Infosys names Nitin Paranjpe vice chairman; Nilekani says no chairman transition planned

Infosys has appointed Hindustan Unilever Ltd’s non-executive chairman Nitin Paranjpe as non-executive vice chairman of its board with immediate effect, PTI reported on Wednesday.“The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Nitin Paranjpe as non-executive Vice Chairman of the Board with immediate effect,” the company said in a statement.Paranjpe is also non-executive vice chairman…

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Anthropic executive responds to users’ claim that Claude telling them to ‘sleep’, ‘take break’ and more: says: Hoping to …

Anthropic’s Claude users have reported an unusual behaviour for months. The AI chatbot repeatedly tells them to go to sleep, get rest, or take a break. Now, an Anthropic employee has responded to the claims, saying the company is aware of the issue and plans to address it in future models. Sam McAllister, a staff…

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US stock market today: Wall Street drifts near all-time high; crude oil prices rise

Earnings per share for S&P 500 companies are on course to be 50% higher than a year ago US stock market today: Wall Street benchmarks traded in a narrow range on Monday, with the market remaining close to record levels, while crude oil prices rose amid continued uncertainty over when the Strait of Hormuz would…

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Iran eyes the Red Sea: How it can control the vital maritime chokepoint

Often called the “Gate of Tears”, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean Iran has signalled that it could expand pressure beyond the Strait of Hormuz to another of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern entrance to the…

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Big rise in number of Indian students opting for France this year

As traditional overseas destinations tighten visa policies and restrict post-study work pathways, Indian students are increasingly turning their attention toward Europe. France, in particular, is experiencing a surge in interest, as evidenced by rising enrolment numbers.Education, research, innovation, and skills were central to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s June 2026 visit to France. During the visit,…

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Which countries are home to the world’s deadliest Taipan Snakes?

The inland taipan is among the most dangerous snakes in the world and has venom that no other reptile can certainly match for being the most venomous snake globally. It is famously known as the fierce snake, whose venom measures drop for drop, and nothing else comes close. A single bite delivers enough toxin to…

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IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan scripts history, shatters Chris Gayle’s 13-year record | Cricket News

Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan continues his meteoric rise in the IPL, rewriting record books yet again — this time by surpassing Chris Gayle for the most runs after 50 matches in the tournament’s history.The 24-year-old reached the landmark during GT’s last-over win over Punjab Kings at the…

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Odisha bank manager suspended 2 months after man brings sister’s skeleton as death proof | India News

The action was confirmed by Union minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a letter to Naveen Patnaik NEW DELHI: A bank branch manager in Odisha Grameen Bank has been suspended, and all 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India have been directed to provide more compassionate and transparent customer service. The directive comes…

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Pune conversion case: UK-based OCI holder booked under new Maharashtra law | India News

UK-based OCI cardholder booked by Pune Police in alleged religious conversion case NEW DELHI: Pune Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder from the United Kingdom for allegedly attempting to convert people to Christianity through religious gatherings.DCP Prashant Amrutkar of the Pune City Police’s Special Branch said the…

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TCS Q1 revenue rises 2.7%, company adds over 9,000 to workforce

BENGALURU: TCS reported June-quarter revenue of $7.6 billion, up 2.7% year-on-year and largely flat sequentially. This reflects a cautious demand environment as global firms reassess technology spending amid macroeconomic uncertainty and rapid AI-led transformation. Revenue in constant currency, which discounts the impact of currency fluctuations, grew 0.4% sequentially and 3.2% year-on-year.The company reported a 2.7%…

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