VinFast, Tesla's rival, is shifting its focus to Asian markets, planning assembly plants in India by June and Indonesia by October, due to challenges in the U.S. market. While VinFast expands in Asia, Tesla is hesitant about entering India due to high import duties.
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Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex sunk over 400 points, Nifty50 was below 22,350.
The Ranji Trophy starts on Thursday with key Indian cricketers seeking to regain form. Important players such as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant will be in action. Matches feature Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi vs Saurashtra. The tournament promises high-quality cricket and excitement for fans with expanded seating arrangements.
In a surprising turn of events, MS Dhoni's return as CSK captain in IPL 2025 saw the team slump to their lowest-ever score at Chepauk, managing only 103 for 9 against KKR. KKR's spinners exploited the pitch conditions, claiming six wickets and triggering a collapse. This total is the second-lowest ever recorded at the venue.
The Reserve Bank of India is working with fintech institutions to fight mule account cybercrimes. They have developed advanced algorithms to detect frauds and recently launched MuleHunter.AI, an AI tool to identify mule accounts. A pilot test with public sector banks showed promising results. This initiative aims to protect customers and curb fraudulent transactions.
China has strongly opposed Donald Trump's decision to impose 10% tariffs on Chinese goods and warned of countermeasures to protect its rights. China also plans to file a complaint with the WTO, arguing that such unilateral tariffs violate international trade rules and disrupt economic cooperation.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will present a ceremonial 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah, marking the 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The offering will be delivered by Munavvar Khan. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also visited the dargah to offer a 'chadar' on behalf of PM Modi, emphasizing peace, harmony, and unity.
RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav signals a possible reunion with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, hinting at political changes in the state. Despite Lalu's invitation, Nitish remains non-committal. JD(U) allies with BJP in NDA, which faces challenges after the Lok Sabha polls, making Nitish Kumar a pivotal figure. Tejashwi Yadav predicts the end of Nitish's tenure, urging government renewal.
Pahalgam sees heavy Army deployment during the Amarnath Yatra, but locals report a reduced presence otherwise. Restrictions are placed on tourist access during the yatra, including the closure of Baisaran meadow. Following Tuesday's terror attack, a large number of troops were present in the meadow, with aerial reconnaissance and combing operations underway.
Two more victims of the LPG tanker fire incident in Jaipur have died, increasing the death toll to 17. The fire occurred due to a collision on December 20. Sixteen others are still hospitalized, with three in critical condition. SMS Hospital confirmed the latest deaths, a male and a female, on Wednesday morning.