Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis met Hussain Sajwani at the White House. Sajwani shared the photo on social media. Sajwani, chairman of DAMAC Properties, planned to invest $20 billion in US data centers. Donald Trump praised the investment at Mar-a-Lago. Sajwani mentioned developing data centers across Arizona, Texas, and Michigan.
Delhi vehicle owners, take note! The Transport Department warns that lacking a fuel-based colour-coded sticker could result in a fine. This initiative, mandated by the Supreme Court and part of pollution control efforts, requires all vehicles in Delhi to display these chromium-based hologram stickers. These stickers help authorities quickly identify fuel types.
In a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Anantnag district, several tourists were injured, prompting immediate deployment of security forces. BJP leader Ravinder Raina blamed Pakistani terrorists for the attack, while former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti condemned the violence and called for a thorough investigation and security improvements to prevent future incidents.
Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, and destroyed vital equipment for rubble clearance. Separate strikes in Lebanon led to two fatalities. The ongoing Israeli offensive has devastated Gaza, raising concerns about reconstruction, amidst shortages of essential equipment and restricted imports.
Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas is set to testify in the Google antitrust case, advocating for increased consumer choice on Android devices. While opposing the breakup of Google, particularly Chrome, Srinivas believes Android should allow users to select their default search engine and voice assistant.
Air India is considering acquiring Boeing aircraft initially meant for Chinese airlines, capitalizing on trade tensions between the US and China. Air India aims to bolster its transformation efforts with these additional aircraft.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination, 2024. Shakti Dubey has topped the list of 1009 recommended candidates. The result includes appointments to the IAS, IFS, IPS, and Central Services (Group A and B). A reserve list of 230 candidates has also been maintained. The result, released in April 2025, includes category-wise and disability-wise details, with full marks expected to be available on the UPSC website soon.
Amit Mishra, the former Indian spinner, has refuted media reports alleging his involvement in a domestic violence and dowry harassment case filed by his wife. He dismissed the accusations, including demands for compensation and dowry, as incorrect and warned of legal action against using his image in unrelated stories.
The IPL 2025 playoff race intensifies as Gujarat Titans lead with 12 points and a strong NRR. Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings closely follow, all vying for a top-four spot. Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings are in the bottom four.
As gold prices in India surpassed Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams, Uday Kotak praised Indian housewives for their investment acumen in gold. Kotak highlighted their long-term investment strategy as a smart way to store value amidst global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, which have driven gold prices to record highs both domestically and internationally.
The Vatican released the first photo and video of Pope Francis in repose, dressed in red liturgical vestments. He died at 88 from a cerebral stroke, as confirmed by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli. Pope Francis requested a modest burial at the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major, departing from the tradition of entombing popes at St Peter’s Basilica.
Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, is under scrutiny for allegedly sharing classified military operational information via Signal, potentially compromising US pilot safety. The White House is reportedly considering replacements, though these claims are refuted by the press secretary. Hegseth dismisses misconduct allegations, attributing them to disgruntled former staff, while facing criticism over his experience and Pentagon operations.
Harsha Bhogle refuted claims that the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) influenced his absence from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) versus Gujarat Titans IPL match. Bhogle clarified he was only scheduled for two Kolkata games, his appearances predetermined before the tournament.
