Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] On June 1, 2025, Ukraine launched a sweeping drone offensive, codenamed Operation Spiderweb targeting Russian air bases housing nuclear-capable long-range bombers. Over 100 drones struck facilities across Russia, from Murmansk above the Arctic Circle to the Amur region, 8,000 kilometers from Ukraine. The operation, marked by explosions across multiple time zones, underscored the growing role of drones in modern warfare.Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia, in November 2024, Schmidt urged the U.S. to rethink its military priorities, suggesting it replace traditional tank fleets with advanced drones. “I read somewhere that the U.S. had thousands of tanks stored somewhere. Give them away. Buy a drone instead,” he said, citing Ukraine’s success in using affordable drones to counter Russia’s numerical and air superiority. Schmidt’s advocacy draws from his leadership of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, which […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Drake As the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) unfolds on Tuesday night at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the spotlight has unexpectedly shifted to an unlikely supporter — Canadian rap star Drake.On the eve of the much-anticipated summit clash, Drake revealed on Instagram that he has placed a massive $750,000 (approx. Rs 6.4 crore) bet on RCB to lift their maiden IPL trophy. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The bet, made via crypto-betting platform Stake, carries odds of 1.75, meaning the rapper stands to pocket over $1.3 million (Rs 11 crore) if Rajat Patidar’s side emerges victorious. He captioned the post with the now-iconic RCB slogan, “Ee Sala Cup Namde,” leaving fans across the world perplexed but intrigued.RCB are chasing their first […]

[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen hit the board in frustration after losing to D Gukesh (Image via X/@NorwayChess) World champ D Gukesh pounced on a Magnus Carlsen blunder in the sixth round of Norway Chess Sunday evening to beat him for the first time ever in a classical game, causing a mini-tantrum from Carlsen. Gukesh sprang up from his chair and walked in the other direction, almost in disbelief at what he’d just pulled off. He had done what Anatoly Karpov, Vladimir Kramnik and V Anand couldn’t do — defeat the reigning World No.1 (in their case, Garry Kasparov) in the classical format — while holding the world crown.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!A moment later, Carlsen (34) realised his bang-the-table mistake and offered a handshake to Gukesh. Later, he even patted the teenager — an apology-cum-appreciation for […]

[ad_1] Despite being one of the most influential figures in the tech and automotive industries, Elon Musk received zero salary from Tesla in 2024, making him the lowest-paid CEO among S&P 500 companies. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Musk’s compensation structure has been a subject of debate for years. His 2018 pay package, which was designed to grant him stock options based on Tesla’s performance milestones, was twice struck down in court, leaving him without formal compensation. While Tesla’s valuation has skyrocketed—growing over 2,000% in the past seven years—Musk has not received a paycheck during this period.The 2018 performance-based package of Tesla CEO Elon MusAs mentioned above, Elon Musk’s salary package was approved by Tesla shareholders in 2018. As part of the agreement his entire compensation was tied to the company’s overall performance and market capitalisation milestones.Under this […]

[ad_1] Morgan Stanley is reportedly arranging a $5 billion debt package for Elon Musk's AI company, xAI Corp, to support general corporate purposes, including its Memphis data center, Colossus. This follows reports of xAI raising $300 million through a stock sale and seeking $20 billion in funding. Additionally, Musk's Neuralink Corp. Morgan Stanley is reportedly arranging a $5 billion debt package for Elon Musk’s AI company xAI Corp. According to a report in Bloomberg, quoting sources familiar with the matter, this marks another fundraising effort by the world's richest man Elon Musk across his business ventures. Launched on Monday (June 2), the debt package reportedly comprises a term loan B, a fixed-rate term loan, and senior secured notes, the source said, speaking anonymously as the information is not public. The funds will support general corporate purposes, with commitments due by […]

[ad_1] The Trump administration appears to be in a rush to finalise trade agreements before its self-imposed deadline expires. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration has issued a new ultimatum to countries to share their best offers on trade deals by Wednesday, five weeks ahead of the day when the reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in. A draft letter, originating from the United States Trade Representative's office, reveals Trump's strategy to conclude extensive trade negotiations with many countries. Whilst the recipients weren't specified, the correspondence targeted nations actively participating in discussions involving meetings and document exchanges. The United States has been conducting such discussions with several partners, including the European Union, Japan, Vietnam and India.These talks commenced on April 9 when he suspended his "Liberation Day" tariffs for a 90-day period until July 8, following adverse reactions in the […]

[ad_1] India-US trade deal (Representative AI image) NEW DELHI: The United States Commerce Secretary on Tuesday said India’s longstanding arms trade with Russia had previously strained ties with Washington, but a gradual shift towards US-made military equipment is now helping pave the way for a bilateral trade deal.“There were certain things that the Indian government did that generally rubbed the United States the wrong way,” Lutnick said while addressing the eighth US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, DC. “For instance, you generally buy your military gear from Russia. That's a way to kind of get under the skin of America if you're going to buy your armaments from Russia. I think India starting to move towards buying military equipment from the United States, which then goes a long way.”Lutnick confirmed that a trade agreement could be sealed in the “not […]

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Rajat Patidar during a practice session. (PTI Photo) Just one match separates Rajat Patidar from immortality in cricketing folklore. A triumph against PBKS will end RCB's 18-year wait for a historic IPL title, earning Patidar cult status in his first season as captain. The Bengaluru-based franchise have been extremely dominant this season, pulling off impressive wins. None of the clumsiness which defined RCB in previous editions has been visible, making Patidar seem like a messiah sent by the divine forces.However, the cricketer, who leads Madhya Pradesh in limited-overs cricket, interestingly lacked self-belief as a captain initially, as revealed by the state team's head coach Chandrakant Pandit.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"I was after him to take up the state team's captaincy for the last two to three years, considering the respect […]