The father of a trainee doctor who was tragically murdered at R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata expressed his grief, stating that his daughter would still be alive if the West Bengal Chief Minister had acted against former principal Sandip Ghosh in 2021. Following the distressing case, the Chief Minister met with protesting junior doctors, ...
 "Samsung faces turmoil as 104 striking workers are detained in India, demanding higher wages and union recognition amidst escalating tensions.")
Samsung is facing significant challenges as 104 workers were detained during a strike at its Chennai plant in southern India. The workers are demanding higher wages and recognition of their union, which is supported by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions. This strike, part of a week-long protest, disrupts production at a facility that contributes ...
 "iPhone 16 Pro faces 12.7% demand drop, while base models thrive. Competition and past features hinder Pro series appeal.")
The new Apple iPhone 16 series is seeing lower demand than expected, as reported by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Pre-order sales for the iPhone 16 models were down by 12.7% compared to last year’s iPhone 15 series, especially for the Pro models. The iPhone 16 Pro Max had 17.1 million pre-orders, down 16% from the previous ...
 "India faces a dire skills gap in engineering, endangering economic growth as 90% of graduates struggle for employment.")
India produces around 1.5 million engineering graduates each year, but a significant employability gap exists. Only about 60% of these graduates are likely to find jobs, with just 45% meeting the skill requirements set by employers. This shortfall is due to a skills gap, particularly in advanced technologies and industries such as AI, robotics, and ...
 "PwC faces a record penalty in China for audit failures, prompting substantial investments to rebuild trust and ensure sustainability.")
PwC is making significant investments to enhance its business quality and sustainability in China following a recent record penalty. The firm faced a six-month suspension and a hefty fine of 441 million yuan (approximately $62 million) due to its involvement in the audit of the troubled property developer, China Evergrande Group. Chinese regulators accused Evergrande ...
 "BYJU’S faces a .2 billion lawsuit from lenders as founder disputes debt claims amid allegations of financial mismanagement.")
BYJU’S is facing legal challenges from US lenders represented by Glas Trust, who demand repayment of a $1.2 billion Term Loan B. The founder, Byju Raveendran, claims the company’s verified debt is only around Rs 20 crore, arguing this means he may not owe anything. However, the lenders insist that both Raveendran and the Insolvency ...
 "Congress alleges a “rigged deal” by the Adani Group for Maharashtra’s power supply, as the ruling government faces impending defeat.")
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has accused the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra of facilitating a “rigged deal” after the Adani Group won a bid to supply 6,600 MW of bundled renewable and thermal power to the state. This comes as the government faces the prospect of a significant defeat in the upcoming assembly polls. Ramesh criticized ...
 "In a dramatic showdown, India’s aggressive coach Gambhir faces Bangladesh, igniting fierce competition as Kohli leads the charge.")
India’s cricket team, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, is gearing up for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Former cricketer Ajay Jadeja highlights Gambhir’s aggressive coaching style, promising a dynamic and exciting approach. He believes Gambhir will actively push the team and avoid a passive attitude during the matches. ...
Byju’s, the Indian ed-tech giant, faces a surprising US court ruling that placed its subsidiaries into involuntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to non-compliance with creditor demands. This decision impacts companies like Neuron Fuel Inc. and Epic! Creations Inc., conflicting with ongoing insolvency proceedings in India. Byju’s Interim Resolution Professional, Pankaj Srivastava, is seeking to halt ...
 "The authenticity of photography faces upheaval as generative AI challenges the uniqueness of captured moments.")
The iPhone 16 Pro is revolutionizing photography with its advanced camera control features. As technology evolves, the way we perceive and capture moments is changing dramatically. Citing French semiotician Roland Barthes, photography is traditionally seen as a unique moment, one that can never be repeated. However, the emergence of generative AI is challenging this concept ...
