Prominent Indian businessman Anand Mahindra is know for his witty tweets and regular presence on the social media platform. He is again in news for one of his latest tweet that pokes fun over race to become next UK PM. On Tuesday (July 12) Mahindra posted an edited image of 10 Downing Street, the official residence of British prime minister.&nbsp;

The thing that strikes most is the Indian religious adornment on the front door and windows. The door proudly flaunts a 'toran', an auspicious garland made from Mango leaves. There are 'Swastikas' on the door as well.

In European context, though Swastikas represent Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime, the symbol is one of the holiest in Hindu religion completely separate from any connotations of atrocities caused in Nazi Germany.

"The future of 10 Downing Street? &nbsp;The famed British humour is now laced with Desi humour…" reads the tweet

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Mahindra's tweet appears a not-so-subtle hint at speculations that Rishi Sunak, UK's former finance minister who is of Indian heritage is favourite to win the race to become next prime minister after Boris Johnson.

Sunak's bid for the top job got a major boost on Wednesday when he topped first round of voting within Conservative Party to be the next leader. Leader of the ruling Conservative Party will become the next PM.

Sunak got 88 votes while candidate positioned second was at 67. More rounds of vote are to be held.

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Prominent Indian businessman Anand Mahindra is know for his witty tweets and regular presence on the social media platform. He is again in news for one of his latest tweet that pokes fun over race to become next UK PM.

Prominent Indian businessman Anand Mahindra is know for his witty tweets and regular presence on the social media platform. He is again in news for one of his latest tweet that pokes fun over race to become next UK PM. On Tuesday (July 12) Mahindra posted an edited image of 10 Downing Street, the official residence of British prime minister. The thing that strikes most is the Indian religious adornment on the front door and windows. The door proudly flaunts a 'toran', an auspicious garland made from Mango leaves. There are 'Swastikas' on the door as well. In European context, though Swastikas represent Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime, the symbol is one of the holiest in Hindu religion completely separate from any connotations of atrocities caused in Nazi Germany. "The future of 10 Downing Street? The famed British humour is now laced with Desi humour…" reads the tweet The future of 10 Downing Street? The famed British humour is now laced with Desi humour…😊 pic.twitter.com/rjkYPhWDGX — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 12, 2022 × Mahindra's tweet appears a not-so-subtle hint at speculations that Rishi Sunak, UK's former finance minister who is of Indian heritage is favourite to win the race to become next prime minister after Boris Johnson. Sunak's bid for the top job got a major boost on Wednesday when he topped first round of voting within Conservative Party to be the next leader. Leader of the ruling Conservative Party will become the next PM. Sunak got 88 votes while candidate positioned second was at 67. More rounds of vote are to be held. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Anand Mahindra's tweet hinting Rishi Sunak's victory amuses Twitterati

You are not alone if you are struggling to satisfy your daily — or minutely! — Twitter craving. Right now, a lot of folks are reporting problems. A brief look at Downdetector reveals that Twitter has been having problems for some time, with users saying that they are unable to access the Twitter website. 
 
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According to Down Detector, hundreds of users began experiencing problems on the social media platform after 1pm. The majority of reported issues (38%) are related to using the Twitter app, closely followed by problems with the website (35%) in terms of reported concerns. 
 
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Is Twitter down? Users report serious access problems

Tesla CEO Elon Musk walked away from buying Twitter for $44 billion. As Twitter vs Elon Musk saga unfolds, take a look at the timeline of what has happened so far.

From buying Twitter to walking away – Elon Musk’s Twitter deal timeline | Tech in Trend

Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk and former US president Donald Trump are now trading jibes, the former on the social media platform he earlier was to buy. In a back-and-forth, both influential men have taken potshots at each other.&nbsp;

It was Trump who fired the first expletive-laden salvo and called Musk "another bull s*** artist". He was speaking at a rally. During his address he also claimed that Musk voted for him.

"You know what he (Elon Musk) said the other day that he never voted for Republicans. You know he told me he voted for me. So he is another bull s*** artist," Trump said at a Save America rally in Anchorage, Alaska.

Musk has denied the claim and has replied "not true" on a news video showing Trump's remarks.

The former US President also commented on the ongoing legal battle between Twitter and Musk. "Elon is not going to buy Twitter. Where did you hear that before? From me...He has got himself in a mess," Trump said.

Trump`s comment comes in the wake of an American billionaire`s decision to back off from the Twitter deal which has led to a lawsuit from the social media giant.&nbsp;

Last week, Musk said he is terminating his USD 44 billion deal to buy Twitter citing multiple breaches of the purchase agreement, according to a letter sent by the billionaire Tesla chief`s team to Twitter.

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Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk and former US president Donald Trump are now trading jibes, the former on the social media platform he earlier was to buy. In a back-and-forth, both influential men have taken potshots at each other.

Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk and former US president Donald Trump are now trading jibes, the former on the social media platform he earlier was to buy. In a back-and-forth, both influential men have taken potshots at each other. It was Trump who fired the first expletive-laden salvo and called Musk "another bull s*** artist". He was speaking at a rally. During his address he also claimed that Musk voted for him. "You know what he (Elon Musk) said the other day that he never voted for Republicans. You know he told me he voted for me. So he is another bull s*** artist," Trump said at a Save America rally in Anchorage, Alaska. Musk has denied the claim and has replied "not true" on a news video showing Trump's remarks. The former US President also commented on the ongoing legal battle between Twitter and Musk. "Elon is not going to buy Twitter. Where did you hear that before? From me...He has got himself in a mess," Trump said. Trump`s comment comes in the wake of an American billionaire`s decision to back off from the Twitter deal which has led to a lawsuit from the social media giant. Last week, Musk said he is terminating his USD 44 billion deal to buy Twitter citing multiple breaches of the purchase agreement, according to a letter sent by the billionaire Tesla chief`s team to Twitter. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Trump says Elon Musk voted for him, Tesla chief says nope

A former Twitter employee who testified Tuesday before the January 6 committee said tweets from former President Donald Trump incited violence at the US Capitol on January 6th.

Jan 6 Capitol Riots Probe: Former President Donald Trump's tweet blamed for inciting violence

In the latest chapter of the Twitter-Musk Saga, tech giant Twitter has sued Elon Musk over the breach of his 44 billion dollar deal to buy the Firm, this comes after Twitter shares took a significant hit and Musk mocked the company's threat to take him to court.

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44 billion deal; accuses Tesla CEO of destroying company's tock value

Twitter sued Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk on Tuesday (July 12) for breaching the $44 billion contract he had signed to buy the tech firm. As per the court documents, the social media giant called Musk's exit strategy "a model of hypocrisy".&nbsp;

As per the court filing, Twitter has asked a Delaware court to order Musk to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 per Twitter share.&nbsp;

The lawsuit said: "Musk apparently believes that he - unlike every other party subject to Delaware contract law - is free to change his mind, trash the company, disrupt its operations, destroy stockholder value, and walk away."&nbsp;

The lawsuit contended: "Musk's conduct simply confirms that he wants to escape the binding contract he freely signed, and to damage Twitter in the process. Twitter has suffered and will continue to suffer irreparable harm as a result of defendants’ breaches."&nbsp;

Twitter argued that no financial damages could repair the damage he has caused.&nbsp;

A day before, Twitter attorneys in a letter told Musk's lawyers that the micro-blogging site has breached none of its obligations under the agreement.&nbsp;

It added, "Twitter demands that Mr. Musk and the other Musk Parties comply with their obligations under the Agreement, including their obligations to use their respective reasonable best efforts to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by the Agreement."&nbsp;

Last week, Musk sent a letter to Twitter saying he was pulling out of the controversial deal he made in April to buy the platform for $54.20 per share, or $44 billion in total.&nbsp;

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Twitter sued Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk on Tuesday (July 12) for breaching the $44 billion contract he had signed to buy the tech firm. As per the court documents, the social media giant called Musk's exit strategy "a model of hypocrisy".

Twitter sued Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk on Tuesday (July 12) for breaching the $44 billion contract he had signed to buy the tech firm. As per the court documents, the social media giant called Musk's exit strategy "a model of hypocrisy". As per the court filing, Twitter has asked a Delaware court to order Musk to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 per Twitter share. The lawsuit said: "Musk apparently believes that he - unlike every other party subject to Delaware contract law - is free to change his mind, trash the company, disrupt its operations, destroy stockholder value, and walk away." The lawsuit contended: "Musk's conduct simply confirms that he wants to escape the binding contract he freely signed, and to damage Twitter in the process. Twitter has suffered and will continue to suffer irreparable harm as a result of defendants’ breaches." Twitter argued that no financial damages could repair the damage he has caused. A day before, Twitter attorneys in a letter told Musk's lawyers that the micro-blogging site has breached none of its obligations under the agreement. It added, "Twitter demands that Mr. Musk and the other Musk Parties comply with their obligations under the Agreement, including their obligations to use their respective reasonable best efforts to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by the Agreement." Last week, Musk sent a letter to Twitter saying he was pulling out of the controversial deal he made in April to buy the platform for $54.20 per share, or $44 billion in total. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'A model of hypocrisy': Twitter sues Elon Musk for violating $44 billion deal

After Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk pulled out of the multi-million deal to buy microblogging site Twitter, the social media giant slammed the world's richest&nbsp;person. On Monday (July 11) Twitter demanded that Musk must complete the&nbsp;proposed $44 takeover. It further said that Musk's withdrawal from the deal is "invalid and wrongful."&nbsp;

In a letter, attorneys for Twitter told Musk's lawyers: "Twitter has breached none of its obligations under the Agreement."

It added, "Twitter demands that Mr. Musk and the other Musk Parties comply with their obligations under the Agreement, including their obligations to use their respective reasonable best efforts to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by the Agreement."&nbsp;

The company has planned to sue Musk in order to force him to complete the deal. As per reports, the company might file a lawsuit early this week in Delaware. In the letter, Twitter said that the merger agreement remained in place.&nbsp;

The threat appears to be amusing to Musk as he laughed off on Monday using a series of tweets. He joked&nbsp;about Twitter and its threat.&nbsp;

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Last week, Musk sent a letter to Twitter saying he was pulling out of the controversial deal he made in April to buy the platform for $54.20 per share, or $44 billion in total.&nbsp;

Twitter's shares ended down 11.3% at $32.65, a 40% discount to Musk's $54.20 bid and the biggest daily percentage drop in more than 14 months. They rebounded less than 1% in extended trading. Tesla's shares closed down almost 7%.&nbsp;

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After Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk pulled out of the multi-million deal to buy microblogging site Twitter, the social media giant slammed the world's richest person.

After Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk pulled out of the multi-million deal to buy microblogging site Twitter, the social media giant slammed the world's richest person. On Monday (July 11) Twitter demanded that Musk must complete the proposed $44 takeover. It further said that Musk's withdrawal from the deal is "invalid and wrongful." In a letter, attorneys for Twitter told Musk's lawyers: "Twitter has breached none of its obligations under the Agreement." It added, "Twitter demands that Mr. Musk and the other Musk Parties comply with their obligations under the Agreement, including their obligations to use their respective reasonable best efforts to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by the Agreement." The company has planned to sue Musk in order to force him to complete the deal. As per reports, the company might file a lawsuit early this week in Delaware. In the letter, Twitter said that the merger agreement remained in place. The threat appears to be amusing to Musk as he laughed off on Monday using a series of tweets. He joked about Twitter and its threat. pic.twitter.com/JcLMee61wj — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 11, 2022 × Impact on share trading Last week, Musk sent a letter to Twitter saying he was pulling out of the controversial deal he made in April to buy the platform for $54.20 per share, or $44 billion in total. Twitter's shares ended down 11.3% at $32.65, a 40% discount to Musk's $54.20 bid and the biggest daily percentage drop in more than 14 months. They rebounded less than 1% in extended trading. Tesla's shares closed down almost 7%. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Twitter slams Elon Musk, says what he did was 'invalid and wrongful'

Twitter stocks took a tumble on Monday (July 12) after Tesla chief Elon Musk withdrew his bid to buy the social media giant for USD 44 billion. On Wall Street, stocks of the platform dropped by 5.46 per cent to USD 34.80 by around 7:05 am (11:05 GMT). It had lost 5.10 percent before the weekend.

Musk pulled the plug on the deal of Friday. He has accused the company of 'misleading' statements about number of fake accounts, as per letter from his lawyers. A copy of the letter was file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The billionaire's latest move to pull out of the deal that was inked in April has paved way for epic court battle over billion-dollar breakup fee.

Twiitter says that the number of fake accounts is less than five per cent. The billionaire says that the number is much higher.

According to several US media, Twitter has hired prominent New York law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen &amp; Katz. Twitter declined to comment to AFP.

After the news broke, Musk tweeted: "They said I couldn't buy Twitter. Then they wouldn't disclose bot info. Now they want to force me to buy Twitter in court. Now they have to disclose bot info in court," accompanied by pictures of him laughing.

For analyst Dan Ives at Wedbush Securities, "this is a 'code red' situation for Twitter and its Board as now the company will go head to head against Musk in a Game of Thrones court battle."

"We see no other bidders emerging at this time while legal proceedings play out in the courts."

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Twitter stocks took a tumble on Monday (July 12) after Tesla chief Elon Musk withdrew his bid to buy the social media giant for USD 44 billion. On Wall Street, stocks of the platform dropped by 5.

Twitter stocks took a tumble on Monday (July 12) after Tesla chief Elon Musk withdrew his bid to buy the social media giant for USD 44 billion. On Wall Street, stocks of the platform dropped by 5.46 per cent to USD 34.80 by around 7:05 am (11:05 GMT). It had lost 5.10 percent before the weekend. Musk pulled the plug on the deal of Friday. He has accused the company of 'misleading' statements about number of fake accounts, as per letter from his lawyers. A copy of the letter was file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) The billionaire's latest move to pull out of the deal that was inked in April has paved way for epic court battle over billion-dollar breakup fee. Twiitter says that the number of fake accounts is less than five per cent. The billionaire says that the number is much higher. According to several US media, Twitter has hired prominent New York law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Twitter declined to comment to AFP. After the news broke, Musk tweeted: "They said I couldn't buy Twitter. Then they wouldn't disclose bot info. Now they want to force me to buy Twitter in court. Now they have to disclose bot info in court," accompanied by pictures of him laughing. For analyst Dan Ives at Wedbush Securities, "this is a 'code red' situation for Twitter and its Board as now the company will go head to head against Musk in a Game of Thrones court battle." "We see no other bidders emerging at this time while legal proceedings play out in the courts." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Twitter stocks tumble after Musk pulls out of takeover deal

The Musk's Twitter saga continues to impact social media platform stock prices. In the latest, Twitter shares plunged by 11.3 percent on Monday, this comes after the world's richest man announced the withdrawal of his 44 billion dollar takeover bid setting the stage for a legal brawl.

Twitter share prices take a huge hit as Elon Musk terminates $44 billion deal

Several passengers were left confused after they notice that IndiGo had levied them a 'cute charge' on their airline tickets. Twitter user Shantanu shared the price breakup of his ticket fare to bring the internet's attention to a certain component in his ticket which was called the "cute fee".

Shantanu shared the price summary and wrote, “I know I’m getting cuter with age but never thought @IndiGo6E would start charging me for it.’&nbsp;His tweet triggered an array of reactions. While some tried to explain what this component was all about, others played along.

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CUTE stands for 'Common User Terminal Equipment', which is a fee charged to passengers for their use of metal detectors, escalators, and other equipment/ facilities in the airport. It is a charge levied by the Airport Authority of India and is quite common.

Twitteratis had hilarious reactions to his tweet,

Sanjib Chakravorty tweets, "I knew I was always ahead of time! 😂 This time 9 years"

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Aditya Sharma tweets on the same lines lamenting why his tweet never went viral.

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Tomal Duttaroy tweets, "Didn’t the airline reply “psst, share with us the PNR in a DM and we shall get an executive talk to you about your cuteness”?"

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Shantanu later tweeted, "Ok this seems to have attracted a lot of attention overnight. Thanks to all those trying to educate me about what “cute” stands for. And a moment of silence for those trying to disabuse me (by abusing me) of the notion I’m cute. Sorry for your miserable childhood guys."

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Several passengers were left confused after they notice that IndiGo had levied them a 'cute charge' on their airline tickets. Twitter user Shantanu shared the price breakup of his ticket fare to bring the internet's attention to a certain component in his ticket which was called the "cute fee".

Several passengers were left confused after they notice that IndiGo had levied them a 'cute charge' on their airline tickets. Twitter user Shantanu shared the price breakup of his ticket fare to bring the internet's attention to a certain component in his ticket which was called the "cute fee". Shantanu shared the price summary and wrote, “I know I’m getting cuter with age but never thought @IndiGo6E would start charging me for it.’ His tweet triggered an array of reactions. While some tried to explain what this component was all about, others played along. I know I’m getting cuter with age but never thought ⁦@IndiGo6E⁩ would start charging me for it. pic.twitter.com/L7p9I3VfKX — Shantanu (@shantanub) July 10, 2022 × CUTE stands for 'Common User Terminal Equipment', which is a fee charged to passengers for their use of metal detectors, escalators, and other equipment/ facilities in the airport. It is a charge levied by the Airport Authority of India and is quite common. Twitteratis had hilarious reactions to his tweet, Sanjib Chakravorty tweets, "I knew I was always ahead of time! 😂 This time 9 years" I knew I was always ahead of time! 😂 This time 9 years#CuteCoincidence pic.twitter.com/7Ta5Z9CCn7 — Sanjib Chakravorty (@isanzc) July 11, 2022 × Aditya Sharma tweets on the same lines lamenting why his tweet never went viral. Jab mene ye tweet kiya tab viral kyu nhi hua 😭😭 https://t.co/qyG5n5CR7x — Aditya Sharma (@Adityaaa_Sharma) July 10, 2022 × Tomal Duttaroy tweets, "Didn’t the airline reply “psst, share with us the PNR in a DM and we shall get an executive talk to you about your cuteness”?" Didn’t the airline reply “psst, share with us the PNR in a DM and we shall get an executive talk to you about your cuteness”? — Tomal Dattaroy (@brishtirnuri) July 10, 2022 × Shantanu later tweeted, "Ok this seems to have attracted a lot of attention overnight. Thanks to all those trying to educate me about what “cute” stands for. And a moment of silence for those trying to disabuse me (by abusing me) of the notion I’m cute. Sorry for your miserable childhood guys." (with inputs from agencies)

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Twitter is set to sue Elon Musk for cancelling his $44 billion buyout. The company plans to file a lawsuit next week. Musk isn't holding back either, he's mocking Twitter with memes. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Musk Vs Twitter spat gets ugly

The conflict between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and social networking site Twitter seems to be headed for a legal battle after Musk pulled out of the $44 billion takeover deal. While the takeover deal was in the works for quite some time, Musk cited the number of fake users as his reason behind not going through with it. While Twitter puts the number below five per cent, Musk said that the percentage of total fake users on Twitter is somewhere near 20 per cent. Twitter has since threatened to sue Musk and they have now hired United States-based law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen &amp; Katz LLP.

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After Musk said that the deal was terminated in the latest SEC filing citing a lack of proof when it comes to the number of fake users on Twitter, the company’s Bret Taylor threatened to sue him. In his tweet, he also said that they may file a lawsuit in Delaware this week.

Incidentally, this was the same law firm who were appointed legal advisers for Musk’s bid to take Tesla private in 2018. While Musk made his motivation extremely clear and even tweeted that he had "funding secured" for a $72 billion deal to take Tesla private, the move did not take place.

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As a result, both Musk and his company had to pay around $20 million in civil fines, and it also resulted in the billionaire stepping down as the chairman of the company. There was uproar among the investors, but it saved them from the Securities and Exchange Commission claims.

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The conflict between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and social networking site Twitter seems to be headed for a legal battle after Musk pulled out of the $44 billion takeover deal.

The conflict between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and social networking site Twitter seems to be headed for a legal battle after Musk pulled out of the $44 billion takeover deal. While the takeover deal was in the works for quite some time, Musk cited the number of fake users as his reason behind not going through with it. While Twitter puts the number below five per cent, Musk said that the percentage of total fake users on Twitter is somewhere near 20 per cent. Twitter has since threatened to sue Musk and they have now hired United States-based law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP. Also read | How Sri Lanka melted away: Anatomy of a massive protest After Musk said that the deal was terminated in the latest SEC filing citing a lack of proof when it comes to the number of fake users on Twitter, the company’s Bret Taylor threatened to sue him. In his tweet, he also said that they may file a lawsuit in Delaware this week. Incidentally, this was the same law firm who were appointed legal advisers for Musk’s bid to take Tesla private in 2018. While Musk made his motivation extremely clear and even tweeted that he had "funding secured" for a $72 billion deal to take Tesla private, the move did not take place. Also read | Why is Elon Musk's 'hyperloop' still popular even after decade of setback? As a result, both Musk and his company had to pay around $20 million in civil fines, and it also resulted in the billionaire stepping down as the chairman of the company. There was uproar among the investors, but it saved them from the Securities and Exchange Commission claims. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

Twitter hires top legal firm to sue Elon Musk for pulling out of $44 billion deal

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is terminating his bid to purchase the microblogging platform Twitter, with this also putting an end to the most talked-about business stories in recent years. On Friday, Musk sent a letter to Twitter saying he was pulling out of the controversial deal he made in April to buy the platform for $54.20 per share, or $44 billion in total.&nbsp;

The world was expecting that he will weigh in on his decision, explaining why he pulled out. But he avoided any possible discussion over the collapsed Twitter deal when he addressed an audience of moguls on Saturday in Sun Valley.&nbsp;

News agency Reuters spoke to two sources who attended the conference. They said that Musk spent most of his time talking about colonising Mars and extolling the virtues of boosting birth rates on Earth.&nbsp;

The world's richest man spoke about how birth rates are declining in wealthy countries. The billionaire entrepreneur took the stage at the Allen &amp; Co Sun Valley Conference, an annual gathering of media and technology executives in Idaho.&nbsp;

The interview was conducted by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research company founded by Musk and several others.&nbsp;

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is terminating his bid to purchase the microblogging platform Twitter, with this also putting an end to the most talked-about business stories in recent years. On Friday, Musk sent a letter to Twitter saying he was pulling out of the controversial deal he made in April to buy the platform for $54.20 per share, or $44 billion in total. The world was expecting that he will weigh in on his decision, explaining why he pulled out. But he avoided any possible discussion over the collapsed Twitter deal when he addressed an audience of moguls on Saturday in Sun Valley. News agency Reuters spoke to two sources who attended the conference. They said that Musk spent most of his time talking about colonising Mars and extolling the virtues of boosting birth rates on Earth. The world's richest man spoke about how birth rates are declining in wealthy countries. The billionaire entrepreneur took the stage at the Allen & Co Sun Valley Conference, an annual gathering of media and technology executives in Idaho. The interview was conducted by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research company founded by Musk and several others. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Elon Musk proposed a new form of transport a decade ago that would shoot passengers through vacuum tunnels in levitating pods at almost the speed of sound -- he called it "hyperloop". Since then, cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich have been touted as destinations, research projects have gobbled up millions of dollars and a host of commercial ventures have sprung up.

As reported by AFP, Rick Geddes, a transport infrastructure expert at Cornell University in the United States, who compared the excitement to the early days of aviation, said, "The transportation network has not had a new mode for over 100 years." And, nobody has come close to making the hyperloop work.

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The difficulties have ranged from costs and finding suitable locations, to simply persuading people that travelling through a narrow tunnel at speeds faster than a jet plane is a good idea. Musk's initial proposal would have been a "barf ride", transport blogger Alon Levy wrote at the time. Despite all the problems, though, the hyperloop idea still energises university campuses, corporate board rooms and city halls across the world.

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Hidde de Bos, a 22-year-old engineering student, first heard of it four years ago. His university at Delft in the Netherlands excelled in competitions run by Musk's SpaceX firm, which invited students to develop pods to fire through vacuum tunnels. "It made me really excited to see what the possibilities were," he told AFP. He is now chief engineer of Delft Hyperloop, a non-profit university spin-off.

He now predicts the first city-to-city track within five years but won't divulge the location. Geddes is also optimistic about the future, though he also reflected that past promises weighed heavy. "We used to say five to 10 years," he said. "That was five years ago. Maybe it's five to 10 years now."

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Elon Musk proposed a new form of transport a decade ago that would shoot passengers through vacuum tunnels in levitating pods at almost the speed of sound -- he called it "hyperloop". Since then, cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich have been touted as destinations, research projects have gobbled up millions of dollars and a host of commercial ventures have sprung up. As reported by AFP, Rick Geddes, a transport infrastructure expert at Cornell University in the United States, who compared the excitement to the early days of aviation, said, "The transportation network has not had a new mode for over 100 years." And, nobody has come close to making the hyperloop work. × The difficulties have ranged from costs and finding suitable locations, to simply persuading people that travelling through a narrow tunnel at speeds faster than a jet plane is a good idea. Musk's initial proposal would have been a "barf ride", transport blogger Alon Levy wrote at the time. Despite all the problems, though, the hyperloop idea still energises university campuses, corporate board rooms and city halls across the world. Also Read: How did this century-old, 3,800-tonne building in Shanghai start 'walking'? Hidde de Bos, a 22-year-old engineering student, first heard of it four years ago. His university at Delft in the Netherlands excelled in competitions run by Musk's SpaceX firm, which invited students to develop pods to fire through vacuum tunnels. "It made me really excited to see what the possibilities were," he told AFP. He is now chief engineer of Delft Hyperloop, a non-profit university spin-off. He now predicts the first city-to-city track within five years but won't divulge the location. Geddes is also optimistic about the future, though he also reflected that past promises weighed heavy. "We used to say five to 10 years," he said. "That was five years ago. Maybe it's five to 10 years now." (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has terminated the $44 billion buyout deal. Twitter has now vowed legal action against Musk. Meanwhile, experts believe that deal could be re-negotiated.

Twitter to move to court against Elon Musk for cancelling deal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has terminated the $44 billion buyout deal. Twitter has now vowed legal action against Musk. Meanwhile, Twitter shares fell 6% since the announcement.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk walks away from Twitter deal

Twitter vows legal action after Elon Musk terminates $44 billion buyout deal

Tesla CEO pulls out of $44 bn deal; Here's the Elon Musk-Twitter saga; from hostile bid to the abandoned deal

Elon Musk's twitter deal is in 'serious jeopardy'. Reports claim, Musk has failed to verify his claim that bots account for 20% of Twitter's user base. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Elon Musk's Twitter deal in 'serious jeopardy'

Elon Musk's pursuit of Twitter was a melodrama from beginning to end, a volatile courtship between a mercurial billionaire and the massively influential social media platform. That relationship, an apparent love-hate affair from Musk's side, now seems set to end in an acrimonious divorce, as reported by AFP.

The courtship began with an expensive first date: Musk -- a longtime Twitter user known for inflammatory tweets -- snapped up 73.5 million shares at the cost of nearly $2.9 billion. The purchase, which was revealed in an April 4 regulatory filing and gave him a 9.2 per cent stake in the company, sent Twitter shares soaring and sparked speculation that Musk was seeking an active role in the social media company's operations. It also earned him a seat on the board. CEO Parag Agrawal announced the offer -- in a tweet, of course -- and called Musk "a passionate believer and intense critic of the service which is exactly what we need."

But the honeymoon didn't last long, Agrawal said on April 10 that Musk had decided against joining the board, a move the Twitter CEO believed was "for the best." Rather than amicably parting ways, Musk launched a hostile takeover bid for the company, offering $54.20 a share, an April 13 filing showed. After saying it would "carefully review" the offer, Twitter adopted a "poison pill" defence, announcing a plan that would allow shareholders to purchase additional stock.

Then came the plans for a walk down the corporate aisle, the big day of 'engagement', Twitter reversed course and said on April 25 that it was selling to Musk in a deal valued at $44 billion. But weddings can be expensive, so Musk took action to cover the cost, parting with $8.4 billion in shares in electric carmaker Tesla. He pledged up to $21 billion from his personal fortune, with the rest financed by debt. Musk was already planning his new life with Twitter, saying a few days later that he would lift the ban on Donald Trump, which was handed down after the January 2021 riot at the US Capitol by the then President's supporters.

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But Musk soon began showing signs of cold feet, saying on May 13 that the deal to buy Twitter was "temporarily on hold" pending details on spam and fake accounts on the platform. In early June, advocacy groups decided to speak now instead of forever holding their peace, launching a campaign to stop Musk from going through with the purchase, which they said would allow him to "hand a megaphone to demagogues and extremists." Musk meanwhile accused Twitter of failing to provide data on fake accounts, and threatened to 'breakup'.

On June 16, however, he offered signs that the match was still a go, pitching a vision to the Twitter staff of a one-billion-user platform. But he was hazy on issues such as potential layoffs and free speech limits. It all came crashing down on July 8, when Musk called off the 'wedding' and accused Twitter of making "misleading" statements about the number of fake accounts. The breakup between the billionaire and the social media platform is set to be far from friendly. Twitter's chairman tweeted that the company will pursue legal action to enforce the deal, setting up a pricey showdown as the divorce heads to court, as reported by AFP.

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Elon Musk's pursuit of Twitter was a melodrama from beginning to end, a volatile courtship between a mercurial billionaire and the massively influential social media platform. That relationship, an apparent love-hate affair from Musk's side, now seems set to end in an acrimonious divorce, as reported by AFP. The courtship began with an expensive first date: Musk -- a longtime Twitter user known for inflammatory tweets -- snapped up 73.5 million shares at the cost of nearly $2.9 billion. The purchase, which was revealed in an April 4 regulatory filing and gave him a 9.2 per cent stake in the company, sent Twitter shares soaring and sparked speculation that Musk was seeking an active role in the social media company's operations. It also earned him a seat on the board. CEO Parag Agrawal announced the offer -- in a tweet, of course -- and called Musk "a passionate believer and intense critic of the service which is exactly what we need." But the honeymoon didn't last long, Agrawal said on April 10 that Musk had decided against joining the board, a move the Twitter CEO believed was "for the best." Rather than amicably parting ways, Musk launched a hostile takeover bid for the company, offering $54.20 a share, an April 13 filing showed. After saying it would "carefully review" the offer, Twitter adopted a "poison pill" defence, announcing a plan that would allow shareholders to purchase additional stock. Then came the plans for a walk down the corporate aisle, the big day of 'engagement', Twitter reversed course and said on April 25 that it was selling to Musk in a deal valued at $44 billion. But weddings can be expensive, so Musk took action to cover the cost, parting with $8.4 billion in shares in electric carmaker Tesla. He pledged up to $21 billion from his personal fortune, with the rest financed by debt. Musk was already planning his new life with Twitter, saying a few days later that he would lift the ban on Donald Trump, which was handed down after the January 2021 riot at the US Capitol by the then President's supporters. Also Read: Elon Musk withdraws $44 billion bid to buy Twitter over ‘misleading representations’ But Musk soon began showing signs of cold feet, saying on May 13 that the deal to buy Twitter was "temporarily on hold" pending details on spam and fake accounts on the platform. In early June, advocacy groups decided to speak now instead of forever holding their peace, launching a campaign to stop Musk from going through with the purchase, which they said would allow him to "hand a megaphone to demagogues and extremists." Musk meanwhile accused Twitter of failing to provide data on fake accounts, and threatened to 'breakup'. On June 16, however, he offered signs that the match was still a go, pitching a vision to the Twitter staff of a one-billion-user platform. But he was hazy on issues such as potential layoffs and free speech limits. It all came crashing down on July 8, when Musk called off the 'wedding' and accused Twitter of making "misleading" statements about the number of fake accounts. The breakup between the billionaire and the social media platform is set to be far from friendly. Twitter's chairman tweeted that the company will pursue legal action to enforce the deal, setting up a pricey showdown as the divorce heads to court, as reported by AFP. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

From volatile courtship to messy divorce: Elon Musk's love-hate affair with Twitter

Twitter has said that they will be suing Tesla CEO Elon Musk after he pulled out of the $44 billion agreement to buy the company. &nbsp;“The Twitter Board is committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon with Mr. Musk and plans to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement,” tweeted Twitter’s chairman, Bret Taylor, just after the official announcement.

&nbsp;“We are confident we will prevail in the Delaware Court of Chancery.”

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In the latest Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Musk’s lawyers said that the billionaire will not be going forward with the takeover due to concerns over fake users. While Twitter puts the number below five per cent, Musk was of the opinion that it was around 20 per cent of total users.

In the initial deal, both parties agreed on a termination fee in case the deal does not go through and as a result, Musk is currently in breach of the terms, and he will have to play $1 billion to Twitter.

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While nothing was clearly stated by Musk and his team, Twitter believes that he is trying to avoid paying the amount as it was not mentioned anywhere in the SEC filing on Friday. As a result, a legal battle is expected between the two parties at the end of a long-drawn takeover battle.

Earlier, an internal memo sent by Twitter general counsel - Sean Edgett - told staffers to “refrain from Tweeting, Slacking, or sharing any commentary about the merger,” and that management would be “very limited on what we can share”, according to several media outlets.

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Twitter has said that they will be suing Tesla CEO Elon Musk after he pulled out of the $44 billion agreement to buy the company. “The Twitter Board is committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon with Mr. Musk and plans to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement,” tweeted Twitter’s chairman, Bret Taylor, just after the official announcement. “We are confident we will prevail in the Delaware Court of Chancery.” Also read | Biden signs executive order on abortion access amid pressure from Democrats In the latest Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Musk’s lawyers said that the billionaire will not be going forward with the takeover due to concerns over fake users. While Twitter puts the number below five per cent, Musk was of the opinion that it was around 20 per cent of total users. In the initial deal, both parties agreed on a termination fee in case the deal does not go through and as a result, Musk is currently in breach of the terms, and he will have to play $1 billion to Twitter. Also read | Musk pulls out of $44 billion Twitter deal over ‘misleading representations' While nothing was clearly stated by Musk and his team, Twitter believes that he is trying to avoid paying the amount as it was not mentioned anywhere in the SEC filing on Friday. As a result, a legal battle is expected between the two parties at the end of a long-drawn takeover battle. Earlier, an internal memo sent by Twitter general counsel - Sean Edgett - told staffers to “refrain from Tweeting, Slacking, or sharing any commentary about the merger,” and that management would be “very limited on what we can share”, according to several media outlets. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Twitter threatens to sue after Elon Musk pulls out of $44 billion deal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially terminated his $44 billion takeover deal for social networking site Twitter over concerns about the number of fake users. Musk said on Friday that the decision was taken after Twitter failed to provide necessary information about the fake accounts. The takeover was dragging on for quite some time and after Musk expressed his concerns, the share prices went down almost 7 per cent in the past few weeks. According to the SEC filing, lawyers said that Twitter did not provide Musk with the necessary information despite multiple requests from their end.

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"Twitter is in material breach of multiple provisions of that Agreement, appears to have made false and misleading representations upon which Mr. Musk relied when entering into the Merger Agreement," the filing said according to Reuters.

According to experts, this can result into a long-drawn legal battle between Musk and Twitter as the terms of the deal stipulated a $1 billion break-up fee if he does not complete the transaction.

Earlier, Musk maintained that the deal is being delayed by concerns about the fake users. During his speech at the Qatar Economic Forum last month, he said that his team is working towards the deal.

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"So, we are still awaiting resolution on that matter and that is a very significant matter," he said.

However, the number of fake users ended up being the main point of concern between the two parties as Musk estimated the number to be around 20 per cent. Although Twitter said that it is not more than 5 per cent, the two parties were unable to find a middle ground.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially terminated his $44 billion takeover deal for social networking site Twitter over concerns about the number of fake users. Musk said on Friday that the decision was taken after Twitter failed to provide necessary information about the fake accounts.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially terminated his $44 billion takeover deal for social networking site Twitter over concerns about the number of fake users. Musk said on Friday that the decision was taken after Twitter failed to provide necessary information about the fake accounts. The takeover was dragging on for quite some time and after Musk expressed his concerns, the share prices went down almost 7 per cent in the past few weeks. According to the SEC filing, lawyers said that Twitter did not provide Musk with the necessary information despite multiple requests from their end. Also read | Biden signs executive order on abortion access amid pressure from Democrats "Twitter is in material breach of multiple provisions of that Agreement, appears to have made false and misleading representations upon which Mr. Musk relied when entering into the Merger Agreement," the filing said according to Reuters. According to experts, this can result into a long-drawn legal battle between Musk and Twitter as the terms of the deal stipulated a $1 billion break-up fee if he does not complete the transaction. Earlier, Musk maintained that the deal is being delayed by concerns about the fake users. During his speech at the Qatar Economic Forum last month, he said that his team is working towards the deal. Also read | US and UK embassies in Moscow get new addresses named after Ukraine separatists "So, we are still awaiting resolution on that matter and that is a very significant matter," he said. However, the number of fake users ended up being the main point of concern between the two parties as Musk estimated the number to be around 20 per cent. Although Twitter said that it is not more than 5 per cent, the two parties were unable to find a middle ground. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Elon Musk withdraws $44 billion bid to buy Twitter over ‘misleading representations’

In a call with executives on Thursday, Twitter claimed that it removes 1 million spam accounts daily as part of its dispute with Elon Musk about "spam bots." The company's fake and bot accounts were also discussed.

The CEO of Tesla, who has offered to pay $44 billion to acquire Twitter, has threatened to back out of the deal if Twitter cannot demonstrate that fewer than 5% of its daily active users are automated spam accounts.

Without providing any supporting data, Musk claims that Twitter drastically overestimated the number of these "spam bots"—automated accounts that frequently spread false information and engage in fraudulent activity.

During the call, Twitter stated that spam accounts make up significantly less than 5% of its active user base each quarter. Twitter claimed it reviews "thousands of accounts" picked at random, using both public and private data to evaluate whether an account is legitimate, including IP addresses, phone numbers, geolocation, and how the account behaves when it is active, to determine how many accounts are malicious spam.

IP addresses, phone numbers, and location are examples of private data that isn't accessible to the general public and isn't included in the data "firehose" provided to Musk. According to Twitter, this sensitive information helps prevent falsely labelling actual accounts as spam.

For years, fake social media accounts have been a concern. The number of users offered by social media sites is used by advertisers to guide their spending decisions. Additionally, spam bots are employed to magnify communications and disseminate false information. But Twitter made a point of saying that not all automated accounts are bad bots throughout the session. It introduced a badge for automated accounts last year to distinguish what the business refers to as "good bots"—for example, accounts that offer news, health, or weather updates.

Twitter and its investors are well aware of the problem with phoney accounts. For years, the company has provided its best projections to the US Securities and Exchange Commission while also expressing concern that its estimate may be understated. According to numerous stories at the time, Twitter reportedly gave Musk access to its "firehose" of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets, though neither the business nor Musk verified this.

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In a call with executives on Thursday, Twitter claimed that it removes 1 million spam accounts daily as part of its dispute with Elon Musk about "spam bots." The company's fake and bot accounts were also discussed.

In a call with executives on Thursday, Twitter claimed that it removes 1 million spam accounts daily as part of its dispute with Elon Musk about "spam bots." The company's fake and bot accounts were also discussed. The CEO of Tesla, who has offered to pay $44 billion to acquire Twitter, has threatened to back out of the deal if Twitter cannot demonstrate that fewer than 5% of its daily active users are automated spam accounts. Without providing any supporting data, Musk claims that Twitter drastically overestimated the number of these "spam bots"—automated accounts that frequently spread false information and engage in fraudulent activity. During the call, Twitter stated that spam accounts make up significantly less than 5% of its active user base each quarter. Twitter claimed it reviews "thousands of accounts" picked at random, using both public and private data to evaluate whether an account is legitimate, including IP addresses, phone numbers, geolocation, and how the account behaves when it is active, to determine how many accounts are malicious spam. IP addresses, phone numbers, and location are examples of private data that isn't accessible to the general public and isn't included in the data "firehose" provided to Musk. According to Twitter, this sensitive information helps prevent falsely labelling actual accounts as spam. For years, fake social media accounts have been a concern. The number of users offered by social media sites is used by advertisers to guide their spending decisions. Additionally, spam bots are employed to magnify communications and disseminate false information. But Twitter made a point of saying that not all automated accounts are bad bots throughout the session. It introduced a badge for automated accounts last year to distinguish what the business refers to as "good bots"—for example, accounts that offer news, health, or weather updates. Twitter and its investors are well aware of the problem with phoney accounts. For years, the company has provided its best projections to the US Securities and Exchange Commission while also expressing concern that its estimate may be understated. According to numerous stories at the time, Twitter reportedly gave Musk access to its "firehose" of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets, though neither the business nor Musk verified this. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Elon Musk’s proposed $44 billion takeover of social networking site Twitter is in danger, according to a Washington Post report, and it has resulted in a dip in share prices of the company. The deal was on the verge of completion, but it has hit a wall since the Tesla CEO expressed his concern about the percentage of fake users on Twitter. Although the company has denied it, the Washington Post report said that Musk is still unable to determine the percentage despite access to internal data of the company. While there has not been any official statement from Musk, the report quoted an anonymous source who said that his team is currently preparing for a "change in direction."

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The share prices of Twitter have dropped almost four per cent since the report came out and experts believe that the takeover may be headed towards a “finale” in the coming days.

"The Twitter soap opera is clearly coming to some sort of finale over the coming months as Musk makes the decision to stay (with a lower price) or go," Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said in a note to investors according to Forbes. "The Twitter deal has clearly caused chaos at Twitter."

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Earlier, Musk maintained that the deal is being delayed by concerns about the fake users. During his speech at the Qatar Economic Forum last month, he said that his team is working towards the deal.

"So, we are still awaiting resolution on that matter and that is a very significant matter," he said.

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Elon Musk’s proposed $44 billion takeover of social networking site Twitter is in danger, according to a Washington Post report, and it has resulted in a dip in share prices of the company.

Elon Musk’s proposed $44 billion takeover of social networking site Twitter is in danger, according to a Washington Post report, and it has resulted in a dip in share prices of the company. The deal was on the verge of completion, but it has hit a wall since the Tesla CEO expressed his concern about the percentage of fake users on Twitter. Although the company has denied it, the Washington Post report said that Musk is still unable to determine the percentage despite access to internal data of the company. While there has not been any official statement from Musk, the report quoted an anonymous source who said that his team is currently preparing for a "change in direction." Also read | UK PM Boris Johnson resigns, hunt on for successor from Conservative Party The share prices of Twitter have dropped almost four per cent since the report came out and experts believe that the takeover may be headed towards a “finale” in the coming days. "The Twitter soap opera is clearly coming to some sort of finale over the coming months as Musk makes the decision to stay (with a lower price) or go," Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said in a note to investors according to Forbes. "The Twitter deal has clearly caused chaos at Twitter." Also read | George Floyd death: Derek Chauvin sentenced to more than 20 years in prison Earlier, Musk maintained that the deal is being delayed by concerns about the fake users. During his speech at the Qatar Economic Forum last month, he said that his team is working towards the deal. "So, we are still awaiting resolution on that matter and that is a very significant matter," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Elon Musk's proposed Twitter acquisition in 'serious jeopardy' over fake users: Report

According to reports, Elon Musk can walk away from his deal to acquire Twitter by paying an agreed-upon $1 billion breakup fee. Twitter shares slid late Thursday after a report claimed that Musk's $44 billion deal to buy the social media giant is in danger.

Report: Musk can walk away from Twitter deal after paying $1 billion breakup fee

Billionaire Elon Musk's massive $44 billion deal to buy microblogging platform Twitter is in 'Jeopardy' according to a Washington Post report. Elon Musk has threatened to walk away from the deal if the company can't show that less than 5% of its daily active users are automated spam accounts.

Elon Musk’s Twitter deal in danger? Twitter speaks on spam accounts

Two months after the social media giant announced a companywide hiring freeze, Twitter has undergone a massive layoff. As per a report by Techcrunch, the firm has laid off a whopping thirty per cent of its talent acquisition team today (July 8th). Except for the most important positions, Twitter is at the moment halting the majority of hiring and backfilling. The company spokesman announced that employees will receive severance compensation, however, details of the severance were not provided. As per the Wall Street Journal, some 100 employees have lost their livelihoods. Due to the fall in hiring, the remaining recruitment team will be prioritised.&nbsp;

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As the company fights to execute Elon Musk's takeover, Twitter had already announced a hiring restriction in an effort to reduce costs.&nbsp;

Only a few weeks had passed since Musk had hinted that Twitter needed to regain its health and that layoffs would follow.&nbsp;

Hiring restrictions are common during periods of significant acquisition transactions, but aside from Musk's upcoming $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the social media site has been experiencing unstable financial conditions.&nbsp;

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The economy is going through a turbulent period and social networks aren't exempt from the market downturn. Over 30,000 software workers are thought to have lost their jobs in the last two months.&nbsp;

Not just Twitter, rivals like Meta and Snap have also taken precautions to manage their overhead.&nbsp;Just last week, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, advised staff to get ready to work more with fewer resources.

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According to transcripts of his remarks provided to The New York Times, Zuckerberg stated during an internal meeting&nbsp;that the company was experiencing one of the "worst downturns that we've seen in recent history." He warned the 77,800 employees of Meta that they will be graded more harshly than before and that they should get ready to undertake more work with fewer resources.&nbsp;He also stated that the business was decreasing its hiring goals.

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Two months after the social media giant announced a companywide hiring freeze, Twitter has undergone a massive layoff. As per a report by Techcrunch, the firm has laid off a whopping thirty per cent of its talent acquisition team today (July 8th).

Two months after the social media giant announced a companywide hiring freeze, Twitter has undergone a massive layoff. As per a report by Techcrunch, the firm has laid off a whopping thirty per cent of its talent acquisition team today (July 8th). Except for the most important positions, Twitter is at the moment halting the majority of hiring and backfilling. The company spokesman announced that employees will receive severance compensation, however, details of the severance were not provided. As per the Wall Street Journal, some 100 employees have lost their livelihoods. Due to the fall in hiring, the remaining recruitment team will be prioritised. Watch | Gravitas: Twitter files case against Indian government As the company fights to execute Elon Musk's takeover, Twitter had already announced a hiring restriction in an effort to reduce costs. Only a few weeks had passed since Musk had hinted that Twitter needed to regain its health and that layoffs would follow. Hiring restrictions are common during periods of significant acquisition transactions, but aside from Musk's upcoming $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the social media site has been experiencing unstable financial conditions. Also read | Elon Musk's proposed Twitter acquisition in 'serious jeopardy' over fake users: Report The economy is going through a turbulent period and social networks aren't exempt from the market downturn. Over 30,000 software workers are thought to have lost their jobs in the last two months. Not just Twitter, rivals like Meta and Snap have also taken precautions to manage their overhead. Just last week, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, advised staff to get ready to work more with fewer resources. Also read | WION explains | The Elon Musk-Twitter saga; from hostile bid to the actual takeover According to transcripts of his remarks provided to The New York Times, Zuckerberg stated during an internal meeting that the company was experiencing one of the "worst downturns that we've seen in recent history." He warned the 77,800 employees of Meta that they will be graded more harshly than before and that they should get ready to undertake more work with fewer resources. He also stated that the business was decreasing its hiring goals. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Twitter has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government claiming abuse of power on matters related to content moderation. Did the government overstep while taking down social media posts? How will this legal battle play out? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Twitter files case against Indian government

Twitter has sued the Indian government, alleging misuse of authority in situations including content control. Did the government go too far by removing posts from social media?

Twitter defies Indian government | Challenge over content regulation

A fight between the Indian government and the social media platform Twitter is nothing new but in the latest, the microblogging site has mounted a legal challenge against Indian government's order to take down content.

WION Dispatch | Twitter challenges Indian Government's order to take down tweets

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