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Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service team of technologists once provided support to a cybercrime gang that bragged about trafficking in stolen data and cyberstalking an FBI agent, according to digital records reviewed by Reuters. Edward Coristine is among the most visible members of the DOGE effort that has been given sweeping access to official networks as it attempts to radically downsize the US government. Past reporting had focused on his youth — he is 19 — and his chosen nickname of «bigballs,» which became a pop culture punchline. Musk turned championed the teen on his social media site X, telling his followers last month that «Big Balls is awesome.»

Bengaluru civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will use artificial intelligence to identify illegal constructions and streamline property tax collection, according to Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar. He said the move aims to ensure tax compliance and prevent unauthorized expansions by property owners. The technology will also be used to deliver property documents directly to residents.

Ashok Leyland Limited on Wednesday refuted recent media reports claiming that the company was in advanced negotiations to acquire the promoter's stake in SML Isuzu from Japan's Sumitomo Corporation. In an exchange filing, the company denied the news as «factually incorrect». The reports, which had circulated within media outlets, suggested that Ashok Leyland was nearing a deal to take over the stake of the promoter, Sumitomo Corporation, in SML Isuzu. However, Ashok Leyland clarified that there was no truth to these claims. «The Company would like to outrightly deny this news as factually incorrect. Kindly take the above on record and disregard any misleading information that may have been circulated in the media,» the auto maker said in its statement.

Siemens Energy India. The equity allotment ratio for the demerger has been set at 1:1, meaning Siemens shareholders will receive one equity share of Siemens Energy India for each Siemens share they own as of the record date.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After all the facts have been laid on the table, and all the arguments have been made; when the best intentions to save the planet from a fiery future crash against a resolute wall of government apathy and corporate greed, sometimes all that’s left to do is to take a resigned look at the omens of impending disaster. Sniff the air, as our hunter gatherer ancestors used to do, and try to prepare the best you can for the dark times that are coming.

copper imports could be coming within several weeks, months earlier than the deadline for a decision, according to people familiar with the matter. Copper traded in New York rose to a record. US President Donald Trump in February directed the Commerce Department to open an investigation into potential copper tariffs and submit a report within 270 days, though it’s now expected to be resolved sooner, said the people who asked not to be identified because the discussions are confidential. The investigation already is looking like little more than a formality, some of the people said, with Trump having regularly said he plans to impose the tariffs. The administration is proceeding expeditiously with the review, and a conclusion could be possible well before the 270-day deadline, an official familiar with the process said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The White House declined to comment. In February, Peter Navarro, a White House trade adviser, said the investigation would proceed quickly.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Summer’s only just set in, but several states have already seen heatwaves as well as warm nights. The Met department has forecast a spike in mercury in the coming days.

Asset Management Company, Axis Mutual Fund Trustee, its former chief executive Chandresh Nigam, and three former officials have settled a case of violation of mutual fund rules with Sebi by paying ₹6.2 crore as the settlement amount. The other three officials of the asset management company (AMC) who have settled with Sebi include former compliance officer, Darshan Kapadia, former head of equity, Jinesh Gopani, and former dealer Pawan Jhangiani. The regulator alleged that the fund house had failed to ensure an adequate control environment for dealing room activities. «Failure of AMC to monitor the activities of the dealers resulting in front-running of Axis Mutual Fund trade by Viresh Joshi,» Sebi said in an order on Tuesday.

IPL opener, when Chennai Super Kings' legend MS Dhoni was walking out to bat just for the last couple of deliveries, the crowd in Chepauk lit up with excitement even when they were uncertain of winning. The reason is simple: 'Dhoni may finish'. The wicketkeeper-batsman recently shed light on his finishing approach, emphasizing the importance of maximizing every shot. Speaking to Jio Hotstar, the former Indian captain shared his aggressive batting mindset in high-pressure IPL games. «When you go in to bat, you look at the scoreboard—what the team needs from you. If you are going to face 4-5 deliveries, you try to hit as many big shots as you can. At that moment, the thought process is only about hitting a six. You hardly plan for a four, especially if you have wickets in hand. A four becomes a by-product—you are always looking for a six,» he said. At 43, Dhoni continues to be a key player for CSK, expertly closing innings with his signature power-hitting. He also highlighted the significance of every single run in tight matches.

Supreme Court has taken cognisance on its own of a controversial Allahabad High Court ruling that mere grabbing of the breast and pulling the string of a 'pyjama' do not amount to offence of rape. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih is slated to hear the matter on Wednesday. Legal experts had deplored the observation of the Allahabad High Court on what constitutes a rape charge, calling for a restraint by judges and underlining the drop in public confidence in the judiciary due to such statements. The high court on March 17 had ruled that mere grabbing of the breast and pulling the 'pyjama' string do not amount to offence of rape but such offence falls under the ambit of assault or use of criminal force against any woman with the intent to disrobe or compel her to be naked. The order was passed by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra on a revision petition filed by two persons who moved the court, challenging the order of a Special Judge of Kasganj by which the court had summoned them under Section 376 of IPC apart from other sections. According to facts of the case, an application was moved before the court of Special Judge, POCSO Act, alleging that around 5:00 pm on November 10, 2021, she (informant) was returning from the home of her sister-in-law (husband's sister) along with her minor daughter aged about 14 years.

Currently, industries, households and agriculture account for 33 per cent, 28 per cent and 19 per cent of India's total electricity consumption, respectively. Household electricity demand has grown the fastest over the past decade, according to Disha Agarwal, Senior Programme Lead — Renewables at the Delhi-based think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water. The share of household electricity consumption increased from 22 per cent in 2012-13 to 25 per cent in 2022-23. Much of this rise can be attributed to economic growth and the increasing need for cooling due to rising temperatures, experts say.

This increase acknowledges existing central social protection schemes that had not been considered earlier. India has made significant strides in enhancing its social protection coverage through a comprehensive data-pooling exercise led by the Ministry in collaboration with ILO. By utilising encrypted Aadhaar as a unique identifier across 34 major central schemes, such as MGNREGA, EPFO, ESIC, APY, and PM-POSHAN, over 200 crore records were processed to identify unique beneficiaries. According to the release, this exercise revealed that 65% of India's population (92 crore people) is covered by at least one social protection benefit (cash and in-kind both), with 48.8% receiving cash benefits.

Kunal Kamra has released a new video titled Hum Honge Kangal on Instagram, following his refusal to apologise for a joke about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The video, a parody of the song Hum Honge Kamyab, features visuals of Shiv Sena workers vandalizing the India Habitat venue, where Kamra had performed.

BYD has reported impressive growth for 2024, surpassing Tesla in revenue. The company earned 777.1 billion yuan ($107.2 billion), significantly higher than Tesla's previously reported revenue of $97.7 billion. BYD also posted a net profit of 40.3 billion yuan, a 34% increase from 2023, marking a record high. In January, the company revealed that it sold nearly 4.3 million vehicles last year, a 40% increase over the previous year. The Chinese company’s strong results come at a time when Tesla is struggling, with a 71% drop in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024. Tesla's profits fell to $2.32 billion, down from $7.93 billion, as reported by CNBC in late January.

hedge liabilities at favourable levels, dollar inflows moderated and the local currency's regional peers slipped. The rupee ended at 85.7550 against the U.S. dollar, down 0.14% on the day. It had risen to a year-to-date peak of 85.49 on Monday and is up about 2% on the month so far.

MS Dhoni has expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received from Indian Premier League (IPL) fans over the years. Speaking on JioHotstar, he shared, “It's a big thank you to all my fans.” Dhoni acknowledged the appreciation shown by fans and reflected on how it feels to play in front of such dedicated supporters. He said, “Last few years I've been in, and I will be playing.

Indians can now enjoy upto 30% off discount on the seasonal summer routes to Santorini, Antalya, and Nice and more offering even more exciting places to explore around the globe. The press statement said that the Indian travellers can book their flights at special sale fares until March 28, to Etihad destinations including Turkey, Greece, Spain, France and travel between 1 May and 30 September 2025. «Summer is the perfect time to create unforgettable travel memories, and we're making it easier with these special fares across our network. Whether you're dreaming of pristine beaches, cultural adventures, or family fun, our summer sale offers something for everyone. Book early and give yourself something wonderful to look forward to,» said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways.

Shubman Gill continues to lead the Titans, while Punjab Kings will be captained by Shreyas Iyer, who takes charge after the team's ninth-place finish in IPL 2024. In their five previous encounters, Gujarat Titans have won three times, while Punjab Kings have claimed two victories. With the head-to-head record in GT’s favor, PBKS will be eager to even the tally. Notably, all five matches between the two sides have been won by the chasing team, making the toss a crucial factor in this contest.

technical indicators as it gains momentum. The NSE Nifty 50 Index has risen more than 7% this month. Its 14-day relative strength index — a measure of the magnitude of recent price changes — has taken just 14 sessions to move from oversold to overbought territory, its fastest pace on record. A score below 30 is considered oversold and above 70 overbought.

Nvidia and Tesla following signs that the Trump administration might take a more measured approach on tariffs against U.S. trading partners. U.S. President Donald Trump said automobile tariffs are coming soon, and said he may give «a lot of countries» breaks on tariffs, but provided no details.

BSE Sensex and Nifty also recorded their sixth consecutive gains. Nifty climbed 307.95 points or 1.32% to end the day at 23,658.35 while the BSE Sensex jumped 1078.87 points or 1.40% to 77,984.38. When markets resume trading today, Power Grid, Indian Overseas Bank, IndusInd Bank, BLS International will be in focus due to various related developments.