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Musk faces lawsuit for allegedly duping voters over $1 million election lottery

McAferty alleged that Musk and America PAC encouraged voters in seven battleground states to sign his petition by promising a random selection of $1 million recipients, similar to a lottery, despite the voters having no chance of actually winning the money. Voters who signed were required to provide names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers, she said. Aug 21, 2025
Nikki Haley cautions Trump amid 50 pc tariff row, says get back India-US ties on track

Nikki Haley cautions Trump amid 50% tariff row, says get back India-US ties on track

In an opinion piece published in Newsweek on Wednesday, Haley stressed that India should not be treated in the same category as China. She cautioned the Trump administration against allowing disputes --such as tariff conflicts or the US role in India-Pakistan peace talks -- to fracture the bond between two of the world's largest democracies. Aug 21, 2025
Delhi CM assault: Rajesh Khimji sent to 5-day police remand

Delhi CM assault: Rajesh Khimji sent to 5-day police remand

With this, the accused has been charged with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita's Section 109 (attempt to murder), Section 132 (obstructing a public servant), and Section 221 (obstructing a public servant in discharge of public functions). The police also said that a team from the central agencies and the Special Cell is interrogating the accused. Aug 21, 2025
West Bengal Couple Arrested for Daughter's Murder

West Bengal couple arrested for three-year-old daughter's murder

The investigation, led by the Diamond Harbour Police District, uncovered a disturbing narrative. Additional Superintendent of Police (Zonal), Mitun Kumar Dey, revealed that the child was taken to the Katrenikona area in Andhra Pradesh, where she was tragically killed. Aug 20, 2025
Crude oil exports to India will remain steady: Russian diplomat

Crude oil exports to India will remain steady: Russian diplomat

The Deputy Ambassador highlighted that trade between the two countries has grown nearly sevenfold in recent years, with Russia supplying around 250 million tonnes of oil annually to India, offering an average discount of five per cent subject to negotiation. Aug 20, 2025
India to lead next wave of 5G, AI and IoT: PM Modi

India to lead next wave of 5G, AI and IoT: PM Modi

Resharing a post by Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, the Prime Minister's Office said India's progress in digital infrastructure is not only empowering citizens but also shaping the global digital economy. Aug 20, 2025
Major Trade Deals to Be Announced Soon: US President Donald Trump

India eyes global markets, leverage UK FTA benefits amid US tariff challenges

India-UK FTA is particularly advantageous for MSMEs in sectors like textiles, gems and jewellery, seafood, leather, and pharmaceuticals. Elizabeth Master, Associate Director at Crisil Intelligence, highlights that this agreement could enhance MSME competitiveness against countries such as Bangladesh and Turkey, while providing an edge over China and Vietnam in the readymade garments sector. Aug 20, 2025
Heavy rain turns TN's Hogenakkal into flood zone, Cauvery residents put on alert

Heavy rain turns TN's Hogenakkal into flood zone, Cauvery residents put on alert

This has resulted in a dramatic rise in the flow of the Cauvery River, leaving Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district inundated and prompting flood alerts for residents along the riverbanks. Officials confirmed that both reservoirs in Karnataka had reached their maximum storage levels and began releasing water as a precautionary measure. Aug 20, 2025
Nation prepared to host 2036 Olympic Games: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked during public grievance meet; attacker in custody

According to preliminary unverified information, the attacker shouted at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, slapped her, and began abusing her. There was a serious scuffle involving the Chief Minister. The attack was conducted by a man in his 30s, who handed some papers to the chief minister and referred to a court case before assaulting her, as per some unverified reports. Aug 20, 2025
Multiple Delhi schools receive bomb threat emails, search operations underway

Multiple Delhi schools receive bomb threat emails, search operations underway

According to officials, two schools, SKV Malviya Nagar and Andhra School, Prasad Nagar, received bomb threat emails around 7:40 a.m. and 7:42 a.m., respectively. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) confirmed that these emails triggered the swift deployment of search teams, bomb disposal squads, and police units to the concerned locations. Aug 20, 2025