Times of India

Elon Musk reiterated his $1 billion offer to Wikipedia, asking it to change its name to 'Dickipedia.' He also made fun of Wikipedia's financial assistance requests and urged his followers to stop donating to the organization due to its spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the election commissioner. The decision, made by a selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and including key political figures, was confirmed by President Droupadi Murmu. The Congress has requested a delay in the appointment, pending a Supreme Court hearing.

Gyanesh Kumar is set to become India's next Chief Election Commissioner, replacing Rajiv Kumar upon his retirement. Gyanesh Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has been recommended by the selection committee. His appointment process has sparked controversy with the Congress party urging the government to defer the selection until the Supreme Court hears a relevant petition.

NCSC Tamil Nadu state director S Ravivarman, along with senior investigative officer S Lister, conducted an inquiry with R Ayyasamy, a dalit youth injured in a caste-based attack. The team visited Melapidavoor village and provided compensation of 62,500 to Ayyasamy's family. The accused were arrested and booked under relevant sections.

Farmers in Amroha are destroying their cauliflower crops due to low prices of Rs 1 per kg, causing heavy losses. They typically sell to local markets supplying Delhi-NCR and Uttarakhand, but high transport costs and middlemen leave them struggling. Last year's good prices led to overproduction this season, resulting in excess supply and plummeting wholesale prices.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal introduced Nugget, an AI-powered customer support platform designed to handle up to 80% of customer queries autonomously. Nugget, developed over three years and processing over 15 million monthly interactions, supports Zomato's various services. Now available globally, the platform offers seamless automation, customization, and integration with existing tools, driving significant business adoption.

Uttarakhand High Court scrutinizes a petition challenging mandatory registration of live-in relationships under the state's UCC, questioning its impact on privacy when couples are already publicly cohabiting. The court refutes claims of privacy invasion, emphasizing that the UCC seeks registration to provide legal recognition and protect individual rights in such relationships.

At first glance, Musk and Genghis Khan couldn’t be more different. One was a warlord who united the Mongol tribes through brutal conquest, while the other builds electric cars, sends rockets to space, and manipulates stock markets with a tweet. But dig a little deeper, and the parallels are uncanny.

Elon Musk's daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, humorously reacted on social media to discovering news of another half-sibling. The claim surfaced after writer Ashley St. Clair announced she had a child with Musk. Wilson noted finding about half-siblings online multiple times, while St. Clair’s revelation suggests Musk may now have 13 children.

Sanjeev Sanyal, PM Modi's economic advisor, revealed USAID's significant influence on India's National Family Health Survey (NFHS) until 2022, which allowed foreign agencies to control medical data and influence social narratives. He highlighted the pushback against this influence and the recent efforts by the Indian government to take control of NFHS.

The Congress party criticized the government's timing for the meeting to elect the next Chief Election Commissioner, suggesting it should have waited for the Supreme Court's impending decision on the selection panel's formation. Congress alleged the government aims to control the Election Commission by excluding the Chief Justice from the appointment process.

Congress criticises PM Modi as "weak" after dozens of Sikhs deported from the US arrived in Amritsar bare-headed. The party shared a video juxtaposing the deportees with images of Modi and Trump, calling it a humiliation for Indians. The SGPC provided headgear and support to the deportees and plans to address the issue with the US government.

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, faced backlash and FIRs over a controversial joke on India’s Got Latent. Initially criticized but later supported by Gaurav Taneja, the situation snowballed into a debate on harassment, questioning YouTube's role and proper justice. Ex-WWE wrestler Saurav Gurjar aggressively demanded punishment, but social media pushed back.

Pakistan is poised to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, marking the country's first ICC event in nearly three decades. With strong batting and pace attacks, the team, led by Mohammad Rizwan, aims to defend its title amid high expectations and the excitement of home ground advantage. Cricket fever is set to sweep across Pakistan once again, despite the nation’s struggles with financial and political turmoil.

Australia enters the ICC Champions Trophy without key players yet remains a strong contender. With champions like Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell, Australia's group fixtures include England, South Africa, and Afghanistan. England, South Africa, and Afghanistan also feature formidable squads aiming for success in this highly competitive tournament.

Income Tax Slabs FY 2025-26 after Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that taxpayers will not have to pay tax for income up to Rs 12 lakh from FY 2025-26. The basic income exemption limit has been raised to Rs 4 lakh. The important question in the minds of taxpayers is: do they still have to file their income tax returns if their income is below Rs 12 lakh?

The timing couldn’t be more fascinating. Just as speculation swirls that Musk has fathered a 13th child—this time with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair—his sudden interest in history’s most infamous conqueror raises eyebrows.

Elon Musk's xAI is set to unveil Grok 3 on Monday, claimed as the smartest AI on Earth after outperforming other models in testing. Grok 3, developed with significant computational resources, promises faster and more accurate capabilities. The launch follows recent success from competitor DeepSeek.

India and Pakistan are set to clash in Dubai on February 23, with key players Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan leading their teams. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah significantly impacts India's chances, with Mohammad Shami expected to shoulder much of the bowling responsibility. India are placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand. They will begin their campaign in Dubai on February 20 against Bangladesh, followed by the much-anticipated showdown against Pakistan on February 23, before taking on New Zealand on March 2.