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Ten fire tenders called to douse the flames

A major fire erupted in the projector room of a cinema hall at Ghaziabad's Pacific Mall early Thursday. Ten fire tenders battled the blaze, successfully preventing it from spreading to adjacent halls and shops. No casualties were reported, and officials suspect a short circuit as the likely cause, with investigations ongoing.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is recruiting for senior positions including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and General Manager-Human Resources on a contractual basis. Applications are open until May 31, 2026, with specific educational qualifications and extensive experience required for each role. These positions are based at the NTA headquarters in New Delhi.

Swiggy shareholders rejected proposed changes to the company's Articles of Association, preventing the planned board appointments of cfo Rahul Bothra and cofounder Phani Kishan Addepalli. The special resolution fell short of the required 75% approval. These amendments were intended to support domestic control and an eventual transition to an "Indian Owned and Controlled Company".

Four fire engines douse blaze in under 30 minutes

Six LPG cylinders exploded one after another, creating fear among residents

Three four-wheelers were destroyed in a fire that erupted at a car workshop near the Rapid Metro station in Ghaziabad early Wednesday. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, preventing it from spreading and rescuing three vehicles. No casualties were reported, and a short circuit is suspected as the cause.

Zee Entertainment is making a significant comeback into sports broadcasting, planning to launch seven new channels under the 'Unite8 Sports' brand. This strategic move coincides with the ongoing negotiations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast rights in India, a major event where pricing disagreements have stalled a deal.

Standard Chartered will cut about 7,800 jobs by 2030, roughly 15 per cent of its corporate functions, with back-office hubs in Bengaluru, Chennai, Shenzhen and Warsaw hardest hit. CEO Bill Winters said the Asia-focused bank is replacing "lower-value human capital" with AI and automation, as StanChart targets an 18 per cent return on tangible equity by 2030 and higher income per employee.

In a dramatic scene in Ghaziabad, a residential building was engulfed in flames, leaving twelve residents, including four young children, stranded on a terrace. Heroes in firefighting gear faced the daunting blaze, maneuvering through darkened, smoke-choked staircases.

Issued Notice, Get 15 Days For Finding A Fix

Amid the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, the NTA has announced significant institutional and technological reforms, including hiring a CTO and strengthening oversight. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a review meeting, emphasizing secure and foolproof conduct for the upcoming re-examination, with enhanced coordination with state authorities.

PepsiCo plans to invest up to Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030, primarily to expand manufacturing capacity for its foods business. The investment will support facilities in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, strengthening the company's presence in a key global growth market. This commitment underscores PepsiCo's long-term growth strategy in India, with some projects nearing operationalization.

Meta is laying off around 8,000 employees on Wednesday, May 20, with notification emails going out in three regional waves starting at 4 AM local time. A leaked memo from HR chief Janelle Gale tells North American staff to work from home as the cuts roll out. Meanwhile, 7,000 workers are being reassigned to four new AI-focused organisations as Mark Zuckerberg restructures Meta around flatter teams, fewer managers, and a $145 billion AI bet.