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Omnicom’s takeover of IPG moves forward as shareholders approve merger

Omnicom CEO John Wren welcomed the shareholder backing, calling it a strong endorsement of the deal’s value and its potential to create a leading-edge advertising powerhouse

Siemens announces major job cuts in automation, EV charging businesses amid weak demand

The company highlighted that competitive pressures and reduced orders have significantly impacted its industrial automation business over the last two years.

The automation business, employing around 68,000 workers, has been hit hard by weak demand in China.

Tinder U launches in India; aims to help college students turn campus crushes into connections

Tinder U is now live across college campuses in India.

As per the company, Tinder U is tailored specifically for students, allowing them to sign up using their valid college email (.edu.in, .ac.in, or .in) to create a personalized and secure dating experience.

CCI greenlights HUL’s Rs 2,670 Cr. Minimalist buyout

HUL will also make a primary infusion of Rs 45 crore and plans to acquire the remaining 9.5% shareholding of Uprising Science in the coming two years.

The move significantly expands HUL’s portfolio, which already boasts over 50 prominent brands, including Lakme, Lux, Knorr, Kwality Wall’s, and Surf Excel.

SC questions Delhi HC’s takedown order against Wikipedia in ANI defamation case

ANI had moved the Court in an interim application, accusing the Wikimedia Foundation (which operates Wikipedia) of permitting defamatory edits on its page.

The legal battle began when ANI sued Wikipedia for defamation, alleging that certain users had edited its Wikipedia page to refer to the agency as a “propaganda tool” for the central government.

Srikanth Bolla joins Shark Tank India as newest ‘shark’ in season 4

Born in 1992 in the village of Seetharamapuram, Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Srikanth Bolla has inspired millions with his journey.

Featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, he established Bollant Industries in 2012, a Hyderabad-based company that manufactures environmentally friendly disposable paper and packaging products.

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for second time

In a statement, the company announced that it will begin liquidation sales at its stores while simultaneously exploring a count-supervised sale of its assets.

Forever 21 may shift away from a complete shutdown and instead pursue a going-concern transaction, allowing it to continue operations in some form.