Tesla's plans to produce thousands of Optimus robots this year face disruption due to China's rare earth export restrictions, a retaliatory measure against President Trump's tariffs. Elon Musk confirmed the issue, stating Tesla is working with China to secure necessary export licenses for the magnets essential for robot production.
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A 25-year-old property dealer named Chirag Thakran was arrested for a hit-and-run incident in Gurgaon that left a woman in a coma. Thakran, driving a borrowed Scorpio, fell asleep at the wheel and hit the couple during their morning walk. The woman’s husband suffered minor injuries. The police registered a case based on the husband’s complaint.
The US stock market saw a sharp decline as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1,400 points, or 3.3%, following President Trump’s new tariffs on imports. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also dropped, reflecting a global market sell-off. Economists warn these tariffs could lower US economic growth and increase inflation, potentially leading to a recession.
Bootleggers in Gujarat attempted a novel smuggling operation by exploiting the Indian postal service to transport liquor from Diu. They believed using postal channels would evade police scrutiny at the Diu-Gujarat border. However, police intercepted a suspect carrying liquor-filled parcels with official postal stamps, revealing the involvement of a postmaster who facilitated the scheme.
The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab announced the launch of a massive campaign against drugs, involving the establishment of rehab and drug de-addiction centers. Scheduled to begin shortly, the initiative will involve strict inspections and preparations on a war footing. IAS officer Sandeep Kumar will oversee inspections, with District Commissioners held accountable for readiness.
Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe Pakistan will be strong contenders at ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to home advantage, a potent pace attack, and players like Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam. While there are challenges, they emphasise Pakistan’s potential to excel, especially in subcontinental conditions, and expect them to make a significant impact in the tournament.
India speedster Mohammed Siraj on Sunday picked up three crucial wickets to help India make a strong comeback in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Earlier, Sunil Gavaskar's call to drop Siraj for non-performance and skipper Rohit Sharma's motivational tactics led to pacer's improved performance in the ongoing series.
Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the ICC Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving Australia without their top fast bowlers. Steve Smith will captain the team, which includes next-generation quicks like Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis. Starc's departure is supported by Cricket Australia, though the exact reasons remain undisclosed.
The Supreme Court settled a 20-year-old excise duty debate, deciding that pure coconut oil's classification depends on its branding. If labeled and regulated as edible oil, it falls under that category, even in small packaging. The court rejected the revenue department's argument that small containers automatically meant hair oil, emphasizing the need for clear labeling to distinguish between uses.
Acharya Mahant Satendra Das, the chief priest of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, passed away after being admitted to the High Dependency Unit of the Neurology ward at SGPGI following a brain stroke. He was under the close supervision of a senior neurology consultant and was battling diabetes and high blood pressure.