New Delhi, May 25 -- Harvard University, a global symbol of academic excellence, is now at the center of a high-stakes confrontation with the Trump administration. The clash follows a move by the US government to bar the university from enrolling foreign students - a decision that has triggered a legal battle, diplomatic fallout, and concerns about the future of American higher education.

On May 23, the Department of Homeland Security, under Secretary Kristi Noem, revoked Harvard's ability to admit foreign nationals. The agency cited national security risks, alleged failures to cooperate with investigations into visa violations, and concerns over ideological extremism on campus.

The order instantly jeopardized the futures of nearly 6,80...