Author: Sharad Natani
Elon Musk has entered uncharted territory in global wealth history. The Tesla and SpaceX chief has become the first individual in the world to amass a net worth exceeding US$700 billion, after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated his landmark 2018 Tesla compensation package. According to the Forbes Billionaires Index, Musk’s fortune surged to nearly US$749 billion late Friday, following the court’s decision to restore Tesla stock options that had previously been struck down by a lower court. The ruling triggered one of the largest single jumps in personal wealth ever recorded. Court Restores Historic Tesla Pay Package The Delaware Supreme…
Indian Railways has announced a fare rationalisation effective from December 26, bringing modest but noticeable changes for long-distance travellers across the country. While passengers undertaking short journeys of up to 215 kilometres, suburban commuters, and Monthly Season Ticket (MST) holders have been spared, those travelling longer routes will see a slight increase in ticket prices. According to official notification, the hike has been introduced to balance rising operational costs, human resource expenses, and sustained investment in safety and infrastructure, while ensuring daily commuters are not burdened. What’s Changing: Category-Wise Fare Hike The revised per-kilometre increase applies only beyond 215 km…
A recent Supreme Court ruling on the legal classification of the Aravalli hills has sparked a nationwide environmental debate, triggering protests on the ground and a massive online campaign under the hashtag #SaveAravalli. Environmentalists warn that the judgment, if misused, could weaken one of North India’s most critical ecological shields. The controversy centres around what is being called the “100-metre ruling”, in which the apex court clarified that hills measuring less than 100 metres in height cannot automatically be classified as forest land under existing legal definitions. While the ruling is technical in nature, its implications are anything but minor.…
What do railway tracks have to do with sending astronauts to space? Quite a lot, as it turns out. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed critical drogue parachute qualification tests for its ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, using a high-speed rail track rocket sled—a move that highlights India’s innovative approach to astronaut safety. The tests were conducted on December 18 and 19, 2025, at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh. The trials mark a major milestone in ensuring the safe return of Indian astronauts to Earth. Why…
Until recently, Anurag Dwivedi was a symbol of digital-age success. A school dropout from a small village in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district, he built a flashy online persona, amassed luxury cars, hosted a grand wedding on a Dubai cruise, and became a familiar name among India’s young influencer ecosystem. Today, the same name dominates headlines for a very different reason — an Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe into alleged illegal betting, money laundering, and foreign investments. The ED has conducted raids at 10 locations across Unnao, Lucknow, and Delhi, freezing ₹3 crore in bank deposits, seizing four luxury cars, recovering ₹20…
The latest tranche of documents released in connection with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has sparked global attention—not just for the powerful names involved, but for an unexpected cultural reference. Files made public by the US Department of Justice mention India’s ancient Ayurvedic healing system and detox massage practices, highlighting their surprising presence in records linked to one of the most controversial figures of recent times. Released following an executive order signed by former US President Donald Trump, the documents were made public within a 30-day deadline. While the disclosures largely focus on Epstein’s extensive social and political network, references to…