Tesla CEO Elon Musk has deferred his trip to India due to pressing work obligations, assuring that he will reschedule it later this year. Originally planned to coincide with a meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Musk intended to unveil substantial investments, spanning billions of dollars, particularly in the realm of a pioneering electric car initiative for Tesla and the satellite communication endeavor Starlink. Musk, who recently teased his visit via a post on his X handle, conveyed the update on the same platform.

Sunday marks the 4th multi-party Parliamentary elections in Maldives, where President Mohamed Muizzu’s contentious India policy, notably the expulsion of Indian military personnel from the archipelago, faces scrutiny for the first time. The Indian government anticipates a victory for the main opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which is pro-India. Such an outcome could potentially result in enhanced legislative oversight of executive authority.

Aaj Ka Panchang, 21 April, 2024: On this day, the Jain community marks Mahavir Jayanti which is the birth anniversary of Sage Mahavir.