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25 Aug

Elon Musk Hasn’t Received Any Salary Since 2017

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and xAI, is known for his immense wealth, yet according to his brother Kimbal Musk, he hasn’t drawn a salary from Tesla since around 2017. In a recent interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Kimbal revealed that Elon has gone unpaid for six to eight years. “I think my brother deserves to be paid. He has received zero pay for years. That’s not right,” Kimbal said, adding that it should ultimately be up to Tesla shareholders to decide. Elon Musk’s compensation has never followed a traditional salary model. Instead, it is entirely performance-based,…

25 Aug

Nepal Pilots Community-Based Solar Mini-Grids in Remote Areas

MohiniNepal

Nepal has launched a pilot program deploying community-run solar mini-grids in several remote mountain villages. Funded by a blend of government and international climate grants, the grids are designed to power homes, schools, and clinics off the grid, under local management. Initial reports show positive uptake, with reduced dependency on kerosene and improved access to evening study and healthcare services. This solar community model is catching the attention of planners in Bhutan, India’s Himalayan states, and Bangladesh’s mountainous regions as a scalable, participatory energy solution.

25 Aug

UK Introduces New Cybersecurity Bill to Safeguard Critical Services

MohiniInternational

The UK government has released its Cyber Security and Resilience (CS&R) Bill, aiming to dramatically strengthen protection of critical national infrastructure (CNI). The legislation will require detailed incident reporting, expand regulator powers, and raise security standards across sectors—potentially affecting over 1,000 key organizations. The bill also updates the Cyber Essentials Plus framework, introducing stricter verification and authentication protocols. South Asian nations—like those in South Asia—are looking to bolster cyber resilience as digital reliance grows in their economies.

24 Aug

Screen Awards 2025: A cultural milestone in digital-first space through YouTube

Business BureauBusiness

The Indian Express Group has announced a major transformation of its iconic Screen Awards, taking the 2025 edition digital-first in partnership with YouTube. For the first time, the awards will be streamed globally, merging Bollywood’s biggest stars with YouTube’s most influential creators in a three-month-long celebration of cinema, storytelling, and fan engagement. Executive Director of Indian Express Group, Anant Goenka, said the awards would honour creativity beyond box office numbers. “Our storytellers carry 1.4 billion dreams — rooted in tradition and racing toward an exciting future,” he remarked. Gunjan Soni, Managing Director, YouTube India, highlighted the platform’s role in bridging…

23 Aug

Aluminium futures increase: New deals push fuel prices higher

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Aluminium prices rose 30 paise to Rs 251.80 per kg in futures trade on Friday as speculators created new deals amid a positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for September delivery rose 30 paise, or 0.12 percent, to Rs 251.80 per kg in a business turnover of 1,909 lots. Analysts said fresh buying by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

23 Aug

696 teachers trained in tribal languages under NEP 2020 by SCERT

editorArunachal Pradesh

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) here has trained 696 teachers in tribal and third languages as part of a significant push towards multilingual education. The orientation program was held in 17 batches between May 9 and August 22, with five days of instruction for each group. The program sought to improve students' ties to their mother tongues while empowering educators to use tribal languages in the classroom. Instruction was provided in fourteen tribal languages, including Nyishi, Tagin, Galo, Apatani, Tangsa, Wancho, Aka (Hrusso), Kaman Mishmi, Taraon Mishmi, Singpho, Idu…

23 Aug

Tripura increases the output of potato seeds and brings in exotic fruits to increase farmer revenue

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura is making significant strides in agricultural diversification with the introduction of exotic fruits such as mangosteen, rambutan, and avocado, Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Friday. The initiative aims to enhance farmers’ income and create new opportunities for commercial cultivation in the state. Addressing the media at the Nagicherra Horticulture Research Centre, Nath explained that mangosteen and avocado, previously not cultivated in Tripura, have now been introduced. “Mangosteen is highly valued, while avocado offers health benefits, especially for diabetic patients. We have brought two mangosteen saplings from Karnataka and planted them here. Rambutan, in both…

23 Aug

Assam and Mizoram decide to keep things as they are after border disputes

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram and Assam have agreed to maintain the status quo in disputed border areas after fresh tensions along the inter-state boundary, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Friday. Both states committed to dialogue and coordinated measures to resolve the dispute amicably. Speaking at a conference of the Mizoram Police Service Association (MPSA) in Aizawl, Lalduhoma confirmed that he had discussed the matter with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. “We have agreed to continue to respect and maintain the status quo in the disputed areas along the inter-state border, as previously discussed,” he said. The latest tensions follow an incident…

23 Aug

VLCC Limited Fined ₹3 lakh For ‘misleading’ Fat-Loss Ads

Purbalee DuttaIndia

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh on VLCC Limited for misleading advertisements promoting fat-loss and slimming treatments using the US-FDA approved CoolSculpting procedure, according to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. The issue came to light following a complaint and monitoring of beauty sector ads. The investigation found VLCC had made exaggerated claims about rapid weight and inch loss from a single session, far exceeding the actual US-FDA approval for CoolSculpting. These claims included statements like “Lose up to 600g and 7 cm in 1 session,” “Drop 1 Size in 1 session permanently,” and…

23 Aug

Flipkart launches first grocery fulfillment center in Agartala to strengthen Northeast supply chain

Business BureauBusiness

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has opened its first grocery fulfillment center (FC) in Agartala, Tripura, marking a significant expansion in the Northeast. The 35,000 sq. ft. facility, with a daily dispatch capacity of 5,000 orders, will serve Tripura and nearby states including Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland. The center is expected to create over 200 direct and indirect jobs while enabling faster and more reliable grocery deliveries. The facility will stock more than 4,000 products across staples, snacks, beverages, personal care, and household essentials. Leveraging consumer insights, Flipkart has included locally popular brands to meet diverse regional preferences. Customers…