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India, known for its mammoth elections, will redo voting at 11 polling locations in Manipur, northeastern India, due to violence and voting machine damage in the state, which has been gripped by months of ethnic clashes. The Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur announced the invalidation of voting at these 11 locations and mandated a fresh poll, as stated in a late Saturday declaration. The commencement of voting on Friday marked the initiation of the world’s largest democratic exercise, with nearly a billion eligible voters participating in India’s election season until June 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to secure…

In a daring move amidst escalating tensions, Ukrainian drones launched a coordinated strike on Russian territories, igniting fires at a fuel depot and damaging power substations across eight regions, according to a reliable source in Kyiv. The attack, which occurred overnight, has been confirmed by Moscow’s defense ministry and marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Ukraine, under increasing pressure from Russia’s relentless campaign, has sought to retaliate by targeting key energy facilities within Russian borders using drones. Videos circulating on social media show fires raging at several targeted locations, including electrical substations and a fuel storage base crucial…

After its midnight deadline, the Senate voted early Saturday to reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse. The legislation approved 60-34 with bipartisan support would extend for two years the program known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. It now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Biden “will swiftly sign the bill.” “In the nick of time, we are reauthorizing FISA right before…

TSLA Tesla, electric vehicles, Elon Musk, price drop, market reaction, automotive industry, sales strategy, referral program, workforce reduction, India expansion, financial report In an unexpected move, Tesla has reduced the prices of its Model Y, Model X, and Model S vehicles by $2,000 each in the United States. This decision comes shortly after the company’s first-quarter deliveries fell short of market expectations, leaving investors disappointed. Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle giant announced the price cuts on its website, with the base variant of the Model Y now priced at $42,990, and the long-range and performance variants at $47,990 and $51,490, respectively. Similarly,…

The Biden administration on Friday took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska, angering state officials who said the restrictions will cost jobs and make the U.S. reliant on foreign resources, but pleasing environmentalists.” “I am proud that my Administration is taking action to conserve more than 13 million acres in the Western Arctic and to honor the culture, history, and enduring wisdom of Alaska Natives who have lived on and stewarded these lands since time immemorial,” Biden said in a statement. “When you take off access to our resources, when you say you cannot…

XPEV          TSLA Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature might soon make its debut in China, according to Elon Musk, the CEO of the electric vehicle (EV) giant. Musk, responding to a query on social media, hinted at the imminent possibility, stating, “It may be possible very soon.” Despite its global rollout four years ago, Tesla has yet to introduce FSD in the Chinese market, despite increasing demands from customers. This delay has provided an opportunity for Chinese automakers to vie for a competitive edge by developing similar software. Xpeng, a prominent player in the Chinese EV market,…

Social media juggernaut X declared its intention on Saturday to contest in court an Australian regulatory directive demanding the removal of certain posts concerning the stabbing incident involving a bishop in Sydney. Authorities charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offense on Thursday in connection with the alleged stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at a church in Sydney earlier in the week. Video footage from the scene depicted the boy being restrained by congregants while making accusations against Emmanuel, alleging insults to Islam. X’s Global Government Affairs division posted on Saturday that the Australian eSafety Commissioner had issued an…

Apple confirmed the removal of Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and Threads social media app from the Chinese App Store, citing compliance with directives from Chinese authorities. The decision followed unspecified national security concerns raised by Chinese officials, amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and China encompassing trade, technology, and national security. While the U.S. has contemplated banning TikTok over similar concerns, popular apps like WhatsApp and Threads, unlike TikTok, aren’t widely adopted in China. WeChat, owned by Chinese tech giant Tencent, remains the dominant messaging app within the country. Despite the removal, other Meta-owned apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger…

S&P has joined the ranks of major U.S. credit agencies downgrading Israel’s long-term credit rating, citing the looming specter of military confrontation with Iran. This move follows an apparent drone attack on key sites near Isfahan, suspected to be an Israeli response to recent aggression from Tehran. The downgrade comes in the wake of heightened tensions and almost three months after Moody’s similarly lowered Israel’s credit rating due to ongoing conflict with Hamas. S&P has shifted Israel’s long-term rating from ‘AA-‘ to ‘A+’ and the short-term rating to ‘A-1’ from ‘A-1+’, reflecting a move from a “very strong capacity” to…

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israel has launched a retaliatory strike on Iran, signaling a potential shift in the volatile geopolitical landscape. The strike follows Iran’s recent missile and drone barrage, prompting fears of a wider conflict in a region already grappling with instability. An explosion reverberated through Isfahan, Iran’s third-largest city, raising concerns about the safety of nuclear facilities in the area. While state television and international watchdogs assure the public of their security, the silence from both Iranian and Israeli officials adds to the uncertainty surrounding the incident. Amid frantic diplomatic efforts from the US and European…