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The Trump administration is further restricting Russia's access to U.S. payment systems, making it harder for other countries to buy Russian oil and potentially leading to a price increase. This move comes as the administration tries to convince Russia to accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

Billionaire Elon Musk has ordered all US federal employees to submit weekly reports detailing their work or risk dismissal, sparking controversy over government transparency, employment rights, and the role of private-sector leaders in public administration. The directive aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to streamline the federal workforce and has raised legal and ethical concerns.

Former MP Prajwal Revanna was arrested by the Karnataka Police in connection with sexual harassment cases and his police custody has been extended until June 10th. A panel of doctors examined Revanna to obtain his physical, psychological, and sexual profile, which will be used as evidence in the rape trials against him.

Adar Poonawalla has sold his stake in Magma Insurance to Patanjali Ayurved and DS Group for Rs 4,500 crore, marking a significant shift in the ownership structure of the company. This acquisition is expected to strengthen Magma Insurance's presence in the insurance sector and potentially introduce new dynamics into the competitive landscape.

Google's Pixel Studio app update reintroduces AI-generated people with restrictions, focusing on text-based prompts to address previous concerns about racial inaccuracies. This update also includes new AI capabilities, sticker creation improvements, and expanded language support for the Pixel 9 series.