Infosys issues statement on Pune harassment allegations; scrutiny grows after Nashik TCS case | Pune News
PUNE: IT major Infosys provided a formal response on Wednesday to social media allegations of workplace harassment at its Business Process Management (BPM) facility in Pune, according to news agency ANI.The clarification comes at a time when Maharashtra’s IT industry is under increased scrutiny, following a separate criminal investigation into Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in…
US blockade: No Iranian ship allowed to cross Strait of Hormuz in last three days, 10 sent back
Representative image (Credit: AP) The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, US Central Command said, “Ten…
US won’t renew sanctions waiver on Russian, Iranian oil: What it means for India
The United States has decided not to extend the temporary waiver that allowed the sale of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea. The announcement comes as US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said, “We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil,” adding, “That was oil that was on the water…
Pat Cummins cleared by Cricket Australia for IPL return; SRH captain set to play against RR | Cricket News
MUMBAI: Sunrisers Hyderabad have received a boost after their 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals, with captain Pat Cummins set to rejoin the squad after recovering from a back injury.On Thursday, a report on the Cricket Australia website mentioned, “Fresh scans on his back have cleared the way for Pat Cummins to return to action at…
Queen’s Gambit: Vaishali triumphs in Candidates, will vie for world title | Chess News
Vaishali Rameshbabu (Photo: FIDE) There will be twin Indian representation at the highest boards of chess this time. On Wednesday, R Vaishali, lowest-ranked seed in the women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus, earned the right to challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for the world title later this year. The 24-year-old, with Praggnanandhaa, the other half of Chennai’s…
South Korea’s ‘solar trees’ are generating power without cutting down forests |
South Korea is leading an innovative effort with renewable energy that addresses how to resolve the major conflict between using land and protecting it. Historical solar farms generally require extensive deforestation; studies in Scientific Reports have indicated that conventional solar farms can eliminate 98 per cent of existing tree biomass. However, the new design for…
Odisha Class 10th result 2026 expected to be released soon: Check steps to download scorecards
Odisha Class 10th result 2026: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, is expected to declare the Class 10 matriculation results 2026 by the second week of May, even as evaluation of answer sheets is currently underway, according to media reports. More than 5.61 lakh students appeared for the Odisha matriculation examination this year, conducted…
‘The Hunger Games’ actor Ethan Jamieson arrested; court date set for April 30 |
Ethan Jamieson, known for his role as a District 4 tribute in ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise, has been arrested. News reports on Thursday confirmed that the actor, now 27, was taken into custody on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.Ethan Jamieson arrestedAs per court documents, obtained by TMZ, Jamieson…
This airline is all set to launch world’s first bunk-beds in economy class; here’s what flyers should expect
In a bold move that could change long-haul flying, Air New Zealand has shared plans of its much-anticipated “Economy Skynest”. According to a press release by Air New Zealand, it is a bunk bed-style sleeping solution for economy and premium economy passengers on routes exceeding 16-18 hours. It is going to be a game-changer for…