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Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has made a new claim regarding his financial legacy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) he said that he expects to pay more than $500 billion in taxes over his lifetime. The projection comes as Musk’s personal fortune reached a staggering $852 billion this month. This massive jump in wealth follows a merger between his rocket company, SpaceX, and his artificial intelligence firm, xAI, creating a combined giant valued at $1.25 trillion.Responding to a video in which he joked about his status as the “largest individual taxpayer in history”, Musk said that he…

Netherlands’ players celebrate the wicket of Pakistan’s Shadab Khan during the T20 World Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (AP/PTI) New Delhi: During the 2016 T20 World Cup, the then Netherlands captain Peter Borren, in one of the press conferences, was almost in tears and made an emotional plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to spend more on the Associates. “There is a sort of malaise towards Associate cricket. To grow further in the game, we always hear it is not commercially viable,” he had said.“Look at Indian television, highlights of us beating England are everywhere. Clearly, fans enjoy watching…

The world of ‘Venom’ is back, but this time, it’s all about animation. After a run of live-action films, the studio behind the movie wants to shake things up with a new animated film about the infamous, sharp-toothed antihero. The studio has brought in Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the pair behind last year’s ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’, to direct and produce, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The movie has received the green light, but there’s no release date, no finished script. However, what we do know is that the studio just opened a writers’ room, so ideas are flying, but…

The budget has brought some cheer to India’s research community, particularly for those involved in astronomy and space research, as it has earmarked ₹13,416.20 crore for the Department of Space for 2026-27.A large chunk of the allocation has been set aside for deep-space exploration and astrophysics, including to build two advanced telescope facilities: the 13.7-m National Large Optical-Infrared Telescope and the National Large Solar Telescope near Pangong Lake in Ladakh.Also in focus is the COSMOS-2 planetarium in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, to be completed soon, and improving the control systems of the Himalayan Chandra Telescope in Hanle, Ladakh. Currently, only the…

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with Head of Public Policy, OpenAI Chris Lehane and Co-founder, Rocket Learning Azeez Gupta launch Shiksha Saathi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi on Friday. (@CMOMaharashtra X/ANI Photo) New Delhi: The future of AI will be shaped by a contest between “democratic AI” and “autocratic AI,” OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane said on Friday, arguing that how countries govern the technology will determine whether it empowers individuals or entrenches state control.Lehane told TOI the divide is visible in the growing strategic competition between the…

TOI correspondent from Washington: The US Supreme Court on Friday delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump, ruling in a 6–3 decision that his global tariffs are illegal. In opinion penned by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court said Trump did not have the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose tariffs and “had Congress intended to convey the distinct and extraordinary power to impose tariffs, it would have done so expressly.” ‘US Is Screwed If…’: Trump Fears Supreme Court Ruling As Tariff Empire Faces Trillions In LossesThe opinion upholds earlier rulings by…

Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi’s ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ opened with a modest ₹1.25 crore India net, indicating a slow start for the slice-of-life romance. While the film’s portrayal of millennials navigating self-acceptance in Mumbai and its poetic cinematography have been noted, its success hinges on strong weekend word-of-mouth to overcome the initial quiet reception. ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ opened to a modest first-day collection of Rs 1.25 crore India net, according to early estimates from the Sacnilk website. The film featuring Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi falls into the slice-of-life romance genre and caters mainly to urban audiences.Despite this…

‘Tu Yaa Main’ has concluded its opening week at the box office, raking in Rs 4.45 crore net. Despite fluctuating weekday collections, the film maintained a stable performance. Day 7 saw a slight improvement, with Thursday’s earnings reaching Rs 40 lakhs. Audiences are divided, with some praising the second half’s creature-horror elements while others found the initial pacing slow. ‘Tu Yaa Main’ has completed its first week at the box office with Rs 4.45 crore India net.. The film, led by Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav has seen fluctuating but predictable weekday drops.According to the Sacnilk website the film’s performance…

Ravi Teja’s comedy entertainer, ‘Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi’ (BMW), is now available on Zee5 after a successful theatrical run. Initially slated for February 13, 2026, the film premiered on February 20, 2026, in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. ‘Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi’ which is popularly known as ‘BMW’ is finally gearing up for its digital debut following a successful theatrical outing earlier this year. Led by mass entertainer Ravi Teja and directed by Kishore Tirumala the film hit cinemas in January 2026 as a Makar Sankranti special. It performed reasonably well at the box office and offered and now the reports…

Shahid Kapoor-led ‘O Romeo’ began its second week at the box office on a low note. The film, which opened to a good reception over the Valentine’s Day weekend, has since witnessed a gradual dip in numbers.O’ Romeo box office collection Day 8As per a report by Sacnilk, the film earned an estimated Rs 2.25 crore on its second Friday, recording its lowest collection to date. According to the report, the film, which was released only in Hindi, grossed Rs 2.68 crore on the day. It managed to rake in these numbers from 2,968 shows, registering an average occupancy of…