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They have lot more money: Trump on $21 mn fund for India's 'voter turnout'
Trump made these remarks after Elon Musk-led DOGE's (Department of Government Efficiency) disclosed that USAID contributed $21 million to Election Commission for boosting voter turnout
 "They have lot more money: Trump on $21 mn fund for India's 'voter turnout'")
Dark enlightenment: Washington's geopolitical shifts, their impact on India
Democracy with its notion of checks and balances is rejected as an outdated system that retards technological advancement
 "Dark enlightenment: Washington's geopolitical shifts, their impact on India")
Elon Musk not a DOGE employee, cannot fire employees: White House
Since the start of Donald Trump's second term last month, Elon Musk-led DOGE has undertaken an aggressive effort to cut costs across federal agencies
 "Elon Musk not a DOGE employee, cannot fire employees: White House")
OpenAI considers special voting rights to guard against hostile takeovers
Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and board members are evaluating new governance measures as the company transitions to a traditional for-profit structure
 "OpenAI considers special voting rights to guard against hostile takeovers")
Musk's xAI unveils new AI chatbot Grok-3 to rival ChatGPT, DeepSeek
Grok-3 is rolling out to Premium+ subscribers on X immediately. The company is starting a new subscription called SuperGrok for the Grok mobile app and Grok.com website
 "Musk's xAI unveils new AI chatbot Grok-3 to rival ChatGPT, DeepSeek")
PM Modi's adviser calls USAID a 'scam', questions funding for India polls
Sanjeev Sanyal has questioned the recipients of the alleged US funds in India. In a post on X, he criticised USAID, demanding transparency regarding the funds allocated to India
 "PM Modi's adviser calls USAID a 'scam', questions funding for India polls")
FDA staff reviewing Musk's Neuralink among the employees fired by DOGE
The cuts included about 20 people in the FDA's office of neurological and physical medicine devices, several of whom worked on Neuralink
 "FDA staff reviewing Musk's Neuralink among the employees fired by DOGE")
No kings on Presidents Day: Protestors denounce Donald Trump, Elon Musk
Nearly 1,000 people marched in the snow from the Statehouse in Boston to City Hall, chanting "Elon Musk has got to go" and "No kings on Presidents Day!
 "No kings on Presidents Day: Protestors denounce Donald Trump, Elon Musk")
Tesla begins hiring in India, signals entry plans after PM Modi's US trip
The electric-vehicle maker sought candidates for 13 roles, including customer-facing and back-end jobs, according to advertisements on Monday on its LinkedIn page
 "Tesla begins hiring in India, signals entry plans after PM Modi's US trip")
Judge to rule on effort to block DOGE from assessing data, firing employees
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan held a hearing on a request from 14 states for a temporary restraining order seeking to curtail Musk's power in President Trump's quest to downsize the federal govt
 "Judge to rule on effort to block DOGE from assessing data, firing employees")
Tech wrap Feb 17: Vivo V50 launch, HP Victus 15 gaming laptop, xAI's Grok 3
Vivo V50 smartphone launch. HP Victus 15 laptop launched. Elon Musk's xAI to launch Grok 3 model. Belkin launches SoundForm Rhythm earbuds. Apple Intelligence-powered Siri
 "Tech wrap Feb 17: Vivo V50 launch, HP Victus 15 gaming laptop, xAI's Grok 3")
Elon Musk's xAI set to launch Grok 3 Chatbot on Feb 17: What to expect
Musk said that the new Grok 3 AI model will demonstrate "very powerful" reasoning capabilities
 "Elon Musk's xAI set to launch Grok 3 Chatbot on Feb 17: What to expect")
Trump admin tries to bring back fired nuclear arms workers in DOGE reversal
One of the hardest hit offices was the Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas, which saw about 30 per cent of the cuts
 "Trump admin tries to bring back fired nuclear arms workers in DOGE reversal")
DOGE nixes $21 million US grant to increase India's 'voter turnout'
The project in India was one of several across the world, including in Nepal and Bangladesh, funded by the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening
 "DOGE nixes $21 million US grant to increase India's 'voter turnout'")
AI's oxygen: Undersea cables and satellites drive digital connectivity
India's data transmission capacity is expected to quadruple when new undersea cables are activated in 2025 to connect the country to key world markets
 "AI's oxygen: Undersea cables and satellites drive digital connectivity")
DOGE cancels $21 mn intended for 'voter turnout in India', BJP reacts
The ruling BJP claimed that the USAID funding was proof of 'external interference in India's electoral process'
Musk-led-DOGE scraps 'strengthening political landscape in B'desh' project
In a bid to cut government spending, the DOGE, led by Tesla CEO said it is cancelling a $29 million funding
 "Musk-led-DOGE scraps 'strengthening political landscape in B'desh' project")
Trump, Musk discuss media efforts to separate them in joint interview
In a sneak preview of interview airing on FOX News on February 18 at 9:00 pm ET, and released by FOX News on Friday, Trump discusses how the media's efforts to separate him from Musk are ineffective
 "Trump, Musk discuss media efforts to separate them in joint interview")
Muhammad Yunus, Musk hold talks to bring Starlink internet to Bangladesh
Yunus stated that integrating Starlink's connectivity into Bangladesh's infrastructure would create new opportunities for millions and integrate the country more closely into the global economy
 "Muhammad Yunus, Musk hold talks to bring Starlink internet to Bangladesh")
Trump, Musk slash federal workforce as 9,500 govt employees laid off
Trump and Musk have cut 9,500 federal jobs as part of their effort to reduce bureaucracy. Led by Musk's DOGE, the move has sparked political backlash, legal challenges
 "Trump, Musk slash federal workforce as 9,500 govt employees laid off")