas player coming to the IPL, he was very good to me. Nothing but absolute respect.”

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Stoinis and Australia’s dismal T20 World Cup 2026 campaign

While Stoinis finds solace in his off-field connections, his on-field experience in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been nothing short of a nightmare. Australia have been shockingly eliminated from the group stages, failing to make the Super 8s for the first time in nearly two decades. Despite Stoinis’ individual efforts, including a valiant attempt to anchor the middle order, the ‘Mighty Aussies’ looked like a shadow of their former selves.

Their campaign unraveled after a stunning defeat to Zimbabwe, where the Australian batting lineup collapsed for just 146 runs, followed by a clinical eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Sri Lanka. The final nail in the coffin was the rain-induced washout between Ireland and Zimbabwe on February 17, which mathematically ended Australia’s journey. Stoinis and his team are now left to play a meaningless final match against Oman at Pallekele, marking a historic low for Australian cricket in a tournament where they were once favourites.

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NEW DELHI: The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Friday defended its shirtless protest at the AI Summit venue at Bharat Mandapam, saying the demonstration was the “voice of millions of angry unemployed youth” aimed at the “compromised” Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The youth wing said that they are “not against the AI Summit, and they “will no longer sit quietly.”“Today, during the AI Summit, Youth Congress comrades raised slogans of ‘PM is Compromised’, clearly conveying the message that the youth of the country will no longer sit quietly,” IYC President Uday Bhanu told ANI.“‘PM is Compromised’ is not just a slogan, but the voice of the anger of millions of unemployed youth. PM Modi’s trade deal with America appears to be against the interests of farmers and the common people, with America gaining more benefit from it,” Bhanu said.“Youth Congress will continue to fight for the rights of the country and will keep speaking the truth on every platform,” he added.In an earlier statement, the organisation said its workers “raised their voice and protested against the compromised Prime Minister who has traded the identity of the country at the AI Summit.”In a series of social media posts, the IYC said that the truth cannot be buried behind the glittering stage of the AI Summit.“When corporate interests are placed above the nation’s welfare and a softness in foreign policy is clearly visible, then protest becomes a duty!”It added that its workers went to Bharat Mandapam “so that a voice can be raised against the ‘Compromised PM’ and the Modi government is forced to answer for the compromises being made on the country’s honour!”The organisation also said, “We’re not against the AI Summit. We’re against the compromises being made with India’s interests.”“If we know how to follow the path shown by Mahatma Gandhi, we also know how to follow the path shown by Sardar Bhagat Singh. We absolutely will not allow the interests of the country’s youth and farmers to be traded away,” it said.These remarks came after around 10 Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers were detained after they briefly raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi inside Bharat Mandapam’s Exhibition Hall No. 5, police said.Additional Commissioner of Police Devesh Mahla said the incident took place around 12.30 pm and that the protesters had registered online to attend the summit.The protesters had marched inside the venue wearing or holding white T-shirts bearing images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, along with slogans such as “India-US Trade Deal”, “Epstein Files” and “PM is compromised,” leading to heated exchanges with some attendees.Officials said those detained are being identified and appropriate legal action is being taken.The “topless” protest triggered sharp reactions, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi of orchestrating the disruption.Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to “humiliate India.” In a post on X, he wrote, “This is CONGRESS ARROGANCE & FRUSTRATION on display! So, Mr. Rahul Gandhi, humiliating India to target the Government is your idea of opposition!”“While you want to CHOKE India’s development by peddling lies about the recent trade deals, your foot soldiers are marching shirtless at the prestigious AI Summit, attempting to embarrass 140 crore Indians globally. This disruption strategy only exposes your and your party’s lack of vision for India,” he added.Union minister Bhupender Yadav termed the protest “Absolute shamelessness from Congress!” and said, “At a time Bharat is taking strides positioning itself as a global technology powerhouse, Congress is going all out to embarrass the country. This is not political opposition, this is an attempt at sabotaging India’s global image. Despicable.”

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SC takes ‘extraordinary’ step in Bengal vs EC case, judicial officers to be part of SIR duty

The Supreme Court issued what it described as an “extraordinary order,” asking the Calcutta high court to designate serving and retired judicial officers in poll-bound West Bengal as Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) to decide claims and objections arising from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls, according to Live Law. The Court further stated that these judicial officers would be assisted by micro-observers and state government officials, and instructed district collectors and Superintendents of Police to extend logistical assistance and security to them. Read full story

Centre slams Congress after youth wing’s shirtless march at AI Summit, blames Rahul Gandhi

The BJP-led central government criticised the Congress and targeted Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after members of the party’s youth wing carried out what it called a “despicable” shirtless protest at the ongoing AI Summit. The reaction followed the detention of around 10 Indian Youth Congress workers, who briefly shouted slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi inside Exhibition Hall No. 5 at the summit venue, according to the police. Read full story

‘India diversifying oil sourcing,’ says US envoy Sergio Gor

The United States reaffirmed its position that India’s commitments on oil procurement from Russia form part of the recently finalised trade agreement between New Delhi and Washington. US envoy Sergio Gor said Washington has observed India diversifying its oil sources and noted that active talks are underway over the possible sale of Venezuelan oil to India. He added that the final trade deal is expected to be signed soon. Read full story

Women’s groups seek action against Rajasthan MLA for ‘son vs daughter’ quip

Women’s rights organisations have written to Rajasthan assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani seeking action against Bharatpur BJP MLA Bahadur Singh Koli for remarks in the House likening the BJP government’s budgets to “giving birth to a son” and Congress-era budgets to “giving birth to a daughter.” Koli claimed that “son” budgets were productive, while “daughter” budgets led to Congress losing power. Calling the analogy patriarchal and deeply regressive, the groups said it reflected an anti-women mindset. Read full story

BLA releases video claiming Pakistani army personnel in custody amid prisoner swap deadline

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has reportedly released a video allegedly showing Pakistani Army personnel in its custody as the deadline for a proposed prisoner exchange approaches. The footage, circulated on social media and shared by the Balochistan Post citing the group’s official channel, appears to show several men presenting service cards and national identity documents while identifying themselves as detained servicemen. In the video, they appeal to Pakistani authorities, saying they were formally recruited and assigned postings, and question why the authorities are allegedly not acknowledging them. Read full story

FILE – Britain’s Prince Andrew, center, and his daughters Princess Eugenie, left, and Princess Beatrice leave Westminster Abbey after the wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, in London, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer, File)

The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents has begun to reshape careers across politics, business, and public life by laying out, in detail, the extent of his relationships with some of the world’s most powerful figures. In Britain, Labour veteran Peter Mandelson stepped down from the House of Lords after financial links and correspondence surfaced. In the United States, former senator George Mitchell withdrew from leadership roles as records showed sustained contact over several years. Norway saw a senior diplomat resign and corruption probes open after revelations of financial ties connected to Epstein’s will. And in one of the most consequential developments, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, widely known as Prince Andrew, was arrested in 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office following disclosures that he may have shared official information with Epstein during his tenure as the UK’s trade envoy.

Together, the files have shifted the focus from Epstein himself to the wider network of influential individuals who remained in his orbit long after his past convictions were public, turning a long-closed criminal case into an ongoing reckoning for global public life.Peter AttiaA physician, author, and high-profile longevity expert, Attia appeared in the files through informal email exchanges that showed a friendly and sometimes crude tone of communication with Epstein. The correspondence indicated a personal relationship rather than professional interaction. After the disclosures became public, companies with which he was associated moved quickly to distance themselves, leading Attia to step down from advisory roles amid reputational scrutiny.Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem (right)

An Emirati business executive and former chairman of one of the world’s largest logistics firms, bin Sulayem was portrayed in the documents as maintaining a close personal friendship with Epstein through regular correspondence. Although no misconduct was alleged, investor pressure escalated rapidly following the revelations, prompting his resignation to shield the company from reputational fallout.Bill Gates

Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates has not faced any investigation or institutional sanction arising from the Epstein files, but the renewed scrutiny of his past association has begun to affect his public engagements. Gates withdrew from delivering a scheduled keynote address at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in India just hours before the event. His foundation said the decision was taken after “careful consideration” to ensure that attention remained on the summit’s priorities rather than the controversy surrounding his earlier interactions with Epstein.Thorbjørn JaglandA former Norwegian prime minister and senior European political figure, Jagland appeared in emails suggesting Epstein attempted to use his diplomatic access to arrange meetings with global leaders. The disclosures led Norwegian authorities to open corruption investigations to examine whether Epstein sought improper influence through those connections.Mona JuulA Norwegian diplomat who served as ambassador, Juul was drawn into scrutiny after reports indicated Epstein had left substantial funds to her and her husband, fellow diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen, in his will. The financial link triggered corruption investigations, and Juul resigned from her diplomatic post as the inquiry began.Brad KarpThe chairman of a major international law firm, Karp appeared in the files through emails showing Epstein had hosted him at private gatherings and maintained ongoing social contact. The visibility of this relationship created reputational risk for the firm, leading Karp to step down from his leadership role.Jack Lang

FILE – IMA president Jack Lang arrive before visiting the exhibition “Treasures rescued from Gaza” Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, Pool, File)

A former French cultural minister and prominent public figure, Lang became the subject of financial investigations after the documents linked him to transactions connected to Epstein. Although he denies wrongdoing, the scrutiny prompted him to resign from leadership of a major cultural institution while inquiries continue.Miroslav LajčákThe Slovak diplomat and former president of the UN General Assembly appeared in the files through private exchanges that showed informal and friendly communication with Epstein. While the messages contained no evidence of illegal conduct, their tone and timing raised concerns about judgment, leading Lajčák to resign from his role as national security adviser.Peter Mandelson

UK PM fires Ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over Epstein links

One of Britain’s most influential political strategists and a former ambassador to the United States, Mandelson appeared in the files through financial records and correspondence suggesting a closer personal relationship with Epstein than previously acknowledged. The disclosures triggered investigations and police searches, leading Mandelson to resign from the Labour Party and step down from the House of Lords.George J. MitchellA former US senator and internationally respected peace negotiator, Mitchell appeared repeatedly across Epstein communication logs, indicating sustained contact over several years. Though no wrongdoing was alleged, institutions bearing his name moved quickly to distance themselves, prompting Mitchell to resign from honorary leadership roles.David RossAn influential figure in the contemporary art world and academic leadership, Ross appeared in the documents through correspondence showing he maintained contact with Epstein even after the latter’s conviction. The disclosures led to his resignation from an academic leadership role due to reputational concerns.Joanna RubinsteinA senior humanitarian leader associated with a UN-linked foundation, Rubinstein appeared in records confirming she had visited Epstein’s private island. Although no criminal allegation was made, the timeline of the visit led to intense public scrutiny, prompting her resignation.Kathy RuemmlerA former White House counsel and later chief legal officer of Goldman Sachs, Ruemmler appeared in the files through emails showing friendly correspondence with Epstein and evidence that she had received gifts from him after leaving government service. She resigned from her corporate role as reputational concerns mounted.Sarah Ferguson

Sarah Ferguson, 64, also attended the Easter service alongside her former husband, Prince Andrew. However, the former couple’s daughters — Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie — did not appear.

The former Duchess of York appeared in the documents through emails indicating she maintained contact with Epstein years after his conviction. Renewed scrutiny led to the closure of a charity linked to her after institutional support diminished.Steve TischA film producer and co-owner of an NFL franchise, Tisch appeared in emails indicating Epstein introduced him to women and maintained communication. He remains in position but faces an ongoing review by the league.Casey WassermanA prominent entertainment executive and head of a major talent agency, Wasserman appeared in the files through emails exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell that revealed personal interactions and social planning. The fallout led to client departures, prompting him to sell the agency to limit further reputational damage.Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorThe former prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III and formerly the UK’s trade envoy, has long been one of the most high-profile figures linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The latest Epstein document release included additional photographs and correspondence that reinforced the depth of their association, showing continued contact even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. In February 2026, British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office as part of an investigation tied directly to material emerging from the Epstein files. Authorities are examining allegations that, during his tenure as trade envoy, he may have shared potentially confidential government documents or official information with Epstein. The arrest is separate from earlier sexual-assault allegations brought in a US civil lawsuit by Virginia Giuffre, which Andrew denied and settled out of court in 2022 without admitting liability. The current investigation centres instead on possible misuse of official position and breach of trust arising from his documented relationship with Epstein.Those who have faced no formal sanctionA defining feature of the latest Epstein fallout is its unevenness. Many individuals named in the documents remain in their positions without investigation or legal consequence. Their involvement typically consists of correspondence, meetings, or social contact rather than evidence of criminal conduct. The documents have therefore reshaped careers not through courts of law, but through public scrutiny, demonstrating how reputational accountability now operates alongside, and often independently of, formal legal processes.