Page 22 - Latest Updates on Elon Musk
Best of BS Opinion: Policymaking must address real-life outcomes
Our editorials and columns today largely revolve around the role of policy decisions, both in government and the private sector, and how they affect the real world
 "Best of BS Opinion: Policymaking must address real-life outcomes")
Why Elon Musk's X chatbot Grok uses slang and swear words in responses
Grok, xAI's chatbot, is making waves on X with its unfiltered, witty, and sometimes profane responses, raising debates on AI's role in online interactions
 "Why Elon Musk's X chatbot Grok uses slang and swear words in responses")
SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS to bring back stranded Nasa astronauts
After SpaceX Dragon's link-up to the forward facing port of the station's Harmony module, the crew members aboard Dragon and the space station will start conducting standard leak checks
 "SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS to bring back stranded Nasa astronauts")
Trump signs bill funding government for 6 months, avoiding shutdown
Harrison Fields, White House principal deputy press secretary, said in a post on X that Trump signed the continuing resolution Saturday
 "Trump signs bill funding government for 6 months, avoiding shutdown")
Musk's Tesla warns US tariffs could backfire, raise EV production costs
Tesla warns Trump's tariffs may backfire, triggering retaliatory duties, raising EV production costs, and making US exports less competitive globally
 "Musk's Tesla warns US tariffs could backfire, raise EV production costs")
Hundreds of US govt offices may begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest
Many of the terminations would affect agencies that aren't as well-known but oversee services critical to many Americans
 "Hundreds of US govt offices may begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest")
Starlink's tie-ups with Jio, Airtel to reshape India's satellite broadband
In a surprise move earlier this week, Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Airtel announced a partnership Musk-led SpaceX to offer the Starlink service in India
 "Starlink's tie-ups with Jio, Airtel to reshape India's satellite broadband")
US judge orders DOGE, Musk to produce records about cost-cutting ops
Wednesday night's decision by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington, D.C., came in a lawsuit by 14 Democratic state attorneys general against Musk, DOGE and Republican President Donald Trump
 "US judge orders DOGE, Musk to produce records about cost-cutting ops")
Congress questions Starlink agreement, says PM Modi orchestrated deal
Elon Musk's SpaceX has entered into an agreement with telecom provider Airtel to introduce Starlink services in India. A day after Airtel, a deal was signed between Reliance's Jio Platforms and SpaceX
 "Congress questions Starlink agreement, says PM Modi orchestrated deal")
TRAI plans to limit satellite permits to 5 years, defying Musk's Starlink
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is currently working on key recommendations to the federal government, including a time frame and pricing of satellite spectrum
 "TRAI plans to limit satellite permits to 5 years, defying Musk's Starlink")
Musk's efficiency drive falls short as US federal spending hits record high
Citing data from the Treasury Department, the report states that the federal spending last month stood at $603 billion. This stands in stark contrast to Musk's claim of saving over $100 billion
Starlink deal: Can the stars shine bright for Airtel, RIL? Chart check here
Shares of Reliance and Airtel are in focus amid the Starlink deal; while MTNL too was in limelight on land monetisation news. Here are the key levels to watch out on these 3 telecom stocks.
 "Starlink deal: Can the stars shine bright for Airtel, RIL? Chart check here")
Can satellite internet end the digital divide? 91% of Indians believe 'yes'
Satellite internet is seen as a game-changer by 91% of Indians, as Jio, Airtel, and SpaceX gear up to revolutionise digital access
 "Can satellite internet end the digital divide? 91% of Indians believe 'yes'")
Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes social media post welcoming Starlink to India
Vaishnaw's remarks coincide with shifts in the Indian telecom industry, as Jio Platforms Ltd. and Bharti Airtel Ltd. have unexpectedly partnered with SpaceX to incorporate Starlink's services
 "Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes social media post welcoming Starlink to India")
Highlights: BJP's mayoral candidates in the lead, party set to sweep Haryana civic polls
Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news developments from around the world here
 "Highlights: BJP's mayoral candidates in the lead, party set to sweep Haryana civic polls")
How long is Elon Musk going to work with White House? Donald Trump answers
Elon Musk, a key Trump ally and head of the DOGE, is set to leave when he feels it's time, as Trump confirms no fixed timeline for their collaboration in cost-cutting efforts
 "How long is Elon Musk going to work with White House? Donald Trump answers")
Starlink to debut in India soon: All we know about Musk's satcom service
Starlink operates using satellite internet technology rather than relying on traditional cable-based methods such as fibre optics, which traditional telecom and broadband players use
 "Starlink to debut in India soon: All we know about Musk's satcom service")
Airtel's Sunil Mittal lauds telco-satellite partnership after SpaceX deal
Expressing his confidence in the industry, Mittal also said that the telecom sector would similarly embrace satellite technology to embrace advancements like 4G and 5G
 "Airtel's Sunil Mittal lauds telco-satellite partnership after SpaceX deal")
Musk may donate $100 million to President Trump's political operation
Reports suggest that Trump and Musk executives are in talks for his planned donations. Tesla CEO has signalled that he does not wish to donate to his own 'super political action committee'
Nasa chief scientist Katherine Calvin, 22 others laid off under Trump order
Nasa has laid off chief scientist Katherine Calvin and 22 others under Donald Trump's orders as the agency begins a 'reduction in force', signalling a shift in priorities toward space exploration
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