Tesla has selected locations for its showrooms in New Delhi and Mumbai as part of its plan to enter the Indian auto market. Leases have been secured in Aerocity and Bandra Kurla Complex for showrooms around 5,000 square feet each. Tesla has also posted job listings, indicating its expanding operations in India.
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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed deep regret for the ongoing crisis and apologized to the people for the turmoil since May 2023. He hopes normalcy will return in 2025 and urged communities to forget past mistakes and start anew, highlighting reduced violence.
"I had come from a broken home when I was young, and for me to not have succeeded in marriage was something which I really had to look back upon and see how did this go wrong and how did I not see... then I realised why it went wrong and what were the things, and I take responsibility for it," Arjun shared.
The Reserve Bank of India expressed concerns over states' rising spending on subsidies like farm loan waivers and freebies, impacting funds for infrastructure and development. State subsidies have surged, with revenue expenditure exceeding capital outlay in several states. While overall fiscal consolidation efforts are positive, RBI emphasizes the need for prioritizing capital expenditure for long-term growth.
Wipro, India's fourth-largest IT firm, is ramping up hiring in anticipation of a 2025 market rebound. Under CEO Srinivas Pallia, they plan to recruit 7,000-7,500 employees by year-end, shifting to a "train-then-hire" model with academic partnerships.
Authorities in Haridwar are relocating all butcher shops outside municipal limits to improve sanitation and control stray dogs. Around 100 shops, mostly in Jwalapur and Jagjeetpur, will be affected. Validly licensed shops will move to a new site in Sarai village while illegal ones will be sealed. Residents have long complained about the poor hygiene of these shops.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of providing illegal Rohingya refugees with housing, utilities, and financial aid. Puri refuted AAP's claims that the central government was settling Rohingyas, citing a 2022 clarification. Delhi BJP echoed Puri's statement, accusing AAP of misleading the public and diverting attention from core issues.
An FIR has been filed against Delhi CM Atishi for misusing a government vehicle to transport election materials, allegedly violating the model code of conduct. The Aam Aadmi Party criticized the move as politically motivated, citing double standards in the handling of complaints. The BJP had reported the misuse, and the Election Commission acted on the complaint, filing an FIR against the concerned PWD engineer.
Nishant Kumar, son of CM Nitish Kumar, urged the NDA to declare his father as the chief ministerial candidate, emphasizing Nitish's development work. He called on voters to support JD(U) to strengthen his leadership. Nishant dismissed opposition claims about his father's fitness for governance.
Bill Gates reportedly gifted his daughter Jennifer a $15.82 million horse farm in North Salem, Westchester, following her Stanford graduation in 2018. The estate, equipped with equestrian facilities, supports Jennifer's passion for competitive horse riding. This purchase contrasts with Melinda Gates' past statements emphasizing a modest upbringing for their children, sparking discussions about wealth and values within the family.
CCTV footage captures a heated argument between businessman Puneet Khurana and his wife days before his suspected suicide. Khurana, alleging mental harassment over financial demands by his wife and in-laws, recorded a video detailing abuse. Police are investigating both families' accusations.