“Urgent preparations” are being made for higher winds expected on Tuesday as firefighters continue to battle three blazes. 

​”Urgent preparations” are being made for higher winds expected on Tuesday as firefighters continue to battle three blazes.  

Odisha state government has announced a Rs 20,000 monthly pension for individuals imprisoned during the Emergency of 1975-77, covering over 300 eligible persons. Medical expenses for detainees will also be covered. Beneficiaries must apply and document their eligibility; misconduct or fraudulent claims will result in benefit withdrawal and prosecution.

Chinese officials are exploring the possibility of Elon Musk acquiring TikTok’s US operations if the platform faces a ban, preferring it remains under ByteDance’s ownership. Senior officials are debating contingency plans while ByteDance contests the ban in the Supreme Court. Negotiations involve complex geopolitical and financial factors, with Musk’s involvement seen as strategically favorable.