Vaniya Agrawal, an Indian-American software engineer, protested Microsoft's ties with the Israeli government. She disrupted two major Microsoft events. Agrawal questioned the company's cloud contracts. She was later fired by Microsoft after the first protest. Agrawal previously worked at Amazon. She also ran a small business. She is now sharing videos of her protests on social media.
Related news
Mumbai Indians secured the final playoff spot in IPL 2025 after a dominant victory over Delhi Capitals, joining Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings. The playoffs will commence at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator.
Assam Rifles successfully neutralized ten militants in a recent operation along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Chandel district. Acting on intelligence reports, the Assam Rifles contingent engaged the militants in challenging terrain near the border pillars. An unspecified amount of arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants, who are suspected to be members of Myanmar-based armed groups.
In Bareilly, two women, Asha (Golu) and Jyoti, both deceived about their husbands' religious identities, have forged an unconventional bond. Estranged from family and societal norms, they found solace in shared experiences and decided to "marry" in a temple ceremony.
Sanjay Raut's new book, ‘Narkatla Swarg', alleges Bal Thackeray helped Amit Shah secure bail in an encounter case and Sharad Pawar opposed Narendra Modi's arrest after the Godhra riots. The book launch, attended by prominent opposition leaders, sparked controversy, with BJP leaders demanding investigation into Raut's claims about judicial process.
Seven men, accused in a 2024 gang-rape case, were released on bail after 17 months and celebrated their return with a large vehicle procession, sparking public outrage. Videos showed them waving and their supporters cheering, leading to re-arrests for bail violations and an ongoing investigation. The incident, initially reported as moral policing, involved a 26-year-old woman who identified the accused.
Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber, has been arrested by Haryana Police on suspicion of espionage. Her father claims she visited Pakistan solely for YouTube content creation with proper permissions. Police allege Malhotra was in contact with Pakistani intelligence, met an officer in Delhi, and shared sensitive information. Authorities seized phones and laptops, registering a case under the Official Secrets Act.
Rahul Gandhi is set to hold a press conference addressing concerns following the India-Pakistan conflict pause. The Congress Working Committee, chaired by Gandhi, criticized the government's silence, deeming it "inexplicable and unacceptable," especially after US President Trump's announcement and alleged trade pressure. The party also demanded accountability for the "intelligence failure" in Pahalgam.
Canada's economy faces headwinds as April 2025 saw a meager 7,400 jobs added, pushing unemployment to 6.9%. U.S. tariffs on key exports like steel and automobiles are significantly impacting the manufacturing sector, leading to job losses. While the public sector offered slight relief, broader economic concerns persist, pressuring the Bank of Canada to consider interest rate cuts.
Following the declaration of class 12 board exam results, eighteen government schools in Haryana have come under scrutiny due to a zero percent pass rate. These schools are among 100 poorly performing institutions that have overshadowed the state's overall pass percentage.
Indian Premier League 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week of unexpected events. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Kolkata Knight Riders to restart the league. Mumbai Indians have resumed training, including Rohit Sharma. The team will face Delhi Capitals on May 21. Gujarat Titans and RCB currently lead the points table.