Page 28 - Latest Updates on Elon Musk
Tesla drives into Indian mkt with showroom in Mumbai's commercial hub BKC
According to the registration documents provided by Propstack, a real estate data analytics firm, Tesla's new showroom is in Maker Maxity, with a rental of Rs 35.26 lakh per month
 "Tesla drives into Indian mkt with showroom in Mumbai's commercial hub BKC")
Tesla signs 5-yr lease for Mumbai showroom, to start EV sales in 2025
The rent will increase by 5 per cent every year reaching about $542,000 for the fifth year, according to the registered lease document
 "Tesla signs 5-yr lease for Mumbai showroom, to start EV sales in 2025")
US eyes zero tariff on cars in India trade deal as Tesla entry nears
Elon Musk has now found support from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly railed against India's high taxes
 "US eyes zero tariff on cars in India trade deal as Tesla entry nears")
US Supreme Court won't let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups
Pursuing what he has called an 'America First' agenda, Trump ordered a 90-day pause on all foreign aid on his first day back in office on January 20
 "US Supreme Court won't let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups")
Jio, Airtel seek fair satellite spectrum rules as Starlink eyes India entry
Under the telecom law enacted in December 2023, satellite spectrum can be assigned administratively for a fee, whereas terrestrial spectrum is allocated through auctions
 "Jio, Airtel seek fair satellite spectrum rules as Starlink eyes India entry")
Elissa Slotkin slams Trump over tariffs, Musk in Democratic response
Slotkin, who won her Senate seat despite Michigan voting for Trump in the presidential election, largely focused her message on the economic headwinds facing the nation
 "Elissa Slotkin slams Trump over tariffs, Musk in Democratic response")
Trump lauds Musk in US Congress: 'Elon, you are working very hard'
US President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk for leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as Musk received a standing ovation in US Congress
 "Trump lauds Musk in US Congress: 'Elon, you are working very hard'")
Elon Musk fails to block OpenAI restructuring plans in court fight
US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers denied Musk's request for an injunction that would immediately pause the ChatGPT maker's transformation from a nonprofit to public benefit for-profit company
 "Elon Musk fails to block OpenAI restructuring plans in court fight")
Democrats push House inquiry into Musk conflicts and DOGE firings
The resolutions of inquiry would launch investigations into Trump's Republican administration and Musk through the Oversight panel
 "Democrats push House inquiry into Musk conflicts and DOGE firings")
For Tesla-owning critics, buyer's remorse sinks in post Musk's 'antics'
The buyer's remorse is playing out at a volatile moment for Tesla, as stocks dropped by double digits in the last week, wiping out most of a post-election surge for Musk's company
 "For Tesla-owning critics, buyer's remorse sinks in post Musk's 'antics'")
'We are paying them': Musk-led DOGE seeks $4 million from a federal agency
The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has asked a federal agency to fund 20 full-time positions for work carried out between January 20 and July 4, 2026
 "'We are paying them': Musk-led DOGE seeks $4 million from a federal agency")
Bhavish pulls a Musk, asks Ola staff for weekly 'Kya chal raha hai' reports
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal mandates weekly reports from employees, mirroring Elon Musk's directive, as part of stricter workplace policies amid reported layoffs at Ola Electric
 "Bhavish pulls a Musk, asks Ola staff for weekly 'Kya chal raha hai' reports")
Musk's SpaceX delays Starship launch to address issues with rocket
Starship was slated to launch from SpaceX's Starbase facility in south Texas on a roughly one-hour mission
 "Musk's SpaceX delays Starship launch to address issues with rocket")
US federal workers face 2nd Musk deadline to explain their work last week
Musk and President Donald Trump have suggested that employees who don't comply could get fired
Tesla sales down in France, Scandinavia as Elon Musk faces test of brand
A total of 613 new Teslas were registered in Sweden last month, down 42% year-on-year, while registrations in Norway and Denmark each fell by 48% to 917 and 509 cars respectively
 "Tesla sales down in France, Scandinavia as Elon Musk faces test of brand")
Elon Musk slams SNL over Trump-Zelenskyy spoof: 'Humor fails when it lies'
Elon Musk blasts SNL's White House parody, saying 'Humor fails when it lies', after the show mocked Trump and Zelenskyy's tense meeting, sparking online debate
 "Elon Musk slams SNL over Trump-Zelenskyy spoof: 'Humor fails when it lies'")
'This is messed up': Elon Musk blasts Oscars' diversity standards
Elon Musk has slammed Oscars' diversity rules, saying that awards should be based on merit, not quotas, as debate over artistic excellence vs inclusivity heats up
 "'This is messed up': Elon Musk blasts Oscars' diversity standards")
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Flight 8 test of Starship megarocket Tuesday
After investigating loss of Starship early in its seventh flight test, SpaceX implemented several hardware and operational changes to enhance the upper stage's reliability, the company said in a state
 "Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Flight 8 test of Starship megarocket Tuesday")
Trump admin may exclude govt spending from GDP, obscuring DOGE cuts' impact
Musk's efforts to downsize federal agencies could result in the layoffs of tens of thousands of federal workers, whose lost income could potentially reduce their spending
 "Trump admin may exclude govt spending from GDP, obscuring DOGE cuts' impact")
Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Musk's push for federal cuts
The demonstrations are part of a growing backlash in North America and Europe to Musk's disruptive role in Washington