A video of men lighting firecrackers from the roof of a moving car in Chandigarh has caused a lot of anger, leading to police action. This happened on October 31. Chandigarh Police promised to take action against the people involved.
A lively debate about election promises has started in Karnataka. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar says the BJP is copying Congress policies in various states. He pointed out that Karnataka is in a good financial position, while the BJP, led by Prime Minister Modi, has criticized Congress for not keeping its past promises.
Security forces shot and killed two terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, during an encounter that followed an operation aimed at fighting terrorism. This is the fourth such incident in the Kashmir valley since Friday, which also saw two migrant workers getting injured in Budgam.
The financial promises made by the Congress party in Karnataka are causing worries about the state's finances. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is under pressure as ambitious welfare programs put a strain on resources. Economic signs show a drop in growth rates, falling tax revenue, and decreasing central grants, leading to discussions about whether these commitments can be maintained.
Diwali celebrations in the United States included President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who emphasized the festival's importance. Before the upcoming presidential elections, Harris shared a video that focused on good triumphing over evil and the value of knowledge. The White House also celebrated Indian-Americans for their contributions to US-India relations.
Deloitte is cutting jobs due to falling demand for its services, but it hasn't said how many employees will be affected. The company's revenue in Australia dropped 2.4% to $2.78 billion, showing difficulties in the consulting sector. This move is part of a larger trend of job cuts at major consulting firms like KPMG, EY, and PwC.
TCS has landed a 15-year contract with Ireland's Department of Social Protection to set up an Auto Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme, helping 800,000 workers. This project will create a digital platform for automatically enrolling and managing pensions.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan received a death threat asking for Rs 2 crore. This threat was reported to the Mumbai Traffic Police, leading to an investigation. Police arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with this case, which is linked to the murder of Baba Siddique, a politician connected to Khan.
A fire broke out on a moving train in Haryana after a passenger's firecrackers exploded. This incident caused minor injuries to a few passengers. Authorities think a short circuit may have started the explosion. Forensic experts are looking into the scene.
Google has been fined Rs 26,172 crore after a 15-year legal battle with a UK couple, Shivaun and Adam Raff, over its unfair control in shopping comparison services. The European Court of Justice upheld the fine first set in 2017, leaving the tech giant disappointed.