Billionaire Elon Musk made waves at a Wisconsin rally by wearing a Cheesehead, honoring the state's dairy farmers and Green Bay Packers fans. The event was notable for Musk’s controversial $1 million checks to voters, sparking legal scrutiny. Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre humorously acknowledged Musk's gesture. Musk's presence emphasized his growing influence in political spheres.
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Rahul Gandhi emphasized the importance of government-supported quality education over privatisation in a video interaction at IIT Madras. He critiqued India's restrictive education system and advocated for increased public funding. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya countered by highlighting significant educational reforms and investments made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Elon Musk's X filed a lawsuit against the Indian government for allegedly misusing the IT Act to block content on the platform. The case challenges the interpretation of Section 79(3)(b), claiming it leads to arbitrary censorship and violates Supreme Court rulings. X seeks clearer guidelines and a proper judicial process for content blocking.
Michael Dell, CEO of Dell, had a meeting with US President Elon Musk and other tech leaders. They discussed artificial intelligence and government efficiency. The meeting included executives from major technology companies like Apple, IBM, Qualcomm, and HP. Dell mentioned the company's role as a trusted AI partner for the US government.
The GST Council has approved a "track and trace" system to combat tax evasion on specific goods, starting with cigarettes and potentially pan masala. This system uses unique identification markings to monitor products throughout the supply chain, addressing significant revenue losses from smuggling and illicit trade, estimated at Rs 21,000 crore annually for cigarettes alone.
Joint security forces in Manipur have dismantled illegal check posts set up by 'village volunteers' on Imphal-Churachandpur road to ensure free movement of vehicles. The conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023 has caused over 250 deaths. Security measures increased post-President's Rule, and an FIR was filed over fraudulent calls to legislators.
Five people, including three women, died and nearly 12 others were injured in a collision between a dumper truck and a van in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. The accident happened around 5am as a group was returning from a marriage function.
A constable from Beed police, Uddhav Gadkar, was arrested on charges of raping a woman who he summoned under the pretext of an International Women's Day event. The victim's complaint and medical examination led to the constable's immediate arrest and remand in police custody until March 12.
Ex-captain Younis Khan chose to mentor Afghanistan's team over assisting Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, citing financial reasons. Younis, previously a World Cup-winning captain for Pakistan, is helping Afghanistan adapt to Pakistani conditions. Afghanistan have successfully used local mentors in past tournaments, contributing to their impressive performances against teams like England.
Evangelical Christian pastor Bajinder Singh has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a woman in 2018. He was also fined Rs 1 lakh. The court announced the punishment after convicting him. Singh previously served time for a murder case. The woman expressed satisfaction with the verdict. Other accused persons were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
Australia's Information Commissioner dropped its lawsuit against Meta after a $31.85 million settlement. The case stemmed from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, where Facebook was accused of exposing user data via the "This Is Your Digital Life" quiz app. The original lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleged that Facebook improperly disclosed the personal information of Australian users.