Persistent CEO backs protocols amid Nagarro stock rally scrutiny BENGALURU: Responding to concerns over unusual trading activity in Munich-based IT firm Nagarro’s shares ahead of the deal announcement, Persistent Systems CEO Sandeep Kalra said the company followed “a very strict protocol” and tightly controlled access to the transaction. His comments came after Nagarro chief executive…
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a “nice person” but criticised her for refusing to support the United States during its conflict with Iran, marking the latest escalation in a diplomatic rift that has strained relations between the two leaders.“She refused…
Extreme heatwave sets records across Europe: The continent continues to experience extreme summer heat as temperatures have surged well above normal seasonal levels across several countries. Thermometers in parts of France and Spain have climbed above 40°C, with prolonged heat and little relief even during the night. Authorities have reported heat-related deaths in France amid…
Gang uses Thar to uproot ATM, escapes with cash in Odisha The incident took place around 2 am on Saturday Gang uses Thar to uproot ATM, escapes with cash in Odisha The incident took place around 2 am on Saturday Gang uses Thar to uproot ATM, escapes with cash in Odisha BALASORE: A gang of…
An IndiGo flight at Chandigarh airport was evacuated after a power bank reportedly caught fire inside the aircraft, causing panic among passengers. The incident took place after the flight, arriving from Hyderabad, had already landed and was parked for passengers to get off. Smoke filled the cabin following the fire, leading to chaos onboard. According…
The journey is almost over for NASA’s next major space observatory, though its most important work has yet to begin. After years of design, assembly and testing, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, where teams will spend the coming weeks preparing the spacecraft for launch….
Supreme Court (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Sometimes overqualification becomes a disqualification. At a time when highly qualified people, including PhD holders, are competing for class IV govt jobs, the Supreme Court has said a person could be disqualified for a job if he holds a qualification beyond the maximum prescribed qualification.Noting that an employer’s…
The Great Barrier Reef near the Whitsunday, Australia, region is viewed from the air (AP photo) Scientists have completed the first comprehensive survey of the microscopic life living in the open waters of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. They have uncovered hundreds of bacterial species which were not know previously and hundreds of thousands of viruses.The…
Toni Morrison was one of the most influential writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Born as Chloe Ardelia Wofford on February 18, 1931, in Ohio, United States, she became a celebrated novelist, editor, essayist and professor whose work explored themes of identity, history, culture and human resilience. Her powerful storytelling earned her numerous honours,…
Argentina vs Jordan Live Score: Lionel Messi was left out of Argentina’s starting XI for their final Group J match against Jordan on Saturday after the team had already secured top spot in the group. Jordan have already been knocked out of the tournament, while Argentina are safely through to the knockout stage. Argentina coach…