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02.04 / 17:23

markets Tesla President Doge social reports Relationships Elon Musk may abruptly quit DOGE after Donald Trump’s private doubts, claim reports; Tesla stock soars as investors cheer shock exit

Elon Musk may quits DOGE: In an unexpected turn of events, Elon Musk may have stepped down from his involvement with DOGE and, even more surprisingly, his government role under President Trump. Reports are circulating that Musk has chosen to retreat from his governmental responsibilities, a move that has rattled Washington and sent Tesla stock soaring. But why now, and what does this mean for the future of both Musk’s business empire and his political ties to Donald Trump?

02.04 / 17:23

Progressive Racing Election President reports rights Mallory McMorrow enters Michigan Senate race, promises ‘new generation of leadership’

Mallory McMorrow has announced her candidacy for the US Senate seat, currently held by Democrat Gary Peters. Senator Peters is set to retire in 2026. The 38-year-old Democrat has become the first prominent candidate to formally enter the race. Her entry has set the stage for what is expected to be one of the most competitive and expensive senate battlers of the midterms. McMorrow, who represents a suburban Detroit district, positioned herself as a fresh alternative to the Democratic Party’s current leadership, the reports stated. The politician, in her campaign launch video, called for a ‘new generation of leadership’. She also criticised party veterans for their failure to offer a clear plan to counter President Donald Trump’s influence.

02.04 / 17:23

Provident TikTok Inside 2020 reports recommendations Videos Amazon submits last-minute bid to buy TikTok, claims report

Amazon.com has put in a last-minute offer to buy short-form video app TikTok, New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Trump is slated to meet with top White House officials Wednesday to discuss TikTok's fate. People familiar with the talks have outlined a potential deal that could involve bringing on a number of new U.S. investors, including Oracle, the technology giant, and Blackstone, the private equity firm, while sidestepping a formal sale. But it isn't clear that such a structure would satisfy the conditions of the federal law, as per the report. Amazon has some existing ties to TikTok. TikTok video app, which counts 170 million users in the United States, has become a major hub of retail shopping, with influencers recommending products to viewers. While the company has its own e-commerce operation known as TikTok Shop, many influencers encourage people to buy products on Amazon, which gives the influencers a cut of the transactions. It has also provided some technical infrastructure, NYT News Service reported. Amazon had previously tried to make a TikTok clone of sorts, called Inspire, inside its own app. Internally, it was a high-profile initiative, but was widely seen as unsuccessful at attracting shoppers. The company removed it from the app this year, as per the report. Amazon isn't the first retailer to express interest in the app. In 2020, when TikTok was first pressured to sell to U.S. owners, Microsoft and Walmart made a bid for the company.

02.04 / 17:23

Provident Racing Nintendo track exclusive information Features Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct Livestream: Here’s event date, time, game release date, gameplay and features

Mario Kart World. The game will release on June 5 with the Nintendo Switch 2. It introduces an open-world structure, new gameplay modes and larger races.

02.04 / 15:55

Reuters Manufacturing economy President show reports Department US factory orders rise solidly in February

Factory orders rose 0.6% after an upwardly revised 1.8% rebound in January, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast factory orders would climb 0.5% after a previously reported 1.7% advance in January. Factory orders gained 1.5% on a year-on-year basis in February. Manufacturing, which accounts for 10.2% of the economy, could be crippled by President Donald Trump's barrage of tariffs since returning to the White House in January. Trump promised to announce global reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he has dubbed «Liberation Day.» He sees tariffs as a tool to raise revenue to offset his promised tax cuts and to revive a long-declining U.S. industrial base. Economists disagree and view the import duties as harmful. An Institute for Supply Management report on Tuesday showed its manufacturing PMI slipped back into contraction territory in March after two straight months of expansion, with businesses overwhelmingly expressing concerns about tariffs. Domestic manufacturers rely heavily on imported raw materials. The import taxes are expected to increase production costs, which are passed on to buyers of the finished products. Companies could also lay off workers to protect profit margins. Commercial aircraft orders slipped 5.0%. Orders for motor vehicles, parts and trailers increased 1.9%. Transportation equipment orders advanced 1.5%. Orders for computers and electronic products were unchanged, while those for electrical equipment, appliances and components rebounded 1.9%.

02.04 / 15:55

markets COST community Trade President country We are very concerned about possible US tariffs; it may hurt MSME exports: FIEO President

reciprocal tariffs of the US as it could severely hurt MSME shipments to America in the short run, Federation of Indian Export Organisations President SC Ralhan said on Wednesday. He suggested that the government should come forward and support exporters to deal with these tariffs. «Reciprocal tariffs in the range of 10 per cent are manageable but beyond that will have serious implications on Indian exporting community, particularly MSMEs. The duties will have a short-term impact on India's exports to the US as both the countries are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement,» Ralhan told PTI. The US tariffs will definitely impact demand for Indian goods in the US market, he said adding buyers are already holding orders as there is an uncertainty over import duties. Goods from sectors, including agriculture, precious stones, chemicals, pharma, medical devices, electricals, and machinery, may get impacted if the US goes ahead with imposing reciprocal tariffs on Indian products. US President Donald Trump has said the tariff announcements, scheduled for early morning Thursday (India time), will amount to a 'Liberation Day' for the US.

02.04 / 15:55

UPS WhatsApp information reports Updates Adani Ports update: Co reports 9% YoY jump in March cargo volume

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Wednesday reported a 9% year-on-year jump in its March cargo volume at 41.5 MMT led by containers and liquids & gas, the company informed exchanges on Wednesday, while claiming the feat as its highest ever. «APSEZ handles all-time high cargo volume in Mar’25; Mundra becomes the first Indian port ever to cross 200 MMT annual cargo volume,» the filing said.

02.04 / 15:55

Digital Google Platform wellness track country reports UPI faces second outage in a week, disrupting transactions

digital payment system, experienced its second major outage within a week, disrupting transactions and frustrating users nationwide. According to Downdetector, a website that tracks service disruptions, outage reports peaked at 520 at 7:23 PM. Around 53% of reported issues were related to fund transfers, while 44% involved payment failures. On March 26, UPI users across the country faced difficulties executing transactions due to what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) described as an «intermittent technical issue». NPCI, which operates the UPI network, acknowledged the issue and stated that the system has since been restored.

02.04 / 15:55

Digital Nintendo performer voice exclusive Features Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: When will it launch? See when to preorder, pricing, new features and games

Nintendo Switch 2. The gaming console will be released on June 5. Preorders will start on April 9. The console will have upgraded hardware and new exclusive games.

02.04 / 15:55

Citi Provident Death Myanmar country reports International Myanmar's military declares ceasefire to ease quake relief as death toll tops 3,000

MRTV, which said the truce would run until April 22 and was aimed at showing compassion for people affected by Friday's quake. The announcement followed unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule. Those groups must refrain from attacking the state, or regrouping, or else the military will take «necessary» measures, the army's statement said. Earlier Wednesday, rescuers pulled two men alive from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar's capital and a third from a guesthouse in another city, five days after the quake. But most teams were finding only bodies. The quake hit midday Friday, toppling thousands of buildings, collapsing bridges and buckling roads. The death toll rose to 3,003 on Wednesday, with more than 4,500 people injured, MRTV reported. Local reports suggest much higher figures. The earthquake came amid civil war in Myanmar, making a dire humanitarian crisis even worse. More than 3 million people had been displaced from their homes and nearly 20 million were in need even before it hit, according to the United Nations.

02.04 / 15:55

Parke Tesla show track shock Videos Tesla’s 360° cameras catch alleged Swastika-scratching vandal. Suspect claims, ‘I have something against Elon Musk' when confronted

Tesla owner in Pennsylvania got the shock of his life when he reviewed footage from his car’s built-in cameras—what he saw left him furious. The video showed a man casually stepping out of a silver Lexus in the parking lot of a Planet Fitness gym in Doylestown Borough. He crouched beside the Tesla, took out an object, and began scratching a symbol into the car’s paint. The act lasted mere seconds, but its impact was far more lasting. The symbol? A swastika. The suspect, later identified as 55-year-old Chadd Ritenbaugh, seemed to believe he could get away with his mischief unnoticed. He quickly stashed his tool, stood up, and walked into the gym as if nothing had happened. But he forgot one crucial detail—Tesla vehicles don’t just sit silently. Their sophisticated surveillance system records everything. Hours later, when the Tesla owner arrived home and checked the footage, the disturbing truth was right there on the screen. Infuriated, he turned to social media, determined to track down the culprit. And it didn’t take long.

02.04 / 15:55

markets Provident Sustainability Healthcare Trade Cardiovascular medicines Lupin acquires UK-based firm for 12.3 million pounds

Lupin on Wednesday said it has acquired UK-based Renascience Pharma for 12.3 million pounds (around Rs 135 crore). Lupin Healthcare (UK) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mumbai-based drug maker, is acquiring a 100 per cent stake in Renascience, which supplies products in the UK. With the acquisition, Lupin Healthcare (UK) Limited gains full ownership of Renascience which, going forward, will trade as its subsidiary, Lupin Ltd said in a statement. Renascience is the sole supplier for branded injectable cephalosporines for infectious diseases, a topical treatment for ear pain and a branded quinasoline-like diuretic for cardiovascular and renal indications in the UK market.

02.04 / 15:55

Election WhatsApp Assam to hold two-phase panchayat elections on May 2 and 7 after delimitation

State Election Commissioner Alok Kumar said panchayat elections will be held in two phases on May 2 and May 7 in Assam's 27 districts. This is the first Panchayat polls after delimitation was carried out in 2023. Kumar while talking to media persons said that the last date of filing of nomination is April 11. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on April 12. The last date of withdrawal of candidature is April 17. The counting of votes for both phases will be held simultaneously on May 11. Polling in the first phase will be held in the districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Majuli, Jorhat, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Cachar, Hailakandi and Sribhumi. In the second phase, voting will take place in Dhubri, South Salmara, Mankachar, Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Bajali, Nalbari, Kamrup, Kamrup(Metro), Hojai Nagaon, Morigaon and Darrang.

02.04 / 14:21

UPS Manufacturing Strategy Pfizer Trade country Pharmaceuticals How Trump’s tariffs could upend pharma’s overseas tax strategy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Pfizer in 2019 sold $20 billion of drugs in the U.S. Its federal tax bill? Zero.

02.04 / 14:21

markets Digital Entertainment Food President reports cricket Indian Premier League turns out to be recession-proof for fast food chains

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Consumers continue to order in while watching the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, and fast food chains continue to see year-on-year growth during the IPL season. India’s largest pizza chain, Domino’s, said there is no consumer fatigue when ordering in on key IPL days.

02.04 / 14:21

markets Target security Strategy Mobile Sustainability Metro India has a re-rethink on green bonds. And a new strategy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India’s green financing push could gain new momentum this financial year, with the government exploring a plan to increase its ₹25,342.31 crore target for issuing sovereign green bonds, two people said. This suggests a turnaround in the government’s thinking from a few months earlier, when it was considering a plan to fall back on conventional government securities and other debt instruments for green financing as green bonds have delivered only modest returns.

02.04 / 14:21

Research President students Universities Diversity Schools Investigations Harvard’s $9 billion scramble to avoid becoming the next Columbia

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Harvard President Alan Garber has spent the past few weeks trying to keep his school from becoming the next Columbia. As he watched Trump pull federal funds from his school’s Ivy League peer over antisemitism concerns, and impose far-reaching demands, Garber made a flurry of moves of his own.

02.04 / 12:45

Provident Waters social reports Investigations Relationships International George Soros-linked Bengaluru firm under ED lens for getting USAID funding of Rs 8 cr

Enforcement Directorate (ED) has turned its focus on funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) amid an ongoing investigation tied to investor and philantropist George Soros, TOI has reported. This scrutiny comes as the Trump administration has time and again criticized USAID for allegedly promoting a «left, liberal and woke» agenda abroad. The ED is currently investigating three Bengaluru-based companies for purported violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, specifically regarding the receipt of Rs 25 crore from the Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF). Among these companies, ASAR Social Impact Advisors has also been noted for receiving Rs 8 crore from USAID as foreign inward remittance during FY23. The central agency is particularly interested in understanding the motives and purposes behind the payments made by USAID. Notably, the Open Society Foundations was categorized under the 'prior reference category' by the home ministry in 2016 due to concerns over «undesirable activities.» This classification mandates that it must obtain prior approval from the ministry before contributing funds to any Indian non-profit organization.

02.04 / 12:45

Gap Dreams film trends Oscar beautiful bass 'It’s not like they can be replaced': Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki's son speaks out on the future of anime

Studio Ghibli aesthetic flooding the internet, concerns are growing over the future of hand-drawn animation. Could AI one day take over the painstaking artistry that brought us “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro”? Perhaps. But there’s one thing technology will never replicate: the irreplaceable genius of Hayao Miyazaki.

02.04 / 12:45

Citi WhatsApp country information Mahindra Lifespace eyes Rs 1200 cr revenue from two housing redevelopment projects in Mumbai

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has bagged two projects for the redevelopment of housing societies in Mumbai and is expecting a revenue of Rs 1,200 crore. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Mahindra Lifespace informed that the company has been «appointed as the preferred partner for the redevelopment of two residential societies in the Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai, with a project value of approximately Rs 1,200 crore. The project will be pursued under the state's cluster development scheme.

02.04 / 12:45

markets COST Fox Platform Trade Universities country Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: When, where, and how to watch – which countries and sectors will be most affected?

global trade tensions and sparking uncertainty in markets worldwide. These tariffs, designed to counter what Trump calls unfair trade practices, are expected to reshape global commerce in a significant way.