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Tesla debuts in India with upscale showroom launch in Mumbai

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NEW DELHI -- NEW DELHI (AP) — Tesla Inc. opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market. Located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business center in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla’s flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV lineup to Indian customers. Tesla’s entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a pivotal expansion in a fast-growing consumer base while global sales are plunging and the company faces challenges in its two core markets, China and the U.S. Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply from April to June as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continued keeping buyers away. For India, Tesla’s entry signals rising investor confidence and strengthens its move...
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80s TV magician Wayne Dobson breathes his last
09 Jul
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80s TV magician Wayne Dobson breathes his last

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Iconic TV magician Wayne Dobson dies at 68Wayne Dobson, the iconic 80s magician, has died at the age of 68. The heartbreaking news was announced by the entertainer's brother Phil by sharing a statement on Facebook on July 7. As per the statement, Dobson passed away after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. He was first diagnosed with sclerosis in 1988. "It's with a broken heart that I share the news that my brother Wayne Dobson sadly passed away today," Phil's statement read. The musician's brother expressed his love for Dobson penning, "He was my best friend and I miss him already." "RIP legend," he concluded. Dobsons long-time business partner,...
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A road collision kills at least 21 people in northwestern Nigeria

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At Least 21 Killed in Head‑On Collision on Zaria–Kano ExpresswayKANO, Nigeria (AP) — A devastating head‑on crash along the busy Zaria–Kano expressway in Nigeria’s northwestern Kano State has claimed at least 21 lives, including 19 men and two women, authorities confirmed on Monday bignewsnetwork.com+3apnews.com+3english.news.cn+3. The collision occurred on Sunday, July 6, 2025, when a commercial passenger vehicle—commonly known as a “”danfo”—travelling in the wrong direction collided head‑on with a heavy‑duty truck. Investigators from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) say the passenger vehicle driver “contravened established traffic regulations” by driving across oncoming lanes, triggering a lethal crash apnews.com. Only three people survived, sustaining injuries that are believed not to be life-threatening, according to the FRSC report. ? Context & Patterns Road traffic accidents have become a major challenge in Nigeria, especially along its northern corridors. In 2024 alone, a...
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Former Transnet executives arrested
03 Jul
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Former Transnet Executives Arrested Over Alleged R93 Million Locomotive Scam

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JOHANNESBURG – Former Transnet Executives Arrested Over Alleged R93 Million Locomotive Scam Johannesburg, 30 June 2025— In a dramatic turn in South Africa’s ongoing battle against state capture and corruption, the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), with support from the Hawks, has arrested two high-profile former Transnet executives. Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama handed themselves over to authorities on Monday morning and are now facing charges related to a suspicious R93 million locomotive tender. The pair appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court later that day, joining other high-ranking former officials also implicated in the scheme . ? The Allegations The heart of the case centers on an allegedly inflated advisory tender for the procurement of 1,064 locomotives. Initially valued at around R38 billion in 2012, the contract ultimately ballooned to over R50 billion — a spike attributed by...
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