A tragic misunderstanding led to a double suicide in Patiala's Pooniwal village, leaving three children orphaned. Manpreet Kaur, facing marital issues, left home with her children after a quarrel. Unbeknownst to her husband, Gurmeet Singh, she died by suicide. Thinking she had eloped, Gurmeet also took his own life, compounding the family's devastation.
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Microsoft has initiated its second major workforce reduction this year, laying off approximately 9,000 employees globally. The Xbox gaming division is significantly impacted, leading to game cancellations and studio closures. These cuts aim to streamline operations, reduce management layers, and refocus resources towards artificial intelligence. Affected employees will receive severance packages and job placement assistance.
A devotee at the Srisailam Devasthanam temple in Andhra Pradesh allegedly found a cockroach in a laddoo prasad, raising concerns about hygiene. While the devotee shared the incident online, temple authorities refuted the claim, asserting strict cleanliness during preparation. Despite the denial, a review of distribution and preparation areas has been initiated as a precaution.
The UAE has introduced a nomination-based Golden Visa for Indians, offering lifetime residency for a one-time fee of AED 1,00,000, eliminating the need for property or business investment. This new model targets individuals with valuable professional backgrounds or societal contributions. Applications are managed through Rayad Group, with traditional investment and merit-based routes remaining available.
President Trump is aggressively reshaping US trade policy, initiating swift actions against Canada over its digital services tax by halting trade talks and threatening tariffs. Simultaneously, he's pursuing a significant trade agreement with India, aiming to dismantle existing barriers. A confirmed deal with China, focused on rare earth minerals, signals a broader strategy to assert American dominance in global commerce.
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A Royal Navy F-35B fighter, grounded in Thiruvananthapuram since June 14 due to an emergency landing, has been moved to a maintenance hangar for repairs. The UK Ministry of Defence expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their support. British engineers arrived via RAF aircraft with specialized equipment to fix the aircraft, which experienced issues during refuelling.
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The Indian Consulate in San Francisco has condemned recent shootings at the Iskcon Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, urging swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice. The temple, known for its annual Holi Festival, suffered damage from 20 to 30 bullets fired over several days.