Ajit Pawar meets NCP leaders after Dhananjay Munde’s resignation, advises MLAs not to rely entirely on workers

Elon Musk is inviting engineers to join his AI company, xAI, to develop a new software venture called "Macrohard," aimed at competing with Microsoft. He believes that since software companies don't produce physical hardware, they can be simulated entirely with AI, and plans to leverage xAI's resources, including its supercomputer and GPUs, to create competitive software products. Want More Context? 🔎

Expelled Samajwadi Party MLA Pooja Pal claimed her removal was due to her praising UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and calling gangster Atiq Ahmed a "mafia," alleging it emboldened Ahmed's supporters. In a letter to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, she expressed fears for her life, citing feelings of betrayal and accusing the party of caste favoritism, while highlighting her late husband Raju Pal's politically sensitive murder case. Want More Context? 🔎

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar criticized the US and Pakistan for ignoring their historical ties and reiterated India's long-standing stance against mediation in India-Pakistan relations during the Economic Times World Leaders Forum. He emphasized India's commitment to strategic autonomy and economic interests, asserting that the government would defend farmers' rights and resist external pressures. Want More Context? 🔎

In Kolkata, Sunali Khatun, an eight-month pregnant woman, faces imprisonment in Bangladesh after being labeled an "illegal immigrant" following her deportation from India, where she previously lived. Along with her family, she is among six individuals caught in a cross-border identity crisis, with their fate pending a court hearing in September as they seek legal assistance for their release. Want More Context? 🔎

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Bill Belichick, the newly appointed coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, was photographed enjoying a rare smiling moment with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, during a dinner at Stoney River Steakhouse in Chapel Hill shortly before the team's season opener. The couple, who have maintained a low profile recently, drew attention for their cheerful appearance, with Hudson glowing and Belichick appearing relaxed, contrasting his typical intense demeanor. Want More Context? 🔎