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[ad_1] Harvard University received an email from the Trump administration last Friday with strict demands on hiring, admissions, and curriculum, which was later called "unauthorised" and a "mistake" after it triggered a clash. The university officials determined that these requirements were too demanding and decided to push back against the White House.Earlier on Monday, the university went public with its stance, sparking a major clash with the US President. Shortly after, a Trump official made a hurried call to the university.According to the New York Times, two people familiar with the matter said that the April 11 letter from the White House's antisemitism task force was "unauthorised" and should not have been transmitted.While three other people told the outlet that Sean Keveney, the acting general counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services and a member of the antisemitism […]

[ad_1] Abhishek Nayar's potential sudden shift from India's assistant coach to the Kolkata Knight Riders mid-season raises eyebrows, especially concerning potential conflicts of interest. His inside knowledge of Team India players like Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj could give KKR a tactical advantage in the on-going IPL 2025. New Delhi: Days after his role with the Indian cricket team as an assistant coach ended prematurely, Abhishek Nayar is learnt to have joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the middle of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). While there is no official confirmation by either Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or KKR, TimesofIndia.com understands that the former India all-rounder could well be in the three-time champions dugout for their next game against Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens on Monday. KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy had […]

[ad_1] HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private sector lender, reported a 6.7% rise in standalone net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, reaching Rs 17,616 crore, up from Rs 16,512 crore in the same period last year.According to a regulatory filing on Saturday, the bank’s total income stood at Rs 89,488 crore during the January-March quarter, nearly flat compared to Rs 89,639 crore in Q4 of FY24. Interest income, however, rose to Rs 77,460 crore, up from Rs 71,473 crore a year earlier.HDFC reported a consolidated net revenue of 80,700 crore for the quarter with a rise of 12.3% from the previous quarter.The bank’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 22 per equity share of face value Rs 1 for the year ended March 31, 2025.Despite the rise in profit, asset quality showed a slight deterioration. Gross Non-Performing […]

[ad_1] Shubman Gill and Axar Patel (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in their IPL clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The 2022 champions Gujarat Titans fielded an unchanged playing XI.During the toss, Gill also mentioned that pacer Kagiso Rabada is expected to rejoin the team in about 10 days, having left the tournament to travel to South Africa for personal reasons."We will bowl first. It is very hot. The wicket looks very good. If you won't keep much grass, it would crack up. Things have been going well. We don't think much about the past. It is about turning up on the day. It takes a couple of weeks for the team to gel in. We are going with the same […]

[ad_1] Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray (File photos) NEW DELHI: In what could be another dramatic churn in Maharashtra politics, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday expressed willingness for a political tie-up with his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray.Uddhav Thackeray's remark suggesting thaw with his brother, who parted ways and formed his own Maharashtra Navnirman Sena party, comes when the election at India's biggest municipal body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is due to be held this year."I am ready to come together (with Raj Thackeray). I am ready to come forward in the interest of Maharashtra, keeping aside minor incidents. I have put an end to all fights. The interest of Maharashtra is my priority," Uddhav Thackeray, who is also Maharashtra's former CM, was quoted as saying by news agency ANI during his address at the 57th annual […]

[ad_1] Tim David (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Despite ending up on the losing side, Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Tim David was named Player of the Match for his counter-attacking fifty against Punjab Kings on Saturday.Acknowledging the tough playing conditions and RCB's struggles to adapt, David said he was open to contributing more if given a chance to bat higher in the order. He also spoke about the pressure of performing in such conditions and the need for calculated risk-taking."It didn't feel so easy. I don't know what to say. I think that definitely boys batting up communicated it to me. The practice pitches have played similarly. Our coaching staff and management have built the squad for a reason. If I get an opportunity to bat, I will look to contribute to my team. At times when you are trying […]

[ad_1] (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) KOCHI: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was arrested by Kerala Police on Saturday in connection with alleged drug use. According to officials, he has been booked under Sections 27 (consumption of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances) and 29 (abetment and criminal conspiracy) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. They added that a medical examination will be conducted soon, along with further legal proceedings.Ernakulam North Police formally recorded the actor’s arrest under the NDPS Act, with sources confirming that bailable charges were invoked. Chacko appeared before the investigation team on Saturday morning after Kochi City Police issued a summons, directing him to report to the North police station. He reached the station at around 10 am with his lawyers.The actor was questioned after allegedly fleeing from a hotel during a raid conducted by the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A day after visiting a relief camp in Par Lalpur in West Bengal’s Malda district, governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday met victims of the April 11 violence in Murshidabad.The unrest had erupted during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. During his visit, the Governor said the victims expressed their desire for a "sense of security."Bose assured the victims that their concerns and suggestions would be addressed and taken up with both the central and state governments. He stressed the importance of taking proactive steps to support those affected. “They (victims) want to have a sense of security and certainly some other demands or whatever suggestions given by them. All this will be considered. I will take it up with the Government of India and the State Government for appropriate action. I'll follow it up. I once […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday announced his upcoming visit to India later this year.Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media post on X, Musk said, "It was an honour to speak with PM Modi.""I am looking forward to visiting India later this year!" he added.This comes a day after PM Modi had a conversation with Tesla and SpaceX CEO revisiting topics from their earlier in-person meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. The two leaders spoke about bolstering collaboration between India and the United States in the areas of technology and innovation.“Spoke to Elon Musk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year,” PM Modi posted on social media platform X. “We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and […]

[ad_1] Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians on Saturday paid a special tribute to their captain Hardik Pandya, celebrating his 10th anniversary in the Indian Premier League. In a heartfelt post on social media, the five-time champions honoured Pandya’s incredible journey from a talented youngster to one of the league’s most impactful all-rounders.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Sharing a vibrant collage titled “Kung Fu Pandya: The Journey”, MI captioned it: “A talented all-rounder who went on to become a CLUTCH GOD. #OnThisDay in 2015, @hardikpandya7 debuted for the Blue & Gold and the rest is his-story.” The post struck a chord with fans, many of whom have witnessed Pandya evolve into a big-match performer over the past decade.Who's that IPL player?Hardik made his IPL debut for MI in 2015 and quickly became a vital […]