Patna businessman Gopal Khemka's murder has sparked a major police investigation, including a raid at Beur Central Jail, due to possible links with inmates. This incident echoes the 2018 killing of his son, raising suspicions of organized crime involvement. Khemka, a prominent industrialist, was shot dead near his residence.
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Soham Parekh, a software engineer, faces accusations of secretly juggling multiple jobs simultaneously, sparking controversy in Silicon Valley. Suhail Doshi, ex-Mixpanel CEO, exposed Parekh's alleged moonlighting and questioned the authenticity of his resume on X. This incident has ignited discussions about ethics and transparency within the tech startup community.
The BJP has strongly criticized TMC after a state minister, Manas Bhuniya, seemingly downplayed the alleged gang rape of a law student in Kolkata. Bhuniya's remarks, where he referred to the incident as a 'small' one, sparked outrage. BJP leaders accused TMC of normalizing sexual violence. Bhuniya later clarified, condemning the incident and claiming his words were misrepresented.
US companies are bracing for intensified layoffs this July, with nearly 95 employers planning job cuts across diverse sectors like tech, retail, and healthcare. Microsoft is expected to lay off between 1,000 and 2,500 workers. Factors driving these reductions include restructuring for profitability, Trump's tariffs, inflation, and weakening consumer demand.
An Indian delegation officially presented Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bid emphasises the opportunity for young Indians to experience the Olympics at home, promoting the principle of global unity. However, the IOC has paused the host selection process for review due to members' concerns about involvement.
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.
Amidst escalating tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Philip Low, a former friend of Musk, suggests that Musk feels humiliated and will actively work to undermine the former president. This follows Musk's criticism of Trump's policies and Trump's veiled threats of deportation. Musk has hinted at escalating the conflict but is currently refraining from doing so.
Elon Musk is threatening to form a new "America Party" if Republicans pass Donald Trump's spending bill. He pledged support for primary opponents against GOP members, specifically targeting fiscal conservatives.
Indeed's PayMap survey reveals that IT and ITeS sectors lead in salary growth, driven by demand for digital and AI skills. While product and project management roles offer the highest pay, UI/UX designers are catching up. Tier-2 cities like Hyderabad and Chennai are emerging as salary hotspots, offering better cost-of-living value despite affordability concerns in major metros.
A woman filed a police complaint against Padma Shri awardee Swami Pradiptanandaji. She alleged repeated rape at Bharat Sevashram Sangha in Murshidabad. The woman claimed she was promised a teaching job. She further stated she was forced to undergo an abortion. BJP leaders are calling it a conspiracy. Trinamool Congress demands a thorough investigation.