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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicElon Musk

Topic: Elon Musk

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.

‘They have a lot more money,’ Trump supports DOGE decision, cancels fund for voter turnout in India

DOGE, led by Elon Musk, cancelled a USD 22 million funding for ‘voter turnout in India’ on Saturday. Of the decision Trump said, ‘They are one of the highest taxing countries in the world.’

Tesla starts hiring in India, sends signal it is entering EV market

Recruitment for 13 jobs were posted online on Monday, less than a week after PM Modi met Tesla chief Elon Musk in Washington.

On Camera

US intervention in Venezuela is about MAGA anxiety, not just drugs or oil

MAGA’s opposition to H1-B visas for Indians has become rather well known, but compared to Hispanic immigration, the India question pales into relative insignificance.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.