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National Times Bureau: Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has made history as the first individual to surpass a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg. This milestone reflects a combination of surging stock prices, strategic insider share sales, and favorable political developments that have dramatically boosted Musk's financial standing.   Key Drivers of Musk’s Wealth Surge 1. SpaceX Valuation and Share Sale A recent insider share sale at SpaceX increased Musk’s net worth by $50 billion, bringing the company’s valuation to $350 billion. Investors purchased $1.25 billion worth of shares from insiders, cementing SpaceX’s status as the…

New Delhi - The Supreme Court of India has issued eight key guidelines to help courts determine the amount of permanent alimony in divorce cases, offering much-needed clarity amidst growing discussions about marital disputes and concerns over the misuse of legal provisions. The ruling was delivered by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B Varale while hearing a divorce settlement case under the Hindu Marriage Act. Observing that the marriage had irretrievably broken down, the court focused solely on granting fair alimony to the estranged wife. The decision coincides with heightened public discourse following the tragic suicide of…

New Delhi, December 11, 2024 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of the Kapoor family on Wednesday to discuss plans for celebrating the centenary of the legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor. Sharing highlights of the meeting on his social platform X, PM Modi paid tribute to Raj Kapoor’s enduring contributions to Indian cinema and his role in shaping India’s global cultural identity. PM Modi described the centenary celebrations as a tribute to the golden era of Indian cinema, noting that Raj Kapoor’s 1947 classic Neel Kamal marked the beginning of a transformative journey in filmmaking. He highlighted…

Mumbai, December 11, 2024 – The Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is expected to expand its cabinet by December 14, according to a senior BJP leader. This development comes after the Mahayuti (Grand Alliance) government—comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP—secured a decisive victory in the recent state assembly elections. Discussions among the three alliance partners over ministerial allocations have delayed the finalization of the cabinet. The BJP is expected to claim a dominant share of 21–22 ministerial berths, including the Chief Minister’s position. However, sources suggest that four to five seats may be left vacant for future adjustments. Shiv Sena…

Ludhiana, December 11, 2024 – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari disclosed during the ongoing winter session of Parliament that the Ministry has spent Rs 27,000 crore on the maintenance and repair (M R) of National Highways (NHs) over the past five years. The information was shared in response to a query raised by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora from Ludhiana. The Ministry oversees a network of 1,46,195 km of National Highways, with damages reported on approximately 816 km in the current fiscal year. Gadkari highlighted the Ministry’s continuous efforts to ensure traffic-worthy roads through regular…

Chandigarh, December 11, 2024 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has released its first list of 784 candidates for the Urban Local Bodies elections scheduled for December 21. Covering 977 wards across 87 municipal corporations and committees, as well as 49 by-elections for vacant seats, these elections are a crucial test of AAP’s growing influence in Punjab's urban areas. AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, joined by senior leaders like Batala MLA Amansher Singh Sharry Kalsi, State Secretary Gurdev Singh Lakhna, and Chairman Amandeep Singh Mohie, outlined the party’s transparent and inclusive candidate selection process. The party received an overwhelming…

Bengaluru, December 11, 2024 : Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based techie originally from Samastipur, Bihar, died by suicide on December 9, reportedly due to alleged harassment by his estranged wife and her family. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Whitefield, Shivakumar, confirmed the incident, stating that a complaint has been lodged, and an investigation is underway. The complaint filed by Atul’s brother, Bikas Kumar, at Marathahalli police station alleges that his wife, Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha, brother Anurag, and uncle Sushil had harassed Atul both mentally and physically. The FIR, filed under Section 108 (abetment of suicide) and Section 3 (5) of…

Mumbai : Shares of Adani Group companies showed mixed trends on Wednesday, with six out of 11 listed entities recording losses during mid-session trading. Adani Green Energy led the declines, slipping 2.46% to ₹1,147.30 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Other decliners included Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (down 1.13%), Adani Power (down 1.05%), Adani Energy Solutions (down 1.11%), and Adani Total Gas (down 0.33%). The group’s flagship company, Adani Enterprises, fell 0.38%, trading at ₹2,456.65 per share. Amid the declines, a few Adani Group companies recorded gains. ACC saw a 1.42% increase to ₹2,281.70 per share, while Ambuja Cements…

Bathinda -  National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched a series of coordinated raids early this morning in Bathinda district, focusing on individuals linked to gangsters and alleged criminal networks with international ties. Several suspects and their family members were questioned, but no arrests have been reported so far. Key Locations Targeted 1. Kothe Amar Pura, Bathinda: The NIA raided the house of gangster Sandeep Singh Dhillon, affiliated with the Arsh Dalla group. However, Dhillon was not at home, and neighbors claimed he had left the country. 2. Maur Mandi, Bathinda: A raid at Darbara Singh’s residence led to the questioning of his…

New Delhi– The Supreme Court on Tuesday called for judicial prudence in dealing with dowry harassment cases under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), highlighting the risk of misuse and the tendency to implicate innocent family members of the husband. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh underscored the importance of concrete evidence in such cases, stating that vague or generalized accusations should not serve as a basis for criminal prosecution. The court noted a recurring pattern of implicating multiple family members of the husband in cases arising from domestic disputes. “Generalized and sweeping…