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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has distanced itself from its Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut's remarks about the farmers' agitation, stating that she is not authorized to speak on policy matters on behalf of the party. Ranaut's controversial remarks, which suggested that the farmers' protests could have led to a Bangladesh-like situation, have been met with criticism from within the BJP.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut defended Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, criticizing Shankaracharya's support for Uddhav Thackeray, who she believes betrayed the party and its principles. This sparked controversy, with other religious leaders questioning the Shankaracharya's stance and highlighting Thackeray's alleged shortcomings.

India's economic slowdown is primarily self-inflicted, according to Neelkanth Mishra, who believes domestic factors like managing financial conditions and the real estate cycle are more impactful than external influences like the US-China trade war. He suggests that reducing import tariffs could be beneficial in the medium term, despite short-term disruptions, and emphasizes that India holds the key to its own economic recovery.

Elon Musk's accusations against the Biden administration regarding the delayed return of NASA astronauts from the ISS have sparked controversy, with astronaut Wilmore confirming Musk's statement but lacking specific details. This incident has brought to light the intricate relationship between politics and space exploration, raising concerns about the potential prioritization of political agendas over astronaut safety.

Jindal Group MD Sajjan Jindal expressed doubts over Elon Musk's ability to succeed in the Indian market due to the strong presence of established Indian automakers. Despite this, Tesla has secured office space in Mumbai and listed job openings, indicating their intent to enter the Indian market with the Model Y expected to be their first offering.