Barry Diller observed a swift shift in public sentiment towards Elon Musk, contrasting the enthusiastic reception Musk received at the 2024 US Open with a hypothetical scenario of public disapproval months later. Musk's growing ties to Donald Trump and right-wing politics have sparked backlash, impacting Tesla's stock and leading to calls for boycotts.
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Heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging in Bengaluru. Traffic was disrupted and commuters were stranded. A local entrepreneur's car was submerged. The city's drainage network struggled. RR Nagar zone, however, avoided major flooding due to preventive measures. Officials credited timely drain cleaning and lake management. The incident has renewed debate on sustainable urban planning in Bengaluru.
Haryana police arrested travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra from Hisar for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence. She is accused of circulating pro-Pakistan content and maintaining encrypted contact with Pakistani operatives. Police seized her devices and are investigating her bank records, marking the seventh espionage-related arrest in the region since May 7.
Retired Pakistani Air Marshal Masood Akhtar admitted on camera that Indian precision strikes under Operation Sindoor damaged a Pakistani AWACS aircraft at Bholari airbase. The strikes, a retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, targeted key military installations, contradicting Pakistan's attempts to downplay the extent of the damage. Indian Air Marshal AK Bharti confirmed that 11 Pakistani air bases were hit.
A 72-year-old retired IAS officer from Hyderabad fell victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 3.37 crore through a fake stock trading app. Lured by promises of high returns and AI-driven investment strategies, the officer transferred funds over several months.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of visiting Pakistan on ISI's invitation for training, alleging close ties with the Pakistani establishment. Sarma claims to possess solid evidence, promising its release by September 10. Gogoi refuted the allegations, questioning Sarma's potential resignation if the claims are unproven.
Shashi Tharoor's strong defence of the Modi government's response to Pakistan post the Pahalgam attack has stirred debate within the Congress party. While praising the armed forces, the Congress questioned the government's ceasefire decision, especially after Trump's mediation claims. Tharoor defended the government, dismissing Trump's credit-seeking and emphasizing India's firm stance against Pakistan.
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified to a parliamentary committee that the India-Pakistan ceasefire was a bilateral decision, refuting Donald Trump's claims of US mediation. During the meeting, officials confirmed the conflict remained conventional, with no nuclear signaling from Pakistan. India successfully struck Pakistani air bases, regardless of the platforms used.
During a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, President Trump was observed with his eyes frequently closing during a welcome ceremony, sparking online mockery and the resurfacing of the "Sleepy Don" moniker. Social media users contrasted the coverage with that of similar instances involving President Biden, questioning the media's scrutiny.
With the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to resume on Saturday, TimesofIndia.com delves deep into the lives of the individuals who manage everything from booking flights, hotels, and cabs to ensuring the safety and comfort of players and their travelling families, especially in extraordinary situations like the one that unfolded on May 8 in Dharamsala.