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Mint
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Mint
Why is Errol Musk, father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in India for 5 days? Check details of his visit
Errol Musk, the father of Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk, arrived in India yesterday for a five-day visit from June 1 to June 6. Following this, he will depart for South Africa. During his stay, he will provide strategic advisory support to the solar and EV charger manufacturing team at Haryana-based Servotech, aimed at 'forging partnerships for a green tomorrow'. Errol became a part of the global advisory board of homegrown Servotech. Servotech Renewable Power System Limited, an NSE-listed company, specialises in developing technology-driven EV charging solutions. As part of his engagement, it said Musk will "participate in a tour of Servotech's manufacturing facilities in India. He will engage with key government and investor groups through curated roundtable sessions". ' Errol Musk to the Servotech Renewable family. His vast experience, profound global insights, and unwavering passion for groundbreaking innovation will be invaluable as we accelerate our mission to forge a greener, smarter future for India and beyond,' Managing Director Raman Bhatia stated. He is likely to meet policymakers, business leaders, investors and senior bureaucrats from different ministries at a company event today. "(Errol) Musk's itinerary is packed with events aimed at promoting India's strategic push to become a global leader in green technologies and EV charging infrastructure exports," PTI cited people aware of the development, adding that his trips also consists of a visit to Servotech's solar and EV charger manufacturing unit in Safiabad, Haryana, where state ministers and bureaucrats will also be present. On June 5, World Environment Day, Servotech will host a major plantation drive in conjunction with Musk's visit, highlighting the importance of sustainability and promoting a greener environment. It said, Musk, prominent for his contributions to the fields like infrastructure, technology and sustainable development, will offer strategic advisory support to Servotech's leadership team. 'Musk will also visit Ram Janmabhoomi Ayodhya Ram Mandir to seek blessings from Shree Ram Lalla, reflecting his engagement with India's cultural and spiritual heritage," PTI quoted its sources as saying. In a podcast appearance in February, Errol Musk criticised his son, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, questioning his parenting. When asked whether he believed Elon was a good father, Errol said no, accusing him of relying too heavily on nannies and not spending enough time with his children. While Elon has described his childhood as difficult and lacking financial privilege, Errol disputed this, claiming that Elon attended school in a Rolls-Royce and that his children were raised in a comfortable environment.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stop promoting gangsters & crimes in music, STF tells Haryanvi singers
Gurgaon: In a move to curb the growing influence of gangster culture in regional music, the special task force (STF) has asked singers to stop glorifying criminals, weapons, and drugs in their songs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The directive comes amid mounting concerns over the impact of such content on youth and follows the removal of 40 controversial songs from social media platforms over the past three months. The inspector-general of police, STF, Simardeep Singh, convened a special meeting at the city's STF office on Friday with prominent Haryana-based singers, including Amit Saini Rohtakiya, Mukesh Jaji, Narender Bhagana, and several others. "These songs glorify negative elements of the society and significantly influence young minds. Our technical cell maintains strict vigilance online and promptly initiates the removal of such content. This monitoring will continue," Singh said. The controversy over provocative lyrics in Haryanvi songs has been simmering for years. The genre, known for its folk roots, has increasingly faced criticism for shifting towards themes of violence and criminal behaviour. The issue gained prominence in March this year, when the city cops halted singer Masoom Sharma's concert at Leisure Valley after he performed a previously banned song — 'Ek Khatola Jail Ke Bhitar'. Similar action has been taken against Punjabi singers as well, including Happy Raikoti, and the late Sidhu Moosewala, who faced an FIR in 2020 for promoting gun culture. In fact, the Punjab and Haryana high court had in 2019 passed an order prohibiting the promotion of weapons or drugs in songs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At the Friday meeting, IG Singh insisted that many such songs were exploited by anti-social elements to glorify their gangs. "We have no personal agenda against any artiste. But, we cannot allow the corruption of youth through such content. It's our responsibility to channel their energy in the right direction," he added. The directive extends beyond social media, with singers told to stay away from banned songs at concerts or public functions as well. This has led to objections from some artistes, who claim they were being unfairly targeted – an issue that reached the Haryana assembly during its budget session. Urging the singers to create "responsible content" that positively influenced young audiences, the singers were warned of legal consequences if they violated the order.
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
SC grants interim bail to Ashoka professor, raps him for 'choice of words'
Ashoka University's Associate Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad gets interim bail amid Operation Sindoor post row, with Supreme Court ordering SIT probe Shine Jacob Abhineet Kumar The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested for his controversial social media post over ' Operation Sindoor '. While extending relief, the court criticised Mahmudabad's 'choice of words' and directed the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the matter. Following the court's decision, Ashoka University issued a statement saying, 'We are relieved and heartened by Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad being granted interim bail by the Hon'ble Supreme Court. It has provided great comfort to his family and all of us at Ashoka University.' A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sanjay Kishan granted interim bail to Mahmudabad, who is the Associate Professor and Head of the Political Science Department at the Haryana-based university. The court said his release would be subject to the furnishing of bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Sonipat. First Published: May 21 2025 | 5:10 PM IST
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Oil Spill Alert After Ship Sinks Off Kerala Coast
News • 1 Week ago Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, also known as Jyoti Rani, has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. The 33-year-old Haryana-based influencer, who runs the popular YouTube channel Travel With Jo and has over 1.37 lakh Instagram followers, is accused of leaking sensitive Indian military information. She is one of six individuals booked under espionage charges. Jyoti had shared content from her Pakistan visit, including Lahore's Anarkali Bazaar, Katas Raj Temple, and local cuisine, often drawing cultural comparisons between India and Pakistan. Her videos and captions expressed admiration for the neighboring country, including one post titled "Ishq Lahore." According to reports, Jyoti came into contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistan High Commission official, during her 2023 visit. She later developed close ties with him and was introduced to Pakistani intelligence operatives.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Israelis run for shelter as Houthis fire back-to-back ballistic missiles
News • 1 Week ago Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, also known as Jyoti Rani, has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. The 33-year-old Haryana-based influencer, who runs the popular YouTube channel Travel With Jo and has over 1.37 lakh Instagram followers, is accused of leaking sensitive Indian military information. She is one of six individuals booked under espionage charges. Jyoti had shared content from her Pakistan visit, including Lahore's Anarkali Bazaar, Katas Raj Temple, and local cuisine, often drawing cultural comparisons between India and Pakistan. Her videos and captions expressed admiration for the neighboring country, including one post titled "Ishq Lahore." According to reports, Jyoti came into contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistan High Commission official, during her 2023 visit. She later developed close ties with him and was introduced to Pakistani intelligence operatives.
