Google Layoffs Google lays off employees and moves some roles overseas as part of cost-cutting measures. admin, April 17, 2024 Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees, according to a company spokesperson. The spokesperson clarified that the layoffs are not company-wide, and affected employees will have the opportunity to apply for internal roles. However, the exact number of employees impacted and the specific teams involved were not disclosed…. Continue Reading
Religious intolerance in Bengaluru Men Beaten by 4 in Bengaluru for Chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ on Ram Navami in Car admin, April 17, 2024 The men were attacked with a stick. A case has been registered and two accused have been arrested while two others – at least one of whom is a minor – have been detained on charges of hurting religious feelings and rioting, among others. Police officials said three men, identified… Continue Reading
Jammu and Kashmir Unrest Terrorists in J&K Carry Out Targeted Attack, Killing Migrant Worker From Bihar admin, April 17, 2024 Earlier on Wednesday, a migrant worker from Bihar was shot dead in a targeted attack in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The victim, identified as Raju Shah, was rushed to a hospital but died during treatment. This incident comes on the heels of another shooting in south Kashmir’s Herpora,… Continue Reading
Indian Politics Rahul Gandhi’s Reluctance to Contest in BJP-Governed States: Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Perspective admin, April 17, 2024 Mr Azad made allegations against Mr Gandhi, claiming that he seeks refuge in states with a high minority population. Azad also criticized Gandhi and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah, calling them “spoon-fed kids” and alleging that they have not made personal sacrifices in life or achieved anything on… Continue Reading
Virat Kohli Virat Kohli Seeks Clarity on T20 World Cup, BCCI’s Response Includes Role Change Twist admin, April 17, 2024 The BCCI selection committee is considering Virat Kohli as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma. Kohli has been performing well as an opener for his IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has a strike-rate of 161 as an opening batter in T20I cricket and has been the top-scoring batter at present… Continue Reading
Hugh Grant Hugh Grant Resolves Privacy Lawsuit Against Rupert Murdoch’s Tabloid admin, April 17, 2024 Actor Hugh Grant recently revealed that he opted not to go to trial after being advised by his lawyers that settling a legal dispute with News Group Newspapers (NGN) was likely. Although he did not disclose the details of the settlement, Grant stated on social media that he had been… Continue Reading
Indian Premier League (IPL) India’s T20 World Cup Squad: Major Star Left Out, Tight Decision on Wicketkeeper’s Slot – Report admin, April 17, 2024 An anonymous BCCI source emphasized a strong focus on rewarding consistent performers in T20 Internationals and the IPL, with no room for experimentation or unorthodox selections. The source pointed out the challenge of assessing the impact of players like Rahul and Kishan, who have excelled at the top of the… Continue Reading
University Hospitals Dorset UK Woman’s Terrifying Experience After Hospital Mistakenly Gives Her the Wrong Newborn Baby admin, April 17, 2024 Ms Beth was informed by midwives that Isabelle needed phototherapy and would have to be placed in a special nursery. She decided to check on her newborn one night and found a midwife in an office holding a baby. Ms Beth claimed, “The midwife came out of the office and… Continue Reading
Leaders and Icons Yulia Navalnya, Widow Of Putin Critic, Ajay Banga in TIME’s Influential Leaders List admin, April 17, 2024 The magazine’s annual list is divided into several categories like ‘Leaders’, ‘Icons’ and ‘Titans’, among others. Some other prominent personalities on the ‘Leaders’ are Indian-origin US official Jigar Shah, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. In her first interview following Navalny’s death on February… Continue Reading
UNSC Reform Movements US Responds to Elon Musk’s Support for India’s Permanent UNSC Seat admin, April 17, 2024 A US official expressed support for reforms to the UN institution, including the Security Council, to make it more reflective of the 21st-century world. The official cited previous remarks by President Biden and Secretary Blinken on the need for reform. Specific steps for reform were not provided, but the official… Continue Reading