Nandan Nilekani is poised for a third term as Infosys chairman. His focus will be on succession planning, with rules requiring his exit at 75. The company is strengthening its leadership bench. Nilekani also faces the challenge of preparing Infosys for the evolving AI-driven technology landscape. This ensures stability and future growth for the IT
Industrial production growth eased to 4.9% in April 2026, impacted by a dip in mining. However, manufacturing and electricity generation showed robust gains, pushing sequential output higher. Capital goods and infrastructure segments continue to expand strongly, indicating sustained investment, though consumer goods growth remains moderate.
Dalal Street witnessed a significant downturn as crude oil prices surged due to West Asia tensions, leading to a 508-point drop in the Sensex. Foreign funds continued their selling spree, with outflows exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh crore this year. Investors are now awaiting the RBI’s policy meeting and focusing on stock-specific opportunities amid a range-bound
US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are progressing rapidly despite recent exchanges of fire testing a fragile ceasefire. He also announced a halt to attacks between Hezbollah and Israel following calls with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives. Iran, however, indicated it has ceased communication with Washington through mediators due to the
Odell Beckham Jr. has officially reunited with the New York Giants after five years away from the team. The veteran wide receiver signed with New York following a successful workout on Monday. Beckham missed the entire 2025 NFL season but now gets another opportunity with the franchise where he became an NFL superstar and created
A Kerala man, Shabin Shaji, was awarded £30,000 by a UK tribunal after a care agency brought him to Britain on a healthcare visa but failed to provide any work or pay. Shaji, who spent £17,000 to secure the visa, faced extreme hardship, relying on charity for survival. The agency’s sponsorship license has since been
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Jammu and Kashmir is set to establish government-run rehabilitation centers statewide to aid recovering addicts. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the campaign’s success in disrupting drug trafficking, leading to increased public reporting and treatment-seeking. Over 900 FIRs and over 1,000 arrests have been made, targeting the financial roots of terrorism.
