Elon Musk issued a bold directive for all US federal employees, demanding weekly progress reports, which he tied to their continued employment. This sparked controversy, drawing both support and criticism. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump praised Musk's performance and deemed him a 'Patriot'.
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Veteran cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara celebrated his 37th birthday with a touching tribute from his wife, Puja. Despite not being in the Indian national team since June 2023, Pujara's impressive career continues at the domestic level. The BCCI also honored his contributions to cricket. Pujara remains a source of inspiration both on and off the field.
Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) amidst the ongoing IPL season, shortly after his departure from the Indian cricket team's coaching staff. KKR announced Nayar's arrival through a social media post, even before an official statement from the BCCI.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was above 78,500, Nifty50 was above 23,750.
Jason Kelce discusses his wife Kylie Kelce's successful podcast 'Not Gonna Lie,' which has surpassed Joe Rogan on Spotify's chart. He describes her as the family's smartest and praises her insights. The couple, who met on Tinder, are parents to three daughters, with a fourth expected in November 2024.
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