Elon Musk has confirmed plans to visit India following a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it an "honour." His trip is expected to focus on electric vehicle expansion and Starlink’s satellite internet ambitions. The visit comes amid growing US-China tensions, adding a strategic layer to his India outreach.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms India trip post phone call with PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Apr 18) shared a post on X and said that he spoke to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. PM Modi said that he&nbsp; discussed a range of topics, including several key points from their previous meeting in Washington D.C. earlier this year. This conversation comes at a critical time when negotiations are underway for a bilateral trade agreement between India and the US and Trump administration's 90-days halt on reciprocal tariff.&nbsp;
In his post, PM Modi emphasised the immense potential for collaboration between India and the US, particularly in the areas of technology and innovation. "We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation," PM Modi wrote. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to advancing partnerships with the US in these domains.&nbsp;
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Spoke to <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1913129902100090992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>PM Modi and Musk's meeting in US</h2>
PM Modi had met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in February during his visit to Washington and discussed opportunities in space, mobility, technology, energy and exchanged notes on efforts at good governance in India and the US. The Indian Prime Minister had then shared a post on X saying, "I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance&rsquo;." External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting with Musk.
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While it was not clear why the Indian PM spoke to Tesla's boss suddenly, it brings reassurance to Indian businesses amid global concerns regarding the trade war between China and US and Donald Trump's massive tariffs.
The call also comes days after Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer Starlink's high-speed broadband internet services to its customers in India.
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World, India News | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Apr 18) had a telephonic conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed a range of topics

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Apr 18) shared a post on X and said that he spoke to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. PM Modi said that he discussed a range of topics, including several key points from their previous meeting in Washington D.C. earlier this year. This conversation comes at a critical time when negotiations are underway for a bilateral trade agreement between India and the US and Trump administration's 90-days halt on reciprocal tariff. In his post, PM Modi emphasised the immense potential for collaboration between India and the US, particularly in the areas of technology and innovation. "We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation," PM Modi wrote. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to advancing partnerships with the US in these domains. Read More | 'Crazy about Mars': Russia's Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to Russian space legend Korolev Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 18, 2025 Read More | US federal judge temporarily blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing personal Social Security data of Americans PM Modi and Musk's meeting in US PM Modi had met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in February during his visit to Washington and discussed opportunities in space, mobility, technology, energy and exchanged notes on efforts at good governance in India and the US. The Indian Prime Minister had then shared a post on X saying, "I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’." External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting with Musk. Read More | ‘To meet PM Modi’: JD Vance to visit India with second family – personal visit or talks on tariffs unleashed by Trump? While it was not clear why the Indian PM spoke to Tesla's boss suddenly, it brings reassurance to Indian businesses amid global concerns regarding the trade war between China and US and Donald Trump's massive tariffs. The call also comes days after Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer Starlink's high-speed broadband internet services to its customers in India. Read More | Japan's Baba Vanga prophesied the virus that killed millions will return...and very soon

PM Modi dials Tesla boss Elon Musk amid tariff tensions, says "committed for advancing partnership with US"

President Donald Trump’s ambitious missile defense program, dubbed the “Golden Dome,” aims to deploy 1,000 satellites to protect America from nuclear threats. With Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink playing a key role, the US is entering a new era of space-based military defense, costing trillions but promising unmatched security.

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Elon Musk is apparently cultivating an entire forest. Musk who is planning to one day colonize Mars. It might not be long before the world gets to witness a daycare on the red planet with only Musk's offspring. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Elon Musk is attempting to create a legion of children. The aim is to have as many children as possible. The reason Musk believes that declining birth rates pose an existential risk to civilization.

Musk wants to father multiple kids before the apocalypse: Report

A Tesla whistleblower, who is currently battling stage 3B breast cancer, has won the latest round of a long-running legal battle against Elon Musk and his company Tesla. Engineer Cristina Balan lost her job at Tesla after she raised a safety concern in 2014 about a design flaw that could affect the cars' braking. Expressing her happiness on social media after winning the case, Balan said that it is the "first appeal that Musk and Tesla lost." &ldquo;I cannot wait to see Musk and his goons on the stand and see how they will explain their lies and hate against me for doing the right thing,&rdquo; she added.
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I WON 🙌 I WON THE APEAL AGAINST ELON MUSK AND TESLA !!!! FIRST APEAL MUSK AND TESLA LOST! I AM GRATEFUL FOR MY AMAZING FRIEND AND LAWYER WILLIAM MORAN <a href="https://twitter.com/BillAlwaysWins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BillAlwaysWins</a> who believed in me First ex Tesla immigrant Woman Engineer Who fight Musk as a Pro Se! A lot of Firsts! <a href="https://t.co/DEkpVN9wKU">pic.twitter.com/DEkpVN9wKU</a>
&mdash; Cristina Balan - STOP Forced Arbitration (@CristinaIBalan) <a href="https://twitter.com/CristinaIBalan/status/1911816281273016701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>What is the case against Tesla?</h2>
According to Balan, when she raised the issue in 2014, her concerns were dismissed by managers, she was subjected to hostile treatment, and eventually dismissed from the job. She subsequently won a wrongful dismissal case. In 2019, Balan filed a defamation case against Tesla after being accused of embezzlement related to a &ldquo;secret project.&rdquo; Due to her contract that she had signed while working in Tesla, a court ruled that her case must be handled through arbitration.
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According to BBC, the arbitration dismissed her case and ruled in Elon Musk and Tesla's favour. However, Tesla moved to the California district court to have the order confirmed. Balan appealed against the order, and the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned the arbitration ruling, stating that California did not have the jurisdiction to make its judgement. This paves the way for Balan to continue her legal fight against Musk and his company.&nbsp;
Speaking to the BBC, Balan expressed her intent to take on Tesla and Elon Musk in open court. "We are hoping we will start a new lawsuit and we will have the chance to take on Elon Musk in front of a jury and judge," she said.&nbsp;
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She has previously spoken to the BBC and expressed that her primary concern was to see the case through before her final day. "I want to clear my name," she told BBC News last year.&nbsp;"I wish Elon Musk had the decency to apologise," she added.
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World | A whistleblower, who is currently battling stage 3B breast cancer, has won the latest round of a long-running legal battle against Elon Musk and his company Tesla

A Tesla whistleblower, who is currently battling stage 3B breast cancer, has won the latest round of a long-running legal battle against Elon Musk and his company Tesla. Engineer Cristina Balan lost her job at Tesla after she raised a safety concern in 2014 about a design flaw that could affect the cars' braking. Expressing her happiness on social media after winning the case, Balan said that it is the "first appeal that Musk and Tesla lost." “I cannot wait to see Musk and his goons on the stand and see how they will explain their lies and hate against me for doing the right thing,” she added. I WON 🙌 I WON THE APEAL AGAINST ELON MUSK AND TESLA !!!! FIRST APEAL MUSK AND TESLA LOST! I AM GRATEFUL FOR MY AMAZING FRIEND AND LAWYER WILLIAM MORAN @BillAlwaysWins who believed in me First ex Tesla immigrant Woman Engineer Who fight Musk as a Pro Se! A lot of Firsts! pic.twitter.com/DEkpVN9wKU — Cristina Balan - STOP Forced Arbitration (@CristinaIBalan) April 14, 2025 Read More | Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia, showcasing Cybertruck amid EV push What is the case against Tesla? According to Balan, when she raised the issue in 2014, her concerns were dismissed by managers, she was subjected to hostile treatment, and eventually dismissed from the job. She subsequently won a wrongful dismissal case. In 2019, Balan filed a defamation case against Tesla after being accused of embezzlement related to a “secret project.” Due to her contract that she had signed while working in Tesla, a court ruled that her case must be handled through arbitration. Read More | Tesla Optimus to colonise Mars? Elon Musk confirms Starship's first trip to the Red Planet but with a twist According to BBC, the arbitration dismissed her case and ruled in Elon Musk and Tesla's favour. However, Tesla moved to the California district court to have the order confirmed. Balan appealed against the order, and the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned the arbitration ruling, stating that California did not have the jurisdiction to make its judgement. This paves the way for Balan to continue her legal fight against Musk and his company. Speaking to the BBC, Balan expressed her intent to take on Tesla and Elon Musk in open court. "We are hoping we will start a new lawsuit and we will have the chance to take on Elon Musk in front of a jury and judge," she said. Read More | Meta accused by whistleblower of compromising US national security: Report She has previously spoken to the BBC and expressed that her primary concern was to see the case through before her final day. "I want to clear my name," she told BBC News last year. "I wish Elon Musk had the decency to apologise," she added. Read More | 'Crazy about Mars': Russia's Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to Russian space legend Korolev

Who is Christina Balan, Tesla whistleblower & cancer patient who won legal battle against Elon Musk

Two hundred and fifty satellites stacked like pancakes on top of each other on a "launch bus" will soon be launched into space by a California-based company called SpinLaunch. This method doesn't require booster rockets and is environmentally friendly since greenhouse gas emissions are zero. With this innovative way to launch satellites, it is looking to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX.&nbsp;
The flattened &ldquo;microsatellites&rdquo; will be launched into low-Earth orbit (LEO) using a giant centrifugal cannon and will be the first to simultaneously send so many satellites into space. The cannon accelerates spacecraft at incredible speeds.
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SpinLaunch's Meridian Space constellation is gearing up to launch the first batch of pancake-like satellites as soon as next year. These microsatellites are 7.5 feet wide and weigh approximately 70 kg. The satellites will be put on top of one another like pancakes in a &ldquo;launch bus", which will make them much lighter.
<h2>Spinning arms launch satellites at 8,046 km/hr</h2>
The process involves a vacuum-sealed chamber and spinning arms that accelerate payloads. The objects are spun at a speed of 8,046 km/hr and subject to forces as high as 10,000 Gs before being fired into the upper atmosphere. The Suborbital Accelerator was last used to launch 10 rockets into suborbital flight from New Mexico.&nbsp;
The main advantage of this launch method is that it will prove cheaper than the current ones and doesn't harm the environment. The monetary matter will improve in the future, the company has predicted, saying that missions could cost between $1,250 and $2,500 per kilogram. This is less than half the cost of SpaceX&rsquo;s Falcon 9 rockets.
Besides, it is more sustainable since no booster rockets are involved and there are no greenhouse gas emissions. This would also tackle the issue of space debris, a matter that has become a major concern in the past few years.
The company plans on expanding using a larger Orbital Accelerator, which could see up to five commercial payloads being launched into space daily. However, the sheer number can raise the risk of crashes in orbit.

SpinLaunch's Meridian Space constellation is gearing up to launch the first batch of microsatellites as soon as next year. Science & Tech | Trending

Two hundred and fifty satellites stacked like pancakes on top of each other on a "launch bus" will soon be launched into space by a California-based company called SpinLaunch. This method doesn't require booster rockets and is environmentally friendly since greenhouse gas emissions are zero. With this innovative way to launch satellites, it is looking to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX. The flattened “microsatellites” will be launched into low-Earth orbit (LEO) using a giant centrifugal cannon and will be the first to simultaneously send so many satellites into space. The cannon accelerates spacecraft at incredible speeds. Also Read: Musk donated sperm to Japanese influencer; building 'legion' of babies using his 'harem': Report SpinLaunch's Meridian Space constellation is gearing up to launch the first batch of pancake-like satellites as soon as next year. These microsatellites are 7.5 feet wide and weigh approximately 70 kg. The satellites will be put on top of one another like pancakes in a “launch bus", which will make them much lighter. Spinning arms launch satellites at 8,046 km/hr The process involves a vacuum-sealed chamber and spinning arms that accelerate payloads. The objects are spun at a speed of 8,046 km/hr and subject to forces as high as 10,000 Gs before being fired into the upper atmosphere. The Suborbital Accelerator was last used to launch 10 rockets into suborbital flight from New Mexico. The main advantage of this launch method is that it will prove cheaper than the current ones and doesn't harm the environment. The monetary matter will improve in the future, the company has predicted, saying that missions could cost between $1,250 and $2,500 per kilogram. This is less than half the cost of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets. Besides, it is more sustainable since no booster rockets are involved and there are no greenhouse gas emissions. This would also tackle the issue of space debris, a matter that has become a major concern in the past few years. The company plans on expanding using a larger Orbital Accelerator, which could see up to five commercial payloads being launched into space daily. However, the sheer number can raise the risk of crashes in orbit.

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How many children does Elon Musk have? Officially, we know there are 12. Plus, the two other additions we recently learned about. But now it seems there might be many more of his offspring out there than the world is aware of. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Musk is trying to create what he calls a "legion" and often reaches out to women and solicits them to have his baby. He even donated his sperm to a Japanese influencer.
The revelations were made by rightwing influencer Ashley St. Clair, who claimed in February that she had given birth to the billionaire's son. The 26-year-old told the publication that Musk offered her a one-time payment of $15 million, as well as $100,000 a month in support, to keep quiet about their infant son named "Romulus". He reportedly used his fixer, Jared Birchall, to ensure that the pregnancy remained a secret. However, St. Clair went public with the news, and Musk lowered his financial aid.
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The WSJ report also stated that, according to a report from Labcorp, Musk's "Probability of Paternity" was 99.9999%. Other reports suggest that a paternity test confirmed that "Romulus" was Musk's son. Earlier, Musk had said that he had given her child support "despite not knowing for sure" if the child is his.
<h2>Musk "solicits" women on X to have his children</h2>
Musk met St. Clair in 2023 after reaching out to her on X. According to the WSJ report, Musk does this quite often and has asked several of them if they were "interested in having his child." Musk reportedly messaged crypto influencer Tiffany Fong last November and asked her the same question. She declined.
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St. Clair told WSJ that Musk was approached by Japanese officials who wanted him to donate his sperm for a high-profile Japanese influencer. "They want me to be a sperm donor. No romance or anything, just sperm,&rdquo; Musk texted to St. Clair. He told St. Clair that he agreed and sent his sperm.
<h2>Musk refers to his children as "legion"</h2>
The WSJ report further harps on Musk's obsession with the declining world population, something he has raised quite often in his interviews. The article makes an apparent reference that Musk wants to expand his family line and has often referred to his children as his "legion", a term linked to ancient Roman military units.
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St. Clair showed messages to WSJ that showed Musk's desperation to father more and more children. &ldquo;To reach legion-level before the apocalypse, we will need to use surrogates," he wrote in a text message to St. Clair viewed by WSJ.
<h2>A compound for his "harem" of women&nbsp;</h2>
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Some people said that he has recruited several women on X to have his children. He even tried getting all the women in his "harem" to come together in a place he has in Austin, Texas.
"Birchall was involved in acquiring the property for a compound in Austin where Musk imagined the women and his growing number of babies would all live among multiple residences, according to a person familiar with the matter," the WSJ report states.
However, most of them declined to congregate at the place.

How many children does Elon Musk have? Well, 12+2 is what we knew till now. But there might be several more mini Musks out there in the world. World Trending

How many children does Elon Musk have? Officially, we know there are 12. Plus, the two other additions we recently learned about. But now it seems there might be many more of his offspring out there than the world is aware of. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Musk is trying to create what he calls a "legion" and often reaches out to women and solicits them to have his baby. He even donated his sperm to a Japanese influencer. The revelations were made by rightwing influencer Ashley St. Clair, who claimed in February that she had given birth to the billionaire's son. The 26-year-old told the publication that Musk offered her a one-time payment of $15 million, as well as $100,000 a month in support, to keep quiet about their infant son named "Romulus". He reportedly used his fixer, Jared Birchall, to ensure that the pregnancy remained a secret. However, St. Clair went public with the news, and Musk lowered his financial aid. Also Read: 'Crazy about Mars': Russia's Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to Russian space legend Korolev The WSJ report also stated that, according to a report from Labcorp, Musk's "Probability of Paternity" was 99.9999%. Other reports suggest that a paternity test confirmed that "Romulus" was Musk's son. Earlier, Musk had said that he had given her child support "despite not knowing for sure" if the child is his. Musk "solicits" women on X to have his children Musk met St. Clair in 2023 after reaching out to her on X. According to the WSJ report, Musk does this quite often and has asked several of them if they were "interested in having his child." Musk reportedly messaged crypto influencer Tiffany Fong last November and asked her the same question. She declined. Also Read: 'Either we die quickly or slowly': Pentagon's 'SWAT team of nerds' resigns over clashes with Musk's DOGE St. Clair told WSJ that Musk was approached by Japanese officials who wanted him to donate his sperm for a high-profile Japanese influencer. "They want me to be a sperm donor. No romance or anything, just sperm,” Musk texted to St. Clair. He told St. Clair that he agreed and sent his sperm. Musk refers to his children as "legion" The WSJ report further harps on Musk's obsession with the declining world population, something he has raised quite often in his interviews. The article makes an apparent reference that Musk wants to expand his family line and has often referred to his children as his "legion", a term linked to ancient Roman military units. Also Read: ‘Boys will be boys’: Elon Musk ridiculed for ‘Top Secret’ notepad in Trump Cabinet meet St. Clair showed messages to WSJ that showed Musk's desperation to father more and more children. “To reach legion-level before the apocalypse, we will need to use surrogates," he wrote in a text message to St. Clair viewed by WSJ. A compound for his "harem" of women Also Read: Protestor says 'SEND MUSK TO MARS,' Tesla CEO says 'I'm trying' Some people said that he has recruited several women on X to have his children. He even tried getting all the women in his "harem" to come together in a place he has in Austin, Texas. "Birchall was involved in acquiring the property for a compound in Austin where Musk imagined the women and his growing number of babies would all live among multiple residences, according to a person familiar with the matter," the WSJ report states. However, most of them declined to congregate at the place.

Musk donated sperm to Japanese influencer; building 'legion' of babies using his 'harem': Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Apr 16) praised tech giant Elon Musk, comparing him to Sergei Korolev, the chief engineer behind the Soviet Union's space success in the 1950s and 1960s.
During a discussion with students at Moscow&rsquo;s Bauman Technical University, Putin praised Musk for his commitment to exploring Mars.
absolutely crazy about Mar"You know, there&rsquo;s a person who lives in the [United] States, Musk, you could say that he&rsquo;s s.&nbsp;Such people rarely appear in the human population. Today, it may seem unbelievable, but often, after a while, such ideas become reality," Putin said.&nbsp;
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Putin on Elon Musk: "There is a man in the US, Elon Musk, who, you might say, is obsessed with Mars. Such people rarely appear in the human population. Today, it may seem unbelievable, but often, after a while, such ideas become reality."<a href="https://t.co/yTmdYdF2H9">pic.twitter.com/yTmdYdF2H9</a>
&mdash; Department of Government Efficiency News (@DOGE__news) <a href="https://twitter.com/DOGE__news/status/1912644674843558261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Putin added that Elon Musk&rsquo;s passion for Mars reminds him of Soviet space engineer Sergey Korolev, the engineer behind Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 spaceflight. Putin noted that individuals with such extraordinary dedication are rare but often see their visions realised over time. &ldquo;Just as the ideas of Korolev, our pioneers, were realized in their time,&rdquo; he said.
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<h2>Russia and Musk's Mars mission</h2>
Putin's praise for Musk - a key advisor of US President Donald Trump - comes amid Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks mediated by the US. This also comes at the backdrop of Russia expressing its desire to be a part of Musk's Mars mission. Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia&rsquo;s sovereign wealth fund and Putin&rsquo;s economic envoy, proposed that Russia could supply a small nuclear power plant and &ldquo;other advanced technologies&rdquo; for Musk&rsquo;s Mars mission.&nbsp;
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🇷🇺 PUTIN: RUSSIA WILL HELP DEVELOP EXPEDITIONS TO MARS &ldquo;We have been hearing, that we need to work on Mars, and we need to reach Mars. We don&rsquo;t have the materials, not yet &mdash; but we&rsquo;ll try to make sure that Russia is the first to develop them. This way, we&rsquo;ll have something to&hellip; https://t.co/bxQCup2IHv pic.twitter.com/uFzJ9c2t7d
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World | Russian President Vladimir Putin praised tech giant Elon Musk, comparing him to Sergei Korolev, the chief engineer behind the Soviet Union's space success

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Apr 16) praised tech giant Elon Musk, comparing him to Sergei Korolev, the chief engineer behind the Soviet Union's space success in the 1950s and 1960s. During a discussion with students at Moscow’s Bauman Technical University, Putin praised Musk for his commitment to exploring Mars. absolutely crazy about Mar"You know, there’s a person who lives in the [United] States, Musk, you could say that he’s s. Such people rarely appear in the human population. Today, it may seem unbelievable, but often, after a while, such ideas become reality," Putin said. Putin on Elon Musk: "There is a man in the US, Elon Musk, who, you might say, is obsessed with Mars. Such people rarely appear in the human population. Today, it may seem unbelievable, but often, after a while, such ideas become reality."pic.twitter.com/yTmdYdF2H9 — Department of Government Efficiency News (@DOGE__news) April 16, 2025 Read More | Is Trump’s tariff war pushing 'desperate' China closer to its neighbours? Here's how Beijing wants to 'team up' with India Putin added that Elon Musk’s passion for Mars reminds him of Soviet space engineer Sergey Korolev, the engineer behind Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 spaceflight. Putin noted that individuals with such extraordinary dedication are rare but often see their visions realised over time. “Just as the ideas of Korolev, our pioneers, were realized in their time,” he said. Read More | Trump 'trying to drive a knife' through ESA? US proposes allowing harmful human activities in endangered species habitats Russia and Musk's Mars mission Putin's praise for Musk - a key advisor of US President Donald Trump - comes amid Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks mediated by the US. This also comes at the backdrop of Russia expressing its desire to be a part of Musk's Mars mission. Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and Putin’s economic envoy, proposed that Russia could supply a small nuclear power plant and “other advanced technologies” for Musk’s Mars mission. Read More |Trump administration aims to slash US state budget by half 🇷🇺 PUTIN: RUSSIA WILL HELP DEVELOP EXPEDITIONS TO MARS “We have been hearing, that we need to work on Mars, and we need to reach Mars. We don’t have the materials, not yet — but we’ll try to make sure that Russia is the first to develop them. This way, we’ll have something to… https://t.co/bxQCup2IHv pic.twitter.com/uFzJ9c2t7d — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 16, 2025 Read More | ‘Attacked on anniversary of India-Russia diplomatic ties’: Ukraine envoy slams Russia after missile hits Indian pharma firm

'Crazy about Mars': Russia's Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to Russian space legend Korolev

Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media platform, X, is planning to discontinue the Direct Messages (DMs) feature, software engineer Zach Warunek said. &nbsp;
Warunek, who has over 24.8K followers on X, wrote, &ldquo;The whole entire DM&rsquo;s will be gone soon&rdquo;.
The claims have led to rumours, with people saying that a new feature called &lsquo;XChat&rsquo; will replace DMs.
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<h2>X users react&nbsp;</h2>
Warunek's post, which came in response to a query regarding the message requests feature, has gained hundreds of comments, with users expressing shock and surprise.
&ldquo;I see. Exciting to see what will replace it hehe,&rdquo; a user wrote.&nbsp;
While another said, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s a horrible idea- please don&rsquo;t do it.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;You're deleting the DM feature? Why? That sounds like a terrible idea,&rdquo; a third said.
<h2>Will X delete messaging feature?</h2>
Warunek clarified saying that the private messaging feature will not be deleted, but instead rewritten.
&ldquo;Guys obviously X would not delete messaging. Rewrite instead,&rdquo; he responded as users flooded the comments with various reactions.
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Guys obviously 𝕏 would not delete messaging. Rewrite instead
&mdash; Zach Warunek (@ZachWarunek) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachWarunek/status/1912564827492630668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;Thanks for clarifying. People just like to panic. Also it's a good sign for X, that people take it so seriously when something is changing. It means they like your platform,&rdquo; a user noted, replying to him.
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<h2>Will XChat replace DMs?&nbsp;</h2>
While there is no official confirmation given by X, a user shared screenshots of a chat interface called &lsquo;XChat&rsquo;, which is rumoured to replace DMs.&nbsp;
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BREAKING: Let's take a look at X's upcoming messenger "XChat"! <a href="https://t.co/h0rySubehy">pic.twitter.com/h0rySubehy</a>
&mdash; Nima Owji (@nima_owji) <a href="https://twitter.com/nima_owji/status/1910015526006616107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
However, X&rsquo;s AI bot Grok rejected the claims.
&ldquo;The claim about X removing Direct Messages and replacing them with &ldquo;XChat&rdquo; is not real. No official announcements from X confirm this change, and DMs are still in use,&rdquo; it said.
However, it said, &ldquo;XChat appears to be a potential new feature under development, not a replacement for DMs. You can continue using DMs as usual.&rdquo;
Reportedly, Musk is planning to turn X into a so-called &ldquo;everything app&rdquo; that will incorporate media sharing, sophisticated AI features, and payment capabilities.

The claims have led to rumours, with people saying that a new feature called ‘XChat’ will replace DMs. Trending | World

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is planning to discontinue the Direct Messages (DMs) feature, software engineer Zach Warunek said. Warunek, who has over 24.8K followers on X, wrote, “The whole entire DM’s will be gone soon”. The claims have led to rumours, with people saying that a new feature called ‘XChat’ will replace DMs. Also read | '300-year-old folk getting Social Security': Biden pokes fun at Trump administration, Musk responds with data on 'vampires' X users react Warunek's post, which came in response to a query regarding the message requests feature, has gained hundreds of comments, with users expressing shock and surprise. “I see. Exciting to see what will replace it hehe,” a user wrote. While another said, “That’s a horrible idea- please don’t do it.” Also read | ‘No small talk, no noise’: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk’s in-flight rules, says he’s ‘not interested in conserving fuel’ “You're deleting the DM feature? Why? That sounds like a terrible idea,” a third said. Will X delete messaging feature? Warunek clarified saying that the private messaging feature will not be deleted, but instead rewritten. “Guys obviously X would not delete messaging. Rewrite instead,” he responded as users flooded the comments with various reactions. Guys obviously 𝕏 would not delete messaging. Rewrite instead — Zach Warunek (@ZachWarunek) April 16, 2025 “Thanks for clarifying. People just like to panic. Also it's a good sign for X, that people take it so seriously when something is changing. It means they like your platform,” a user noted, replying to him. Also read | 'Devastating, illegal’: Elon Musk's DOGE falsely lists 6100 migrants as dead in Social Security ‘death file’ Will XChat replace DMs? While there is no official confirmation given by X, a user shared screenshots of a chat interface called ‘XChat’, which is rumoured to replace DMs. BREAKING: Let's take a look at X's upcoming messenger "XChat"! pic.twitter.com/h0rySubehy — Nima Owji (@nima_owji) April 9, 2025 However, X’s AI bot Grok rejected the claims. “The claim about X removing Direct Messages and replacing them with “XChat” is not real. No official announcements from X confirm this change, and DMs are still in use,” it said. However, it said, “XChat appears to be a potential new feature under development, not a replacement for DMs. You can continue using DMs as usual.” Reportedly, Musk is planning to turn X into a so-called “everything app” that will incorporate media sharing, sophisticated AI features, and payment capabilities.

Rumours surface claiming X is planning to shut down DMs. Here’s the truth

Joe Biden addressed the American people for the first time since his departure from the White House. The former president spoke of Social Security and how his administration made things better and the current regime is pulling things down. This triggered a response from DOGE chief Elon Musk.
Biden emphasised on dignity and respect and how America is about dignity and diversity. 'It is who we are as Americans'.
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According to the Social Security database, these are the numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE! Maybe Twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security 🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/ltb06VX98Z">pic.twitter.com/ltb06VX98Z</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1891350795452654076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
Biden further highlighted Social Security and how his administration protected it and made it stronger. Talking about the Trump administration, he said, &ldquo;In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction.&rdquo;
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"The demand forSocial Security increased significantly. We made it easier for people to get help, and we fixed the appeal system. We strengthened the anti-fraud measures to protect people's identities."
"And to make sure benefits are going to the people they actually belong to," he added.
Poking fun, he said, &ldquo;By the way, those 300-year-old folk who are getting Social Security, I want to meet them. Because I would like to figure out how they did that."
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His audience broke into laughter, and he continued. &ldquo;Hell of a thing, man, I'm looking for longevity because it's hell when you turn 40.&rdquo;
Taking to his social media account, Musk wrote, "According to the social security database, these are the numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE!"
"Maybe twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security," he added.

In his 1st address post his exit, Joe Biden spoke of Social Security and how his administration made things better, and the current regime is pulling things down. World

Joe Biden addressed the American people for the first time since his departure from the White House. The former president spoke of Social Security and how his administration made things better and the current regime is pulling things down. This triggered a response from DOGE chief Elon Musk. Biden emphasised on dignity and respect and how America is about dignity and diversity. 'It is who we are as Americans'. According to the Social Security database, these are the numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE! Maybe Twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/ltb06VX98Z — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 17, 2025 Biden further highlighted Social Security and how his administration protected it and made it stronger. Talking about the Trump administration, he said, “In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction.” WATCH | US: Biden warns of social security collapse after Trump’s major cuts "The demand forSocial Security increased significantly. We made it easier for people to get help, and we fixed the appeal system. We strengthened the anti-fraud measures to protect people's identities." "And to make sure benefits are going to the people they actually belong to," he added. Poking fun, he said, “By the way, those 300-year-old folk who are getting Social Security, I want to meet them. Because I would like to figure out how they did that." Also read: 'Harvard is a JOKE': Trump slams Ivy League for hiring 'birdbrains' and 'Leftist dopes', warns to cut federal funds His audience broke into laughter, and he continued. “Hell of a thing, man, I'm looking for longevity because it's hell when you turn 40.” Taking to his social media account, Musk wrote, "According to the social security database, these are the numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE!" "Maybe twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security," he added.

'300-year-old folk getting Social Security': Biden pokes fun at Trump administration, Musk responds with data on 'vampires'

The US Justice Department has arrested a lipstick-wearing man in connection with two suspected arson incidents in New Mexico, one happened in February in the Tesla Albuquerque showroom and another in March at the office of the Republican Party.&nbsp;
40-year-old Jamison Wagner is facing federal charges for these two separate attacks, according to a release from the Department of Justice.&nbsp;
Wagner was detained over the weekend, over charges of malicious damage or destruction of property by explosives or fire.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;I can now report that on Saturday morning, our @FBIAlbuquerque team and the @ATFPhoenix arrested an individual who we believe to be responsible for the February arson attack on a New Mexico Tesla facility,&rdquo; FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X on Monday.
&ldquo;The evidence in this case stemmed from our ongoing investigation of the March arson attack on the New Mexico Republican Party HQ. Evidence recovered at the scene strongly suggests that this weekend, our brave agents prevented further planned arson attacks.&rdquo;
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<h2>Who is Jamison Wagner?</h2>
Wagner, a resident of Albuquerque, was charged following a search at his home where the authorities found evidence linking him to the attacks.&nbsp;
He works at SolAero Technologies as an electrical engineer, according to his LinkedIn profile.
The authorities found a stencil reading "ICE = KKK" which matched graffiti left at the RPNM office following the fire, materials for making incendiary devices, and a jar with a green gingham-style lid which was similar to other jars found at the crime scenes.
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However, as of now, Wagner has not been charged with domestic terrorism, however, if convicted, the charges may result him in spending 20 years in prison.&nbsp;
"Let this be the final lesson to those taking part in this ongoing wave of political violence," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement.
"We will arrest you, we will prosecute you, and we will not negotiate. Crimes have consequences."
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(With inputs from agencies)

40-year-old Jamison Wagner is facing federal charges for these two separate attacks, according to a release from the Department of Justice. WORLD

The US Justice Department has arrested a lipstick-wearing man in connection with two suspected arson incidents in New Mexico, one happened in February in the Tesla Albuquerque showroom and another in March at the office of the Republican Party. 40-year-old Jamison Wagner is facing federal charges for these two separate attacks, according to a release from the Department of Justice. Wagner was detained over the weekend, over charges of malicious damage or destruction of property by explosives or fire. Also read: Protestor says 'SEND MUSK TO MARS,' Tesla CEO says 'I'm trying' “I can now report that on Saturday morning, our @FBIAlbuquerque team and the @ATFPhoenix arrested an individual who we believe to be responsible for the February arson attack on a New Mexico Tesla facility,” FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X on Monday. “The evidence in this case stemmed from our ongoing investigation of the March arson attack on the New Mexico Republican Party HQ. Evidence recovered at the scene strongly suggests that this weekend, our brave agents prevented further planned arson attacks.” WATCH | Chinese AI video shows Americans toiling and gorging on fast food; hints at downfall of Tesla, Apple and others Who is Jamison Wagner? Wagner, a resident of Albuquerque, was charged following a search at his home where the authorities found evidence linking him to the attacks. He works at SolAero Technologies as an electrical engineer, according to his LinkedIn profile. The authorities found a stencil reading "ICE = KKK" which matched graffiti left at the RPNM office following the fire, materials for making incendiary devices, and a jar with a green gingham-style lid which was similar to other jars found at the crime scenes. Also read: Brutus at the G7? Trump blocks allies’ plan to condemn Russia over deadly Sumy strike However, as of now, Wagner has not been charged with domestic terrorism, however, if convicted, the charges may result him in spending 20 years in prison. "Let this be the final lesson to those taking part in this ongoing wave of political violence," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. "We will arrest you, we will prosecute you, and we will not negotiate. Crimes have consequences." Also read: 'Everyone Hates Elon' group smashes Tesla car in London protest; pics here (With inputs from agencies)

Meet Jamison Wagner, lipstick-wearing man arrested for arson attack on New Mexico GOP Office, firebombing Tesla showroom

In a series of protests against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, a protester has demanded that the close aide of Donald Trump should be sent to Mars. DogeDesigner, who often shares posts related to Musk on the social media platform X, posted the image of a vandalised car on which someone has sprayed in red: "SEND MUSK TO MARS".&nbsp;
Sharing the image on X, the account wrote, "Who exactly are they yelling at to send Musk to Mars? Pretty sure the only guy building a rocket to Mars&hellip; is Musk himself. (with a laughing emoji)".&nbsp;
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Who exactly are they yelling at to send Musk to Mars? Pretty sure the only guy building a rocket to Mars&hellip; is Musk himself. 😂 <a href="https://t.co/UexM59NMZC">pic.twitter.com/UexM59NMZC</a>
&mdash; DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) <a href="https://twitter.com/cb_doge/status/1911115053975077159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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But the business tycoon transformed the criticism into humour as he replied to the post saying, "I&rsquo;m trying, I&rsquo;m trying. (With two laughing emojis)&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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I&rsquo;m trying, I&rsquo;m trying 🤣🤣
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1911139137370874249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
Musk continued with his &ldquo;Go to Mars&rdquo; joke as he shared a Ghibli Studio-inspired photo of himself with his son, Little X, who was seen wearing a T-shirt that said &ldquo;Occupy Mars&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://t.co/H1DpQC7F3k">pic.twitter.com/H1DpQC7F3k</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1911435718397690004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>The 'new world'&nbsp;</h2>
The DigeDesigner also shared another post saying, Mars will be called the &ldquo;New World&rdquo;. Musk replied to that post as well, saying, &ldquo;Yes&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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Musk recently announced that he is planning to send Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots to Mars aboard SpaceX's Starship rocket by the end of 2026. The announcement was made via X and was marked as the first public disclosure of integrating Tesla's advanced robotics into a Martian mission. "Starship will hopefully depart for Mars at the end of next year with Optimus explorer robots!" Musk wrote in the post.
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(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World | DogeDesigner, who often shares posts related to Musk on the social media platform X, posted the image of a vandalised car on which someone has sprayed in red: "SEND MUSK TO MARS".

In a series of protests against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, a protester has demanded that the close aide of Donald Trump should be sent to Mars. DogeDesigner, who often shares posts related to Musk on the social media platform X, posted the image of a vandalised car on which someone has sprayed in red: "SEND MUSK TO MARS". Sharing the image on X, the account wrote, "Who exactly are they yelling at to send Musk to Mars? Pretty sure the only guy building a rocket to Mars… is Musk himself. (with a laughing emoji)". Who exactly are they yelling at to send Musk to Mars? Pretty sure the only guy building a rocket to Mars… is Musk himself. 😂 pic.twitter.com/UexM59NMZC — DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) April 12, 2025 Also read: 'Deep crisis': Elon Musk's SpaceX is ahead of entire Europe in space race But the business tycoon transformed the criticism into humour as he replied to the post saying, "I’m trying, I’m trying. (With two laughing emojis)”. I’m trying, I’m trying 🤣🤣 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 12, 2025 Musk continued with his “Go to Mars” joke as he shared a Ghibli Studio-inspired photo of himself with his son, Little X, who was seen wearing a T-shirt that said “Occupy Mars”. pic.twitter.com/H1DpQC7F3k — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 13, 2025 Also read: 'Devastating, illegal’: Elon Musk's DOGE falsely lists 6100 migrants as dead in Social Security ‘death file’ The 'new world' The DigeDesigner also shared another post saying, Mars will be called the “New World”. Musk replied to that post as well, saying, “Yes”. Also read: ‘No small talk, no noise’: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk’s in-flight rules, says he’s ‘not interested in conserving fuel’ Musk recently announced that he is planning to send Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots to Mars aboard SpaceX's Starship rocket by the end of 2026. The announcement was made via X and was marked as the first public disclosure of integrating Tesla's advanced robotics into a Martian mission. "Starship will hopefully depart for Mars at the end of next year with Optimus explorer robots!" Musk wrote in the post. Also read: Elon Musk's Tesla freezes orders in China: DOGE chief is feeling the pinch of 'boss' Trump's tariff war (With inputs from agencies)

Protestor says 'SEND MUSK TO MARS,' Tesla CEO says 'I'm trying'

'Deep crisis': Elon Musk's SpaceX is ahead of entire Europe in space race

EU trails behind SpaceX in space race

"We lost to Elon Musk,” says EU Commissioner

Europe strong in satellites, weak in launch power

A new space revolution is coming

EU also prepares for stronger defense

Europe must act or risk its way of life

New defense spending limits proposed

The European Union is in a “deep crisis” over its space launch systems, says the EU’s Commissioner for Defense and Space. He admits the EU has lost ground to Elon Musk’s SpaceX and must act fast to catch up.

In a low blow, DOGE and US President Donald Trump's immigration department have made the US Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely mark over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased. 
The move, which has prompted legal action and internal clashes, was reportedly part of a broader effort under the Trump administration to push undocumented migrants out of the country, as per a report by The Washington Post.
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According to internal sources and documents seen by The Washington Post, the decision led to the forced removal of Greg Pearre, a senior executive at the SSA&rsquo;s Maryland headquarters. Pearre had strongly opposed the plan, warning it was illegal, inhumane, and likely to affect innocent people. He had argued with Scott Coulter, the recently appointed chief information officer by Elon Musk, who backed the strategy.
Two days after the migrants were added to the Death Master File, a government record used by employers, banks and landlords, Pearre was dragged out of his office by security. The document includes names and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals, and being added to it effectively blocks a person from working or accessing key services.
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<h2>Experts warn the move is illegal</h2>
Legal and immigration experts have raised alarm over the legality of this action. Labelling someone as dead strips them of the privacy and rights afforded to living individuals. Experts say this also amounts to falsifying federal records.
&ldquo;Social Security itself has acknowledged that an incorrect death declaration is a &lsquo;devastating&rsquo; blow,&rdquo; the report said. Individuals wrongly declared dead are suddenly cut off from work, benefits, and access to essential services.
&ldquo;You literally become financially paralysed,&rdquo; one expert noted.
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The White House defended the action, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, &ldquo;The Trump Administration is protecting lawful American citizens and their hard-earned Social Security benefits, and ensuring illegal immigrants will no longer receive such economic entitlements.&rdquo; She added, &ldquo;Anyone who disagrees with the common sense policies of this Administration can find a new job.&rdquo;
<h2>Warnings were ignored</h2>
Concerns within the SSA were raised in February when staff discovered that anyone with access to the database could mark someone as dead without needing a death certificate or medical proof. They warned this flaw left the system open to abuse and feared it could be used to target certain groups.
Despite internal discussions about requiring proof before marking someone deceased, no changes were made.
Soon after, 6,100 names, mostly Hispanic individuals, ranging in age from teenagers to people in their 80s, were added to the database. Among those affected were people with valid Social Security numbers who had lost legal status due to changes in immigration policy.
A White House official later claimed these individuals had ties to terrorism or criminal records.
Unions and advocacy groups have responded with legal action. In a court filing on Friday, they accused the SSA of violating a temporary restraining order. The order barred Elon Musk&rsquo;s DOGE Service from using any system that included personally identifiable information.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Legal and immigration experts have raised alarm over the legality of this action. Labelling someone as dead strips them of the privacy and rights afforded to living individuals.

In a low blow, DOGE and US President Donald Trump's immigration department have made the US Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely mark over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased. The move, which has prompted legal action and internal clashes, was reportedly part of a broader effort under the Trump administration to push undocumented migrants out of the country, as per a report by The Washington Post. Also read: ‘No small talk, no noise’: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk’s in-flight rules, says he’s ‘not interested in conserving fuel’ According to internal sources and documents seen by The Washington Post, the decision led to the forced removal of Greg Pearre, a senior executive at the SSA’s Maryland headquarters. Pearre had strongly opposed the plan, warning it was illegal, inhumane, and likely to affect innocent people. He had argued with Scott Coulter, the recently appointed chief information officer by Elon Musk, who backed the strategy. Two days after the migrants were added to the Death Master File, a government record used by employers, banks and landlords, Pearre was dragged out of his office by security. The document includes names and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals, and being added to it effectively blocks a person from working or accessing key services. Watch: Tesla smashed in London protest against Elon Musk and Trump ties Experts warn the move is illegal Legal and immigration experts have raised alarm over the legality of this action. Labelling someone as dead strips them of the privacy and rights afforded to living individuals. Experts say this also amounts to falsifying federal records. “Social Security itself has acknowledged that an incorrect death declaration is a ‘devastating’ blow,” the report said. Individuals wrongly declared dead are suddenly cut off from work, benefits, and access to essential services. “You literally become financially paralysed,” one expert noted. Also read: 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ The White House defended the action, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, “The Trump Administration is protecting lawful American citizens and their hard-earned Social Security benefits, and ensuring illegal immigrants will no longer receive such economic entitlements.” She added, “Anyone who disagrees with the common sense policies of this Administration can find a new job.” Warnings were ignored Concerns within the SSA were raised in February when staff discovered that anyone with access to the database could mark someone as dead without needing a death certificate or medical proof. They warned this flaw left the system open to abuse and feared it could be used to target certain groups. Despite internal discussions about requiring proof before marking someone deceased, no changes were made. Soon after, 6,100 names, mostly Hispanic individuals, ranging in age from teenagers to people in their 80s, were added to the database. Among those affected were people with valid Social Security numbers who had lost legal status due to changes in immigration policy. A White House official later claimed these individuals had ties to terrorism or criminal records. Unions and advocacy groups have responded with legal action. In a court filing on Friday, they accused the SSA of violating a temporary restraining order. The order barred Elon Musk’s DOGE Service from using any system that included personally identifiable information. Also read: 'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption (With inputs from agencies)

'Devastating, illegal’: Elon Musk's DOGE falsely lists 6100 migrants as dead in Social Security ‘death file’

A confidential guide on how to serve <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-openai-chatgpt-maker-countersues-elon-musk-sued-by-openai-for-waging-campaign-to-damage-company-8948917" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Elon Musk</a> while flying was leaked after hackers breached the private jet firm NetJets Inc., giving a rare look at how the Tesla CEO behaves as a flight passenger.
The document, reportedly written in November 2024, was obtained during a recent cyberattack on the Berkshire Hathaway-owned company. It describes US President Donald Trump's close aide as a &ldquo;nice, laid-back&rdquo; person but stresses that crew members should not speak to him unless he initiates the conversation.
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The guide outlines clear instructions for staff, including a warning to &ldquo;refrain from engaging in small talk&rdquo; and a reminder that Musk &ldquo;does not enjoy unexpected WiFi outages&rdquo; during flights. It also adds that the billionaire likes to take naps, even on short day trips.
<h2>Cabin must be cool and quiet</h2>
According to the leaked memo, Musk prefers the cabin temperature set at 65 degrees, dim lighting, and no air vent noise. &ldquo;He does not like noise,&rdquo; the guide explains. Crew are also instructed not to offer help with technology, as &ldquo;Musk considers himself self-sufficient... if he does [need help], he will ask.&rdquo;
Musk&rsquo;s flying style is described as fast and efficient. The document states that he&rsquo;s &ldquo;not interested in conserving fuel&rdquo; but instead wants to &ldquo;fly as quickly and direct as possible.&rdquo;
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<h2>NetJets confirms cyberattack</h2>
NetJets confirmed that it is looking into a data breach involving the theft of information from &ldquo;a very small number of owners.&rdquo; The company told Bloomberg the attacker gained access by &ldquo;phishing&rdquo; an employee to steal login credentials, which were then used to extract more data.
Musk, a regular user of private jets, has previously gone to great lengths to protect his flight details. He once threatened legal action against Jack Sweeney, the student who tracked his jet movements on X (formerly Twitter), resulting in the account being banned from the platform.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: According to the leaked memo, Musk prefers the cabin temperature set at 65 degrees, dim lighting, and no air vent noise.

A confidential guide on how to serve Elon Musk while flying was leaked after hackers breached the private jet firm NetJets Inc., giving a rare look at how the Tesla CEO behaves as a flight passenger. The document, reportedly written in November 2024, was obtained during a recent cyberattack on the Berkshire Hathaway-owned company. It describes US President Donald Trump's close aide as a “nice, laid-back” person but stresses that crew members should not speak to him unless he initiates the conversation. Also read: Elon Musk's Tesla freezes orders in China: DOGE chief is feeling the pinch of 'boss' Trump's tariff war The guide outlines clear instructions for staff, including a warning to “refrain from engaging in small talk” and a reminder that Musk “does not enjoy unexpected WiFi outages” during flights. It also adds that the billionaire likes to take naps, even on short day trips. Cabin must be cool and quiet According to the leaked memo, Musk prefers the cabin temperature set at 65 degrees, dim lighting, and no air vent noise. “He does not like noise,” the guide explains. Crew are also instructed not to offer help with technology, as “Musk considers himself self-sufficient... if he does [need help], he will ask.” Musk’s flying style is described as fast and efficient. The document states that he’s “not interested in conserving fuel” but instead wants to “fly as quickly and direct as possible.” Also read: ‘Boys will be boys’: Elon Musk ridiculed for ‘Top Secret’ notepad in Trump Cabinet meet NetJets confirms cyberattack NetJets confirmed that it is looking into a data breach involving the theft of information from “a very small number of owners.” The company told Bloomberg the attacker gained access by “phishing” an employee to steal login credentials, which were then used to extract more data. Musk, a regular user of private jets, has previously gone to great lengths to protect his flight details. He once threatened legal action against Jack Sweeney, the student who tracked his jet movements on X (formerly Twitter), resulting in the account being banned from the platform. Watch: Elon Musk: Tesla destroyed in London | Everyone hates Elon | Massive anti-Elon Musk protest (With inputs from agencies)

‘No small talk, no noise’: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk’s in-flight rules, says he’s ‘not interested in conserving fuel’

Elon Musk attended Donald Trump&rsquo;s cabinet meeting on April 10 and was pictured with his notepad on which &lsquo;Top Secret&rsquo; was written by hand in blue ink. The image caught the fancy of netizens and social media was soon on a roll. It all started when images of Musk at the televised cabinet meeting were shared on social media, and he was spotted with a name card, a notepad, a pen, and an empty glass in front of him. Musk&rsquo;s notepad with &lsquo;Top Secret&rsquo; handwritten on it, two exclamation marks, and underlined twice, ignited curiosity and became a topic of discussion for social media users who shared their views and speculations.
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Elon Musk at the Cabinet Room table with a pad in front of him that said &ldquo;Top Secret&rdquo;. On the way out I asked <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> what his top secret information was and if he had a sketch for a new car under there. <a href="https://t.co/crFijkzJMN">pic.twitter.com/crFijkzJMN</a>
&mdash; Edward Lawrence (@EdwardLawrence) <a href="https://twitter.com/EdwardLawrence/status/1910396373804978441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
Netizens conjectured on what could have been in the notepad with one social media user writing, &ldquo;The most Top Secret stuff is written in ball point pen.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Big boy with his big boy documents,&rdquo; wrote the fourth user. Another user wrote, &ldquo;Boys will be boys,&rdquo; as some speculated that the notepad could have details about President Trump&rsquo;s tariff plan as they referred to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt&rsquo;s recent remark about the public spat between DOGE chief Elon Musk and Donald Trump&rsquo;s top trade adviser Peter Navarro.
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Karoline Leavitt said, &ldquo;Look, these are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs.&rdquo;&nbsp;
"Boys will be boys, and we will let their public sparring continue, and you guys should all be very grateful that we have the most transparent administration in history,&rdquo; she added.
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In the cabinet meeting on Thursday, Musk announced that he expects to save $150 billion in FY2026 because of the work done by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Earlier, he had claimed that the department&rsquo;s efforts would result in savings of $1 trillion.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Musk’s notepad with ‘Top Secret’ handwritten on it, two exclamation marks, and underlined twice, ignited curiosity and became a topic of discussion for social media users who shared their views and speculations.

Elon Musk attended Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting on April 10 and was pictured with his notepad on which ‘Top Secret’ was written by hand in blue ink. The image caught the fancy of netizens and social media was soon on a roll. It all started when images of Musk at the televised cabinet meeting were shared on social media, and he was spotted with a name card, a notepad, a pen, and an empty glass in front of him. Musk’s notepad with ‘Top Secret’ handwritten on it, two exclamation marks, and underlined twice, ignited curiosity and became a topic of discussion for social media users who shared their views and speculations. Elon Musk at the Cabinet Room table with a pad in front of him that said “Top Secret”. On the way out I asked @elonmusk what his top secret information was and if he had a sketch for a new car under there. pic.twitter.com/crFijkzJMN — Edward Lawrence (@EdwardLawrence) April 10, 2025 Netizens conjectured on what could have been in the notepad with one social media user writing, “The most Top Secret stuff is written in ball point pen.” Also Read | Trump, 78, to undergo checkup, says ‘never felt better’; will his reports be made public? Another said, “He 100% wrote it himself with that pen.” A third user remarked, “Underlined twice, two exclamation points. The most top secret.” “Big boy with his big boy documents,” wrote the fourth user. Another user wrote, “Boys will be boys,” as some speculated that the notepad could have details about President Trump’s tariff plan as they referred to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s recent remark about the public spat between DOGE chief Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro. Also Read | Sam Altman shares his AI-generated cricketer avatar in India jersey; internet sees biz strategy, roasts him Karoline Leavitt said, “Look, these are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs.” "Boys will be boys, and we will let their public sparring continue, and you guys should all be very grateful that we have the most transparent administration in history,” she added. Also Read | ‘Blame China, not Trump’: Piyush Goyal says Beijing’s malpractices created global trade imbalance In the cabinet meeting on Thursday, Musk announced that he expects to save $150 billion in FY2026 because of the work done by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Earlier, he had claimed that the department’s efforts would result in savings of $1 trillion. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Boys will be boys’: Elon Musk ridiculed for ‘Top Secret’ notepad in Trump Cabinet meet

A Tesla set to be scrapped was smashed with baseball bats and sledgehammers in London. The event was organised by a UK- based group "Everyone Hates Elon". The project serves as a way for Musk's critics to vent their anger by destroying Teslas. The vehicle was smashed up to create an art piece "London vs Musk". It will be auctioned to raise funds for food banks. Watch in for more details!

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Tesla Optimus to colonise Mars? Elon Musk confirms Starship's first trip to the Red Planet but with a twist

Mars timeline for Starship

Optimus robots to join Mars mission

Statement follows NASA leadership comment

Ninth Starship test flight

 Reusability remains central

Sandalwood Paste

Multiple uncrewed missions 

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has announced that the Starship rocket may launch towards Mars by the end of 2026, carrying Optimus robots developed by Tesla on board.


Tesla, the electric car maker owned by Elon Musk, has frozen new orders in China, amid an ongoing trade war initiated by President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. The move came hours after Trump imposed 145 per cent tariffs on China, which reciprocated with 84 per cent duties on US imports.
This is a clear indication that Musk's businesses are suffering, particularly as China is the largest market for Tesla outside of the US. Tesla is already facing boycotts, with several cars attacked across the US and Europe over Musk's association with Trump as the head of DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency.
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<h2>What did Tesla do about orders in China?</h2>
According to reports, Tesla will not initiate any new purchases for Model S and Model X cars, which are imported from the US. Orders will not be taken on Tesla's WeChat account.
These vehicles, built in the US, will likely face tariffs imposed by Beijing as countermeasures against Trump's reciprocal duties.
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Tesla's Model S and Model X are costlier than the Model 3 and Model Y cars which are manufactured inside China.
Model S and Model X sales were only 5 per cent of Tesla's total sales in China.
China imported 1,553 Model X cars and 311 Model S cars in 2024, said Li Yanwei, an analyst with the China Auto Dealers Association.
<h2>Why is China important for Musk?</h2>
China is the largest market for electric vehicles and is Tesla's largest market abroad, second only to its home country of US.
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Model 3 and Model Y cars are made at Tesla's plant in Shanghai and sold domestically in China, besides being exported globally to Europe and elsewhere. These models actually make up the bulk of Tesla's sales.
Musk has also kept good relations with China because of its dominance of lithium-ion batteries, the heart of electric vehicles.
<h2>Tesla has been doing well in China till the Trump tariff war hit</h2>
As of March this year, Tesla was third among electric carmakers in China. The number one is the Chinese BYD with 29.3 &nbsp;percent market share, while Tesla had 7.5 per cent.
In March, 74,127 Tesla vehicles were sold in China, which is an annual growth of nearly 19 per cent.
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In 2024, Tesla's sales in China went up to a record of 657,000 cars, which was up 8.8 per cent on year.
But homegrown EV vehicle brands are slowly eating into its market share.
Shenzhen-based BYD last year beat Musk on global revenues.
<h2>Musk is increasingly irritated by the tariff war&nbsp;</h2>
Though Trump is his boss by way of him being also the leader of the federal agency DOGE, Musk has been increasingly restless about the tariff war.
The obvious reason is that countries where Musk exports Tesla could jack up tariffs for his cars.
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Musk recently described Peter Navarro, Trump's counsellor for trade and a key architect of the reciprocal tariffs, &ldquo;dumber than a sack of bricks&rdquo; and &ldquo;truly a moron&rdquo;.
Navarro, for his part, called Musk a more &ldquo;car assembler&rdquo; and not a manufacturer.
Musk has said that Tesla has been impacted by the tariffs, with the share price down 50 per cent from its lifetime-high in December.
Musk is also not pleased that Trump is having a similar reciprocal tariff war with European Union countries, another key market for his cars.
(With inputs from agencies)

esla will not initiate any new purchases for Model S and Model X cars, which are imported from the US. Orders will not be taken on Tesla's WeChat account. business & economy world

Tesla, the electric car maker owned by Elon Musk, has frozen new orders in China, amid an ongoing trade war initiated by President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. The move came hours after Trump imposed 145 per cent tariffs on China, which reciprocated with 84 per cent duties on US imports. This is a clear indication that Musk's businesses are suffering, particularly as China is the largest market for Tesla outside of the US. Tesla is already facing boycotts, with several cars attacked across the US and Europe over Musk's association with Trump as the head of DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency. What did Tesla do about orders in China? According to reports, Tesla will not initiate any new purchases for Model S and Model X cars, which are imported from the US. Orders will not be taken on Tesla's WeChat account. These vehicles, built in the US, will likely face tariffs imposed by Beijing as countermeasures against Trump's reciprocal duties. 'Everyone Hates Elon' group smashes Tesla car in London protest; pics here Tesla's Model S and Model X are costlier than the Model 3 and Model Y cars which are manufactured inside China. Model S and Model X sales were only 5 per cent of Tesla's total sales in China. China imported 1,553 Model X cars and 311 Model S cars in 2024, said Li Yanwei, an analyst with the China Auto Dealers Association. Why is China important for Musk? China is the largest market for electric vehicles and is Tesla's largest market abroad, second only to its home country of US. 'Free trade zone': Elon Musk wants 'zero tariff situation' between US, EU after Tesla loses BILLIONS amid Trump's tariff war Model 3 and Model Y cars are made at Tesla's plant in Shanghai and sold domestically in China, besides being exported globally to Europe and elsewhere. These models actually make up the bulk of Tesla's sales. Musk has also kept good relations with China because of its dominance of lithium-ion batteries, the heart of electric vehicles. Tesla has been doing well in China till the Trump tariff war hit As of March this year, Tesla was third among electric carmakers in China. The number one is the Chinese BYD with 29.3 percent market share, while Tesla had 7.5 per cent. In March, 74,127 Tesla vehicles were sold in China, which is an annual growth of nearly 19 per cent. Musk-OpenAI feud: ChatGPT maker countersues Elon Musk for waging 'campaign' to damage company In 2024, Tesla's sales in China went up to a record of 657,000 cars, which was up 8.8 per cent on year. But homegrown EV vehicle brands are slowly eating into its market share. Shenzhen-based BYD last year beat Musk on global revenues. Musk is increasingly irritated by the tariff war Though Trump is his boss by way of him being also the leader of the federal agency DOGE, Musk has been increasingly restless about the tariff war. The obvious reason is that countries where Musk exports Tesla could jack up tariffs for his cars. Elon Musk's Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia, first showroom opens in Riyadh Musk recently described Peter Navarro, Trump's counsellor for trade and a key architect of the reciprocal tariffs, “dumber than a sack of bricks” and “truly a moron”. Navarro, for his part, called Musk a more “car assembler” and not a manufacturer. Musk has said that Tesla has been impacted by the tariffs, with the share price down 50 per cent from its lifetime-high in December. Musk is also not pleased that Trump is having a similar reciprocal tariff war with European Union countries, another key market for his cars. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's Tesla freezes orders in China: DOGE chief is feeling the pinch of 'boss' Trump's tariff war

A Tesla car was destroyed in central London during a dramatic protest against Elon Musk, organized by the group "Everyone Hates Elon." The protest targeted Musk's alleged ties to Donald Trump. Watch to know more!

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Tesla officially launched in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the company&rsquo;s global expansion after Elon Musk &rsquo;s troubled relationship with the kingdom. A Tesla Cybertruck and a redesigned Model Y sedan dominated a plaza dotted with palm trees, as the EV maker officially opened for business. A small crowd tried out the vehicles as a massive outdoor video screen showed a Cybertruck plowing through a dusky desert, leaving behind plumes of sand.
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Tesla needs new customers: globally, it posted a 13 per cent drop in first-quarter sales, its weakest performance in nearly three years, driven by a backlash against Musk&rsquo;s role in the Trump administration, rising competition and an aging product lineup, beyond the refreshed Model Y. The Kingdom, a major investor in Tesla rival Lucid, aims for 30 per cent EV adoption five years from now, up from about one percent last year.
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<h2 class="body-1 paragraph" data-aa-component="paragraph">Elon Musk and Saudi</h2>
Musk engaged in a high-profile feud with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund over a potential investment nearly a decade ago, but relations between Riyadh and Musk have improved since he took a high-profile role in US President Donald Trump's election campaign and administration. Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks in his first foreign trip.
Local Tesla executives at the launch described plans to allow online ordering of vehicles, open pop-up stores in malls and to build Supercharger stations and service centers, but Musk did not show up in person or by video.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m honestly very disappointed I cannot see him,&rdquo; said fan Mohammed Usama, who said he was &ldquo;in love&rdquo; with the Cybertruck. &ldquo;I was very close to the stage, but unfortunately he didn&rsquo;t come.&rdquo;
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Saudi has a long way to go to hit its EV goals. The country's main east-west highway does not have a single charging station in the 900-kilometer (559 mile) stretch linking the financial and religious cities of Riyadh and Mecca. Saudi Arabia in 2024 had just 101 EV charging stations, compared with 261 in neighboring United Arab Emirates, a country with a third the population, data from Statista based on Electromaps showed. Tesla plans to put its first charging stations in three cities. Rival EV brands like China's BYD (002594.SZ), opens new tab and Zeekr (ZK.N), opens new tab, along with the Saudi Public Investment Fund-backed Lucid, already have Saudi beachheads.
The feud between Musk and the governor of the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund began when Musk tweeted in 2018 that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private after a meeting with the fund. That led to a lawsuit from investors when a bid failed to materialize. "You are throwing me under the bus," Musk wrote in a text to fund chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan, according to court documents. Shortly after the U.S. presidential election, Trump, Rumayyan, and Musk were all pictured together sitting in ringside seats at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in an early signal that relations had healed.
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World, Business & Economy | Tesla officially launched in Saudi Arabia, marking a new chapter for the company after Elon Musk ’s troubled relationship with the kingdom

Tesla officially launched in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the company’s global expansion after Elon Musk ’s troubled relationship with the kingdom. A Tesla Cybertruck and a redesigned Model Y sedan dominated a plaza dotted with palm trees, as the EV maker officially opened for business. A small crowd tried out the vehicles as a massive outdoor video screen showed a Cybertruck plowing through a dusky desert, leaving behind plumes of sand. Read More | How rich is Elon Musk? Astrophysicist shares geeky visualisation Tesla needs new customers: globally, it posted a 13 per cent drop in first-quarter sales, its weakest performance in nearly three years, driven by a backlash against Musk’s role in the Trump administration, rising competition and an aging product lineup, beyond the refreshed Model Y. The Kingdom, a major investor in Tesla rival Lucid, aims for 30 per cent EV adoption five years from now, up from about one percent last year. Read More | Meet THIS Billionaire who sells stocks to retail investors and idolises Donald Trump, Elon Musk, his net worth is... Elon Musk and Saudi Musk engaged in a high-profile feud with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund over a potential investment nearly a decade ago, but relations between Riyadh and Musk have improved since he took a high-profile role in US President Donald Trump's election campaign and administration. Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks in his first foreign trip. Local Tesla executives at the launch described plans to allow online ordering of vehicles, open pop-up stores in malls and to build Supercharger stations and service centers, but Musk did not show up in person or by video. “I’m honestly very disappointed I cannot see him,” said fan Mohammed Usama, who said he was “in love” with the Cybertruck. “I was very close to the stage, but unfortunately he didn’t come.” Read More | Musk-OpenAI feud: ChatGPT maker countersues Elon Musk for waging 'campaign' to damage company Saudi has a long way to go to hit its EV goals. The country's main east-west highway does not have a single charging station in the 900-kilometer (559 mile) stretch linking the financial and religious cities of Riyadh and Mecca. Saudi Arabia in 2024 had just 101 EV charging stations, compared with 261 in neighboring United Arab Emirates, a country with a third the population, data from Statista based on Electromaps showed. Tesla plans to put its first charging stations in three cities. Rival EV brands like China's BYD (002594.SZ), opens new tab and Zeekr (ZK.N), opens new tab, along with the Saudi Public Investment Fund-backed Lucid, already have Saudi beachheads. The feud between Musk and the governor of the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund began when Musk tweeted in 2018 that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private after a meeting with the fund. That led to a lawsuit from investors when a bid failed to materialize. "You are throwing me under the bus," Musk wrote in a text to fund chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan, according to court documents. Shortly after the U.S. presidential election, Trump, Rumayyan, and Musk were all pictured together sitting in ringside seats at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in an early signal that relations had healed. Read More | Say What? Purple is not REAL. It is only a 'pigment' of your imagination Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Elon Musk's Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia, first showroom opens in Riyadh

#GRAVITAS | As Musk completes his first 100 days in the Trump administration and of leading the White House's Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE,  U.S. citizens in various parts have graded the world richest man. Watch this video to find out more.

As Elon Musk completes 100 days as Doge head, US citizens review his performance

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made direct appeals to US President Donald Trump over the weekend to lift the tariffs amid the rising tensions with US trade allies, according to a Washington Post report.
The report, citing two people familiar with the matter, said that confirmed Musk&rsquo;s attempted intervention has not brought success so far. On Monday (Apr 7), Trump threatened to impose additional 50 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports unless Beijing withdraws the 34 per cent retaliatory tariff on US goods. Although the US president mentioned that he was open to revising some aspects of the plan.
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<h2>A divide between Musk and Trump?</h2>
The recent encounter between Trump and Musk appears to be the most significant disagreement, which comes after Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations.
Some analysts believe Musk&rsquo;s inability to persuade the US president highlights the growing divide between Trump and his top advisor.
The world&rsquo;s richest person has been sharing his views on tariffs through his social media. Recently, Musk posted a video of the late conservative economist Milton Friedman, who touted the benefits of international trade cooperation through what he referred to as &ldquo;the impersonal operation of prices&rdquo;, describing the source materials that make it possible to produce a simple wooden pencil as an example.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1909169096391811304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
Trump&rsquo;s tariffs have shaken the international markets around the world, causing the stock markets to crash on Monday (Apr 7). Trump&rsquo;s billionaire allies, including Musk, saw a decline in their wealth. The Tesla CEO&rsquo;s fortune is seeing a decline of $300 billion for the first time since last year, according to reports.
Recently, Musk attended a conference hosted by Italy&rsquo;s right-wing party advocating for a tariff-free economic zone between the US and the EU.
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&ldquo;That has certainly been my advice to the president,&rdquo; he told the attendees.
<h2>Musk slams trade advisor</h2>
Musk also had a clash with Peter Navarro, a prominent Trump loyalist and White House trade adviser. Navarro is reportedly the driving force behind the tariff campaign. The two exchanged insults on social media on Monday (Apr 7).
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-sells-cars-hes-protecting-his-interests-trump-aide-peter-navarro-responds-to-musks-tariffs-criticism-8935501">'Elon sells cars. He&rsquo;s protecting his interests': Trump aide Peter Navarro responds to Musk's tariffs criticism</a>
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A PhD in Econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing. Results in the ego/brains&gt;&gt;1 problem.
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1908392805841371225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
The DOGE chief not only slammed Navarro&rsquo;s Harvard PhD degree in economics, but also criticised a commenter who praised the Trump advisor, saying &ldquo;He ain&rsquo;t built sh*t.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The recent encounter between Trump and Musk appears to be the most significant disagreement, which comes after Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made direct appeals to US President Donald Trump over the weekend to lift the tariffs amid the rising tensions with US trade allies, according to a Washington Post report. The report, citing two people familiar with the matter, said that confirmed Musk’s attempted intervention has not brought success so far. On Monday (Apr 7), Trump threatened to impose additional 50 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports unless Beijing withdraws the 34 per cent retaliatory tariff on US goods. Although the US president mentioned that he was open to revising some aspects of the plan. Also read | ‘Playing with a losing hand’: US Treasury Secretary Bessent says China’s escalation was ‘big mistake’ A divide between Musk and Trump? The recent encounter between Trump and Musk appears to be the most significant disagreement, which comes after Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations. Some analysts believe Musk’s inability to persuade the US president highlights the growing divide between Trump and his top advisor. The world’s richest person has been sharing his views on tariffs through his social media. Recently, Musk posted a video of the late conservative economist Milton Friedman, who touted the benefits of international trade cooperation through what he referred to as “the impersonal operation of prices”, describing the source materials that make it possible to produce a simple wooden pencil as an example. Also read | China vows to ‘fight’ against Trump’s tariff. Beijing’s plan to ban Hollywood movies could cost US millions pic.twitter.com/azqwPMa0om — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 7, 2025 Trump’s tariffs have shaken the international markets around the world, causing the stock markets to crash on Monday (Apr 7). Trump’s billionaire allies, including Musk, saw a decline in their wealth. The Tesla CEO’s fortune is seeing a decline of $300 billion for the first time since last year, according to reports. Recently, Musk attended a conference hosted by Italy’s right-wing party advocating for a tariff-free economic zone between the US and the EU. Also read | 'Truly a moron': Musk calls Trump trade adviser Navarro ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ in clash over tariff “That has certainly been my advice to the president,” he told the attendees. Musk slams trade advisor Musk also had a clash with Peter Navarro, a prominent Trump loyalist and White House trade adviser. Navarro is reportedly the driving force behind the tariff campaign. The two exchanged insults on social media on Monday (Apr 7). Also read | 'Elon sells cars. He’s protecting his interests': Trump aide Peter Navarro responds to Musk's tariffs criticism A PhD in Econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing. Results in the ego/brains>>1 problem. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 5, 2025 The DOGE chief not only slammed Navarro’s Harvard PhD degree in economics, but also criticised a commenter who praised the Trump advisor, saying “He ain’t built sh*t.” (With inputs from agencies)

Musk and Trump growing apart? Billionaire tried to persuade US president to lift tariffs, report claims

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