PM Modi and Elon Musk discussed technology and innovation collaboration, amidst Tesla's potential entry into India and ongoing trade negotiations with the US. Piyush Goyal also met with Starlink executives regarding investment plans. This follows their earlier meeting in Washington DC, where they discussed space, mobility, and India's governance reforms.
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Union minister Giriraj Singh sharply criticized Congress over the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the party of past appeasement. Singh highlighted how the BJP-led government rectified the mistakes from 2013. The Lok Sabha passed the bill after an extended debate, aiming to improve Waqf property administration.
An assistant teacher at a private school in Akola was arrested for molesting 10 girl students while their female teachers were away. The incident was reported to the school authorities by the aggrieved parents, leading to immediate police action and the involvement of the Child Helpline.
US President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's discussions turned contentious, resulting in a public clash. A video of Ukraine's ambassador expressing embarrassment went viral. Trump and US Vice President JD Vance criticised Zelenskyy for lacking gratitude for US support. The tense meeting ended abruptly, with Trump urging Zelenskyy to return when ready for peace.
Pranav Venkatesh, the World Junior Chess Champion, has his sights set on becoming the World Chess Champion. The 18-year-old from Chennai balances chess with academics and enjoys cricket. He admires Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. Pranav is preparing for upcoming tournaments in Spain and Dubai. He skipped his board exams for the championship.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district intensified their search for remaining terrorists after an encounter resulted in the deaths of four policemen and two Pakistani terrorists. The ongoing 'Operation Safiyan' is conducted by the J&K Police, Army, NSG, BSF, and CRPF. War-like stores were recovered, including IED materials and grenades.
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Following the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, the US government, including President Trump, strongly condemned the violence and expressed condolences to PM Modi. The US House Foreign Affairs Committee corrected the New York Times' use of 'militants,' emphasizing it was a 'terrorist attack.
Australia's Travis Head has passed a fitness test to remain in the playing eleven for the Boxing Day Test against India. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed Head's inclusion after he recovered from a quad strain. Opener Sam Konstas will make his international debut, and Scott Boland replaces the injured Josh Hazlewood in the squad for the match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
India has offered the Pinaka multi-launch artillery rocket systems to France, stressing it would enhance bilateral defense ties. Prime Minister Modi also discussed the acquisition of Rafale-Marine fighters and collaboration on Scorpene submarines with President Macron, underscoring ongoing defense partnerships between the countries.