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Explained: Why Democrats Are Calling Elon Musk "President Musk"

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has become a key figure in US politics, particularly within the Republican Party. His influence has drawn attention from many Democrats, who, with growing frustration, have begun referring to him as "President Musk".

"Rahul Gandhi Obsessed With Businessman, Stalled Parliament": Kiren Rijiju To NDTV

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

One man's agenda is stalling parliament, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju told NDTV a day after a face-off between Opposition and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs led to a huge showdown outside the Parliament House.

Wooden Crate, Dead Body, A Letter: How Andhra Woman's Horror Unfolded

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday December 20, 2024, Hyderabad

A woman received a wooden crate which she thought contained electrical goods for her new home. When she opened the crate, however, she found a dead body and a letter demanding Rs 1.35 crore.

Climate Crisis Threatens To Exploit Division, Polarisation: WHO Chief

Asian News International | Friday December 20, 2024, Hague

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday said that the climate crisis threatens to only exploit and exacerbate division and polarisation.

52 kg Gold, Rs 10 Crore Cash Found In Abandoned Innova In Bhopal Jungle

Reported by Anurag Dwary | Friday December 20, 2024, Bhopal

Gold biscuits worth around Rs 42 crore and Rs 15 crore cash were found in an abandoned car during an Income Tax raid in Bhopal yesterday.

BJP To Not Name Chief Ministerial Candidate For Delhi Polls: Source

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma,Vasudha Venugopal | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

The BJP will not project a Chief Ministerial candidate for the Delhi polls and a "big name" will contest against Arvind Kejriwal, top party sources told NDTV on Friday.

Indian Stocks Witness Another Day Of Bloodbath As Sensex, Nifty Shed 1.5% Each

Asian News International | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

Stock indices in India witnessed another day of bloodbath, with Sensex and Nifty shedding about 1.5 per cent each on the last day of this week.

KTR Gets 7-Day Relief From Telangana High Court In Formula E Racing Case

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday December 20, 2024, Hyderabad

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao has got a week's relief from the Telangana High Court in the Formula E racing case. The high court said Mr Rao, or KTR, cannot be arrested for a week.

Health Of Farmer Leader Fasting For 25 Days Punjab's Responsibility: Top Court

Reported by Ashish Bhargava | Friday December 20, 2024

Warning that the Punjab government is responsible for the health of Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast for 25 days, the Supreme Court on Friday said it should take a call on shifting the farmer leader to a makeshift hospital.

"Pushing Around An MP Not <i>'Mardangi'</i>": Kiren Rijiju's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi

"Pushing Around An MP Not 'Mardangi'": Kiren Rijiju's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi

NDTV News Desk | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

Launching a volley against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly injuring two Members of Parliament from the BJP during the tussle on Thursday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that "pushing around" an MP is not a sign of 'mardangi' (masculinity).

Unclaimed Bag At Delhi BJP Office Sparks Panic

Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

An unclaimed bag with a police sticker caused panic at the BJP office in the city at Pandit Pant Marg in central Delhi on Friday, an official said.

King Charles' Cancer Treatment Progressing Well, Will Continue Next Year

Reuters | Friday December 20, 2024, London

King Charles' cancer treatment is progressing well and will continue into next year, a Buckingham Palace source said, as the British royals prepare for their annual Christmas get-together after a "brutal" year for the family.

Opinion | Mohan Bhagwat's Statement Should Be Welcomed by All

Ashutosh | Friday December 20, 2024

If Mohan Bhagwat is genuinely trying to stop the madness of the fanatics, it is a welcome sign. The problem is that he is riding a ferocious tiger.

Number Of Gas Leak Incidents More Than Double In Last Decade: Centre

Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

The number of gas and chemical leakage accidents in India more than doubled to 30 in the last decade, according to data presented in Parliament on Friday.

'Untrue': Ex-Chief Justice DY Chandrachud On Being Considered For Rights Panel Chief

Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

Former chief justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said media reports of him being considered for the National Human Rights Commission chairperson's post were "untrue".

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