Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn's co-founder, has sparked controversy by asserting that startup founders prioritizing work-life balance lack the dedication needed for success. He defended his stance, stating that achieving significant startup growth demands intense focus and a temporary sacrifice of personal time.
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In Bengaluru's Bellandur, Pankhuri Mishra, a 28-year-old software engineer, was arrested for allegedly assaulting an autorickshaw driver, Lokesh, following a dispute. Mishra claimed the auto brushed their vehicle, leading to an argument. She allegedly hit Lokesh with her slippers when he started recording the incident.
Following a significant Twitter outage, Elon Musk acknowledged the need for operational improvements across his companies, including X, xAI, Tesla, and SpaceX. He plans to dedicate more time to these ventures, stepping back from political advising after facing criticism and Tesla stock dips. Hacker group DieNet claimed responsibility for the outage, but this remains unverified.
Kamal Haasan faces backlash and boycott calls in Karnataka over his remark that "Kannada is born out of Tamil." He refuses to apologize unless proven wrong, dismissing threats from pro-Kannada groups. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has banned the release of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in the state until he apologizes, escalating the cultural and political storm.
The Delhi High Court has rejected Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea to halt trial court proceedings in the 'land-for-jobs' case. Yadav argued the CBI's investigation was invalid due to the lack of prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The CBI countered, stating sanction was secured and Section 17A wasn't applicable, with the issue pending before the Supreme Court.
Hospital empanelment under the Ayushman Bharat-PM Jan Arogya Yojana has significantly decreased, dropping from 316 monthly in early 2024 to just 111 by April 2025. Healthcare associations attribute this decline to low package rates and delayed payments, deterring private hospitals, especially large chains.
Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, issued a strong warning to Bangladesh regarding the Siliguri corridor, also known as the 'Chicken's Neck.' He dismissed claims of a 'Greater Bangladesh' map including Indian territories and asserted India's military strength, referencing 'Operation Sindoor.' Sarma downplayed Bangladesh's significance, stating it cannot be compared to India's power and influence.
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The Kremlin defended President Putin's actions in Ukraine, labeling recent strikes as "retaliatory," following criticism from Donald Trump, who called Putin "crazy" for the massive drone attacks. Ukraine reported a record 355 Russian drones launched overnight, causing damage to residential areas and injuring civilians. This escalation follows a weekend of intense Russian strikes, raising concerns about the ongoing conflict.