PM Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of peace, stability, and security in the South China Sea, advocating for lawful maritime commerce and adherence to international law. They agreed to bolster defense cooperation and condemned terrorism while highlighting the need for collective global efforts to combat it.
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Tesla experienced a 13% decline in sales in the first quarter of 2025, with global deliveries dropping to 336,681 units. The decrease is due to an aging vehicle line-up, growing competition, and backlash from CEO Elon Musk's political stance. Incentives offered were insufficient to meet analysts' expectations of 408,000 deliveries.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate in their IPL match against Gujarat Titans. This is his team's first offence of the season, in a match they lost by 36 runs. Pandya missed the IPL 2025 opener due to a similar offence. New Code of Conduct rules have introduced demerit points and suspension points.
This is not the first time that Elon Musk's ex and X's mother made it clear how she feels about her son getting so much exposure all of a sudden. When X was all over the Oval Office when his father joined Donald Trump in a press conference, Grimes said he should not be public like this.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at the Mahanubhav Ashram's centenary celebrations, emphasized that global atrocities committed in religion's name stem from misinterpreting dharma. He stressed that true understanding is crucial, as half-knowledge leads to immorality. Bhagwat highlighted the challenge of correcting misinterpretations and the need for sects with rational thinking to guide society towards dharma's true meaning.
Infosys will initiate annual pay hikes from February. Employees at job level five will see increases effective January 1, while those at job level six and above will receive raises in April. The previous hike, effective November 2023, follows a break in 2022. The company is expected to benefit from the rupee's fall despite seasonal revenue softness.
EPFO has introduced several key changes for 2025 including simplified member profile updates, an easier PF account transfer process, a new joint declaration procedure, the Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS), and updated guidelines for higher pension benefits to enhance administrative efficiency and member experience.
Mohammed Shami's return to Team India for the T20I series against England was delayed as he was not included in the playing eleven for the first match of the series in Kolkata. However, he continued to train vigorously in Chennai under coach Morne Morkel's supervision, preparing himself for a possible comeback in the 2nd T2oI on Saturday.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, highlighting India's achievements in sports, space exploration, and cultural preservation. She emphasized progress in welfare initiatives, governance reforms, and environmental efforts while reaffirming the principles of the Constitution and values inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.
The Ministry of External Affairs in India summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to express concerns over statements from Bangladesh authorities portraying India negatively. Recent comments by former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, now in exile, have added to the tensions, prompting a formal protest from Bangladesh.