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Bluesky's CEO Jay Graber had no idea that the black T-shirt she wore during this year's South by Southwest (SXSW), known for its conferences and festivals, would become the company's next cash cow, as per a report.

Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that the bulldozer will roll if necessary when asked if perpetrators of violence in Nagpur will face the «Uttar Pradesh style» action. Addressing the media, he said the government would recover the cost of property damaged during the violence from rioters, and if they failed to compensate, their properties would be seized and sold to recover the losses. Replying to a query whether "bulldozer action" will be initiated against rioters in Nagpur on the lines of Uttar Pradesh, Fadnavis said, «The Maharashtra government has its own style of working....bulldozer will roll when necessary». «Wherever wrong things are happening, they will be crushed. Nobody (perpetrators) will be spared,» he added. He emphasised that strict action would be taken against those who attacked police officers during the unrest. Fadnavis stressed that the incident cannot be termed «intelligence failure», but the intelligence (gathering) could have been better. «Police will be alert. We won't tolerate any kind of disturbance».

Jammu and Kashmir government is working for proper rehabilitation of the victims of a major fire that gutted 40 residential houses in Anantnag district, social welfare minister Sakina Itoo assured the legislative assembly here on Saturday. The minister, who led a four-member team of legislators to visit the scene of Thursday's devastating fire in Kadipora area, said some relief had been given to the victims and more is underway. As the House met on Saturday, National Conference legislator from Bijbehara Bashir Ahmad Veeri tried to raise the issue but the speaker Abdul Rahim Rather asked him to take up his seat, assuring that the government will make a statement. «A total of 40 houses were gutted in the fire, causing massive loss to the victims. I along with MLAs Peerzada (Feroze Ahmad), Altaf Kaloo and Abdul Majid Bhat Larmi met the fire victims yesterday (Wednesday) on the directions of the chief minister (Omar Abdullah). »The district administration had already made arrangements for their food and shelter, while we also had met with the district development commissioner and concerned officers to ensure their rehabilitation," Itoo, who also holds the health and medical education portfolio, told the House after the question hour. She said the victims will be provided relief under Chief Minister's relief fund, while the cheques have been prepared under natural calamity fund for them.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Chinese leader Xi Jinping is battling petty corruption through a nationwide campaign that has swept up more than half a million low-level officials over the past year, as Beijing grapples with rising public resentment over a sagging economy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. “Everything keeps changing in this transitory life," according to the performance artist Laurie Anderson. The use of “transitory" was assumed to have been consigned to the dustbin of the history of the Federal Reserve’s blunders after the Fed failed to recognize that post-Covid inflation was anything but passing.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to carry out the delimitation exercise in such a manner that no state would suffer any reduction in representation in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha, especially in terms of the share of total number of seats in the House. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the YSRCP chief highlighted that the gravity of the delimitation issue has the potential to disrupt the social and political harmony in the country.

Elon Musk’s X plans to buy back the last remaining piece of debt tied to the buyout of the social network that Wall Street banks have been stuck holding for years, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The repurchase of the roughly $1.2 billion of second-lien debt may be financed in part by the company’s recent equity raise, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing a private transaction. No final decision has been made, and the plans may change, the person added. The company’s debt repurchase will allow the group of seven banks, led by Morgan Stanley, to shed the riskiest portion of loans that has sat on their balance sheets since they backed the buyout of the platform, formerly known as Twitter Inc., for $44 billion in 2022, a transaction that included debt.

Elliot Rosenberg moved abroad and now lives comfortably for less than ₹1 lakh per month.

Donald Trump, on Friday, said that he loves King Charles in a social media post. His post was a response to a report which stated that the US should be given associate membership in the British Commonwealth. The 47th US President said that the idea sounded “good”. An associate membership could be on the agenda if Donald Trump meets with King Charles later this year. The British monarch had sent an invite to Trump for a meeting, which he accepted. As Trump’s comment gains attention, here is everything you need to know about the Commonwealth.

'Baby mama' Ashley St. Clair sued Elon Musk for custody of their son, and he used a brutal tactic to silence her. According to Ashley St. Clair's lawyers, Elon Musk took a cruel step to silence her after she went public and filed a lawsuit against him for custody of their newborn son.

The out-of-the-blue notice, posted through a Teams chat and X livestream invite link, got many employees puzzled about what was happening, as per the report. The EV maker invited its staff with a message saying, «Join the Company All Hands to hear about Tesla's recent achievements and how we're making the impossible possible,» as per Business Insider.

Alien Enemies Act after U.S. immigration officials accused him of gang ties. Reyes Barrios, who fled Venezuela in 2024 following imprisonment and torture for protesting the Maduro regime, had legally sought asylum via the CBP One app. Despite no criminal history, ICE detained him, citing a social media photo and a tattoo as evidence of alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua gang.

Delhi resident recently shared his frustration about dog lovers, expressing that if someone truly cares for dogs, they should adopt them rather than just feed them. His concerns arose after a stray dog bit his house help, a dog that his neighbour regularly feeds outside the Redditor’s doorstep. He took to social media to voice his opinion, warning about the risks associated with feeding stray dogs, particularly the threat of diseases they may carry. He highlighted that this was not the first time such an incident had occurred in his locality. Several housemaids and delivery personnel had already been bitten before, and in one unfortunate case, a woman lost her life due to a dog attack. The situation has left him deeply concerned about the safety of people in his building, especially those who rely on daily wages to support their families. The resident also pointed out the dangers of rabies, emphasizing that even with vaccinations, the disease remains fatal. He urged people to be more responsible when feeding stray dogs, suggesting that if they must provide food, they should do so away from residential areas to prevent the risk of attacks.

Tesla trade-ins at dealerships (excluding Tesla’s own trade-in program).

Elon Musk’s tangled family web just got even messier—at least, according to his estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson. In a candid new interview with Teen Vogue, the 20-year-old didn't hold back as she addressed her fractured relationship with the billionaire tech mogul and her ever-growing list of siblings. Vivian, who distanced herself from Musk after coming out as transgender, shared a revelation that has sent social media into a frenzy. When asked about her relationship with her siblings, she made a stunning admission: “I do not actually know how many siblings I have.”

«I declare release of 3 per cent DA to government employees and pensioners with effect from April 1, 2025. With this, the state government employees DA will increase from 30 per cent to 33 per cent. For this, the government needs to bear an additional financial burden of Rs 300 crore annually,» the chief minister said in the Assembly. The government wants to reduce the gap in DA between the state government employees and Central government employees, he said, adding it will be done gradually. Tripura has 1,04,683 regular employees and 80,855 pensioners. Hailing the state budget for the 2025-26 financial year presented by Finance minister Pranajit Singha Roy, the CM said the budget aims at laying the foundation stone for 'vikshit Tripura'.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In her latest show, Divine Feminine, stand-up comedian Prashasti Singh remarks, “Bolti aurat kisi ko pasand nahin aati (nobody likes a woman with a voice)." Throughout her hour-long performance, her body language and sharp lines channel rage at a world that reduces women to potential wives or “crazy" spinsters. Women in the audience roar with laughter, cheering her; men chuckle at regular intervals.

Donald Trump announced on Friday that individuals caught damaging Tesla vehicles could face imprisonment for up to twenty years. He shared this information through a post on Truth Social. Trump's Truth Social post stated, «People that get caught sabotaging Teslas will stand a very good chance of going to jail for up to twenty years, and that includes the funders. WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!!» This announcement follows US Attorney General Pam Bondi's declaration that recent aggressive attacks on Tesla property constitute domestic terrorism. She promised thorough investigations with strict penalties for all participants, including those who organise and finance these activities. Bondi declared, «The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism. The Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators with that in mind, including in cases that involve charges with five-year mandatory minimum sentences.»

Taking to LinkedIn, Elliot Rosenberg shared how a daring move he made 12 years ago changed his life for the better. He explained that while most personal finance experts emphasize strategies such as budgeting expenses, making long-term investments, and establishing multiple income streams to achieve financial independence and early retirement, he recognized a significant challenge: the high cost of living in America. Although inflation played a role in rising expenses, he believed that the real issue lay in “lifestyle creep.” In many social circles, there seemed to be an unspoken expectation to maintain a costly social life—frequenting upscale restaurants, purchasing event tickets, indulging in shopping sprees, or joining expensive recreational clubs. The pressure to sustain these expenditures often dictated friendships and social acceptance.