News wrap: PM Modi back after J&K terror attack, Trump hints tariff drop & more

Job cuts at Infosys and other tech companies, bring these firms in focus

Infosys recently laid off 240 trainees due to their failure to meet internal assessment criteria, offering them transition assistance and outplacement services. As tech industry layoffs rise, companies are increasingly using outplacement firms to support retrenched employees amid digital transformation and workforce restructuring. This trend extends beyond IT, impacting sectors like pharma and food processing, reflecting broader economic challenges.

Ex-cricketer says India should never play cricket with Pakistan

Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people, former Bengal cricketer expressed strong sentiments against playing cricket with Pakistan. He emphasized that murdering innocent Indians seemed to be their national sport and urged a response beyond sports.

Sensex surges over 500 points, crosses 80,000 level; Nifty50 above 24,300

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex went above 80,200, Nifty50 was above 24,350.

BLUNDER! Did Ramiz Raja accidentally endorse IPL during PSL?

During a post-match presentation at the PSL, commentator Ramiz Raja mistakenly referred to the tournament as the "HBL IPL," a slip-up that quickly went viral.

Tour operators report a rash of cancellations following J&K attack

Pahalgam attack: An abomination, says Omar; LG vows killers won’t go unpunished

Following a devastating terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, widespread condemnation has erupted from political leaders and organizations. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha vowed a strong response, with Sinha promising severe consequences for the perpetrators.

SC begins drive to ensure unclaimed payouts reach road accident victims

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over hundreds of crores of rupees lying unclaimed in Motor Accident Claims Tribunals and labour courts due to missing claimant information. To address this, the court directed High Courts to initiate extensive outreach programs to ensure that road accident victims and workers receive their entitled compensation.

Amit Shah rushes to Srinagar, vows to come down heavily on attackers

Following a terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Home Minister Amit Shah vowed severe consequences for the perpetrators. Initial investigations suggest terrorists exploited gaps in Army patrols, targeting tourists in a vulnerable meadow. Security forces are investigating potential local support for the attackers, suspected to be foreign LeT affiliates.

New Jersey wildfire burns 1,200 acres, prompts evacuations

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, has forced mandatory evacuations as it consumes 1,200 acres. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reports the fire is uncontained, threatening sixteen structures. The Garden State Parkway is closed near Exit 69, and firefighting crews are battling the blaze with aerial support. The cause is currently under investigation.

Terror infrastructure in Pakistan & POK still ‘fully intact’, say Army officers

Nari ‘Shakti’: UPSC exam topper, No. 2 & 4 women; Delhi man 5th

J&K attack: PM Modi cuts short his Saudi Arabia visit, to leave for India tonight

Following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi early from his Saudi Arabia visit. He condemned the attack, which killed 26 people. Modi delayed a meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince to assess the situation. He also skipped an official dinner. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility for the assault.

J&K attack: Terrorists massacre 28 tourists in Pahalgam

In a shocking incident, 28 tourists were killed in a terrorist attack near Pahalgam, J&K, marking the deadliest such event since 2019. The Resistance Front, linked to LeT, claimed responsibility. The attack, coinciding with significant international visits and heightened tensions with Pakistan, evoked memories of past massacres.

Pope Francis death: The curious connection between World Wars and papal deaths

But here’s the thing: timing is not causality. The idea that papal deaths somehow signal or foreshadow world wars is compelling as a narrative—especially in a social media age where historical trivia morphs easily into eschatological prophecy. But it falls into a classic logical trap: post hoc ergo propter hoc—after this, therefore because of this.