Elon Musk, known for his online antics, caused a stir on the internet when he changed his X (formerly Twitter) account name to ‘Kekius Maximus’. Along with the name change, Musk updated his profile picture to a humorous rendition of the iconic ‘Pepe the Frog’ meme, dressed in gold armor and holding a video game controller. The meme’s association with internet culture has made it widely recognized, and Musk’s choice to feature it on his profile added fuel to

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the media and entertainment industry, expressing his support for the upcoming World Audio Visual Entertainment (WAVES) 2025 summit. Shah Rukh shared a message on X, stating that the WAVES 2025 summit would “champion and foster creativity.” In response to PM Modi's tweet, Shah Rukh said, "I eagerly look forward to WAVES—a summit for the film and entertainment world to be held in

A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a historic first in the country. The Seoul Western District Court granted the warrant after an investigation into Yoon’s decision to impose martial law on December 3. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials confirmed the court's approval, making this the first time an arrest warrant

A remarkable new attraction has been inaugurated in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu: a 77-meter-long, 10-meter-wide glass bridge connecting the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133-feet high Thiruvalluvar statue. This bridge, touted as the first of its kind in India, offers an extraordinary experience, allowing visitors to walk above the sea while enjoying panoramic views of both monuments and the surrounding waters. The project, costing Rs 37 crore, was completed by the Tamil Nadu state g

Germany's government has accused US billionaire Elon Musk of attempting to influence the upcoming February elections by publicly supporting the far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). Musk, who is known for his support of US President-elect Donald Trump, made headlines earlier this month by claiming that "only the AfD can save Germany" on his social media platform X. He further solidified his stance with an opinion piece in a German Sunday newspaper.

Richest and Poorest Chief Ministers According to a recent Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is the wealthiest CM in India, with assets exceeding Rs 931 crore. In stark contrast, West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee is the poorest, with assets valued at just Rs 15 lakh. Average Assets and Comparison to National Income The report highlights

Extension of Minimum Export Price (MEP) on Honey On Monday, the Indian government extended the Minimum Export Price (MEP) of $2,000 per tonne for natural honey until December 2025. This extension was crucial as the initial MEP was set to expire on December 31, 2024. The MEP ensures that honey exports will only be permitted if the price per tonne meets or exceeds this threshold. This step is expected to help stabilize the market and ensure quality exports. Honey Export Statist

On December 30, the cryptocurrency market saw a decline in most assets, including Bitcoin, which experienced a minor dip of under one percent. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin was trading at $93,197 (approximately Rs. 79.6 lakh) on international exchanges, while Indian exchanges such as Giottus and CoinDCX showed the price at around $101,719 (approximately Rs. 86.9 lakh). Despite the pullback, Bitcoin remained above its 200-day moving average, signaling strong buying interest. The next res

In South Korea's deadliest air disaster, a Jeju Air passenger jet, Flight 7C2216, crashed during its landing attempt at Muan International Airport on Sunday, resulting in 179 fatalities. The crash occurred after a series of events, starting with a bird strike reported by the pilot as the flight was approaching the airport. According to the final timeline of the flight, the aircraft was cleared by air traffic control at 8:54 am to land on runway 01. However, just minutes later, a

Laura Loomer, a prominent right-wing figure, has harshly criticized Elon Musk for his views on immigration in the tech sector. Loomer's grievance stems from Musk's support for increasing immigration in the United States, particularly from countries like China and India, which she opposes. On social media, Loomer accused Musk of trying to influence Donald Trump’s policies, labeling his collaboration with Vivek Ramaswamy on the “Department of Government Efficiency” pro

India has initiated anti-dumping investigations into two Chinese products—nylon filament yarn and trimethyl dihydroquinoline (TDQ). The investigations were triggered by petitions from domestic companies, such as Century Enka Ltd., Gujarat Polyfilms Ltd., and Oriilon India Ltd., for nylon filament yarn, and NOCIL Ltd. for TDQ. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is looking into whether these cheap imports from China and Vietnam have caused material harm to local industries.

What Does a Healthy Period Look Like? A typical menstrual cycle lasts between 21 to 35 days, with bleeding lasting from 2 to 7 days. The flow is moderate, beginning as a brighter red and becoming darker toward the end. Mild symptoms like cramping, bloating, and mood swings are normal. However, extreme discomfort, irregularities, or changes in your cycle could signal an underlying health issue that needs attention. What Your Menstruation Might Be Telling You About Your H

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino firmly rejected any negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump regarding control of the Panama Canal, affirming that the canal belongs solely to Panama. Mulino emphasized that the canal, which was transferred to Panama in 1999 after being built by the United States, cannot be the subject of talks with Washington. Trump's recent comments, which criticized the tolls for US vessels passing through the canal and expressed concern over China's a

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently responded to a discussion about foreign-born tech workers in the U.S., defending their contribution to the industry. The conversation began when Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, questioned whether foreign workers were truly displacing qualified Americans in the tech sector. Masad pointed out the large number of unfilled tech jobs, expressing skepticism about claims that foreign workers were taking opportunities from native-born Americans. Musk, who is origina

 Tea bags, widely used for their convenience, may pose a hidden health risk, according to a study conducted by the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Researchers found that the polymer-based materials commonly used in commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics and nanoplastics into the tea when infused. These tiny particles can be absorbed by the human body, potentially entering the bloodstream and spreading throughout the body. The study highlights that food packag

Steve Smith put on an impressive display of batting during the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), scoring a remarkable 140 runs off 197 balls. This century not only cemented his love for the venue but also extended his consistent record against India, marking his 11th century in 43 innings. Smith's innings featured 13 fours and three sixes, leading Australia to a strong position at 454/7 by the end of the first session on day two. Smith's ce

On May 22, 2004, Dr. Manmohan Singh, clad in his signature white kurta-pyjama and blue turban, was sworn in as India's 14th Prime Minister at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This moment was a political surprise, as Sonia Gandhi, despite leading the Congress-led UPA coalition to victory, chose not to assume the role due to political resistance and personal reasons. Instead, she stepped aside in favor of Dr. Singh, a respected economist with no mass political base. Dr. Singh’s rise

Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is looking to add something to his impressive list of achievements: his own company town. After moving his SpaceX operations to Texas due to political reasons, Musk now plans to create a new municipality in the state's coastal South. The town, known as Starbase, is home to a growing number of SpaceX employees, many of whom are pushing to establish it as an official town. Since July, SpaceX employees at the Starbase launch site have begun

NASA has announced delays to its Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. The first crewed lunar mission, Artemis 2, will now take place in April 2026, pushed back from its original launch window in September 2025. The second mission, Artemis 3, which seeks to land astronauts on the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, has been rescheduled from late 2026 to mid-2027. The delays, revealed on December 5, are attributed to technical issues discovered during the Ar

Alibaba’s Qwen research team has introduced a new experimental open-source AI model, the QVQ-72B, designed to handle both vision-based analysis and advanced reasoning tasks. The model combines the abilities of analyzing visual information from images and answering complex queries through reasoning-focused techniques. According to internal benchmarks, QVQ-72B surpassed OpenAI’s o1 model on the MathVista (mini) benchmark, scoring 71.4% compared to o1’s 71.0%. The mod