Elon Musk has called for 'fair competition' in the Indian telecom market, reacting to the telecom majors' request to equalise spectrum pricing for satellite services.
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Former IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar reacted to AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton's call for Elon Musk's removal from the British Royal Society over concerns about his influence on scientific institutions in the US. Musk dismissed the claims as 'ignorant and false.' A petition challenging Musk's membership has gained significant support, prompting the Royal Society to review its guidelines.
TRAI is considering a 5-year license for satellite broadband spectrum, posing a challenge to Starlink, which seeks a 20-year permit. This move aims to gauge market stability and adaptability. Jio and Airtel support shorter licenses, with India reassessing market conditions later. Starlink has partnered with Airtel and Jio for high-speed internet services, indicating a shift from previous positions.
Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, is considering moving up to welterweight or middleweight to become a two-division champion. MMA analyst Luke Thomas warns that such a move could complicate Makhachev's career due to the physical adjustments required. Meanwhile, Makhachev continues to dominate the lightweight division.
Abhishek Sharma's explosive 79 off 34 balls, studded with 8 sixes and 5 fours, spearheaded India's emphatic seven-wicket victory over England in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens. Supported by disciplined bowling performances, India successfully chased down England's modest total of 132, with Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh excelling leading the bowling effort.
Protests from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) led to the withdrawal of Kangana Ranaut's movie 'Emergency' from cinema halls in Punjab. The SGPC claimed the film misrepresented Sikh characters, prompting cinema managers to halt its screening. Joining the protests, Akali Dal Waris Punjab De condemned the film for alleged anti-Sikh content. Further screenings are threatened with additional protests.
US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, will visit India from April 18-24 to discuss economic and geopolitical priorities with Indian leaders. Prime Minister Modi will host Vance for talks, focusing on the India-US trade agreement. The visit includes stops in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, with Vance scheduled to speak at the Rajasthan International Centre.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex reclaimed the 77,000 level, Nifty50 went above 23,500.
YouTube is cracking down on clickbait in India. The platform will remove videos with misleading titles and thumbnails. The new rules focus on news and current events. Creators will have time to adapt to the guidelines. Enforcement begins with new uploads. YouTube aims to improve user experience and combat misinformation.
Music star Diljit Dosanjh dedicated his Chandigarh concert to 18-year-old chess prodigy D Gukesh, who recently became the youngest-ever world chess champion. Gukesh defeated Ding Liren in a thrilling final match in Singapore, securing the title and breaking Garry Kasparov's 39-year-old record. The Chennai native achieved his decade-long dream, earning $1.