Google has significantly reduced its managerial staff, eliminating approximately 35% of managers, as revealed in a recent all-hands meeting. This move aims to streamline operations, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance decision-making amid economic pressures. The company also addressed employee concerns about job security and morale following layoffs and voluntary buyouts.
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Meghalaya Police's SIT has filed a chargesheet in the Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, implicating his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, her lover, Raj Singh Kushwaha, and three accomplices. The Indore-based businessman was murdered at a gorge in Sohra, with Sonam present during the crime.
Torrential floods, triggered by a drain breach near the Delhi-Haryana border, submerged Jharoda Kalan and parts of Gitanjali Colony, displacing thousands. Mungeshpur was particularly affected, with residents forced to flee their homes as water levels rose rapidly. Rescue operations were initiated, and a municipal school was converted into a relief camp.
G FUEL, the popular energy drink among gamers, has sparked widespread speculation with a cryptic message on X, hinting at the "end of an era." The post, thanking fans for their support, led to concerns about a potential shutdown. However, rumors of a major rebrand, including a new logo and updated formula, are also circulating.
Severe flooding in Pakistan's Punjab province, exacerbated by global warming, has impacted two million people, marking the region's biggest flood in history. Heavy monsoon rains have caused three rivers to reach unprecedented water levels, leading to widespread evacuations and significant damage.
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At a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, leaders from India, China, and Russia displayed a united front, potentially undermining Washington's influence. This convergence, highlighted by warm interactions and strategic agreements, signals a shift in global power dynamics. Putin's strategic positioning aims to strengthen ties with both Beijing and New Delhi, challenging the US's Cold War strategy.