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The Trump administration has been pressing the university to stem political activism on campus. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Harvard University that its tax-exempt status can be revoked if it keeps pushing what he called “political, ideological and terrorist-inspired sickness”. He said the world-renowned institution should be taxed as a political entity. “Perhaps Harvard should lose its Tax Exempt Status and be Taxed as a Political Entity if it keeps pushing political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting “Sickness?” Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!” he wrote on his Truth Social platform. Trump…

Abhishek Lodha-led Macrotech Developers to retain exclusive rights over ‘Lodha’ and ‘Lodha Group’ brand name, a statement issued by the company said. The Lodha brothers—Abhishek Lodha and Abhinandan Lodha—and their companies have ‘amicably resolved all outstanding disputes under family mediation,’ separate statements issued by both parties said on April 14. Macrotech Developers will continue to use ‘Lodha’ brand while the younger brother Abhinandan Lodha will continue to operate under ‘House of Abhinandan Lodha’ brand, as per the agreements between the two brothers under the ‘guidance of their parents.’ Macrotech Developers and HoABL announced that they have resolved the dispute over…

Harbhajan Singh lauded Rohit Sharma for making the proper tactical move from the dugout, revealing how coach Mahela Jayawardene had different ideas. Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians came from behind to stun Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi Capitals’ batter Karun Nair was going strong and looked set to take the Axar Patel’s side over the line. However, his dismissal by Mitchell Santner paved the way for a comeback. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has now lauded Rohit Sharma for making the decisive tactical move in the match, which led to…

The businessman, who is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s husband, said that he had often been pulled into political discussions. Robert Vadra, the husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Monday stated that he would be willing to join politics if the Congress party wanted him to. The businessman stated that if the Congress party deemed it necessary to bring on more people to stand up against divisive forces in parliament, he would take a step into the world of politics.  “So, I feel that, with the blessings of my family and if the Congress feels that I should be in…

Arjun Ram Meghwal also noted that the West Bengal CM had made similar remarks during the Citizenship (Amendment) Act but had implemented it in her state. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday criticised West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for refusing to implement the Waqf law in her state. During an event organised to pay tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, the law minister said that it was “not right” for the West Bengal CM to make remarks against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which had been passed in parliament. Meghwal also noted that Banerjee had made…

The Belgian federal public service of justice told that fugitive Mehul Choksi was being detained in anticipation of further judicial proceedings. Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, arrested in Belgium on April 12 following a request from Indian authorities, is being detained in “anticipation of further judicial proceedings”, the Belgian federal public service of justice said on Monday. The Belgian federal public service of justice, which is the equivalent of the justice ministry, confirmed the arrest and the receipt of an extradition request for Choksi from Indian authorities. “He [Choksi] is being detained in anticipation of further judicial proceedings. Access to his…

Mahato thanked the West Bengal leader of the opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, and the Calcutta high court for the deployment of central forces in Murshidabad. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Purulia, Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, has demanded the imposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in four West Bengal districts over violent protests over the new Waqf (Amendment) Act. In a letter written to union home minister Amit Shah, Mahto requested for the implementation of the law in the Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia and South 24 Parganas districts, citing a deteriorating security situation and alleging targeted violence against the…

The first successful trial of the Mk-II(A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system took place in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh today. India on Sunday conducted a successful trial of a laser-based weapon system that can disable fixed-wing and swarm drones, becoming one of the only four nations to have developed the technology. Apart from India, only the US, China and Russia can disable weapons using the technology. In the National Open Air Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, the first successful trial of the Mk-II(A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system took place.  The high-power Laser-DEW is equipped with the technology…

Akash Anand also said that he would only follow the directions given by Mayawati and would not take advice from anyone else. Expelled Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Akash Anand on Sunday appealed to the party supremo and his aunt, Mayawati, to take him back into the party fold. In a series of posts on X, Anand asked for forgiveness for his past mistakes, saying that he only considers Mayawati as his political guru. He vowed not to let his relatives, especially his in-laws, be a roadblock in the betterment of the party. “I appeal to her to forgive all…

Mahmood Madani said the amendment was brought not to improve the functioning of the Waqf Boards but to serve vested interests. Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Mahmood Madani on Sunday strongly criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Act, calling the law a politically motivated move aimed at facilitating land occupation under the guise of reform. He also called for ‘nonviolent protests against the law’ and added that violence would only undermine the movement. “We have appealed to the people to protest peacefully, to protest everywhere. And we condemn any violence- it will only weaken our movement,” Madani. The remarks come as West Bengal’s Murshidabad…