Author: Arya Shukla

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has said that his social media platform X will fund the legal bills of people who have been treated unfairly by their employers because of something they posted on the platform. Addressing Workplace Inequities In a post on X on Saturday, Musk said that he would “go after the boards of companies” that fire employees for social media posts. He added that there would be “no limit” to the amount of money X would spend on legal fees. Elon Musk’s move has been praised by some free speech advocates, who say…

China has accused the Philippines of “illegally” entering its waters in the South China Sea after Philippine boats were reportedly fired upon by Chinese coast guard vessels. The incident took place on Saturday, August 5, 2024, when Philippine Coast Guard vessels were transporting food, water, fuel, and other supplies to Filipino military personnel stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands. China’s Claims Spark Renewed Tensions According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons at the Philippine boats, causing damage to one of the vessels. The Philippine boats were forced to turn back.…

Tokyo, 3 August: The live-action Barbie movie, which stars Margot Robbie as the titular character, has been marred by controversy in Japan. A grassroots marketing campaign that paired the film with a biopic of nuclear bomb scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer has drawn widespread criticism, with many people calling it insensitive and disrespectful to the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The controversy has had a negative impact on the film’s box office performance in Japan, with sales down 20% from projections. Controversy Erupts Surrounding Barbie’s Launch The opening of the live-action Barbie movie in Japan was marred…

Porsche has formally appealed the three-minute penalty that was given to Antonio Felix da Costa in the London E-Prix. The penalty dropped da Costa from second place to 16th, and it effectively ended Porsche’s chances of winning the Formula E teams’ championship. The team says the penalty was ‘unfair’ and ‘unprecedented’ Porsche says that the penalty was “unfair” and “unprecedented.” The team argues that da Costa’s tyre pressure was only 0.5 bar below the minimum, which is well within the tolerances allowed by the FIA. They also says that Da Costa did not gain any advantage from the lower tyre…

India captain Hardik Pandya has slammed the West Indies Cricket Board (CWI) for the lack of basic facilities during the recent ODI series. Hardik Pandya said that the players were “sleep-deprived” after a late-night flight from Trinidad to Barbados and that they had to deal with a number of other issues, including poor food and accommodation. India Captain Calls Out West Indies Cricket Board for Poor Hospitality “We don’t ask for luxury but we need some basic necessities taken care of,” Pandya said. “We were sleep-deprived after the flight, and the food was not good. We had to stay in…

Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party has announced that it will aim to form the next government after the Move Forward Party, which won the most seats in the recent election, was sidelined. The announcement has plunged Thailand into political limbo, as the country has been without a government since the election in May. The political deadlock is showing no signs of being resolved, and it is unclear what the future holds for Thailand. Move Forward Party Out of Government Formation Talks Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party has announced that it will aim to form the next government after the Move Forward Party,…

“The victims have already been through a lot,” the court said. “We cannot put them through any more trauma.” In a landmark decision aimed at upholding the rights and dignity of women victims in Manipur, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not to proceed with the recording of the statements of the two women victims of the Thoubal sexual violence incident in Manipur. The video, which went viral in July, showed two women being paraded naked in Manipur’s Thoubal district. The women were reportedly accused of being involved in a relationship with a married…

Beijing, [01, August 2024]: In a move that has garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally, China’s President Xi Jinping has implemented a major leadership reshuffle within China’s elite nuclear forces. The strategic decision comes amid a backdrop of geopolitical challenges and heightened global concerns over nuclear proliferation. Chinese President Xi Jinping has replaced two top generals in charge of the country’s nuclear arsenal, in a move that has been seen as a sign of growing Chinese military assertiveness. The two generals, Li Yuchao and Zhang Zhaozhong were removed from their positions as commander and deputy commander of the People’s…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to fire up the engines of its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft tonight, in a critical maneuver that will put the spacecraft on the road to the moon. Chandrayaan-3, the country’s third lunar mission, aims to land on the lunar surface and conduct extensive research on its geological and mineralogical composition. The successful ignition marks a critical milestone for ISRO, signifying the beginning of its interplanetary expedition. The nation eagerly awaits the revelations that lie ahead as Chandrayaan-3 embarks on its path to unravel the mysteries of the Moon. The Trans Lunar Injection (TLI) maneuver…

Japan put on a scintillating display to crush Spain 4-0 in their final Group E match of the Women’s World Cup on Monday. The Japanese side was clinical in front of the goal, scoring four times from four shots on target. Their counter-attacking play was particularly lethal, as they caught Spain out time and time again. Hinata Miyazawa was the star of the show, scoring two goals in the first half. Riko Ueki and Mina Tanaka added to the scoring in the second half, as Japan cruised to victory. The win means that Japan tops Group E and will face…