During an exclusive gathering hosted at SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas, Elon Musk expressed support for lowering trade barriers between the US and India, highlighting collaboration potential in technology and space exploration. Indian business leaders, including figures from varied sectors, engaged with Musk on topics like AI innovation and India's role in global advancements.
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Delhi received 41.2 mm of rain in the past 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday, marking the highest single-day December rainfall in 101 years. The heavy rainfall resulted from an active western disturbance and its interaction with easterly winds. The city's air quality improved to 'moderate,' with an AQI of 152.
The National Medical Commission has imposed a Rs 50,000 penalty on medical colleges for failing to submit stipend details of MBBS interns, following multiple reminders. Despite having the authority to levy higher fines, the NMC's penalties remain minimal, raising concerns about their seriousness in enforcing compliance.
Delhi has become a key transit hub for illegal immigration to the US due to its air connectivity and presence of numerous travel agents. In 2024, arrests of agents facilitating illegal immigration surged. Police busted 'visa labs' producing counterfeit visas, and shifted focus to dismantling syndicates and raising public awareness to prevent immigration fraud.
Kolkata municipal workers discovered a young woman's severed head in a Tollygunge garbage dump on Friday morning. Police have initiated a murder investigation and are examining CCTV footage. A sniffer dog led officers to a locked apartment within a nearby residential complex, raising suspicions. The victim's identity remains unknown, and police are reviewing missing person reports.
Rajasthan Royals face Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Sawai Mansingh Stadium after a shaky start to IPL 2025. RCB, known for their strong away form with impressive wins against MI, CSK and KKR, will challenge RR in the afternoon heat of Jaipur. The Royals aim to overcome the challenges of adapting to their home venue after starting in Guwahati.
A 40-year-old man, Hoshiyar Singh Valmiki, succumbed to injuries after being brutally assaulted by four men over Rs 200 in Meerut. His father died of grief learning about his son's condition. Two of the accused have been arrested, and efforts are on to nab the remaining two.
J&K authorities are intensifying monitoring efforts in the Himalayas to mitigate the risks of glacial lake outburst floods which pose a substantial threat to residential areas and infrastructure, including power projects. Fourteen high-risk glacial lakes have been identified, with proactive measures being employed to prevent potential overflow and consequent devastation.
In the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, Damien Fleming highlighted Jasprit Bumrah's rare aggression, which rallied his team. Bumrah took 32 wickets and stood out despite India's loss. Fleming credited Bumrah but also acknowledged Travis Head's performance and the potential of Prasidh Krishna and young talents like Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Justice B V Nagarathna voiced strong support for the early enactment of 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, expressing hope to witness its implementation. Speaking at a book release, she emphasized women's rightful participation in public roles, advocating for gender equality and urging a review of discriminatory laws.