Elaan Musk has formed the 'America Party', disagreeing with Donald Trump's tax bill. This follows Musk's earlier support for Trump, including a role in the Department of Government Efficiency. The tax bill, opposed by Musk due to its impact on green energy, has strained their relationship. Trump criticised Musk's move, while financial markets reacted negatively, impacting Tesla's stock.
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Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, has finally revealed the reason behind his serious demeanour. On The Kapil Sharma Show, Gambhir explained that he remains serious so others can smile, emphasising his focus and commitment to results. He also addressed his on-field confrontations, stating they are always for the country, not himself.
Maharashtra witnessed a clash between political factions and the state government as a Marathi rally in Mira Road was denied permission, sparking protests. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik criticized the decision and joined the demonstration, defying potential arrest. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the MNS for disregarding police instructions, emphasizing the importance of following protocol for public safety and traffic management.
Over 25 crore workers across India are set to strike, potentially disrupting banking, mining, and transport services. Trade unions are protesting government policies they deem anti-worker and pro-corporate, citing concerns over labor codes, privatization, and unemployment. Farmers and agricultural workers are also expected to join the nationwide demonstration against the government.
A tragic misunderstanding led to a double suicide in Patiala's Pooniwal village, leaving three children orphaned. Manpreet Kaur, facing marital issues, left home with her children after a quarrel. Unbeknownst to her husband, Gurmeet Singh, she died by suicide. Thinking she had eloped, Gurmeet also took his own life, compounding the family's devastation.
The Indo-Russian joint venture to manufacture Kamov helicopters in India is facing significant delays due to the Ukraine war, Western sanctions, and supply chain disruptions. HAL is awaiting certification status from the Russians before making further decisions. Consequently, HAL is shifting its focus towards indigenous helicopter platforms like LUH, LCH, and IMRH, with production centralized at the Tumakuru facility.
Uddhav Thackeray criticized BJP regarding the Pahalgam terror incident. He questioned the whereabouts of the terrorists. Thackeray's remarks followed BJP leaders comparing the Hindi-Marathi row to the Pahalgam attack. Ashish Shelar equated the pain of the terror attack with the violence against Hindi speakers. Sanjay Raut condemned Shelar's comparison. Nishikant Dubey likened opposition parties to terrorists amid the language controversy. Dubey's statements further fueled the ongoing debate.
India has clarified its stance on the Dalai Lama's succession, stating it doesn't take a position on religious matters, despite a minister's personal support for the Dalai Lama's wishes. This comes as China cautioned India against interfering in Tibetan affairs, a comment later omitted from their official briefing transcript.
Shubman Gill's remarkable performance in the ongoing Test against England has earned him high praise from Virat Kohli. Gill's record-breaking scores, including a stunning 269 and a 161, propelled India to a dominant position. He surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing record and joined an elite group of Asian batters with his exceptional performance in SENA countries.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat and Somvir Rathee welcomed their first child, a baby boy. Harvinder Phogat confirmed the news, sharing the family's joy. Vinesh had announced her pregnancy earlier in March. She had faced disappointment at the Paris Olympics and later entered politics, winning the Julana seat.
On Ranveer Singh's birthday, the teaser for 'Dhurandhar' was released, creating a buzz online. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Akshaye Khanna, features intense action with comedic elements.