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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘We don't want shopping centres exploding': Trump says foreign students at Harvard could be 'troublemakers'
US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Harvard University , demanding that the prestigious institution cap its foreign student intake at 15 per cent. He alleged that Harvard, which he claims admits almost 31 per cent international students, allows in individuals from "very radicalised" regions, some of whom he labelled as "troublemakers". 'We don't want to see shopping centres explode. We don't want to see the kind of riots that you had,' Trump said during a press conference. 'Many of those students didn't go anywhere, many of those students were troublemakers caused by the radical left.' According to Harvard's website, international students currently account for 27.2% of its student body. However, Trump insisted that number was still too high. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Canada is looking for skilled immigrants - New job opportunities are waiting for you! Canada Immigration Express Apply Now Undo — ANI (@ANI) (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) 'Harvard has to show us their lists' The president has also demanded more transparency from Harvard about the backgrounds of its foreign students. 'Harvard has to show us their lists,' he said. 'We want to know where those students come from, whether they are troublemakers, and what countries they come from... You're going to see some very radical people.' Live Events He continued, 'I want to make sure that foreign students are people that can love our country... We have people that want to go to Harvard and other schools but they can't get in because we have foreign students there.' Trump cited a specific example from the UK. 'So I saw yesterday that in the middle of the UK, there was a nice young man who wants to go back to school at Harvard, and he looked good to me. But I want to check his passport. These countries aren't helping us; they're not investing in Harvard, and we are.' Also Read: US to revoke visas of Chinese students linked to Chinese Communist Party or critical fields, Marco Rubio announces Visa restrictions and funding cuts Trump's remarks come as the State Department has ordered US embassies to pause new student visa appointments. This follows a broader push by the Trump administration to reduce international enrolments at elite institutions like Harvard. The administration has also taken steps to strip Harvard of billions in federal funding, alleging it has failed to address anti-Semitism and has promoted divisive ideological agendas. 'Harvard has been a disaster. They've taken $5 billion+... And by the way, they're totally anti-Semitic at Harvard, and some other colleges too,' Trump said. He went on, 'Every time they fight, they lose another $250 million... I think this is what everyone's coming up to me saying, we love the idea of trade schools with that kind of money... They can only be used for trade schools, and they'll teach people how to build AI.' Harvard pushes back in Court In response, Harvard has mounted a legal challenge. The university filed a lawsuit in federal court, arguing that the Trump administration's decision to revoke its certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program was 'clear retaliation' for refusing the government's policy demands. Harvard described the move as unlawful and warned it "imperils the futures of thousands of students and scholars." A federal judge has since granted a temporary halt to the ban on international enrolments. The university also denied claims of ideological bias, asserting that it had broadly refused requests to hand over the full conduct records of foreign students and allow federal audits of 'viewpoint diversity.' Also Read: Trump administration halts new student visa interviews, causing anxiety among Indian aspirants Trump warns: 'Harvard's got to behave' Asked how he sees the conflict with Harvard ending, Trump replied, 'I don't know. Harvard's got to behave themselves. I'm looking out for the country and for Harvard. I want Harvard to do well, I want Harvard to be great again.' This standoff is part of a wider campaign by Trump to reshape higher education policy. His administration has increasingly targeted universities over issues such as support for pro-Palestinian protests, climate programmes, and diversity initiatives. Harvard remains at the centre of the storm.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
First time since 1952: Conservative Saudi Arabia lifts 73-year-old alcohol ban ahead of World Cup 2034
Saudi Arabia will allow the controlled sale and consumption of alcohol in 2026. The change is part of the country's preparations for international events, including Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034 . Alcohol Sales Alcohol sales will be limited to certain areas. About 600 places across Saudi Arabia will be included. These will mostly be luxury hotels, resorts and areas developed for tourists. Some examples are Neom, Sindalah Island and the Red Sea Project. Also Read: Starship Flight 9 Test: Will SpaceX be successful now? Here's launch date, time, site, Starship size, flight duration and how to watch live by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Canada is looking for skilled immigrants - New job opportunities are waiting for you! Canada Immigration Express Apply Now Undo Which Drinks Will Be Allowed? Permitted locations can serve beer, wine and cider. Stronger alcoholic drinks like spirits will still not be allowed. The government will not allow alcohol in homes, shops or public places. Personal alcohol production will also remain banned. Strict Licensing Rules Only licensed venues and trained staff will be allowed to serve alcohol. The sale of alcohol will follow fixed procedures. Authorities aim to prevent misuse and maintain order. These rules are designed to match the country's customs and standards. Live Events Also Read: Who is Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama's ex-chief of staff, who could be Democratic candidate in 2028 US elections? Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Plan The alcohol policy is part of Vision 2030. This is Saudi Arabia's national plan to grow its economy. It aims to expand tourism, entertainment and hospitality. Officials believe the change will help create jobs and bring in foreign investment. Major hotel chains are already adjusting their plans. They expect more international guests once the rules change. The alcohol policy may help Saudi Arabia attract more global events and tourists. Authorities will carefully monitor the alcohol system. Any misuse or rule-breaking will lead to penalties. The goal is to support economic growth while respecting local values. FAQs Where will alcohol be available in Saudi Arabia from 2026? Alcohol will be sold in licensed hotels, resorts and tourist areas. It will not be available in homes, public places, or shops. What types of alcohol will be allowed? Beer, wine and cider will be allowed in approved places. Strong drinks like spirits will remain banned under the new policy.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Warehousing helping lower India's high logistics costs; 100,000 warehouses for post-harvest losses: WRDA's Anita Praveen
Talking about how warehousing is contributing towards lowering India's high logistics costs, Anita Praveen , Chairperson, Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA), Government of India stated that there is an efficient management of commodities done by the warehousing processes. 'We create a cost-effective hub and spoke model, so that supply chains are sustained as far as food products as raw material is concerned for the food processing industry and consumption purposes. So we are helping keep the logistics costs lower – today we are struggling with 14-18% logistics costs, while the international standards stand at 8%,' she stated at the 16th FICCI Foodworld India 2025 event in the capital on Tuesday. One of the the main objectives of the WDRA is to implement Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (NWR) system in the country, which would help farmers to store their produce in scientific storage godowns nearby their farms and to seek loan from banks against their NWR . Elaborating further, Praveen highlighted that India has identified more than 100,000 warehouses as part of a push to reduce post-harvest losses. 'We are trying to bring in as many as possible into the fold of WDRA. It is not created only for farmers – we do serve the farmers and they are our primary targets. But the private sector, the state governments, leading government of India storage capacities that are created under the two major institutions of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and Food Corporation of India (FCI) are also part of this warehousing network. And this network is an important one because ultimately, they are huge storage capacities that are created around them,' she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Canada is looking for skilled immigrants - New job opportunities are waiting for you! Canada Immigration Express Apply Now Undo At the moment, she stated, they cover 164 commodities but the plan is gearing up towards expansion of this list. 'When I say commodities, if it is rice, we don't just cover prime basmati or something. We cover various categories of rice and the warehouses are responsible for the quality maintenance of the produce that is stocked with them. We do regular inspections and at the time of registration of the warehouses, we ensure that the quality standards are met. On a six-monthly basis, we also take care that these stocks are available,' she highlighted. Elaborating further, Praveen stated that a few non-agri products are also included as well as nine metals. 'That list is under scrutiny for expansion. We also hope that we will start covering the e-retailers' warehouses in a very short time,' she said. Live Events The small investors, she stated, are covered by the credit guarantee scheme. 'It is again an assurance for anyone who is operating at a small level. The big ones, of course, can take care of themselves, so the scheme does not cover them,' she highlighted. Praveen added that the integration of warehousing and food processing is crucial for handling India's growing agricultural production, which continues to increase year after year. 'The food processing sector and warehousing are two very crucial players as far as the surplus food is concerned. Otherwise, we end up with lots of losses of food,' she stated, while emphasising that WRDA is in sync with India's ambition to become a global food processing powerhouse. The FICCI-Deloitte White Paper, 'Spurring Growth: Driving Innovation and Unlocking Opportunities in the Indian Food Processing Sector,' which was released at the event highlighted that India's food processing sector is undergoing transformative growth driven by rising disposable incomes and evolving consumer preferences.
