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Elon Musk postpones India visit, citing Tesla obligations: Elon Musk has postponed his planned trip to India, citing “very heavy” obligations at Tesla.
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Elon Musk postpones India visit, citing Tesla obligations
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Postpones India Trip, Sources Say
  • Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce plans to enter the South Asian market, according to three people familiar with the matter.

  • Musk was expected to announce an investment of $2 billion to $3 billion, mainly to build a factory in India, following the government's policy of lowering high tariffs on imported cars if companies invest locally.

  • His planned Sunday arrival was set to follow two days after the start of India's national elections, where Modi is projected to secure a rare third term.

  • Reasons for the trip postponement were not immediately disclosed, and neither Tesla nor Modi's office responded promptly to requests for comments.
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Secret services: small packages and rustling money - Video recordings incriminate AfD man Bystron
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Secret services: small packages and rustling money - Video recordings ...
Quick Glance: Suspicion of Russian Money Payments: Incriminating Video Recordings of AfD Politician Bystron
  • Czech authorities possess incriminating video recordings of AfD politician Petr Bystron receiving packages.

  • Bystron is suspected of receiving money from pro-Moscow channels, supported by audio and video evidence.

  • The influence operation of »Voice of Europe« led to money flowing to Kremlin-friendly politicians in the EU.

  • Bystron is accused of accepting money, prompting preliminary investigations for alleged bribery.
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Ukraine Hit Russian Fuel Depot Overnight: Defence Source: Ukraine launched drones at eight Russian regions overnight, hitting three electrical substations and a ...
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Ukraine Hit Russian Fuel Depot Overnight: Defence Source
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
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Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla
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Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with ‘big boost of morale’: Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said the U.S. passing new aid for Ukraine ...
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Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with ‘big boost of ...
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel ...
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NATO has air defense systems ready for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says: Announcements are expected “in the near future,” the NATO Secretary General said after ...
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NATO has air defense systems ready for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
  • NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.

  • He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.

  • Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.

  • These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
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Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic bomber: A Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed in Russia. Moscow speaks of technical ...
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Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic ...
Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
  • Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.

  • Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.

  • The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.

  • NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
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Labor Diplomacy to Bolster Ties Between India and Israel : Both governments recognize that an influx of Indian migrant workers could finally forge a strong ...
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Labor Diplomacy to Bolster Ties Between India and Israel 
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Gravitas | New Study reveals why the Moon is shrinking: A new study led by NASA scientists has revealed that the Moon is shrinking in size ...
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Gravitas | New Study reveals why the Moon is shrinking
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“Energy shock” looms: EU remains dependent on Russian LNG imports: The EU wants to reduce LNG imports from Russia. But an import stop would endanger European ...
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“Energy shock” looms: EU remains dependent on Russian LNG imports
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Foes Azerbaijan and Armenia agree 'historic' return of villages: Armenia has agreed to return several villages to Azerbaijan in what both sides said on Friday ...
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Foes Azerbaijan and Armenia agree 'historic' return of villages
Quick Glance: Armenia and Azerbaijan Reach Milestone Peace Agreement
  • Azerbaijan requested the return of four villages as a prerequisite for a peace treaty after prolonged conflicts.

  • Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to return several villages on the path to a peace agreement.

  • The returned settlements near Armenia's main highway leading to the Georgian border are strategically important yet abandoned.

  • Following Azerbaijan's control over Nagorno-Karabakh, the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers resulted in a shift of influence in the region.
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
  • Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation

  • Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war

  • Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable

  • While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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Israel launches attacks targeting army position in Syria : Israel launched targeted strikes at Syria's army position in the South, said the Syrian ...
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Israel launches attacks targeting army position in Syria
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The Russian T-14 super tank becomes a propaganda debacle for the Kremlin: In the West it is considered almost impossible that the Armata will work at all ...
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The Russian T-14 super tank becomes a propaganda debacle for the Kremlin
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones India visit for unknown reasons: Report | Mint: The highly anticipated visit of Elon Musk, the CEO of electric vehicle giant Tesla ...
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones India visit for unknown reasons: Report | ...
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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber: The Russian defense ministry said the bomber crashed as it was returning from a mission in ...
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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber
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Ukraine says it shot down a Russian Backfire supersonic bomber for first time: Ukraine reports shooting down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber for the first ...
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Ukraine says it shot down a Russian Backfire supersonic bomber for first ...
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up ...
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Russian Officials Face Restrictions on Foreign Trips, Kremlin Confirms: Russian officials face various restrictions on their ability to travel abroad ...
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Russian Officials Face Restrictions on Foreign Trips, Kremlin Confirms
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 16:59 NATO states say Ukraine will provide further help with air defense +++
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 16:59 NATO states say Ukraine will ...
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable
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The End of Secular India: Modi’s Quest to Entrench Hindu Nationalism: Modi’s quest to entrench Hindu nationalism.
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The End of Secular India: Modi’s Quest to Entrench Hindu Nationalism
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What will it take for Ukraine to win?: A new Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia would be extremely daunting and not a sure thing. But it could succeed.
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What will it take for Ukraine to win?
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Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
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Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine
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Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 people, damage critical infrastructure
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Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 ...
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3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record: 3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record
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3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record
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Netflix to stop sharing subscriber numbers | All about money, not the members : In an unexpected move, Netflix has declared that it will stop reporting ...
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Netflix to stop sharing subscriber numbers | All about money ...
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
  • Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.

  • Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.

  • The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.

  • Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
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Israel has carried out an attack on Iran | Blasts reported near Isfahan#IranIsraelWar #IranIsrael
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How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia: The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn’t moved them because it is out of ...
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How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia
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Suspected Russian saboteurs: An attack to which Germany would have no answer: Henchmen of the Russian secret service are said to have planned attacks in Germany ...
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Suspected Russian saboteurs: An attack to which Germany would have no ...
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Situation in Ukraine: There is a threat of defeat in the East: Russia's summer offensive is about to begin near Chassiv Yar. Ukraine has much more to lose there ...
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Situation in Ukraine: There is a threat of defeat in the East
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CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war in 2024 without fresh aid: The CIA chief warned Thursday that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year ...
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CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war in 2024 without fresh aid
Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
  • CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.

  • Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.

  • There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.

  • Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
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Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since ...
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Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Arms Sector Struggles Amid Cash Shortages and Attacks
  • Hundreds of Ukrainian arms businesses face funding challenges and fear Russian attacks.

  • The government is urged to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and allow export licenses.

  • Private investments are primarily motivated by domestic entrepreneurs prioritizing patriotism over profit.

  • Manufacturing weapons in Ukraine during a full-scale war poses financial and security risks.
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Big blow for Moscow: Chinese banks are increasingly turning away from Putin: Due to the threat of US sanctions, numerous Chinese banks are now withdrawing from ...
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Big blow for Moscow: Chinese banks are increasingly turning away from ...
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Israel launches airstrike, explosions heard in Isfahan says Report#IsraelIranWar #IranIsrael
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Sergey Shoigu Monitors Performance at a Tank Factory and Declares All is Well – Is It?
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Bengaluru never had woman MP and Cong's Sowmya Reddy wants to make history: Bengaluru, Apr 19 (PTI) Bangalore never had a woman member of Parliament ...
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Bengaluru never had woman MP and Cong's Sowmya Reddy wants to make history
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The quiet heroes behind the electoral bonds stories: Reporters who file daily stories are the ones who make the big stories possible
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The quiet heroes behind the electoral bonds stories
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Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield: Russia said Thursday that fresh US aid for Ukraine will not change anything on the battlefield ...
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Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield
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The Year of Art Deco Artist Tamara de Lempicka: The artist Tamara de Lempicka is having a moment.
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The Year of Art Deco Artist Tamara de Lempicka
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A Hindu Nationalist Foreign Policy: Under Modi, India Is Becoming More Assertive: Under Modi, India is becoming more assertive.
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A Hindu Nationalist Foreign Policy: Under Modi, India Is Becoming More ...
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What's Causing Russia's Record Floods?: What is driving the record-bad flooding that has devastated parts of Russia and Kazakhstan and forced tens of thousands ...
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What's Causing Russia's Record Floods?
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Polish man charged in connection with alleged Russian plot to kill Ukraine leader Zelensky
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Polish man charged in connection with alleged Russian plot to kill Ukraine ...
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Certain media houses abuse me 24 hrs a day for attacking BJP: Rahul Gandhi: Kannur (Kerala), Apr 18 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged ...
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Certain media houses abuse me 24 hrs a day for attacking BJP: Rahul Gandhi
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Russia doesn’t have capability to knock Ukraine out of war: Ex-US commander: Ben Hodges, who led US forces in Europe, says Western powers should overcome their ...
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Russia doesn’t have capability to knock Ukraine out of war: Ex-US ...
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A small temple marks Kamban’s resting place at Nattarasankottai: Explore the legend of Kambar, author of Kambaramayanam, at a serene temple in Nattarasankottai ...
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A small temple marks Kamban’s resting place at Nattarasankottai
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ‘Aatank ka supplier tha ab atta…’, PM Modi takes jibe at crisis-hit Pakistan | Mint
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ‘Aatank ka supplier tha ab atta…’ ...
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Tupolev bomber crashes in Russia: Three of the four pilots were able to save themselves using the ejector seat. The search is still ongoing for the fourth pilot ...
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Tupolev bomber crashes in Russia