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Musk's cost-cutting team cuts staff at auto safety regulator for Tesla

Asked about whether the cuts would impact any probes into Tesla, the agency referred to its statement that says it will enforce the law on all manufacturers of motor vehicles and equipment

Musk's cost-cutting team cuts staff at auto safety regulator for Tesla
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:26 PM IST

Spend money wisely: Buffett warns US as Berkshire reports record profit

94-year-old Buffett, arguably the world's most famous investor, also acknowledged his advanced age in letter, telling shareholders he now uses a cane and will spend less time fielding their questions

Spend money wisely: Buffett warns US as Berkshire reports record profit
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:18 PM IST

Rich in cash, Japan's Toyota builds city to test futuristic mobility

The first phase spans 47,000 square metres, roughly the size of about five baseball fields. When completed, it will be 2,94,000 square metres

Rich in cash, Japan's Toyota builds city to test futuristic mobility
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 7:59 PM IST

Russia prepares for Trump-Putin summit as US ends Moscow's isolation

Speaking to Russian state media, Sergei Ryabkov said a possible Putin-Trump summit could involve broad talks on global issues, not just the war in Ukraine

Russia  prepares for Trump-Putin summit as US ends Moscow's isolation
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 7:43 PM IST

Buffett's Berkshire posts record operating profit on insurance, investments

Fourth-quarter operating profit also set a record, rising 71 per cent to $14.53 bn, or about $1,010 per Class A share, from $8.48 bn a year earlier, reflecting gains in its insurance operations

Buffett's Berkshire posts record operating profit on insurance, investments
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 7:34 PM IST

Vijay Mallya pursues annulment of UK bankruptcy order over 'unreal quality'

Mallya said, "Unless the ED (Enforcement Directorate) and banks can legally justify how they have taken more than two times the debt, I am entitled to the relief which I will pursue"

Vijay Mallya pursues annulment of UK bankruptcy order over 'unreal quality'
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

Why Warren Buffett's cash pile is growing, and what it means for markets

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is holding a record $300 billion in cash, raising questions about his investment strategy and market outlook as stock valuations remain high

Why Warren Buffett's cash pile is growing, and what it means for markets
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 5:12 PM IST

EU estimates $29.3 billion hit from Trump's steel, aluminum tariffs

As part of his effort to rewrite global trade rules, Trump announced a series of duties including 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum exports that could take effect as soon as March 12

EU estimates $29.3 billion hit from Trump's steel, aluminum tariffs
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 4:51 PM IST

US embassy in Israel asks workers to avoid public transport in latest alert

Following the February 20 explosions on public buses, and out of an abundance of caution, the US Embassy is temporarily prohibiting employees from using public buses

US embassy in Israel asks workers to avoid public transport in latest alert
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

Trump clarifies Gaza takeover remark, says it was a 'recommendation' only

Speaking to Fox News, Trump reiterated his belief that his plan was the "best approach" to resolve the situation in the West Asia

Trump clarifies Gaza takeover remark, says it was a 'recommendation' only
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 3:23 PM IST

BNP leader Babul Mia beaten to death in front of wife in Bangladesh

Babul was later taken to Savar Enam Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead

BNP leader Babul Mia beaten to death in front of wife in Bangladesh
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

Hamas frees all 6 Israeli hostages to be released in latest exchange

The group's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, said it would go ahead with the release of the six Israeli hostages planned for today

Hamas frees all 6 Israeli hostages to be released in latest exchange
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 1:36 PM IST

'Had very good talks' with Putin, but Zelensky 'not important', says Trump

Earlier, US President Donald Trump had called Zelensky a 'dictator without elections' following the Ukrainian leader's frustration over being excluded from discussions between US and Russian officials

'Had very good talks' with Putin, but Zelensky 'not important', says Trump
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 1:22 PM IST

After years of firm support, 10 days reshaped US approach to Ukraine

Kyiv had benefited from years of staunch support by its allies in the United States and Europe which had provided crucial military and financial support

After years of firm support, 10 days reshaped US approach to Ukraine
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:43 PM IST

US offers UN resolution on Ukraine war that falls short of EU statement

Both are timed to the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which falls on February 24, when the UN General Assembly will vote on the nonbinding resolutions

US offers UN resolution on Ukraine war that falls short of EU statement
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:15 PM IST

Kash Patel sworn in as 9th FBI director, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

Kash Patel is not the first Indian-American to swear an oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita. Previously, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam did the same during his swearing-in ceremony

Kash Patel sworn in as 9th FBI director, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:51 AM IST

Taiwan records 8 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 2 ships near its territory

The MND further noted that 3 of these sorties crossed the median line, entering Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan records 8 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 2 ships near its territory
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

White House, Ukraine nearing rare earth metals deal that would boost ties

The progress in talks comes after President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded sharp rhetoric this week about their differences over the matter

White House, Ukraine nearing rare earth metals deal that would boost ties
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:37 AM IST

Trump threatens drugmakers with tariffs if they don't move production to US

Trump also didn't commit to pushing Congress to water down a drug pricing programme enacted under President Joe Biden that the pharmaceutical industry has been seeking relief from

Trump threatens drugmakers with tariffs if they don't move production to US
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

US Supreme Court refuses to let Trump fire whistleblower agency head

In a splintered decision, the US Supreme court declined to rule directly on Trump's bid to lift a trial judge's order that is keeping Hampton Dellinger in his job at the Office of Special Counsel

US Supreme Court refuses to let Trump fire whistleblower agency head
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 10:59 AM IST