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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Elon Musk

Bulldozer code of criminal procedure & who let the raptors out

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Musk’s ‘small man’ spat with Polish minister bares widening US-Europe rift over Russia-Ukraine war

Poland has been one of the strongest supporters of the US, and one of the highest spenders within NATO on defence. But the allies are poles apart when it comes to Ukraine.

From rule of bureaucracy to rule of democracy: lessons from America

As the Trump administration reboots the American govt with the smart and savvy use of technology, the question is: can Modi pull off a Trump-like streamlining of Indian bureaucracy?

SpaceX Starship rocket test postponed after booster issue

The spacecraft was scheduled to take off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica Beach in Texas. However, computers flagged a booster issue just 23 mins before liftoff.

Trump shares AI-video showing ‘future plans’ for Gaza. It includes a golden statue of himself

A video showing the transformation from rubbles to a tourist extravaganza. Israeli PM Netanyahu with Trump are shown sipping drinks near a pool with “Trump Gaza” written in the background.

Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar pitches $2 bn investment to Elon Musk for X, from jail

Lodged in Delhi’s Mandoli jail, he adds that investing in X would make him a 'proud Indian'. He has previously written letters to Jacqueline Fernandes, Kejriwal & others.

Baramati is a success story in AI-powered farming. Satya Nadella, Elon Musk are fans

Nadella termed AI-powered farming in Baramati ‘phenomenal’. Microsoft had launched project in Nov 2022 in collaboration with ADT, of which Sharad Pawar is co-founder.

Is Tesla late to the party? EV space in India is as busy as Elon Musk

Despite Tesla’s tremendous brand image and Musk being one of the most influential figures on the planet, he may struggle to compete in India’s EV market.

Trump’s vision for America is apartheid South Africa—Musk ignites white nationalist dreams

From swathed privilege in apartheid South Africa to today’s US power corridors, Elon Musk and Peter Thiel laid the roots of Donald Trump’s radical agenda.

‘Attempt to get somebody else elected’: Trump says must tell Modi govt about $21 mn USAID on polls

Washington’s cost-cutting agency DOGE, headed by Elon Musk, has disbanded USAID & cancelled 15 pledged grants to other countries.

On Camera

Chinese chatter says Trump tariffs will make India turn to China and Russia

One analyst noted that Trump’s tariff on India signals a clear shift from Washington’s earlier view of New Delhi as a friendly partner to a strategic adversary.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.