‘Time for being soft is over’: Trump reacts to Indian man beheading in Dallas
Donald Trump condemned the beheading of Chandra Nagamallaiah, allegedly by a Cuban “illegal alien” with a prior criminal record, in Dallas, Texas. Trump criticised the Biden administration’s immigration policies, claiming the suspect should not have been in the country. He vowed to prosecute the killer to the fullest extent of the law and promised a…
Evening news wrap: Mahagathbandhan unveils manifesto for Bihar polls; Delhi conducts first cloud seeding trial & more
The Mahagathbandhan has released its manifesto, ‘Tejashwi’s Prann’, for the Bihar polls. Meanwhile, Delhi conducted its first cloud-seeding trials to combat air pollution. In sports, Suryakumar Yadav confirmed Shreyas Iyer is recovering well from a spleen injury in Sydney.
TCS to lay off around 12,000 employees! Tata Consultancy Services plans 2% workforce cut over the year; what you should know
Tata Consultancy Services plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 2%, impacting over 12,000 employees due to economic uncertainties and AI-driven technological changes. The company will provide affected staff with severance benefits, outplacement services, and extended insurance coverage.
Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open triumph: From Wimbledon setback to World No. 1
Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Jannik Sinner in the US Open final, reclaiming the No. 1 ranking. Alcaraz’s dominant performance, marked by powerful forehands and precise serves, secured a 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 victory. He analyzed his Wimbledon loss to Sinner, focusing on improving consistency and shot selection.
Wealth creation: Indian equities multiply 13x in 20 years
FundsIndia’s report highlights Indian equities as strong wealth creators, with the Nifty 50 multiplying 13 times in 20 years, yielding 13.7% annually. Midcap stocks led with 16.2% CAGR. Long-term equity investments significantly reduce risk, showing no negative returns over seven years. Gold offered 14.8% CAGR, while debt and real estate provided 7.5% and 7.7% respectively.
Slapgate row: Case registered against Shiv Sena MLA for slapping canteen worker; 2 days after viral video
Mumbai police filed a case against Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad for allegedly slapping a canteen worker. He faced criticism for the incident and claims of serving stale food. The FDA suspended the canteen’s license and collected food samples. Gaikwad further sparked controversy by accusing the Shetty community of damaging Maharashtra’s culture through questionable businesses…
“Recruitment test is continuing as scheduled across the country,” says SSC amidst speculation about exam cancellation
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) confirmed that the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025 is proceeding smoothly across the country, despite social media speculation about large-scale cancellations. While 25 shifts were affected, all 7,705 impacted candidates have been rescheduled. The first-day disruptions at Gurugram, Delhi, and Jammu centres highlighted technical and administrative lapses, but the…
NYT Connections hints and answers for today (September 23, 2025)
The New York Times Connections presents a daily word puzzle challenging players to identify relationships between 16 words, sorting them into four groups. The September 23rd edition mixes straightforward categories with trickier ones, testing players’ wordplay and cultural knowledge. Hints are provided to guide players towards solutions, with categories ranging from cheerful emotions to classic…