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An Indian-origin Microsoft software engineer named Pratik Pandey was found dead at the company's Mountain View campus in California. Following his death, relatives urged technology companies to take stronger steps to protect employees from extreme work demands. "That will probably save a life," Pandey's uncle said. He worked late nights for a "very extended period of time", his uncle added.
Aug 30th, 2025
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Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, accused in Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been denied bail again by a court in Belgium, officials said. The bail plea was rejected on reasons conveyed by CBI to Belgian prosecution that Choksi may flee to another country if let out on bail. Choksi's earlier bail plea was also rejected by Court of Cassation.
Aug 30th, 2025
Dharini Mudgal
Angel investor Udit Goenka called insurance "the biggest scam business in India" as he shared a post which claimed that Niva Bupa Health Insurance denied a cashless claim for ₹61 lakh hospital bill to a family despite them having medical cover of ₹2.4 crore. "Families buy policies for protection...not to be abandoned when it matters most," the shared post claimed.
Aug 30th, 2025
A private power company conducted its annual employee-led trekking and plantation drive at Walwhan Garden, Lonavala. The initiative saw over 200 participants coming together to strengthen green cover of the region by planting over 250 native saplings & 1000 seeds. The Garden now nurtures orchids, reptiles, amphibians, bird species, and aquatic life, serving as a hub for biodiversity conservation.
Aug 30th, 2025
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Former Finance Secretary Subhash Garg said that India has "effectively walked away" from trade talks with the United States due to President Donald Trump's tariffs on India. "No one can trade at those tariff levels. But India should never formally close the door- one must always hope sanity prevails at some point," he stated.
Aug 30th, 2025
Dharini Mudgal
The Expense Ratio in Mutual Funds is the annual fee a person pays to the AMC for the management and operations of the investment fund, according to Bajaj Finserv. It includes the management fees, brokerage/transaction costs, etc. It's calculated as follows:- Total Expense Ratio (TER) = (Total Expenses of the Scheme during the period / Total scheme assets) x 100.
Aug 30th, 2025
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Jobs that have fastest growing demand according to LinkedIn are mathematics specialist, mental health specialist, performance manager, contract administrator, and stock associate. Other jobs include compliance analyst, maintenance worker, merchandise associate, and data science specialist. As per LinkedIn, these roles had greatest increase in share of paid job posts (Q2 2025 vs Q1 2025).
Aug 30th, 2025
Dharini Mudgal
India's real GDP has been estimated to grow by 7.8% in Q1 of FY 2025-26, as per government data. Speaking on the growth, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "It hasn't taken the government by surprise." "It's...naysayers and pessimists like Rahul Gandhi, who think India is a dead economy, that have been given a resounding response by...India's people," he added.
Aug 30th, 2025
Athletifreak, the premium activewear label founded by Mo Wadhwani and Noor Wadhwani, has opened its first Indian store at Nexus Select CityWalk, Saket, New Delhi, marking the brand’s debut in Asia. Their India entry comes alongside actor Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput joining as strategic investors and brand ambassadors.
Aug 30th, 2025
Bengaluru-based defence-tech startup NewSpace Research & Technologies, founded by ex-IAF Wing Commander Sameer Joshi, has secured ₹115 crore through a debt round. The funds will support working capital, capex, and expansion of its advanced UAV portfolio. Despite FY24 losses, the raise highlights investor confidence in India’s indigenous drone and defence innovation sector.
Aug 30th, 2025
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