Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, will receive a top-secret Pentagon briefing on U.S. military strategies involving potential conflicts with China. This move raises concerns due to Musk's business interests in China and his advisory role to President Trump. The briefing aims to aid in Musk's efforts to reduce government spending on defense.
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Following the deadly terror attack near Pahalgam that killed 28 tourists, Pakistan extended condolences while simultaneously denying any involvement. Pakistan's foreign office expressed concern and offered sympathies, while its defense minister dismissed any link to Islamabad, attributing the violence to internal discontent within India. The attack, which occurred in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, is the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama bombing of 2019.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget as the most middle-class-friendly in India's history, highlighting significant tax relief for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh. He criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for corruption and false promises, while emphasizing the BJP’s commitment to welfare measures and development.
The parents of a doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College expressed profound disappointment after a Kolkata court granted bail to two key suspects. The CBI's failure to file charges within the stipulated time allowed the former principal and a police officer to secure bail.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained key portfolios including Home, Law, and Judiciary, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde received Urban Development and Public Works. NCP leader and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar secured the Finance Ministry. The portfolio allocations, announced after weeks of negotiations, follow the recent cabinet expansion of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition government.
Ravi Shastri suggests Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to domestic cricket to hone their Test skills and mentor younger players. Following India's performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Shastri believes domestic play can help them overcome technical issues and contribute to the team's transition. He emphasises the importance of hunger and desire in their careers.
Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 101 as India triumphed over Bangladesh by six wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy opener. Gill's performance, his eighth ODI century in just 51 innings, sets a new national record. His composed innings was crucial, leading India to successfully chase a 229-run target, completing the match with 21 balls remaining.
Virat Kohli's candid reflection on his century against Pakistan highlights the dual-edged nature of his favorite cover drive shot, which is both a weakness and a scoring tool. In the ICC Champions Trophy match, he emphasizes the balance between minimizing risks and ensuring team victory, especially in high-stakes matches against archrivals.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee plans to visit Sandeshkhali on December 30 for a public distribution program amidst earlier protests over sexual harassment accusations against local TMC leaders. The visit will focus on state-run schemes like 'Lakshmir Bhandar' and 'Banglar Bari', benefitting around 20,000 residents.