A 26-year-old Ernst & Young (EY) employee, Anna Sebastian Perayil, died allegedly due to work pressure. Her mother, Anita Augustine, wrote to EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani, criticizing the firm's overwork culture. Anna's father, Siby Joseph, reported she regularly worked overnight, till 12:30 am, despite their concerns. He claimed senior EY officials were informed about the excessive workload but took no action. In response to the incident, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor proposed a 40-hour work week to prevent similar tragedies. The incident has sparked concerns about workplace burnout and employee well-being. EY has not commented on the allegations.

A leaked email from Rajiv Memani, chairman of Ernst & Young (EY) India, addresses the tragic death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, who allegedly succumbed to work stress just four months after joining. In his email, Memani expressed his condolences and emphasized the company's commitment to employee well-being. Perayil’s mother criticized EY for overworking her daughter and noted that no representatives attended her funeral. The Union labor ministry is investigating the circumstances surrounding Perayil's death and its connection to her employment at EY.

The fiancée of an Army officer has accused police personnel at Bhubaneswar's Bharatpur police station of brutal assault and sexual harassment. After they sought help following a road rage incident on September 15, she claimed, “Police tied me up and molested me.” The woman alleged that officers dragged her and that the inspector-in-charge exposed himself and abused her. The officer reported being illegally detained and assaulted as well. In response to the allegations, Odisha Police suspended five officers, including the inspector. The National Commission for Women is investigating the matter.

Four Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were killed, and 28 others were injured when their bus fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday. The bus, carrying 36 BSF personnel for election duty during the second phase of the Assembly polls, veered off the road near Brell village in Watarhaal. Rescue efforts, involving locals, led to the injured being rushed to nearby hospitals. Visuals from the site show the bus completely crumpled. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

A Border Security Force (BSF) bus fell 40 feet into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, resulting in the deaths of 3 soldiers. Six others were critically injured in the accident. The 52-seater bus was part of a convoy transporting 35 BSF personnel for deployment ahead of upcoming assembly elections. Authorities confirmed that all injured soldiers are receiving treatment in a local hospital. The police are investigating the cause of the incident, which highlights the dangers faced by security forces in the region.

India is set to establish three international aviation hubs in the next decade, according to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. These hubs will improve global connectivity and support the nation’s growing aviation market, which is projected to be the third-largest by 2030. The expansion aims to enhance India’s strategic position between Europe, Africa, and East Asia. These hubs will boost tourism, trade, and cargo operations, contributing significantly to GDP growth. Scindia highlighted Delhi’s IGI Airport, now the world’s second-largest by passenger capacity, as a model for future hub development.

The Tirupati Temple Trust has confirmed that prasad samples were highly adulterated in the ongoing laddoo controversy. Executive Officer J Syamala Rao announced that legal action will soon follow after laboratory reports revealed significant contamination, including pig fat, palm oil, and beef tallow. The Trust accused AR Dairy Food Private Limited of non-compliance in supplying ghee, citing laboratory results from Gujarat. Penalties are expected, and the Trust is considering implementing stricter quality checks, including sensory labs, to prevent future issues. The controversy erupted following former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s allegations regarding poor-quality ghee used in the laddoos.

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has demanded a comprehensive report regarding allegations of using "beef tallow," "lard" (pig fat), and fish oil in the ghee for preparing laddus at Tirupati's Sri Venkateswara temple. This comes after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu claimed the previous YSR Congress-led government used animal fat instead of ghee in the temple's prasadam. Nadda has spoken to Naidu, seeking details and the available report for examination, and plans to investigate further with state regulators. He assured that suitable action will be taken based on food safety standards.

A controversy has erupted over the presence of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos, a sacred offering at the Sri Venkateswara temple, with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleging that fish oil and beef tallow were found in the ghee used to make the prasadam. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, which manages the temple, purchases 5 lakh kg of ghee annually, inviting tenders every six months. The quality of ghee is crucial to the taste of Srivari laddoos, a delicacy drawing thousands of devotees daily. The issue has highlighted the halt in supply of renowned Nandini ghee last year, sparking concerns over the sourcing and purity of ingredients.

Ernst & Young India chairperson Rajiv Memani expressed regret over the company's absence at the funeral of employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, who allegedly died due to excessive work pressure. Memani, facing backlash over claims of a toxic work culture, stated that missing the funeral was "alien to our culture" and promised it would not happen again. Anna Sebastian Perayil, who joined E&Y in March, passed away on July 20, and the incident gained attention after her mother, Anita Augustine, wrote an open letter accusing the company of contributing to her daughter's death through overwhelming work demands. Memani conveyed his condolences to the family.