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Who is Elon Musk

Elon Musk

About Elon Musk

Who is Elon Musk

Elon Musk is a South African-born American industrial engineer, entrepreneur, who co-founded Paypal and founded aerospace transportation services company SpaceX. He is also one of the early investors in Tesla, an electric car company, and now the Chief Executive Officer of the firm as well. With a $70.5 bn fortune, Musk sits comfortably at the 7th spot in the world's top 10 billionaires list.
Early years
 
Born in 1971, Elon Musk displayed an early talent in computers and video games and at the age of 12 created a video game code that earned him fame, as well as a fortune. He acquired
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Latest Updates on Elon Musk

Starlink eyes multiple Indian partners to fast-track local satcom launch

Starlink is in talks with Indian firms like BSNL, Nelco, and Jio to launch satellite internet services in India, aiming for rapid expansion through local partnerships across the country

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Updated On : 30 Apr 2025 | 12:34 PM IST

Musk nears end of 130-day DOGE stint, $113 billion wealth wiped out

Tesla's stock dropped 33% since inauguration. The EV maker's sales plummeted

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Updated On : 29 Apr 2025 | 4:01 PM IST

Amazon launches first internet satellites to compete with SpaceX's Starlink

United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket launched 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites, which will orbit at nearly 630 kilometres after deployment

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Updated On : 29 Apr 2025 | 6:41 AM IST

Are robots going to replace human surgeons soon? Here's what Musk predicts

Medtronic, an Ireland-based healthcare company that develops medical technology, recently experimented with its Hugo robot, which assisted in performing 137 real surgeries

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 3:34 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: India needs a new approach to managing gold and water

Today, we look at the challenges and opportunities that India faces in various areas, from gold to flowers to water, and most importantly, China.

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 6:15 AM IST

Tales of influence, ambition: 3 books about tech, politics and big business

Germany's big businesses profited thanks to their collaboration, and after the war most executives escaped blame, keeping much of the plundered wealth even after millions died

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 12:40 AM IST

As Elon Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity fell, shows poll

The poll found that about two-thirds of adults believe Musk has held too much influence over the federal government during the past few months although that influence may be coming to an end

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Updated On : 27 Apr 2025 | 5:48 PM IST

Elon Musk's DOGE cuts $400 mn in AmeriCorps grants affecting thousands

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, was created in 1993 by President Bill Clinton and annually enrolls over 200,000 individuals to serve organisations

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Updated On : 26 Apr 2025 | 11:04 AM IST

New financials from Musk's X debt sale show shift toward AI, subscriptions

The platform, formerly known as Twitter Inc., posted $91 million in revenue tied to data licensing and subscriptions in February, a 30 per cent increase from a year earlier

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Updated On : 25 Apr 2025 | 11:18 AM IST

100 days of DOGE: Deep cuts spark chaos and delays across US agencies

Nearly 100 days into what Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have called a mission to make the federal bureaucracy more efficient

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 10:59 PM IST

Morgan Stanley looking to sell remaining $1.23 billion of X debt: Report

The move would allow the investment bank to shed the debt tied to a deal that drew significant attention. Musk has dramatically reshaped the social media platform since taking control

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 9:11 PM IST

Americans see govt as inefficient, but sceptical if Musk & DOGE can fix it

Recent poll suggests that while many Americans support improving government efficiency, there is growing concerns about Elon Musk's leadership of DOGE causing sharp divisions among US voters

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Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 9:02 PM IST

Tesla's Q1 slump sees Musk shifting focus, but challenges loom for company

The bigger problem is that Tesla's ageing vehicle lineup has collided with increasing competition, something that Musk's DOGE duties compounded but did not create

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Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 10:09 AM IST

Musk to spend less time at DOGE as Tesla's Q1 profits drop sharply

US billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration and his drive to cut federal spending have sparked widespread criticism and global protests

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Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 9:39 AM IST

Elon Musk's DOGE slashes $135 mn funding to fight deepfakes, misinformation

The cuts impact dozens of active grants, including several programmes focused on combating misinformation and AI deepfakes, according to the document

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Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 7:55 AM IST

Tesla looks to American, Indian chipmakers to diversify supply chain

After Tata Electronics, Tesla has held discussions with Mumbai-headquartered CG Semi for potential chip sourcing

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Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 2:59 PM IST

Tesla bull issues 'code red,' urges Musk to step back from DOGE role

Tesla shares have fallen 43 per cent since January 17. When the company reports earnings Tuesday, it will face questions about volume sales for 2025

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Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 7:24 AM IST

Elon Musk praises PM Modi, says he will visit India as Tesla preps launch

Elon Musk confirmed he will visit India later this year, as Tesla prepares to launch its electric vehicles in the country

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 3:23 PM IST

Tesla owner files class-action suit over warranty-voiding odometers

A Tesla owner is suing the company, claiming odometers were altered to end warranties faster, and is seeking a class-action lawsuit for all affected drivers

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi speaks with Elon Musk on technology and innovation

Two of Musk's companies - Starlink and Tesla - are waiting to enter the Indian market

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 12:32 AM IST