Month: September 2026

WPP to cut up to 1,000 jobs by year-end amid AI-driven cost-cutting- FT

A 17-year-old girl seeking help after leaving home was gang-raped on a moving sleeper bus. Two men offered her a ride, then sexually assaulted her for about thirty kilometers. They abandoned the teenager near Kashmere Gate after the alleged crime. Police arrested the driver and conductor within hours of the complaint being filed. The incident…

Citizens now have the chance to submit claims and objections regarding the draft voter list. First-time voters who have just turned eighteen are encouraged to apply for their inclusion. Approximately 1.5 crore voters previously excluded can also reapply. To verify their names, voters can check online or visit district election offices, with forms available through…

The Deepa Jewellers IPO opened for subscription on September 1, with the Rs 459.72-crore issue comprising a fresh issue and an offer for sale. Priced at Rs 168–177 per share, the issue will remain open until September 3. With the IPO commanding a 31% grey market premium, investors are eyeing potential listing gains amid strong…

Eleven weapons, including AK-47s and pistols, were stolen from a high-security military area. The theft occurred Sunday night in the Secunderabad Cantonment, prompting an immediate investigation. Army officials sealed the entire area after discovering the sophisticated weapons were missing. Initial findings suggest an insider may have been involved in the security breach. Police are questioning…

ESDS Software Solutions IPO entered its final bidding day on September 1, with the issue subscribed 18.34 times by Day 2. Retail investors subscribed 14.61 times, while the IPO’s grey market premium stood at around 74%, signalling expectations of a strong listing. The Rs 720-crore issue, priced at Rs 408–429 per share, comprises entirely a…

In a poignant moment amid personal turmoil, Jake Reiner recently wedded Maria Gilfillan in a heartfelt private ceremony, mere months after the heartbreaking loss of his parents. Coupled with this joyous event is the distressing news of his brother Nick Reiner’s arrest on murder charges. Jake has bravely shared his surreal journey with the public,…

Tim Cook has transitioned from Apple CEO to executive chairman after fifteen years. John Ternus now leads the company, taking over from Cook’s tenure. Cook joined Apple in 1998 when the company faced significant financial challenges. He defied peer advice and trusted his intuition to join Steve Jobs. This move proved pivotal for Apple’s eventual…

Sunita Ahuja expresses concern over the devastating floods in Nepal, a country to which she remains deeply connected through her family roots and annual visits. With her mother and grandmother from Kathmandu, she calls Nepal her matrabhoomi and is seeking a reliable channel to contribute to relief efforts. Sunita also urges members of the film…

A historic Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab province was demolished on August 21. Minority groups allege religious zealots targeted the site for adjacent madrassa land. The government claims torrential rains caused the temple’s collapse. Demands for an investigation and restoration have been triggered by the incident. Local Hindu leaders express fear and call for government…