Google 453 employees terminated in late-night move

Google 453 employees terminated in late-night move

As many as 453 people working for Google in India were laid off ‘late at night on Thursday,’ according to a report, which also said the layoffs took place across various departments. Those terminated received a mail from Sanjay Gupta, Google India’s Country Head and Vice President, informing them of their termination, the report, published…

Opening bell: Sensex declines to 60,922, Nifty in red at 17,927

Opening bell: Sensex declines to 60,922, Nifty in red at 17,927

Benchmark indices declined in early trade on Friday dragged down by IT counters amid an overall weak global market trends. The BSE Sensex declined 397.67 points to 60,921.84 points. The NSE Nifty fell 108.4 points to 17,927.45 points. Nestle, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC and HDFC Bank were…

‘Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar approached us…’: Virender Sehwag recalls doubts before 1st IPL auction

‘Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar approached us…’: Virender Sehwag recalls doubts before 1st IPL auction

The first IPL auction set the foundation for quite a lot of the most recognizable features of the league but it was something that was quite unheard of in the world of cricket. As is the case with any new phenomenon, the league, and particularly the process of an auction, was met with skepticism before…

Barcelona, Manchester United play 2-2 thriller in Europa League

Barcelona, Manchester United play 2-2 thriller in Europa League

Barcelona and Manchester United served up a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Europa League knockout playoffs Thursday that outranked anything seen in the Champions League this week. The former European champions traded leads in a back-and-forth second half of their first-leg game at Camp Nou. Barcelona struck first in the 50th minute on defender Marcos…

Turkey-Syria death toll passes 41,000 as UN appeals for quake aid

Turkey-Syria death toll passes 41,000 as UN appeals for quake aid

The death toll from the earthquake that has devastated parts of Turkey and Syria exceeded 41,000 on Friday as the United Nations appealed for $1 billion to address a growing humanitarian crisis. Eleven days after the quake — now one of the 10 deadliest in the past 100 years — Turkish rescuers pulled a 17-year-old girl…

China declares ‘decisive victory’ over COVID-19
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China declares ‘decisive victory’ over COVID-19

China’s top leaders declared a “decisive victory” over Covid-19, claiming the world’s lowest fatality rate, although experts have questioned Beijing’s data as the coronavirus tore across the country after largely being kept at bay for three years. China abruptly ended its zero-Covid policy in early December, with 80% of its 1.4 billion population becoming infected,…

DC Budgam suspends Tehsildar Khansahib Budgam
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DC Budgam suspends Tehsildar Khansahib Budgam

During a weekly visit of DC Budgam, Fakhurdin Hamid (IAS) to Khanasahib Sub Division, Tehsildar Abid Gani was found absent & therafter report was sought from SDM & he in turn informed that the said Tehsildar is absent from 13th Feb till date. Source that it was further reported that the said Tehsildar was generally…

Gurugram police to use volunteer cyber experts to probe fraud cases

Gurugram police to use volunteer cyber experts to probe fraud cases

Gurugram police will soon enlist the help of cyber experts as volunteers to solve complicated and long-pending cases. These experts will work with cyber crime teams and train them in open-source intelligence tools, police said on Thursday. Police said their cyber teams are understaffed and the number of complaints is constantly on the rise due…

CBI busts fake call centre which duped US citizens; recovers gadgets, foreign currencies
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CBI busts fake call centre which duped US citizens; recovers gadgets, foreign currencies

The central bureau of investigation (CBI) busted a fake call centre after the agency carried out searches at four sites in the national Capital. The agency said that they recovered foreign currency and Indian rupees worth ₹3 crore along with mobile phones and laptops containing remote access applications, Textnow apps and fake international calling numbers. According…

Swara Bhasker wore 40-year-old saree for engagement with Samajwadi Party’s state youth president Fahad

Swara Bhasker wore 40-year-old saree for engagement with Samajwadi Party’s state youth president Fahad

Actor Swara Bhasker and Samajwadi Party’s state youth president Fahad Ahmad got engaged in an intimate ceremony on Thursday. The couple is all set to tie the knot in a March wedding and announced the good news on social media. They opted for court marriage and said they submitted their papers on January 6. Soon,…