Swedish telecom giant Ericsson is cutting around 100 technical jobs in Canada, according to reports. The move, announced on September 8th with an effective date of October 31st, is part of a global streamlining effort. Ericsson aims to align its Canadian network management services with worldwide operations, utilizing common tools and processes.
Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was arrested after her newborn baby was found dead in her apartment closet. She faces charges including abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. The cause of death is undetermined, and Snelling is currently out on bond awaiting her next court hearing while the investigation continues.
Behind the success of Edmonton Oilers stars Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse. there is a friendship. A bond between their partners, Celeste Desjardins and Mikayla Nurse. The two women often show support for each other, and Celeste’s heartfelt Instagram post for Mikayla’s 30th birthday gave fans another glimpse of their strong connection beyond the ice and the NHL spotlight.
Negotiations between India and the European Union for a Free Trade Agreement are progressing positively, with approximately 60% of the chapters already finalized. EU Commissioners are scheduled to visit New Delhi in September to accelerate discussions. Germany has pledged its support to encourage the European Commission to finalize the FTA, aiming to strengthen economic ties between the EU and India.
Internet services faced disruptions across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East due to damaged undersea cables in the Red Sea. Experts suspect commercial shipping activity, specifically dragging anchors, as the likely cause. The incident affected connectivity in at least 10 countries, highlighting the vulnerability of critical global communication infrastructure in a congested and strategic waterway.
ITR filing FY 2024-25: The Income Tax Department has extended the ITR filing deadline for AY 2025-26 to September 15, 2025, for non-audit taxpayers. This extension, from the usual July 31st, accommodates changes in ITR forms. Taxpayers are advised to file before the deadline to avoid penalties, including late fees up to Rs 5,000 and a 1% monthly interest on outstanding taxes.
A false rumor spread online claiming Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott is the uncle of Lincoln Feltwell, the boy involved in the "Phillies Karen" incident. This claim, which surfaced after a Phillies game in August 2024, included a fabricated quote attributed to Elliott. However, no evidence supports any connection between Elliott and the Feltwell family.
The US has halted EB-1 green card issuances until October 1, 2025, after reaching the annual cap for fiscal year 2025. This follows a similar freeze in the EB-2 category. Indian applicants face continued delays, with the EB-1 final action date stuck at February 15, 2022. No EB-1 or EB-2 approvals will be made until the new fiscal year begins. Adjustment of status applications may still be filed if priority dates remain current.
Tragedy struck the Siachen sector in Ladakh as an avalanche claimed the lives of three Indian Army personnel at a base camp. Siachen, notorious for its extreme weather and high altitude of over 18,000 feet, presents formidable challenges for military deployments.
