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Donald Trump to ease tariffs on auto parts, offers relief for US carmakers

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump is set to ease the impact of automotive tariffs, a move designed to support US carmakers by removing overlapping import duties on parts used in domestically assembled vehicles and reimbursing levies already paid, according to the news agency Reuters.The decision, which will be officially announced during Trump’s Tuesday visit to Michigan, comes amid growing concern from the auto industry over the economic fallout of sweeping tariffs. According to CNN, the revised structure will ensure that cars built in the US using imported components are not hit by cumulative duties, such as those on steel and aluminium, in addition to the 25 per cent auto tariff.“This deal is a major victory for the President's trade policy by rewarding companies who manufacture domestically, while providing runway to manufacturers […]

Gaurav Bansal April 30, 2025

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Entertainment

Massive fire breaks out in Ajmer factory – in video | India News

[ad_1] The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most."Read More [ad_2] Source link

Akshita Kapoor April 30, 2025

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News & Current Events

FBI director Kash Patel orders polygraph examinations for ‘leak’ hunt

[ad_1] After defence secretary, the FBI has recently begun conducting polygraph examinations to identify information leaks, as confirmed by a bureau spokesperson. National security agencies in the Trump administration are intensifying leak investigations, implementing polygraph tests that are creating an atmosphere of fear amongst officials.Attorney General Pam Bondi's revised legal guidelines now permit the Justice Department to access reporters' personal communications and expand criminal prosecution scope beyond classified material to include "privileged and other sensitive" information, Washington Post reported.Officials express concern that the broader scope could encompass information that merely causes embarrassment or challenges administrative positions."People are trying to keep their heads down," stated a former FBI field office head, speaking anonymously. "Morale's in the toilet. ... When you see people who are being investigated, or names [of agents who worked on Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot cases] being passed […]

Yashwi Thakur April 30, 2025

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Education

“Take a stand, Columbia”: Students and faculty urge university to defy federal pressure

[ad_1] <p>Columbia University is trying to recover about $400 million in federal grants and contracts after accepting demands from the Trump administration. The university’s decision followed widespread protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The administration accused Columbia of not doing enough to prevent antisemitic incidents on campus. <br><br>As part of its concessions, Columbia agreed to new oversight for its Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies Department, strengthened campus security, and introduced stricter protest and disciplinary policies. The decision has concerned many academic leaders, who see it as a compromise on institutional autonomy.<br><br><strong>Funding Loss: </strong>$400 million<br><strong>Response: </strong>Complied with federal demands<br><strong>Changes Made:</strong><br>- New oversight for Middle Eastern studies<br>- Tighter protest rules<br>- Strengthened campus security</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/study/us-student-visa-status-revoked-legal-options-for-international-students-explained/articleshow/120054820.cms"><strong>US student visa status revoked? Legal options for international students, explained </strong></a><br></p> Columbia University, long revered as a stronghold of academic inquiry and progressive […]

Himanshi Khanna April 30, 2025

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Business

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to be operational by 2028, says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

[ad_1] File photo: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The much-awaited Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project will be ready for operations by 2028, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Monday, while also revealing that the state aims to raise $50 billion from international investors to accelerate infrastructure development.“By 2028, we will be able to travel in the bullet train,” Fadnavis said while speaking at an event on the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) project. He acknowledged that Gujarat has made faster progress on the project and attributed delays in Maharashtra to the previous state government.Without naming Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Fadnavis said the project had suffered during the two-year rule until 2022. “After the new government came to power, we gave necessary approvals and work started rapidly,” he added.The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor is […]

Gaurav Bansal April 30, 2025

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Entertainment

Congress portrays PM Modi ‘headless’; ‘Sar tan se juda’ imagery, says BJP; Venugopal issues whip for leaders | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress' pictorial post on social media, seemingly portraying PM Modi without his head, caused a furore in BJP. The governing party said the image echoed the Islamist "sar tan se juda" call recently made by a Pakistan diplomat in London, who had mocked Indian diaspora with a throat-slitting gesture.Congress posted the image with "gayab jimmedari ke samay (missing instead of taking responsibility)" as the caption on its X handle by cropping Modi's head out of what appeared to be an old picture of the PM, with his trademark clothes forming the outline. It did not mention the PM's name.Congress defended the post through the day, arguing that it did not show anyone's name or face. However, with the image going viral on social media, the party deleted it in the evening.Significantly, it was only on Monday that […]

Akshita Kapoor April 30, 2025

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Entertainment

Window opens for a reset with Canada as new Liberal govt takes over; PM Modi seeks to unlock opportunities with Carney | India News

[ad_1] Canada’s Liberal Party headed by PM Mark Carney returned to power Tuesday riding a wave of strong anti-Donald Trump sentiment. PM Narendra Modi was among the first to congratulate Carney and express willingness to unlock greater opportunities in ties, while underlining that India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties.For India and Canada, there’s an opportunity now to wipe the slate clean after 20 months of bitterness in ties as Carney talks of rebuilding what he sees as “incredibly important” ties with India. Aware of the dramatic turnaround in Liberal fortunes because of Trump’s policies, and given it held Carney’s predecessor Justin Trudeau alone accountable for destroying the relationship, India had already been looking to rest ties with Canada under the Canadian PM since he assumed […]

Akshita Kapoor April 30, 2025

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Entertainment

‘What’s wrong in use of spyware to track terrorists?’ asks SC | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: "What is wrong in govt having spyware to track terrorists and enemies of the country?" Supreme Court on Tuesday put this question to petitioners clamouring for making public the court-appointed committee's report on Pegasus spyware and alleging that it was used to "snoop on citizens"."The kind of situation we are facing now, wemust be very careful. We cannot compromise on security and safety of country," a bench of justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said in what appeared to be a reference to the Pahalgam atrocity.Senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Shyam Divan and Dinesh Dwivedi flagged a US district court order to claim that WhatsApp had admitted about its system being hacked by Pegasus in India and other countries and repeatedly requested the bench to make public the Justice R V Raveendran committee report and seek Centre's […]

Akshita Kapoor April 30, 2025

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News & Current Events

‘woke & weak’ Biden administration weaponized ‘Women, Peace & Security’ program: Pete Hegseth ends WPS

[ad_1] Defence secretary Pete Hegseth boasted about dismantling a program supporting women on security teams, which he claimed that the "woke & weak" Joe Biden administration distorted & weaponized the "Women, Peace & Security” program. In a post on X, Hegseth said, "This morning, I proudly ENDED the 'Women, Peace & Security' (WPS) program inside the @DeptofDefense. WPS is yet another woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative that overburdens our commanders and troops — distracting from our core task: WAR-FIGHTING. WPS is a UNITED NATIONS program pushed by feminists and left-wing activists. Politicians fawn over it; troops HATE it. DoD will hereby executive the minimum of WPS required by statute, and fight to end the program for our next budget."However, after the media start reminding him that the legislation was signed into law by US President Donald Trump in 2017, Hegseth posted […]

Yashwi Thakur April 30, 2025

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Education

A university under siege: Harvard faces the gravest threat to its identity in a generation

[ad_1] Harvard sees $1.14 million in donations after Trump’s $2.2 billion funding cut Once the undisputed symbol of intellectual excellence and academic liberty, Harvard University now finds itself at the epicenter of a political confrontation with implications far beyond its ivy-covered walls. The institution, long revered for cultivating independent thought and global leadership, is grappling with sweeping federal retaliation that threatens its core identity. With billions in funding withheld, its nonprofit status questioned, and international students under targeted scrutiny, Harvard has become a litmus test for the survival of academic freedom in an era increasingly defined by ideological litmus tests and political coercion.The Trump administration’s campaign against the university has plunged students, faculty, and staff into a climate of pervasive anxiety. For international scholars in particular, Harvard has transformed from a sanctuary of learning into a place of vulnerability, where […]

Himanshi Khanna April 30, 2025