During President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting, Elon Musk dominated the discussion, sparking questions about his influence. Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, enforced a controversial directive requiring federal employees to report their daily work. The directive faced resistance, yet Trump supported Musk, showcasing an unusual dynamic between the administration and the billionaire.
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The Supreme Court voiced concerns over the increasing misuse of dowry harassment laws by women against in-laws. The court stressed that vague complaints lacking specific allegations should be dismissed early, preventing the law's use for vindictive purposes.
Comedian Kapil Sharma, along with actor Rajpal Yadav and choreographer Remo D'Souza, received death threats targeting them and their families. The threats were sent via email by a person named Vishnu. The Amboli Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter.
The Congress criticized the timing of Manipur CM N Biren Singh’s resignation, arguing it should have happened earlier to prevent the state's crisis. Singh resigned after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing gratitude for central government support while Congress leaders blame him for deepening community divides.
The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government's move to not release a convict after serving a 20-year jail term as per a court order, calling it potentially contemptuous. This came during a hearing for Sukhdev Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case. The court urged the government for a clear affidavit on their stance and highlighted the importance of adhering to the specified sentence.
Jasprit Bumrah, leading India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, scored a crucial 22 runs, setting the highest score by an Indian captain in the series. India's top-order faltered on a challenging pitch, but Bumrah's efforts lifted the team to 185. His ability continued as he also dismissed Usman Khawaja, leaving Australia at 9 for 1.
Bitan Adhikary, a TCS engineer from Bengal, tragically died in the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. The 40-year-old was vacationing with his wife and son, who survived. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences and assured assistance in bringing Adhikary's remains back to Kolkata. Adhikary, a US-based techie with 15 years of experience, was the sole provider for his parents.
India face Pakistan in a crucial ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan, after a heavy loss to New Zealand, must win to stay in contention for the semi-finals. India's recent form and previous victories at this venue favour them. With historical rivalry and high stakes, this match promises excitement for fans.
Elon Musk has refuted claims of making a Nazi salute at a public event, describing the allegations as unfounded. The gesture he made during Trump's inauguration has sparked significant debate and criticism. Musk addressed the issue in a recent podcast, emphasizing that the gesture was misunderstood and expressing distress over the accusations and online threats against him.
This week in tech saw significant developments, including the launch of the affordable iPhone 16e by Apple and the introduction of Grok 3 AI chatbot by Elon Musk’s xAI. Samsung expanded its product line with new Galaxy A06 5G and AI WindFree ACs, while TCS announced annual salary hikes.