Elon Musk hosted prominent Indian business leaders at SpaceX's Starbase, discussing topics such as human civilization, interplanetary travel, and collaborations between India and the USA. Attendees included leaders from companies like OYO, Flipkart, and the Aditya Birla Group, who were also treated to a successful Starship launch and a vegetarian dinner.
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Donald Trump’s advisors reveal his foreign policy agenda includes early visits to China and India. Trump’s proactive diplomacy efforts involve direct discussions with China’s President Xi Jinping and preliminary talks with India’s External Affairs Minister. The focus is on improving trade relations with China and India, shifting away from traditional European alliances.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) dismissed a senior faculty member following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a Japanese researcher after an incident at a university event. The university's Executive Council took the decision after an internal inquiry found the charges credible, reflecting JNU's zero-tolerance policy towards such misconduct.
Google has formally requested the US Federal Trade Commission to break up Microsoft's exclusive cloud deal with OpenAI. Google argues this arrangement stifles competition and inflates prices for cloud customers seeking access to OpenAI's AI models. The FTC is already investigating potential antitrust issues involving Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia in the AI sector.
India captain Rohit Sharma dismissed concerns about his hamstring after taking a break during India's crucial six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Virat Kohli's 51st ODI century drove India to victory, while bowlers like Kuldeep and Axar played a key role in restricting Pakistan to 241.
US Vice President JD Vance praised PM Modi's views on AI fostering economic growth at the AI Action Summit in Paris. Both leaders emphasized that AI would enhance productivity and create new job opportunities, contrary to fears of job displacement. PM Modi also stressed the importance of unbiased AI systems.
A fortune teller, BM Venkataramanappa, was arrested for robbing gold from women in Bengaluru. He convinced them that their families were under the threat of death and performed fake rituals to steal their jewellery. The police arrested him with the help of CCTV footage and informants. They recovered 115g of gold and will return it to the victims.
China's Q1 2025 GDP growth exceeded expectations at 5.4%, fueled by strong industrial output and retail sales. However, this boost is likely temporary as newly imposed US tariffs threaten to stall exports and overall economic momentum. Analysts anticipate a slowdown and have downgraded growth forecasts, urging policymakers to implement further stimulus measures to mitigate the impact.
Dozens of University of Hyderabad students were detained by Cyberabad police after protesting against land clearing near Mushroom Rock. Students claimed police arrested them arbitrarily and stormed academic spaces. Four earth movers were deployed with heavy police presence. Police shifted the protesters to different stations and may file criminal cases against some students. Police have increased security.
Elon Musk acknowledged International Women's Day with a tribute to mothers, emphasizing the importance of their role. Musk shared a heartfelt post featuring his mother, Maye Musk, highlighting their close relationship and her influence on his life and career.