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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicMass layoffs

Topic: Mass layoffs

US Judges order Trump 2.0 to reinstate thousands of probationary workers fired during mass layoffs

A judge in Baltimore ruled 18 agencies violated regulations, while another San Francisco court ordered reinstatement of those fired from departments of defense & agriculture, among others.

US Education Dept to cut half its staff as Trump administration moves to downsize federal agencies

The terminations are part of the dept's 'final mission,' which oversees $1.6 tn in college loans, enforces civil rights laws in schools & provides federal funding for needy districts.

Wipro, TCS, to Infosys, why mass layoffs by Indian IT companies come at a social cost

Companies treat layoffs as a cost-cutting instrument to boost performance and expect to be rewarded by stock markets. But evidence contradicts this notion.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.