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In today’s edition: Patanjali faced SC heat over apology ‘size’, so your newspapers are gleaming with a fresh and bigger apology by Baba Ramdev’s Ayurveda enterprise; Telecom stocks tumble as Bharti Airtel denies Indus stake acquisition rumours; It is always fun when the USA contradicts itself, seems Biden is following Trump’s footsteps or could just be a victim of senility; Oh! Q1 earnings are out and Tesla has it pretty rough but the EV-maker is riding the tide with its new launch. Here is to hoping he doesn't end his courtship with India!

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

1. India’s Tesla Dreams Bust? Tesla's decision to halt new factory plans put a damper on the country's EV ambitions and green energy goals 🇮🇳🏭 Skepticism on Musk’s commitment to source $15 billion components from India🤞 

2. "Not Their Electorate", Jaishankar Claps Back at Western Media: 🤨🗞️ External Affairs minister says criticism of Indian democracy stems from misplaced sentiment of being political players 🚫🗳️

3. Ghazipur Landfill Engulfed in Dark Smoke for 3rd Day:🔥 Delhi Municipal Corporation uses 16 excavators and 6 fire tenders to extinguish fire 🧑‍🚒🚒 

4. Tihar Jail Becomes Office:🏛️💼 Despite incarceration, Kejriwal maintains governance focus; Delhi minister Bharadwaj to visit for progress review

5. Patanjali's Ramdev, Balkrishna Publish Unconditional Apology: 🙏 Issue fresh apology after Supreme Court rebuke over apology’s ad size amid contempt proceedings 📰⚖️

6. India's Economic Surge, On Track to Become 4th Largest Economy:📈🌏 From 153rd to 144th in per capita GDP, eyes top 3 spot by 2027!

7. Business Activity Surges in April, Poised for Continued Growth 🚀📈 Fastest growth in 14-year high, strong manufacturing PMI set to lead global growth 💼

8. India's Critical Mineral Auction Winners to Be Declared Soon: 💎 Hindalco, Coal India, Vedanta among others eye India's critical mineral bonanza; More blocks up for grabs after LS elections 🏆🔜

THE MARKET MOVEMENT

1. Conglomerate: 📈 Adani Group stocks defy gravity amidst FPI scrutiny, rise for multiple sessions! SEBI investigation over securities violations is unfazed by market surge, will bring ultimate closure to Hindenberg’s claims 🚀💼

2. Petroleum: 🥳 Chennai Petroleum Corporation stock soars 9% as Q4 profit jumps 72%, announcement of Rs 55 dividend per share 🔼 

3. Pharma: ⚕️Remus Pharmaceuticals surges 20% as board approves 3:1 bonus issue, second interim dividend; Stock hits life highs 🚀💊

4. Telecom: ☎️ Telecom stocks tumble as Bharti Airtel denies stake buy in Indus Towers; Vodafone Idea plunges 8% 🔻 

5. Insurance: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance stock takes a 6% dip 🔻 as value of new business declines by 26% 📉

GEOPOLITICS SPOTLIGHT

1. Rafah Offensive Imminent: Israel prepares for showdown with Hamas in Gaza's last bastion, ceasefire talks stall 🚀💥 Death toll at 34,000 Palestinians 💔 Evacuation plans underway for the war-displaced

2. China's Tiangong Space Station Prepares for New Astronaut Trio 🌌🚀 New crew to embark on 6-month Shenzhou-18 mission amid lunar ambitions 🌕️ 👩‍🚀

3. Global Eyes on US Role in International Affairs: 🌍👀 Biden argues against Trump's isolationist vision 🌐🔍 As US State Department advises caution on Iran deals, stresses sanctions risk for businesses despite Pakistan-Iran ties🚨💼

4. Myanmar Rebel Group Withdraws Troops from Myawaddy After Junta Counteroffensive: 🥷 Fighting eases along Thai border 🇲🇲🛑

5. US FTC Votes to Ban Noncompete Agreements, Effective August: Move to boost wage fairness and worker empowerment💰 Draws praise from unions and advocacy groups; Spurs lawsuits from business groups over trade secrets violation 📜⚖️

6. $1 Billion US Military Aid Package for Ukraine: Includes Stinger air defense munitions, anti-tank weapons and vehicles

7. Thousands of U.S. Rental Homes Vulnerable to Remote Lock Control 🏠🔓 US cybersecurity agency warns of critical security flaw in Chirp Systems smart locks, company silent 🚨

    

TECH NEXUS

1. Next-Gen VR/AR Devices Coming! Meta & Microsoft Team Up: 🤝 Meta's open OS welcomes Asus and Xbox for gaming, Lenovo for productivity 🌟🔍

2. Tesla's Q1 Earnings Crash: 🚗 📉 Profits dive 55% to $1.13 billion amid EV price war and threat from hybrids🔋🏁

3. Tesla Unveils New Model 3 Performance: 🚀 510HP, 0-60 in 2.9s, 296-mile range! More power, new features, same price 🚗💨 Begins surprise strategy shift to launch affordable EVs by 🔜 2025!

4. Huawei Accelerates in EV Industry with New Software Brand Qiankun: 🛠️💻️ Plans for 500,000 cars with self-driving systems

5. Indian Startup Glance Targets U.S. Market with Lockscreen Platform! 🇮🇳 Backed by Google and Jio 📱🔒 Pilots personalized lock screen feeds to Android phones in partnership with Motorola and Verizon

6. Indian-origin American Entrepreneur Secures $17M Series A-1: 💰️💻️ Repairable laptop pioneer Framework to expand product lineup 🔄🔧

7. Binance Founder’s Downfall: 😱 Faces 36-month prison sentence for money laundering violations, $4.32 billion penalty

8. X to Focus on Video Content: CEO announces dedicated TV app for smart TVs, promises engaging, real-time content! 📺🚀

9. Amazon’s AWS Competes with Google's Vertex AI! 🌐 Launches custom model import in bedrock suite, redefining generative AI customization for companies 🌟🔥

10. Prime Air Drone Delivery Halts in Lockeford, California: Operations shift to College Station and Tolleson 🚁🔚