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20 Oct

Donald Trump Thanks Elon Musk for Donating SpaceX Stock to American Children Through Trump Accounts

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has publicly thanked billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk for his reported contribution of SpaceX stock to millions of American children through a programme known as Trump Accounts. In a post on X, Trump praised Musk’s generosity, describing the initiative as an example of how private-sector investment could help create financial opportunities for the next generation. Trump said the programme was designed to bring businesses and prominent private investors into efforts to build wealth for children across the United States. He described young Americans as the country’s most valuable asset and said the initiative would…

10 Oct

Donald Trump Honours Elon Musk With National Medal of Science, Calls Him a ‘Modern-Day Thomas Edison’

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WASHINGTON, DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has presented Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science, praising the billionaire entrepreneur for his contributions to innovation, technology and American industry. The presentation took place during the “A New Golden Age” Summit in Washington, DC, where Trump described Musk as a “modern-day Thomas Edison,” a “genius” and a “national treasure.” Trump’s remarks highlighted Musk’s role in advancing technologies across multiple industries, including electric vehicles and space exploration. The recognition placed Musk among several prominent technology leaders honoured during the event for their contributions to scientific…

10 Oct

Elon Musk Escalates Starlink Dispute, Takes Sarcastic Swipe at Mukesh Ambani Over India Entry

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NEW DELHI (RAJEEV SHARMA): SpaceX chief Elon Musk has intensified his public criticism over delays in launching Starlink’s satellite internet services in India, using a sarcastic message directed at billionaire Mukesh Ambani to question whether established business interests are influencing the approval process. In a post on his social media platform, X, Musk addressed the Reliance Industries chairman as “Prime Minister Ambani” and suggested that he held greater influence over the country’s telecom market than the government. Musk then challenged Ambani to allow Starlink to compete with existing internet providers. The remarks mark a further escalation in the dispute over…

08 Oct

Centre Pushes Back Against Elon Musk’s Starlink Claims, Says Satellite Rules Apply Equally

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian government has dismissed claims that Starlink is being singled out in the country’s satellite internet approval process, saying that all three companies operating under the relevant satellite communication licence framework are currently undergoing security assessments. The response came after Elon Musk alleged on social media that unnamed business groups were standing in the way of Starlink’s launch in India. The SpaceX chief claimed that certain “oligarchs” were attempting to preserve their dominant position in the Indian telecommunications market. Musk described the alleged obstruction as harmful to Indian consumers and questioned why Starlink had not…

02 Jan

Centre Warns Elon Musk’s X to Take Down Obscene Grok Content or Face Legal Action

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New Delhi, January 2, 2026: The central government on Friday issued a stern notice to Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, directing it to immediately remove all vulgar, obscene and unlawful content, particularly material generated through its artificial intelligence tool Grok. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) warned that failure to comply could invite strict legal action under existing laws. In an official order dated January 2, MeitY said it has served a notice on X’s Chief Compliance Officer for India for alleged non-compliance with statutory due diligence obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information…

12 Jul

Tesla Gears Up for India Debut with Mumbai Experience Centre, Faces Policy and Political Crosscurrents

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Mumbai/New Delhi, July 12, 2025 — Global electric vehicle giant Tesla is preparing to make its official foray into the Indian market next week, with the grand opening of its first experience centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex.The highly anticipated launch event, scheduled for July 15, has been branded as the “launch of Tesla in India,” according to exclusive invitations circulated by the Elon Musk-led firm. Tesla has not issued any official statement in response to media queries about the launch.Industry insiders say the company has already imported its first fleet of vehicles, reportedly the Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs,…

07 Jul

Elon Musk Slams Lack of Arrests in Epstein Case as DOJ Closes Probe

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has reignited controversy around the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, criticizing the absence of high-profile arrests even as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI officially closed investigations into the case.In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk shared an image titled “Jeffrey Epstein Pedophile Arrest Counter,” showing all zeroes, accompanied by the caption: “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again.”Musk’s post reflects lingering public frustration over the limited legal fallout following Epstein’s 2019 death, which was officially ruled a suicide. Despite years of speculation about powerful individuals possibly connected to…

06 Jul

Musk Launches “America Party”, Escalating Rift With President Trump Over Tax Bill

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Washington, July 6 — Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk announced the formation of a new political party on Saturday, deepening a bitter rift with Republican President Donald Trump over the president’s sweeping new tax and spending package.“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” Musk posted on his X platform, revealing plans for the party just one day after polling his followers on whether the U.S. needs an alternative to the two dominant parties. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he wrote.The dramatic move follows Trump’s…

06 Jul

Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’ to Challenge US Political Establishment: “Time to Take Back Your Freedom”

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Washington (National Times): Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has officially launched a new political party in the United States, the America Party, claiming it is a response to what he called the country’s “one-party system” and mounting government overreach. The announcement, made via a post on Musk’s social media platform X, marks a dramatic new chapter in American politics, especially given Musk’s former status as one of Donald Trump’s most prominent political donors during the 2024 election cycle. Fallout with Trump Sparks New Political Movement Musk’s decision to break ranks with Trump comes after a bitter public feud. The Tesla…

01 Jul

Trump Slams Elon Musk Over New Party Call, EV Subsidies: “He’d Have to Shut Shop Without Government Help”

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Washington, D.C (National Times): In a fiery response to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s criticism of U.S. spending policies and his hint at launching a new political faction, former U.S. President Donald Trump hit back sharply, accusing Musk of profiting heavily from government subsidies and reiterating his opposition to electric vehicle (EV) mandates. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, “Elon Musk knew, long before he endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV mandate. It is ridiculous and has always been a major part of my campaign. Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to…