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Kyle Loftis, founder of 1320Video, died Tuesday night, leaving behind one of the biggest brands in online motorsports media. Reports estimate 1320Video’s value in the millions through YouTube ads, merchandise, sponsorships, and racing events. Fans continue to remember Loftis for helping underground racing culture reach millions of viewers around the world.

India's auto sector is rapidly embracing new tech like ADAS and connected mobility, driven by consumers demanding value beyond price. This shift necessitates localization of engineering and manufacturing to tailor solutions for India's unique road conditions. The nation's green mobility journey will be multi-pathway, balancing EVs with other cleaner options, while focusing on sustainable production.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor is set to launch a new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra by early 2029, boosting its production capacity by 100,000 vehicles annually. This expansion, creating around 2,800 jobs, will focus on a new SUV and aims to strengthen Toyota's presence in India and serve international markets.

Taiwan Semiconductor and Sony Semiconductor Solutions are joining forces in Japan to develop and manufacture cutting-edge image sensors. This new venture, majority-owned by Sony, will leverage Sony's design prowess and TSMC's manufacturing expertise. The partnership aims to explore applications in areas like automotive and robotics, signaling a significant step in advanced chip development.

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has released the Class 10 supplementary exam timetable for 2026, with exams scheduled from May 14 to May 16 in a morning session. The exams are meant for students who failed to secure the minimum 33 per cent marks in the main exams. Covering secondary, vocational, Praveshika, and CWSN categories, the schedule outlines subject-wise dates. Students must follow guidelines and collect separate admit cards from their schools.

Stock market recommendations: For the trading week starting April 27, 2026, Tata Steel, and Cyient DLM are the top stock picks from Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk.

The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 under a multi-year agreement confirmed on April 24, keeping Istanbul Park on the schedule through 2031. The move restores a circuit last used in 2021, known for its demanding layout and iconic Turn 8, as F1 continues reshaping its calendar with global expansion and venue changes.

In this interview, economist Ajit Ranade explains why the anger in Noida ran deeper than one wage hike. At the heart of it, he argues, are stagnant incomes, contract labour, rising prices, and a factory economy built on persistent insecurity

JP Morgan warns investors about Tesla, maintaining an 'Underweight' rating and a $145 price target. Concerns stem from weak Q1 deliveries, a record inventory of unsold cars, and fierce competition, especially from China's BYD. Tesla's aggressive price cuts are losing effectiveness, impacting margins and cash flow. Future growth hinges on unproven robotaxi and robot ventures, facing significant execution risks.

Stock market recommendations: Mtar Technologies, and Syrma SGS have been picked as the top stocks to buy in the holiday-shortened trading week starting from April 13, 2026, by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk. Let’s look at the details: