For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, TCS said the final dividend will be paid on the third day after the conclusion of its 31st Annual General Meeting.
Gold prices in India displayed a mixed trend on Thursday. While futures trading saw a marginal increase on the MCX, supported by global cues, retail rates declined in several cities. However, select markets experienced a rise in gold prices due to local factors.
Software giant Oracle is reportedly laying off around 700 workers in California, with job cuts expected by June 1. This move is part of a larger wave of layoffs, potentially impacting thousands, as the company invests heavily in AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Oracle faces scrutiny over its H-1B visa filings, sparking debate about American job displacement.
Baharampur’s political landscape, shaped by its historical legacy, is witnessing a fierce triangular contest. Once a Congress stronghold, the constituency saw a BJP breakthrough in 2021, followed by a TMC victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Religious polarization and security concerns are now key drivers, making the upcoming assembly election unpredictable.
Indian IT giants Hinduja Global Services, Infosys, and HCL Technologies have filed numerous WARN notices in early 2026, exceeding 2025’s total. This surge, driven by AI’s impact on large deals and shrinking demand for redeployment, signals accelerating restructuring and potential workforce reductions.
Israel announced it killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, in a Beirut strike. This occurred despite a ceasefire announcement in a separate conflict. Israeli forces targeted over 100 Hezbollah sites in Beirut and other areas. The strikes followed deadly attacks on commercial and residential areas in Beirut.
These forms – Form 93, Form 94, Form 95, and Form 96, have been introduced to suit different categories of applicants, including Indian residents, foreign individuals, as well as domestic and overseas entities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that a political change in West Bengal is imminent, with citizens demanding it. Addressing a rally in Asansol, he accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of fostering a ‘syndicate raj’ controlling the coal and sand sectors, vowing a BJP government would restore industrial strength and end mafia rule.
Pakistan’s stock market experienced a sharp decline as Middle East tensions resurfaced, erasing significant gains from the previous day. Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran, which had briefly boosted investor confidence, quickly faded following continued Israeli operations and accusations of ceasefire violations. The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention,
